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30 July 2018, 02:15 AM | #61 | |
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30 July 2018, 12:13 PM | #63 |
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1675 for me.
Like the new one A LOT. LOVE my 1675. Maybe Ill feel differently once I've tried on the update! |
30 July 2018, 12:21 PM | #64 |
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BLRO 126710 all day every day. And I have owned a 1675. Better lume, better movement, better jubilee, and just well...better in every way. Since I picked up my BLRO a month ago from my AD my Daytona is a safe queen.
I’m wondering how many who have had a 1675 and 126710 would vote? That would be more interesting I think |
30 July 2018, 12:29 PM | #65 |
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Super surprised by overall height. The case of the 1675 is so thin and elegant. Love the old case profiles with slight droop in lugs, bevels and lugs holes. I really like vintage Rolex.
But I finally converted a couple years ago to modern. Can’t afford to have them all. Dig the maxi dials/hands for legibility. Ceramic doesn’t seem to wear and the modern bracelets/clasps are awesome. Can’t vote as I have not seen a new one in the flesh or tried it on. Owned a few 1675’s over the years. Guessing with my current taste probably vote modern.
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30 July 2018, 01:35 PM | #66 |
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Both are nice.
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30 July 2018, 02:06 PM | #67 |
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I do like the modern version and it might very well be the next 6 digit Rolex that I will purchase. But if I had to choose between one or the other, the 1675 would easily be my pick. Rolex just nailed it when they created the 1675.
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30 July 2018, 03:53 PM | #68 |
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I have to assume when WG surround dials came out in the 80's people had this same debate...
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GMT PEPSI new-126710 v. old-1675 Comparison and Vote Now
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Except at that time there were no forums, online chat, or even internet? LoL Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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31 July 2018, 08:48 AM | #70 |
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Modern ceramic Rolexes.
Computer software-designed, cookie-cutter, soulless pieces. All. Look. The. Same. |
31 July 2018, 09:24 AM | #71 |
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Wall st. guys @ Harry's Bar circa 1984, would have been a hot topic mate!
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31 July 2018, 12:23 PM | #72 |
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1675. Next question.
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31 July 2018, 10:52 PM | #73 | |
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Really apples and oranges. Old-school charm and soul versus modern technology. Similar with cars. What would you prefer a '67 Shelby Mustang GT350 or a new GT350?
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1 August 2018, 03:37 AM | #76 |
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Here you go! 1675, 16700 and a 216710.
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1 August 2018, 05:20 AM | #79 |
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Great photo. Really shows how the color pops more on the old aluminum bezel inserts, and looks so much cooler, IMHO, especially when they fade. The color on the ceramic bezels, whether it's the new Pepsi or older black/blue, is muted and just doesn't look right to my eye. Not sure why the colors can't pop more on the ceramic bezels.
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I’m a vintage fan but the new version is amazing, I am excited to get it hopefully in the next few months
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1 August 2018, 05:31 AM | #81 |
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Same here but it is an amazing watch.
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1 August 2018, 05:31 AM | #82 |
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I like the 1675
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1 August 2018, 10:22 AM | #84 |
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I sold a BLNR for my 1675 Pepsi and have never looked back with regret. I'm really enjoying the patina of the older watch and I never see any others like mine, ever.
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1 August 2018, 10:41 AM | #86 |
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To me it came down to one and only one factor: the bezel colours.
I was watching with bated breath on the night of the release of the new GMT but when I saw it I immediately didn't want it because the bezel is pink and purple not blue and red. 16710 is the sweet spot. I just don't seem to be able to save fast enough though as the price keeps leaping UP. |
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Nice collection of Gmt and this is perfect collection for me. I own 1675, 16700, 16710 and hope to add the new Pepsi ceramic soon. Your collection just inspired me :) thanks Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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I guess I'd take the new 126710 GMT but it would not be a decision I would like to have to make.
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5 August 2018, 11:17 PM | #89 |
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1675 for me, but I really like the 126710 too, so will buy at the right time
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5 August 2018, 11:18 PM | #90 |
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Don't like vintage
Never liked them and probably never will Tried hard and bought a 5513, 1680 and others. forced myself to wear them and tried to love them. Bu I never enjoyed them Sold them and won't try it again It can be different for a vintage Patek or Zenith ... Ill try to explain :-) When I wear a Rolex and want to feel something very well made on my wrist. Not a grande complication, not something very well finished but something that feels like you can't destroy it. And a vintage Rolex never gave me this feeling. Don't take this too serious cause I don't want to offend our vintage collectors ;-) ... but most vintage rolexes feel like a fake watch. Only when I think of the weight and sound of the bracelet ...
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