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DFM1 · 30 July 2011, 02:03 AM

Just the other day I was thinking that it had been awhile since I have done anything with my collection. Then the bug hit me, so I made a slight change and here's why: I wanted to add pieces that I felt were "iconic or classic" models that I would enjoy wearing and keeping for a long time while moving out watches that see little or no wrist time. So here is what I did:

I realized I just wasn't a TT guy anymore (funny how tastes change over time -loved it when I bought it then never wore it) so I sold my Rolex 16613, and I bought a Rolex 16710 GMT Master II Pepsi. With the ability to swap out the bezel inserts I now have several different looking watches in one! And yes I bought 2 other inserts, black and coke for variety. I also gained the GMT functionality which I happen to use since I travel for work frequently.

A big thanks to DavidSW for making this happen. He is a great guy to deal with and I am very pleased with the outcome.

Since I know everyone likes pics (better pics coming after I get it into my light tent over the weekend) here you go:

Rolex 16613 - Out

Rolex 16710 - In

Gerardus · 30 July 2011, 02:13 AM

Congratz, I love them both.

Paracentesis · 30 July 2011, 02:21 AM

Great move - love the Pepsi, would never wear any TT watch.

PanosI · 30 July 2011, 02:39 AM

Congrats, Drew !!!
Love them both. 16710 is my all time favorite and Bluesy I had to sell it to fund my 312. I wish I could have kept it.

That smiling cutie on your avatar is yours ? Could you post some pics?

drockadam · 30 July 2011, 02:43 AM

Good choice! Gorgeous Pepsi!

dddrees · 30 July 2011, 02:51 AM

Although I have always kind of liked the look of the Bluesy, I really like the GMTII and the Pepsi look a lot better. Besides like you said you have more options with additional inserts this way. That is exactly why I just purchased one.

Congrats, great looking watch.

conrail · 30 July 2011, 03:02 AM

Good trade - much nicer!

Caraptor · 30 July 2011, 03:07 AM

Happy for you!

bgriz · 30 July 2011, 03:32 AM

Very nice

harrishc · 30 July 2011, 03:40 AM

nice trade. gmt is timeless.

Mr. K · 30 July 2011, 04:20 AM

Nice..... Enjoy

DFM1 · 30 July 2011, 06:23 AM

Thanks for all the kind words everyone! I appreciate it. After wearing the GMT around the office today, I can now say for certain I made the right move with no regrets. This is a very comfortable watch on the wrist while also being very good looking! Now I am just wondering why I didn't do this sooner?

To PanosI - Thanks for your comments about the smiling cutie on my avatar, its my dog Cody. That pic was snapped when he was only 3 months old. Since you asked, here are a few of him now, a year later.

Enjoy. Drew

Notice the band? Yes, I had on my IWC Portuguese 5001 that day!

Z-Sub · 30 July 2011, 06:27 AM

Both lovely watches and so is the dog

Congratulations.

kcmo · 30 July 2011, 06:26 AM

Good move! Congrats!

Cody is a cutie pie!!!!!

PanosI · 30 July 2011, 06:50 AM

Thanks Drew

Quote:

Originally Posted by kcmo

Cody is a cutie pie!!!!!

X2

DFM1 · 30 July 2011, 07:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PanosI

Thanks Drew

X2

You're very welcome! My pleasure.

rolexsweep · 30 July 2011, 07:02 AM

What a cutie! Oh and nice swap by the way lol, can we get a dog thread happening or what

DFM1 · 30 July 2011, 07:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rolexsweep

What a cutie! Oh and nice swap by the way lol, can we get a dog thread happening or what

Thanks. I think we already have a dog thread, don't we? Seems like we do, but if not would love to start another!

AJMarcus · 30 July 2011, 07:20 AM

Congrats! Can't beat the GMT Pepsi. A great summer/ jeans watch! I agree-David SW is Superb. Had a recent experience that was smooth as it gets.

dnagwhogas · 30 July 2011, 07:25 AM

Gorgeous!

subtona · 30 July 2011, 07:28 AM

"one in one out" easier said than done

they are both great....

i was thinking im not such a TT guy anymore either, so i made a slight change because i still dig the blue dial... figure ill wait it out & maybe ill be a TT guy again in the future:-)

TimeOnHand · 31 July 2011, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by subtona

"one in one out" easier said than done

they are both great....

i was thinking im not such a TT guy anymore either, so i made a slight change because i still dig the blue dial... figure ill wait it out & maybe ill be a TT guy again in the future:-)

That looks great... what a great idea to switch the bracelet and still enjoy a great watch!

ersnyder · 30 July 2011, 10:16 AM

Very nice, congratulations!

