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INXTCY · 29 July 2008, 12:21 PM

hi guys,

i really need help to decide...............
i have an AD here in socal holding 2 watches for me. i just can't decide which one i should go for: "coke" bezel GMT II or the new & improved SS GMT II C.
i like the"coke" cos that's pretty much the last of its kind. the new GMT is also very tempting from the price point. since it's new, it'll be here for a long, long time. price will certainly go up .
cld someone pls advise???

thnx,

timetravel125 · 29 July 2008, 12:26 PM

If it were me, I would go for the Coke!

Timber Loftis · 29 July 2008, 12:36 PM

An AD will hold 2 while you make up your mind?

Spanky · 29 July 2008, 12:38 PM

I like the look of the Black/Red. If it has the new bracelet w/ polished center links and the "Rolex" engraving in the case, that would definitely be my next watch.

TimeOnHand · 29 July 2008, 12:45 PM

Both are great choices...

FYI...

Just check what serial no. the Coke is. If it's a high Z or an M series then you will have the new 3186 movement in it. Just do the wiggle test to be sure.

Good luck and let us know what you get.

Cheers!

Oh and here are a couple of pics to help you decide...

Tools · 29 July 2008, 01:15 PM

This is a personal choice thing.

I personally prefer the red/black bezel and the tapered end lugs and brushed bracelet.

But there are plenty of folks who like the ceramic bezel, fat (block) case and polished center links..

Beyond that, they're basically the same watch....

sys12345 · 29 July 2008, 01:23 PM

Ditto with what Larry said. I'll take the coke anytime. Besides, with production ceased for this model, it'll be harder to find a BNIB piece down the road. Should u fancy the newer 116710LN later, u can always trade-off/sell your 16710A and get the newer model.

screaming · 29 July 2008, 01:46 PM

I've got both and the red/black bezel wins hands down, especially if it's got the 3186 movement. in fact I'm thinking of selling my GMT IIc as it just doesn't have the same appeal to me as the 16710 does. That said, you'll be happy with either.....and I'd say it's a sign of the times if an AD will hold 2 watches for you.

INXTCY · 29 July 2008, 02:46 PM

thnx guys. i ws leaning more towards the 16710A to begin with. great advise. and yes AD is holding 2 of them simply because they got my credit card on file =).

Wolfgang427 · 29 July 2008, 03:03 PM

Go for the coke, you won't regret it.

mokwai · 29 July 2008, 03:14 PM

Go for the COke first. At least the GMT IIC will still be around if you want it.

Z-Sub · 29 July 2008, 03:17 PM

Go for it.
I like a coke for myself!

ashu2289 · 29 July 2008, 03:39 PM

GMT II Classic 16710 all the way.........

walds11 · 29 July 2008, 04:38 PM

Ditto.

The GMT II-C does nothing for me. I do not like the supercase and ceramic bezel with the large numbers on it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ashu2289

GMT II Classic 16710 all the way.........

SLS · 29 July 2008, 04:44 PM

The improvements on the GMT IIc do it for me. Don't buy the 16710 because of the hype of the 3186 cal, buy it because you like the watch.
~Scott

TDH · 29 July 2008, 04:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wolfgang427

go for the coke, you won't regret it.

x 2

mike · 29 July 2008, 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SLS

The improvements on the GMT IIc do it for me. Don't buy the 16710 because of the hype of the 3186 cal, buy it because you like the watch.
~Scott

X2.

swatty · 29 July 2008, 06:49 PM

I don't think I could decide, would probably buy both

Dubai · 29 July 2008, 07:23 PM

Go for Cock , the IIC will be on the shelf if you dedice later on to buy one.

jamesw · 29 July 2008, 07:24 PM

Coke would be my choice. Enjoy.

HDHNTER · 29 July 2008, 09:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by INXTCY

thnx guys. i ws leaning more towards the 16710A to begin with. great advise. and yes AD is holding 2 of them simply because they got my credit card on file =).

