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challer · 2 November 2018, 11:46 PM

I'm looking for a 5 digit - versatility

Chilly Coconut · 3 November 2018, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by challer

I'm looking for a 5 digit - versatility

And variety. Three watches in one with the ability to swap bezel inserts.

ras47 · 3 November 2018, 01:42 AM

I'm shocked that the 6-digit doesn't look significantly larger than the 5-digit. I thought the maxi case would make it look much larger than it actually does. The newer model looks a little beefier, but not larger. Hm...

RRGHOST1 · 3 November 2018, 01:50 AM

Prefer the new one as I like the maxi dial better.

nyc2la · 3 November 2018, 02:01 AM

Great picture to compare. Thanks!

Both are fantastic. Personally, I prefer (and have) the new one, but I’d love to have both.

Wear and enjoy both of those beauties!

Bagman · 5 November 2018, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by nyc2la

Great picture to compare. Thanks!

Both are fantastic. Personally, I prefer (and have) the new one, but I’d love to have both.

Wear and enjoy both of those beauties!

Richard B.
#16013 datejust, #216580 Explorer 2 (PVD’d), #16710 Pepsi#218238 yg President, #116610LV Hulk, #126600 Sea dweller

Cru Jones · 3 November 2018, 02:04 AM

Photographic proof that a collection can easily have both. :-)

Wools · 3 November 2018, 02:44 AM

This is a tricky one.

I prefer the new 6 digit watches but the Jubilee bracelet has never done anything for me, neither do PCL's. However, I've been spoiled by the fit and finish of 6 digit Rolex's and their Oyster Bracelets so can't go back to 5 digit models. I'm not keen on drilled lugs, holes and a more flimsy (Over time) bracelet so don't have any desire for them.

So my perfect GMT Master II would be a new Oyster Steel 6 digit model with a brushed Oyster bracelet, preferably with the Glidelock that the Submariner has.

If Rolex made that in the next few years, a possibility, then that would be my second Rolex model!

Langnam · 3 November 2018, 02:45 AM

New one, every darn day!

AndreaC · 3 November 2018, 02:48 AM

new one!!

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doramas · 3 November 2018, 02:49 AM

I prefer the old man. The colors are prettier and the stylized case also

ras47 · 3 November 2018, 04:19 AM

I'm sticking with my 16710 (for now).

Bruins7 · 3 November 2018, 04:49 AM

5 digit for sure!!

R!$ · 3 November 2018, 06:04 AM

New

luvsub · 3 November 2018, 06:15 AM

Nice side by side. Need to have both.

mirror · 3 November 2018, 06:34 AM

The New Pepsi is simply amazing
Awesome comparison and awesome shot man

Bagman · 4 November 2018, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mirror

The New Pepsi is simply amazing

Awesome comparison and awesome shot man

Richard B.
#16013 datejust, #216580 Explorer 2 (PVD’d), #16710 Pepsi#218238 yg President, #116610LV Hulk, #126600 Sea dweller

roklee · 4 November 2018, 04:57 PM

16710 wins for me....
Hope the new jubillee bracelet wont easily stretch.

ras47 · 3 November 2018, 06:45 AM

I generally prefer new to old, which is ironic when you consider how much I love my 16710. I don't like patina, hence the dial and hands change at last service. The new BLRO is certainly growing on me. At first blush I was enthralled. But the more I looked at it, the less I liked the colors and the maxi case. Preferred the older smaller case and more vibrant blue/red of the 5-digit bezel insert. But as I've come to understand the new colors are closer to the original bakelite insert colors I have found a new appreciation.

If I were grading the new BLRO like a test paper in university it would have gone:

A+ at launch ----> C- a month later ----> B+/A- now. And growing on me still. I've also begun to really like the CHNR. Never liked the old Root Beer GMTs, but this new one is special. Chocolate has replaced Root Beer, and I like it!

jenson · 3 November 2018, 08:16 PM

The older version wins my vote, not saying the new does nothing for me.

herts9 · 3 November 2018, 08:54 PM

Old. It doesn't get much better than than a Pepsi on an oyster bracelet.