HL65 · 30 July 2011, 10:42 AM

Great move!! Congrats!

nauticajoe · 30 July 2011, 11:04 AM

Very nice. Congrats!

MortgageGuy · 30 July 2011, 11:30 AM

Great decision IMHO, the GMT is so versatile not to mention ever so comfy

DFM1 · 31 July 2011, 11:04 AM

Thanks guys. So far I am loving my Pepsi! I was somewhat worried about making a mistake, but not now. This watch lives up to it's reputation!

TimeOnHand · 31 July 2011, 11:27 AM

Congratulation on your Pepsi... a really great watch to have in your collection...

I hope you don't miss your sub cause thats a beautiful watch as well!

rolexkiwi · 31 July 2011, 11:28 AM

both are super cool! can't lose.

HACKNSACK44 · 31 July 2011, 03:15 PM

Congrats!!

30 July 2011, 02:03 AM	#1
DFM1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Drew Location: The Jersey Shore Watch: Me keep buying! Posts: 1,246	One in and One out Just the other day I was thinking that it had been awhile since I have done anything with my collection. Then the bug hit me, so I made a slight change and here's why: I wanted to add pieces that I felt were "iconic or classic" models that I would enjoy wearing and keeping for a long time while moving out watches that see little or no wrist time. So here is what I did: I realized I just wasn't a TT guy anymore (funny how tastes change over time -loved it when I bought it then never wore it) so I sold my Rolex 16613, and I bought a Rolex 16710 GMT Master II Pepsi. With the ability to swap out the bezel inserts I now have several different looking watches in one! And yes I bought 2 other inserts, black and coke for variety. I also gained the GMT functionality which I happen to use since I travel for work frequently. A big thanks to DavidSW for making this happen. He is a great guy to deal with and I am very pleased with the outcome. Since I know everyone likes pics (better pics coming after I get it into my light tent over the weekend) here you go: Rolex 16613 - Out Rolex 16710 - In

30 July 2011, 02:13 AM	#2
Gerardus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Gerardus Location: often in the air Watch: ♕ Posts: 12,142	Congratz, I love them both. __________________ ♕126610 ♕126333 ♕116300

30 July 2011, 02:43 AM	#5
drockadam "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Adam Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: Pepsi. Posts: 5,749	Good choice! Gorgeous Pepsi! __________________ - Adam Instagram: @GMTSUBTIME

30 July 2011, 02:51 AM	#6
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Although I have always kind of liked the look of the Bluesy, I really like the GMTII and the Pepsi look a lot better. Besides like you said you have more options with additional inserts this way. That is exactly why I just purchased one. Congrats, great looking watch. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

30 July 2011, 03:02 AM	#7
conrail "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Boston Posts: 3,177	Good trade - much nicer! __________________ "Oh, you give a f****' aspirin a headache, pal!"

30 July 2011, 02:21 AM	#3
Paracentesis Banned Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: James Location: UK Watch: Tissot Posts: 1,454	Great move - love the Pepsi, would never wear any TT watch.

30 July 2011, 02:39 AM	#4
PanosI 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Panos Location: Athens, Greece Watch: 16710 Posts: 8,704	Congrats, Drew !!! Love them both. 16710 is my all time favorite and Bluesy I had to sell it to fund my 312. I wish I could have kept it. That smiling cutie on your avatar is yours ? Could you post some pics?

30 July 2011, 03:07 AM	#8
Caraptor Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: me save for it. Posts: 444	Happy for you!

