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Sweden · 24 February 2011, 03:11 AM

Hello everyone,

next week ive promised myself to buy a 116710LN, GMT2 ceramic. Please share some of your thoughts, this would be my first rolex.

I have two options:

One is from December 2009, V-serie for: 6675 USD

The other one is from April 2008, M-serie for: 6081 USD

One of my thoughts: If the 2009 is a better deal since it wont need service as soon as the 2008 one.

Are there any difference between the M and V series?

I really appreciate if you experts look in to this, Thankz

Xpert37 · 24 February 2011, 03:22 AM

Go with the cheaper one. You'll service it eventually (if you plan to hold on to it) so not sure if the newer watch with higher price tag justifies it.

Speed · 24 February 2011, 03:22 AM

Watches are the same...

You need to consider the specific condition of each watch.

Good luck!!!

munichblue · 24 February 2011, 03:23 AM

Buy the M-Serie, there is almost 600 USD difference and this watch doesn't need a service so soon.

Services are overrated! :-)

xelor63 · 24 February 2011, 03:35 AM

The only difference could be Ⅱor ll

XELOR

gqllc · 24 February 2011, 03:52 AM

I would buy the M series....I DID buy a M Series Sub LV!

sparksgmt · 24 February 2011, 03:54 AM

If they are in close to the same condition, buy the M. I bought mine brand new from an AD (an M) in Oct. of 2009. So the serial number might not be an accurate predictor of when the watch was bought new.

Sweden · 24 February 2011, 04:11 AM

Thank you all for your advice!

How about the price i can get them for do you think its ok?

jeremyam · 24 February 2011, 05:16 AM

assuming both watches are of equal quality and both are brand new, i would buy the M based on the 10% difference in price.

xelor63 · 24 February 2011, 06:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xelor63

The only difference could be Ⅱor ll

XELOR

XELOR

Sweden · 24 February 2011, 06:18 AM

Thank you! Yes, the 2009 has the ll instead of II, i wonder what is more desirable. Both watches are not brand new :(

Sweden · 24 February 2011, 06:19 AM

Picture of the 2008 one,

Xpert37 · 24 February 2011, 06:39 AM

I personally like the stick GMT 2 than roman numeral. But with $600 price difference, go with M.

Speed · 24 February 2011, 07:25 AM

Wow. I did not know the GMT II Cs varied the fonts for the Romans.

Medtech · 24 February 2011, 07:43 AM

I read that the older font variation denoted different movements inside (ie blue parachrome, etc). Could that still be the case on the new ones?

24 February 2011, 03:11 AM	#1
Sweden "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Sweden Posts: 11	Going to buy a GMT2 ceramic next week, have some questions Hello everyone, next week ive promised myself to buy a 116710LN, GMT2 ceramic. Please share some of your thoughts, this would be my first rolex. I have two options: One is from December 2009, V-serie for: 6675 USD The other one is from April 2008, M-serie for: 6081 USD One of my thoughts: If the 2009 is a better deal since it wont need service as soon as the 2008 one. Are there any difference between the M and V series? I really appreciate if you experts look in to this, Thankz

24 February 2011, 03:52 AM	#6
gqllc "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Steve Location: Albany NY Watch: Blue Bezel SubC Posts: 1,511	I would buy the M series....I DID buy a M Series Sub LV! __________________ K-TT Datejust, Random Blue Bezel SubC

24 February 2011, 03:22 AM	#2
Xpert37 Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Eli Location: Long Island Watch: 16610 Posts: 117	Go with the cheaper one. You'll service it eventually (if you plan to hold on to it) so not sure if the newer watch with higher price tag justifies it.

24 February 2011, 03:22 AM	#3
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Watches are the same... You need to consider the specific condition of each watch. Good luck!!!

24 February 2011, 03:23 AM	#4
munichblue "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Munich Posts: 106	Buy the M-Serie, there is almost 600 USD difference and this watch doesn't need a service so soon. Services are overrated! :-)

24 February 2011, 03:35 AM	#5
xelor63 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: netherlands Posts: 3,703	The only difference could be Ⅱor ll XELOR

24 February 2011, 03:54 AM	#7
sparksgmt "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA Watch: GMT Posts: 189	If they are in close to the same condition, buy the M. I bought mine brand new from an AD (an M) in Oct. of 2009. So the serial number might not be an accurate predictor of when the watch was bought new.

24 February 2011, 04:11 AM	#8
Sweden "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Sweden Posts: 11	Thank you all for your advice! How about the price i can get them for do you think its ok?

24 February 2011, 05:16 AM	#9
jeremyam Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Jeremy Location: Toronto, Ontario Watch: 16610 V Posts: 511	assuming both watches are of equal quality and both are brand new, i would buy the M based on the 10% difference in price.

24 February 2011, 06:18 AM	#11
Sweden "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Sweden Posts: 11	Thank you! Yes, the 2009 has the ll instead of II, i wonder what is more desirable. Both watches are not brand new :(

24 February 2011, 06:19 AM	#12
Sweden "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Sweden Posts: 11	Picture of the 2008 one,

24 February 2011, 06:39 AM	#13
Xpert37 Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Eli Location: Long Island Watch: 16610 Posts: 117	I personally like the stick GMT 2 than roman numeral. But with $600 price difference, go with M.

24 February 2011, 07:25 AM	#14
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Wow. I did not know the GMT II Cs varied the fonts for the Romans.

24 February 2011, 07:43 AM	#15
Medtech Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: West-siide! Watch: it buddy! Posts: 334	I read that the older font variation denoted different movements inside (ie blue parachrome, etc). Could that still be the case on the new ones?

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