Md001 · 3 November 2018, 09:40 PM

5digits rocks better IMO.

Eric-London · 3 November 2018, 11:03 PM

Old, new, I like them all

hhtwaijri · 3 November 2018, 11:19 PM

Old GMT all the way.

The ceramic bezel is a feat of engineering, and does look good... But to me, i want my watch to age with me, with the ceramic, the whole watch shows the daily batter and age, but the ceramic bever changes which looks weird.

Plus, i try to avoid those huge lugs on modern Sports Rolex watches. 5-digit are just gorgeous.

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mineral · 4 November 2018, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by hhtwaijri

Old GMT all the way.

The ceramic bezel is a feat of engineering, and does look good... But to me, i want my watch to age with me, with the ceramic, the whole watch shows the daily batter and age, but the ceramic bever changes which looks weird.

Plus, i try to avoid those huge lugs on modern Sports Rolex watches. 5-digit are just gorgeous.

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Agreed with you and exact my thoughts as well. I like the faded bezel a lots and this is charm of the vintage

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rice721 · 3 November 2018, 11:34 PM

New Pepsi, looks more refined and elegant

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Phil G. · 3 November 2018, 11:42 PM

I have a GMT Master Pepsi from 1996. My AD is itching to buy it, as I’m looking seriously at the new GMT iic Pepsi. He says my Master is the most valuable in my 3 watch collection and can’t believe I wear it daily. It is virtually flawless. Anyone interested?? PM me if so.

s.m.b. · 4 November 2018, 12:23 AM

New reference for me, for sure...

Fat_ninja · 4 November 2018, 12:42 AM

Both...
They have different charms.

RC2 · 4 November 2018, 08:12 AM

Old for me.

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3 November 2018, 01:42 AM	#3
ras47 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Robert Location: Northern NJ Watch: 16710 BLRO Posts: 3,064	I'm shocked that the 6-digit doesn't look significantly larger than the 5-digit. I thought the maxi case would make it look much larger than it actually does. The newer model looks a little beefier, but not larger. Hm... __________________ Rolex GMT Master II BLRO 16710 Omega Speedmaster Co-Axial Chrono

3 November 2018, 01:50 AM	#4
RRGHOST1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: luke standing Location: england Watch: Rolex TT SubC Blue Posts: 3,997	Prefer the new one as I like the maxi dial better. __________________ RRGHOST1

3 November 2018, 02:01 AM	#5
nyc2la "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Stephen Location: Beach Watch: 16660 Posts: 9,424	Great picture to compare. Thanks! Both are fantastic. Personally, I prefer (and have) the new one, but I’d love to have both. Wear and enjoy both of those beauties! __________________ "Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm." --- RWE

3 November 2018, 02:45 AM	#9
Langnam "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: USA Posts: 971	New one, every darn day! __________________ PLVS VLTRA

3 November 2018, 06:45 AM	#19
ras47 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Robert Location: Northern NJ Watch: 16710 BLRO Posts: 3,064	I generally prefer new to old, which is ironic when you consider how much I love my 16710. I don't like patina, hence the dial and hands change at last service. The new BLRO is certainly growing on me. At first blush I was enthralled. But the more I looked at it, the less I liked the colors and the maxi case. Preferred the older smaller case and more vibrant blue/red of the 5-digit bezel insert. But as I've come to understand the new colors are closer to the original bakelite insert colors I have found a new appreciation. If I were grading the new BLRO like a test paper in university it would have gone: A+ at launch ----> C- a month later ----> B+/A- now. And growing on me still. I've also begun to really like the CHNR. Never liked the old Root Beer GMTs, but this new one is special. Chocolate has replaced Root Beer, and I like it! __________________ Rolex GMT Master II BLRO 16710 Omega Speedmaster Co-Axial Chrono

2 November 2018, 11:46 PM	#1
challer "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: DC Posts: 679	I'm looking for a 5 digit - versatility

3 November 2018, 02:04 AM	#7
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,297	Photographic proof that a collection can easily have both. :-)

3 November 2018, 02:44 AM	#8
Wools "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 374	This is a tricky one. I prefer the new 6 digit watches but the Jubilee bracelet has never done anything for me, neither do PCL's. However, I've been spoiled by the fit and finish of 6 digit Rolex's and their Oyster Bracelets so can't go back to 5 digit models. I'm not keen on drilled lugs, holes and a more flimsy (Over time) bracelet so don't have any desire for them. So my perfect GMT Master II would be a new Oyster Steel 6 digit model with a brushed Oyster bracelet, preferably with the Glidelock that the Submariner has. If Rolex made that in the next few years, a possibility, then that would be my second Rolex model!

