Advice on 16710

[Nairn1980]

Hi all,

Any advice welcome.

I currently have a BNIB Air-King that I've never worn. I absolutely love the watch but bizarrely I've just never felt the desire to wear it, choosing my BLNR instead.

Recently I've been looking at older GMTs and I've spotted an absolutely mint GMT2 16710. It's a 2000 year with the lug holes and comes with absolutely everything - box, papers, tags, manuals, the lot. It also has black bezel plus unopened Pepsi bezel and Coke bezel.

My idea is to trade the Air-King and I'd have to contribute.

Any opinions on the GMT and trading Air-King welcome. The idea of trading a brand new watch for a 2000 model scares me a bit. However maybe I just need a nudge in the right direction.

Cheers
Nairn

[traf]

Do it! If you don’t like it, you can always continue flipping


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[Quicksilver]

Go for it. 16710 is a modern classic. If it's mint with papers and all the bezels then it's a great find. Mines a lug hole model from 2003. Much prefer this to the concealed lugs version.

[breitlings]

Have you thought of going directly to zenith daytona?

[Nairn1980]

Originally Posted by Quicksilver

Go for it. 16710 is a modern classic. If it's mint with papers and all the bezels then it's a great find. Mines a lug hole model from 2003. Much prefer this to the concealed lugs version.

Lovely, when did you get yours? Price from dealer just over £6k which seems reasonable considering it's full package with all 3 bezel inserts.

[harvey]

I would do it. As said the GMT II is a modern classic with prices appreciating year on year. With the option to change inserts...you have three watches.

I have a brand new z serial with two additional packaged inserts. I have no idea what it would be worth today.

[AK797]

If the AK hasn't made it onto your wrist then might as well, shame as you were one of its strongest supporters here.

[Quicksilver]

Originally Posted by Nairn1980

Lovely, when did you get yours? Price from dealer just over £6k which seems reasonable considering it's full package with all 3 bezel inserts.

I bought mine about 6 years ago. It was in mint unused condition then and cost me £3000. 6k is about the going rate but a very good deal considering it's mint. The bezels are not that expensive to buy but it's a great package if they are included.

I would certainly get it. When I bought mine I had never purchased a used Rolex before so like you I was a little apprehensive. I have never regretted it.

[Stevec14]

I would certainly do it if you are not wearing the AK. The old gmt's are great and sounds like you will get a mint one with all the inserts. Sounds good to me

[Nairn1980]

Originally Posted by AK797

If the AK hasn't made it onto your wrist then might as well, shame as you were one of its strongest supporters here.

I still am, I love the AK....something is just encouraging me to move on though.

The GMT seems to be an A serial 2000, but seems to be lacking SEL.
Is this normal? And is an SEL model a better bet?

[stevedssd]

Originally Posted by Nairn1980

I still am, I love the AK....something is just encouraging me to move on though.

The GMT seems to be an A serial 2000, but seems to be lacking SEL.
Is this normal? And is an SEL model a better bet?

I'd go for the 16710 without hesitation particularly as you aren't wearing the AK. As an A Serial it would be before the introduction of SEL's. I have a U Serial so just before the one you are looking at. Personally I prefer the rattly pressed end links they are just as secure as SEL's but it's a matter of choice. Does it have "Swiss" or 'Swiss Made" at 6' O'Clock out of interest.

6K is a good price for a good condition 16710 with box and papers and 2 extra inserts as a bonus.

You know it makes sense

[-Ally-]

Post up some pictures and you'll get all the advice you need.

[sensui]

Not even close, the GMT all day. Trade.

[Nairn1980]

Originally Posted by -Ally-

Post up some pictures and you'll get all the advice you need.

If you have Facebook, have a look. It's Jopsons jewellers in Carlisle and they have a video on it. Jopsons were a Rolex AD until a few years back.

Looks lovely to be fair although non-sel...my preference would be SEL probably but not a deal breaker.

[hugs]

Originally Posted by Nairn1980

I currently have a BNIB Air-King that I've never worn.

That is really rubbing it in.

Next you will be saying you only waited 2 years for your BLNR

[Nairn1980]

Originally Posted by hugs

That is really rubbing it in.

Next you will be saying you only waited 2 years for your BLNR

Haha I got my BLNR straight away.

[GsurgBM]

Do it. No doubt. GMT is more much presence than the AK. You'll never regret it.

[Nairn1980]

Originally Posted by GsurgBM

Do it. No doubt. GMT is more much presence than the AK. You'll never regret it.

Thanks, I already have a BLNR so I'm not really diversifying much
These old GMTs just have so much charm. I'd probably put the Pepsi bezel on it straight away

[GsurgBM]

Originally Posted by Nairn1980

Thanks, I already have a BLNR so I'm not really diversifying much

These old GMTs just have so much charm. I'd probably put the Pepsi bezel on it straight away

k serial with lugholes on jubilee



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[VinnieVegas]

Do it. The 16710 is excellent. It's my go to watch. Good luck & enjoy.

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[Nairn1980]

Wow, great feedback so far.
Thanks guys.

[BadBoyR]

I would rather have a later model personally and with the newer movement

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[Nairn1980]

Originally Posted by BadBoyR

I would rather have a later model personally and with the newer movement

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You mean 3186 movement or the 6 figure?

I already have BLNR and thought these older 16710s have charm

[omitohud]

How could u say no to this? Btw. It's one of the hottest Rolex right now.




I blame it on the autoconnect.

[hugs]

Originally Posted by Nairn1980

Haha I got my BLNR straight away.

[mjclark32]

I'd hate to say not to buy it, but you may be a one watch guy with the BLNR. Nothing wrong with that...

[fishingbear]

Do it. You will not regret it!

[The Libertine]

If I were in your position, I would absolutely consider that deal.

[BadBoyR]

Originally Posted by Nairn1980

You mean 3186 movement or the 6 figure?

I already have BLNR and thought these older 16710s have charm

No the last of the 16710 came with the 3186 and are the ones that are appreciating the most.

[mps354]

I'd do it...I regret letting my 16710 go (twice)