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Pacheco · 6 March 2016, 03:37 AM

What's up guys! Would love some advice!

My addiction to Rolex is just beginning and I love the GMTs. I'm going to get an SS 16710 later this year.

A few months ago I picked up my first Rolex a 1991 GMT II TT 16713 in excellent condition as my weekend watch and love it!! But now the ceramic TT is calling me, should I swap for the ceramic?

mkmk · 6 March 2016, 03:41 AM

I like the pure white date on the newer model. Also the bracelet clasp and ceramic bezel makes it a yes from me.

kirksingleton · 6 March 2016, 03:44 AM

I also like the newer models myself.

nmb · 6 March 2016, 03:56 AM

I have had both five and six digit references of this watch.I much prefer the upgrades of the ceramic.A big plus for me was the larger triplock crown.The older twinlock I found a bit small for my big clumsy fingers

joli160 · 6 March 2016, 05:17 AM

Ceramic is a complete different watch, which I prefer by far

Galion · 6 March 2016, 05:32 AM

Do it! A lot more wrist presence.
116713 is a beauty.

AK797 · 6 March 2016, 05:42 AM

I prefer the new ceramic but do like the gold script on the older one.

Snow-Dweller · 6 March 2016, 05:45 AM

The improvements on the ceramic make it absolutely worth it.

billykmd · 6 March 2016, 05:55 AM

Go ceramic! You won't regret it

mschafer · 6 March 2016, 06:02 AM

Not a TT fan here, but i would go rootbeer over current issue, if you prefer that look. Then again a bunch of improvements might make it worth to upgrade, especially for a daily wearer, and thats when i would stick to steel (and the 16710 is a cola flavor). But that's personal...

Alexwwjd · 6 March 2016, 06:03 AM

Ceramic is nice but vintage is better. Go vintage!!

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T. Ferguson · 6 March 2016, 06:36 AM

Some don't like the bolder lettering on the ceramic bezel. I personally prefer it. I think the bracelet is nicer on the new model.

How much do you use the time zone function afforded by the bezel? Assuming you do the 24 click ceramic bezel is a major improvement in function.

The only thing that would cause me to pause is if I had been wearing the 16713 for many years, but that isn't a consideration for you. I wore a Date Sub for about 20 years before giving it to my son for college graduation. I want to replace it but only because I wore that watch for so long I'm really gravitating to the LV just for a fresh take on an old friend.

Follow your bliss, but in any event you have a beautiful watch there. And welcome to TRF, this place does this kind of stuff to you.

6 March 2016, 03:37 AM	#1
Pacheco "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: NYC Watch: DD40,DJ41,YM Blue Posts: 984	GMT II TT 16713 or should I go for 116713 Ceramic TT? What's up guys! Would love some advice! My addiction to Rolex is just beginning and I love the GMTs. I'm going to get an SS 16710 later this year. A few months ago I picked up my first Rolex a 1991 GMT II TT 16713 in excellent condition as my weekend watch and love it!! But now the ceramic TT is calling me, should I swap for the ceramic? Attached Images __________________ What's life without a complication!

6 March 2016, 05:17 AM	#5
joli160 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,759	Ceramic is a complete different watch, which I prefer by far __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

6 March 2016, 05:45 AM	#8
Snow-Dweller 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Clive Location: The Alps Watch: collections change Posts: 6,284	The improvements on the ceramic make it absolutely worth it. __________________ . The path from WIShood to WISdom can have many turnings... ——————————————————————————————————— . 16803. 16570. 18038. 114300. GMW-B5000D.

6 March 2016, 05:55 AM	#9
billykmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Billy Location: Nashville, TN Watch: Smurf, TTGMT, SUBc Posts: 235	Go ceramic! You won't regret it __________________ A chance to cut is a chance to cure.

6 March 2016, 06:36 AM	#12
T. Ferguson "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Left Coast Posts: 7,025	Some don't like the bolder lettering on the ceramic bezel. I personally prefer it. I think the bracelet is nicer on the new model. How much do you use the time zone function afforded by the bezel? Assuming you do the 24 click ceramic bezel is a major improvement in function. The only thing that would cause me to pause is if I had been wearing the 16713 for many years, but that isn't a consideration for you. I wore a Date Sub for about 20 years before giving it to my son for college graduation. I want to replace it but only because I wore that watch for so long I'm really gravitating to the LV just for a fresh take on an old friend. Follow your bliss, but in any event you have a beautiful watch there. And welcome to TRF, this place does this kind of stuff to you. __________________ *Some days it's just not worth chewing through the restraints.*

6 March 2016, 03:41 AM	#2
mkmk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: So. California Posts: 451	I like the pure white date on the newer model. Also the bracelet clasp and ceramic bezel makes it a yes from me.

6 March 2016, 03:44 AM	#3
kirksingleton "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,759	I also like the newer models myself.

6 March 2016, 03:56 AM	#4
nmb "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Nigel Location: uk Watch: 116618 LB Posts: 150	I have had both five and six digit references of this watch.I much prefer the upgrades of the ceramic.A big plus for me was the larger triplock crown.The older twinlock I found a bit small for my big clumsy fingers

6 March 2016, 05:32 AM	#6
Galion "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: PE - BR Posts: 558	Do it! A lot more wrist presence. 116713 is a beauty.

6 March 2016, 05:42 AM	#7
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	I prefer the new ceramic but do like the gold script on the older one.

6 March 2016, 06:02 AM	#10
mschafer "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: New York Posts: 976	Not a TT fan here, but i would go rootbeer over current issue, if you prefer that look. Then again a bunch of improvements might make it worth to upgrade, especially for a daily wearer, and thats when i would stick to steel (and the 16710 is a cola flavor). But that's personal...

6 March 2016, 06:03 AM	#11
Alexwwjd "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Alex Location: Texas Watch: Out!!! Posts: 2,352	Ceramic is nice but vintage is better. Go vintage!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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