Go with your gut instinct!

robrobin · 29 July 2008, 09:32 PM

I would go for the older style GMT especially if it were an "M" serial. In the future you would probably be able to get at least what you paid for it in a trade since this is the end of the line for the GMT. If you plan to keep the watch forever and hand it down as a legacy to your children then I would probably buy the GMT IIC since it has all the new upgrades and is a technically better watch....at least that's what Rolex says.
Rob

Atlanta · 29 July 2008, 09:58 PM

I was in a business meeting yesterday afternoon with my GMTIIc across the table from a GMTcoke. After the meeting, we traded war stories about our watches and both appreciated the other. You can't go wrong with either - pick the one that you like most... but let us know!

ROLEX MAN · 29 July 2008, 10:21 PM

take the coke, gmt IIc will be around longer!!

wean_sg · 29 July 2008, 11:39 PM

I would go for the new and improved GMTIIC!

karmatp · 30 July 2008, 12:00 AM

Get the coke GMT II, the polished links on the GMT IIC are a deal breaker for me.

Trurolexer · 30 July 2008, 12:57 AM

Easy for me...Go For Coke...Or Pepsi?

ai812 · 30 July 2008, 01:08 AM

The GMT IIC all the way. It's a much superior watch all around. I have it in TT and love it.

It's a matter of personal taste, though.

mfer · 30 July 2008, 01:09 AM

Try them both on. I was in the same boat a few days ago. I went IIc!

They are new, will be made for awhile and the cost is only going up up up!

Timber Loftis · 30 July 2008, 01:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dubai

Go for Cock , the IIC will be on the shelf if you dedice later on to buy one.

Quoted for preservation.

29 July 2008, 12:21 PM	#1
INXTCY "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: los angeles Watch: like them all Posts: 100	GMT Master II or SS GMT IIC???? hi guys, i really need help to decide............... i have an AD here in socal holding 2 watches for me. i just can't decide which one i should go for: "coke" bezel GMT II or the new & improved SS GMT II C. i like the"coke" cos that's pretty much the last of its kind. the new GMT is also very tempting from the price point. since it's new, it'll be here for a long, long time. price will certainly go up . cld someone pls advise??? thnx,

29 July 2008, 12:45 PM	#5
TimeOnHand "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Hong Kong Watch: Rolex Air-King Posts: 4,468	Both are great choices... FYI... Just check what serial no. the Coke is. If it's a high Z or an M series then you will have the new 3186 movement in it. Just do the wiggle test to be sure. Good luck and let us know what you get. Cheers! Oh and here are a couple of pics to help you decide... __________________ Instagram: timeonhand1010

29 July 2008, 01:15 PM	#6
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,515	This is a personal choice thing. I personally prefer the red/black bezel and the tapered end lugs and brushed bracelet. But there are plenty of folks who like the ceramic bezel, fat (block) case and polished center links.. Beyond that, they're basically the same watch.... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

29 July 2008, 01:23 PM	#7
sys12345 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Singapore Watch: GMT Master II Posts: 286	Ditto with what Larry said. I'll take the coke anytime. Besides, with production ceased for this model, it'll be harder to find a BNIB piece down the road. Should u fancy the newer 116710LN later, u can always trade-off/sell your 16710A and get the newer model. __________________ Cheers, sys12345

29 July 2008, 03:17 PM	#12
Z-Sub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal, USA Watch: Not a ONEWatch Man Posts: 7,383	Go for it. I like a coke for myself! __________________ SS Submariner Date "Z" SS SeaDweller "D" SS Submariner "Random" TT Blue Submariner "P" SS GMT-Master ll "M", Pepsi Pam 311, 524, 297

29 July 2008, 12:26 PM	#2
timetravel125 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Louie Location: California Watch: Rolex Posts: 644	If it were me, I would go for the Coke!

29 July 2008, 12:36 PM	#3
Timber Loftis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Jon Location: Chicago Watch: IIc,DJII,P244,A1-Z Posts: 2,857	An AD will hold 2 while you make up your mind?

29 July 2008, 12:38 PM	#4
Spanky Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Hawaii Posts: 56	I like the look of the Black/Red. If it has the new bracelet w/ polished center links and the "Rolex" engraving in the case, that would definitely be my next watch.