30 July 2011, 03:32 AM	#9
bgriz 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Brian Location: Chicagoland Watch: ing the markets Posts: 2,194	Very nice __________________ 126600 SD43 Red 126710BLRO GMT II PEPSI 178274 Midsize DJ Rhodium/Roman- Hers 126334 DJ41 in blue, fluted, on jubilee 116509 Daytona WG Panda 114060 Sub no date 126621 YM Chocolate dial Root Beer 126710BLNR Batman 126613LB Bluesy 126711CHNR GMT II Root Beer

30 July 2011, 03:40 AM	#10
harrishc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: HK Posts: 176	nice trade. gmt is timeless.

30 July 2011, 04:20 AM	#11
Mr. K "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Mark Location: Seattle-ish Posts: 6,078	Nice..... Enjoy

30 July 2011, 06:23 AM	#12
DFM1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Drew Location: The Jersey Shore Watch: Me keep buying! Posts: 1,246	Thanks for all the kind words everyone! I appreciate it. After wearing the GMT around the office today, I can now say for certain I made the right move with no regrets. This is a very comfortable watch on the wrist while also being very good looking! Now I am just wondering why I didn't do this sooner? To PanosI - Thanks for your comments about the smiling cutie on my avatar, its my dog Cody. That pic was snapped when he was only 3 months old. Since you asked, here are a few of him now, a year later. Enjoy. Drew Notice the band? Yes, I had on my IWC Portuguese 5001 that day!

30 July 2011, 06:27 AM	#13
Z-Sub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal, USA Watch: Not a ONEWatch Man Posts: 7,383	Both lovely watches and so is the dog Congratulations. __________________ SS Submariner Date "Z" SS SeaDweller "D" SS Submariner "Random" TT Blue Submariner "P" SS GMT-Master ll "M", Pepsi Pam 311, 524, 297

30 July 2011, 06:26 AM	#14
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Good move! Congrats! Cody is a cutie pie!!!!!

30 July 2011, 07:02 AM	#17
rolexsweep "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Australia Watch: RG DD40 Posts: 1,149	What a cutie! Oh and nice swap by the way lol, can we get a dog thread happening or what __________________ "Did you get that at retail?"

30 July 2011, 07:20 AM	#19
AJMarcus "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: AJ Location: USA Watch: Swiss Posts: 5,238	Congrats! Can't beat the GMT Pepsi. A great summer/ jeans watch! I agree-David SW is Superb. Had a recent experience that was smooth as it gets.

30 July 2011, 07:25 AM	#20
dnagwhogas "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: MauiBacerdo Location: Chicago Watch: N :Learn Posts: 902	Gorgeous! __________________ P-Club Member # 7 Time is what prevents everything from happening at once.

30 July 2011, 07:28 AM	#21
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,598	"one in one out" easier said than done they are both great.... i was thinking im not such a TT guy anymore either, so i made a slight change because i still dig the blue dial... figure ill wait it out & maybe ill be a TT guy again in the future:-) Attached Images __________________

30 July 2011, 10:16 AM	#23
ersnyder 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Eric Location: Long Beach CA USA Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 4,102	Very nice, congratulations!

30 July 2011, 10:42 AM	#24
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,006	Great move!! Congrats! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

30 July 2011, 11:04 AM	#25
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	Very nice. Congrats!

30 July 2011, 11:30 AM	#26
MortgageGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: Me Posts: 9,935	Great decision IMHO, the GMT is so versatile not to mention ever so comfy __________________ The richest people in the world look for and build NETWORKS, Everyone else looks for work... Robert Kiyosaki

31 July 2011, 11:04 AM	#27
DFM1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Drew Location: The Jersey Shore Watch: Me keep buying! Posts: 1,246	Thanks guys. So far I am loving my Pepsi! I was somewhat worried about making a mistake, but not now. This watch lives up to it's reputation!

31 July 2011, 11:27 AM	#28
TimeOnHand "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Hong Kong Watch: Rolex Air-King Posts: 4,468	Congratulation on your Pepsi... a really great watch to have in your collection... I hope you don't miss your sub cause thats a beautiful watch as well! __________________ Instagram: timeonhand1010

31 July 2011, 11:28 AM	#29
rolexkiwi "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: New Zealand Watch: Datejust 16233 Posts: 211	both are super cool! can't lose.

31 July 2011, 03:15 PM	#30
HACKNSACK44 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: Orlando Watch: 114060 Posts: 8,450	Congrats!! __________________ 114060

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