3 November 2018, 02:48 AM	#10
AndreaC "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: France Posts: 45	new one!! Inviato dal mio iPhone utilizzando Tapatalk

3 November 2018, 02:49 AM	#11
doramas Banned Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Gran Canaria Posts: 3,469	I prefer the old man. The colors are prettier and the stylized case also

3 November 2018, 04:19 AM	#12
ras47 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Robert Location: Northern NJ Watch: 16710 BLRO Posts: 3,064	I'm sticking with my 16710 (for now). Attached Images __________________ Rolex GMT Master II BLRO 16710 Omega Speedmaster Co-Axial Chrono

3 November 2018, 04:49 AM	#13
Bruins7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: LA Watch: Rolex(4),15400 Posts: 1,105	5 digit for sure!!

3 November 2018, 06:04 AM	#14
R!$ Banned Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: SoCal Posts: 2,405	New

3 November 2018, 06:15 AM	#15
luvsub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SF, south bay Posts: 5,221	Nice side by side. Need to have both.

3 November 2018, 06:34 AM	#16
mirror Banned Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: United States Posts: 223	The New Pepsi is simply amazing Awesome comparison and awesome shot man

4 November 2018, 04:57 PM	#18
roklee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: canada Watch: rolex explorer ii Posts: 493	16710 wins for me.... Hope the new jubillee bracelet wont easily stretch.

3 November 2018, 08:16 PM	#20
jenson Banned Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: usa Posts: 99	The older version wins my vote, not saying the new does nothing for me.

3 November 2018, 08:54 PM	#21
herts9 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: Brian Location: Kentucky Watch: 116610LN Posts: 2,034	Old. It doesn't get much better than than a Pepsi on an oyster bracelet.

3 November 2018, 09:40 PM	#22
Md001 Banned Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: USA Posts: 113	5digits rocks better IMO.

3 November 2018, 11:03 PM	#23
Eric-London "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: London Posts: 1,078	Old, new, I like them all

3 November 2018, 11:19 PM	#24
hhtwaijri "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Kuwait Posts: 185	Old GMT all the way. The ceramic bezel is a feat of engineering, and does look good... But to me, i want my watch to age with me, with the ceramic, the whole watch shows the daily batter and age, but the ceramic bever changes which looks weird. Plus, i try to avoid those huge lugs on modern Sports Rolex watches. 5-digit are just gorgeous. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

3 November 2018, 11:34 PM	#26
rice721 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 71	New Pepsi, looks more refined and elegant Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

3 November 2018, 11:42 PM	#27
Phil G. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Phil Location: Pennsylvania Watch: GMT Master IIc Posts: 248	I have a GMT Master Pepsi from 1996. My AD is itching to buy it, as I’m looking seriously at the new GMT iic Pepsi. He says my Master is the most valuable in my 3 watch collection and can’t believe I wear it daily. It is virtually flawless. Anyone interested?? PM me if so. __________________ 1988 R160133 SS/YG Datejust 1996 N16700 SS GMT Master (Pepsi) 2010 V116710 SS GMT Master IIc

4 November 2018, 12:23 AM	#28
s.m.b. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: the Far West Posts: 1,282	New reference for me, for sure... __________________ Rolex & Patek Philippe

4 November 2018, 12:42 AM	#29
Fat_ninja Banned Join Date: May 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: USA Watch: P-01 Posts: 11,772	Both... They have different charms.

4 November 2018, 08:12 AM	#30
RC2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Rich Location: NC Watch: Rolex 1675 Posts: 2,359	Old for me. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Rich Member of Nylon Nation Red Sox Nation Instagram watchguy97

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