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Old 26 January 2018, 05:13 AM   #1
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My new Rolex GMT 16700 Pepsi - A keeper?

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What do you think of my new gmt - is it a keeper? I think so even though it’s been polished and not mint but please give me your view :) (the lugs stress me the most)
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Old 26 January 2018, 05:16 AM   #2
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Lugs look fine to me! Beautiful watch, enjoy!
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Old 26 January 2018, 05:24 AM   #3
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Whats wrong with lugs? ...they are all thin from the factory on 5 digits from all that I have seen .
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Old 26 January 2018, 05:47 AM   #4
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There will always be things you could, in theory, look to improve to original state with second hand watches. Its the nature of not being NOS! Doesnt look THAT bad to me at all; in fact, looks fine -, enjoy it! I've seen some in much worse condition...
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Old 26 January 2018, 06:06 AM   #5
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Looks ok from what I can see here.....enjoy the watch.
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Old 26 January 2018, 06:08 AM   #6
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Looks great to me, I see no problems here. The whole not polishing thing boggles my mind, unless of course your only objective is to keep its value as high as possible. But if your plan is to actually wear and enjoy it, who cares! Looks great.
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Old 26 January 2018, 06:09 AM   #7
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Definitely a keeper. It's harder and harder to see this in the wild.
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Old 26 January 2018, 06:13 AM   #8
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Absolutely. Keep it. It looks in great condition. Unless new, or untouched LNIB and super expensive, all watches come with a history. Enjoy it.


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Old 26 January 2018, 06:31 AM   #9
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Appreciate all your replies! Wasn’t exactly cheap so nice to hear I wasn’t totally off in buying it!
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Old 26 January 2018, 06:35 AM   #10
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Good choice
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Old 26 January 2018, 06:52 AM   #11
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I wouldn't mind the lugs, I've seen worse! Definitely a keeper
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Old 26 January 2018, 06:59 AM   #12
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Absolutely beautiful Pepsi!


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Old 26 January 2018, 07:40 AM   #13
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Yes......keep,it and enjoy it!
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Old 26 January 2018, 08:08 AM   #14
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Nice!!!
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Old 26 January 2018, 08:12 AM   #15
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Looks good! Enjoy it.
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Old 26 January 2018, 08:43 AM   #16
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Keep it. You will regret if you don't.


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Old 26 January 2018, 09:42 AM   #17
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Nice 16700, mine says hi




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Old 26 January 2018, 10:01 AM   #18
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Keep and enjoy it!
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Old 26 January 2018, 10:05 AM   #19
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Very nice Pepsi, congratulations! As long as all the parts are genuine, just wear it and enjoy. Don't get hung up on the polishing thing unless it's really bad, which is not your case. Cheers!
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Old 26 January 2018, 10:26 AM   #20
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From what I can see lugs and crown guards look great and very little bracelet stretch. It's a keeper for sure ... Congrats ...
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Old 26 January 2018, 10:30 AM   #21
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Looks good to me.
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Old 26 January 2018, 11:09 AM   #22
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Looks like a keeper to me!
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Old 26 January 2018, 11:11 AM   #23
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Looks great!!! Enjoy.
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Old 26 January 2018, 11:59 AM   #24
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Looks good to me. I say wear it and enjoy it.
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Old 26 January 2018, 12:07 PM   #25
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from one Pepsi owner to another........ wear it in good health and don't look back !
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Old 28 January 2018, 04:32 AM   #26
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Feels great to be part of the gmt club, it’s such a nice model.

No need to reply to the thread now but just wanted to thank everyone for their honest views - this is what makes this forum so great!

(its a keeper!)
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Old 28 January 2018, 07:30 AM   #27
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Looks good to me! Just wear the h*** out of it and enjoy!
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