29 July 2008, 01:46 PM	#8
screaming Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Peter Location: Australia Watch: Rolex Sub 16610 LV Posts: 46	I've got both and the red/black bezel wins hands down, especially if it's got the 3186 movement. in fact I'm thinking of selling my GMT IIc as it just doesn't have the same appeal to me as the 16710 does. That said, you'll be happy with either.....and I'd say it's a sign of the times if an AD will hold 2 watches for you.

29 July 2008, 02:46 PM	#9
INXTCY "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: los angeles Watch: like them all Posts: 100	thnx guys. i ws leaning more towards the 16710A to begin with. great advise. and yes AD is holding 2 of them simply because they got my credit card on file =).

29 July 2008, 03:03 PM	#10
Wolfgang427 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Wolfgang Location: New Jersey. Watch: Rolex Tudor Omega Posts: 5,592	Go for the coke, you won't regret it.

29 July 2008, 03:14 PM	#11
mokwai Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 20	Go for the COke first. At least the GMT IIC will still be around if you want it.

29 July 2008, 03:39 PM	#13
ashu2289 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Ashutosh Location: Rochester NY Watch: Daytonas,SD Posts: 2,342	GMT II Classic 16710 all the way......... __________________ Everything becomes nothing after ROLEX 116520 SS Daytona White Dial 116520 SS Daytona Black Dial 116523 18K&SS Daytona Slate Dial 16600 Sea-Dweller 16710 GMT Master II Pepsi Bezel 16613 18K&SS Submariner Blue Dial 116660 Deepsea Sea-Dweller

29 July 2008, 04:44 PM	#15
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	The improvements on the GMT IIc do it for me. Don't buy the 16710 because of the hype of the 3186 cal, buy it because you like the watch. ~Scott

29 July 2008, 06:49 PM	#18
swatty 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: Sydney Watch: The Game Posts: 17,415	I don't think I could decide, would probably buy both

29 July 2008, 07:23 PM	#19
Dubai "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: UAE Posts: 232	Go for Cock , the IIC will be on the shelf if you dedice later on to buy one.

29 July 2008, 07:24 PM	#20
jamesw "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sydney Posts: 209	Coke would be my choice. Enjoy.

29 July 2008, 09:32 PM	#22
robrobin "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Rob Sacco Location: Disney World, FL Watch: Pepsi Rolex GMT Posts: 2,505	I would go for the older style GMT especially if it were an "M" serial. In the future you would probably be able to get at least what you paid for it in a trade since this is the end of the line for the GMT. If you plan to keep the watch forever and hand it down as a legacy to your children then I would probably buy the GMT IIC since it has all the new upgrades and is a technically better watch....at least that's what Rolex says. Rob

29 July 2008, 09:58 PM	#23
Atlanta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Jack Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: 126619LB & 114270 Posts: 767	I was in a business meeting yesterday afternoon with my GMTIIc across the table from a GMTcoke. After the meeting, we traded war stories about our watches and both appreciated the other. You can't go wrong with either - pick the one that you like most... but let us know! __________________ Member# 14554

29 July 2008, 10:21 PM	#24
ROLEX MAN 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: Home and Away Watch: you? "YES PLEASE"! Posts: 3,719	take the coke, gmt IIc will be around longer!! __________________ *it's not just about telling the time...* *happy rolexing...* I'm just a man with a passion

29 July 2008, 11:39 PM	#25
wean_sg "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: South East Asia Posts: 25	I would go for the new and improved GMTIIC!

30 July 2008, 12:00 AM	#26
karmatp "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Trevor Location: Arizona Posts: 5,740	Get the coke GMT II, the polished links on the GMT IIC are a deal breaker for me.

30 July 2008, 12:57 AM	#27
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	Easy for me...Go For Coke...Or Pepsi?

30 July 2008, 01:08 AM	#28
ai812 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NYC Posts: 32	ai812 The GMT IIC all the way. It's a much superior watch all around. I have it in TT and love it. It's a matter of personal taste, though. __________________ All the best, ai812

30 July 2008, 01:09 AM	#29
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	Try them both on. I was in the same boat a few days ago. I went IIc! They are new, will be made for awhile and the cost is only going up up up! __________________ member#3242

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