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edtheaussie · 21 March 2018, 08:05 PM

Hey guys,

I have the opportunity to purchase a late A serial 16710 coke with box and papers locally. Seller states it has been serviced. Seems like a lot of stretch in the bracelet, but original i would assume. What do you think about the case condition?

Just wondering, should this serial have SEL and lug holes as shown? And what would you value a set like this at?

Thoughts appreciated,
Ed

(sorry about the image size, wasn't sure how to decrease it!)

springer · 22 March 2018, 01:45 AM

The bracelet is correct for the watch. Pricing should factor in the stretch found on the bracelet.

As far as watch goes, there have been several 16710 sets for sale on the forum the past few months. Check the "for sale" section to get an idea where the prices are based on the condition of the watches related to the asking price.

edtheaussie · 22 March 2018, 04:41 AM

Thanks for the reply @springer , I will have a look at the sales section :)

edtheaussie · 22 March 2018, 08:05 PM

Serial matches papers which is nice to know :)

Also case looks to be in better condition than thought from this angle (y)

mineral · 22 March 2018, 11:26 PM

The older gmt case is slimmer and comfortable to wear. If the price is reasonable for the complete set, I would recommend to get it.

dhknola · 23 March 2018, 01:59 AM

I second buying the watch and full kit if price is right. Can wear on the watch on a strap while bracelet gets a spa treatment.

edtheaussie · 23 March 2018, 03:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mineral

The older gmt case is slimmer and comfortable to wear. If the price is reasonable for the complete set, I would recommend to get it.

What would you think of as a reasonable price? I have seen sets available through this forum and watchrecon from 7500 and upwards , I'm guessing around that figure or under?

Dan Pierce · 23 March 2018, 03:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dhknola

I second buying the watch and full kit if price is right. Can wear on the watch on a strap while bracelet gets a spa treatment.

There's no spa treatment to remedy the wear on that bracelet, imho. It's toast.
dP

storm66 · 23 March 2018, 04:35 AM

It’s an 18 year old watch that’s been worn!
Buy it and do the same......enjoy it!

sensui · 23 March 2018, 05:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by storm66

It’s an 18 year old watch that’s been worn!
Buy it and do the same......enjoy it!

I think so too, watch seems like in overall good condition with a fairly good case too. The stretch is as expected for a regularly worn watch that's almost 20 years old.....if you really needed work done you can have it refreshed by the likes of Michael Young. Just do your research and make sure the price is right.

mineral · 23 March 2018, 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by edtheaussie

What would you think of as a reasonable price? I have seen sets available through this forum and watchrecon from 7500 and upwards , I'm guessing around that figure or under?

The complete set gmt is around that price and I also noticed some are selling $8k to $9k depending on overall condition.

I’m huge fan of gmt master

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edtheaussie · 25 March 2018, 10:52 AM

Hey guys,

Thanks for all the comments! I went through with the purchase today. Had a great time talking to the original owner and really happy/lucky to pick this piece up from him.

mineral · 25 March 2018, 12:14 PM

Congrats and very nice full set. Happy for you and hope you enjoy the gmt. One of my favorite.

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theflywrist · 25 March 2018, 06:31 PM

Congrats!!! Great watch

CPRWATCH · 25 March 2018, 06:42 PM

Congratulations , it's a lovely watch & to me B&P are always a bonus if available

Lol-x · 25 March 2018, 07:40 PM

It looks great on your wrist.

jsg · 25 March 2018, 09:53 PM

Congrats. Nicely Done.

storm66 · 25 March 2018, 10:43 PM

Excellent

Djay · 27 March 2018, 07:09 AM

Beautifull

mountainjogger · 27 March 2018, 07:21 AM

Nice!!!

lee fowler · 27 March 2018, 07:39 AM

Very nice, congrats.

ancientmariner · 27 March 2018, 07:44 AM

Well done!
Enjoy

Halothane · 27 March 2018, 07:58 AM

Great pick up. One of my favorite watches- I love my 16710.

21 March 2018, 08:05 PM	#1
edtheaussie "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Australia Posts: 121	GMT 16710 'coke' A serial B+P Hey guys, I have the opportunity to purchase a late A serial 16710 coke with box and papers locally. Seller states it has been serviced. Seems like a lot of stretch in the bracelet, but original i would assume. What do you think about the case condition? Just wondering, should this serial have SEL and lug holes as shown? And what would you value a set like this at? Thoughts appreciated, Ed (sorry about the image size, wasn't sure how to decrease it!)

22 March 2018, 01:45 AM	#2
springer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,197	The bracelet is correct for the watch. Pricing should factor in the stretch found on the bracelet. As far as watch goes, there have been several 16710 sets for sale on the forum the past few months. Check the "for sale" section to get an idea where the prices are based on the condition of the watches related to the asking price. __________________ Member of NAWCC since 1990. INSTAGRAM USER NAME: SPRINGERJFP Visit my Instagram page to view some of the finest vintage GMTs anywhere - as well as other vintage classics.

22 March 2018, 11:26 PM	#5
mineral "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 3,670	The older gmt case is slimmer and comfortable to wear. If the price is reasonable for the complete set, I would recommend to get it. __________________ Watching date changes every midnight

25 March 2018, 12:14 PM	#13
mineral "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 3,670	Congrats and very nice full set. Happy for you and hope you enjoy the gmt. One of my favorite. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Watching date changes every midnight

25 March 2018, 07:40 PM	#16
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,241	It looks great on your wrist. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

22 March 2018, 04:41 AM	#3
edtheaussie "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Australia Posts: 121	Thanks for the reply @springer , I will have a look at the sales section :)

22 March 2018, 08:05 PM	#4
edtheaussie "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Australia Posts: 121	Serial matches papers which is nice to know :) Also case looks to be in better condition than thought from this angle (y)

23 March 2018, 01:59 AM	#6
dhknola "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: New Orleans Posts: 1,153	I second buying the watch and full kit if price is right. Can wear on the watch on a strap while bracelet gets a spa treatment.

23 March 2018, 04:35 AM	#9
storm66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: london Posts: 842	It’s an 18 year old watch that’s been worn! Buy it and do the same......enjoy it!

25 March 2018, 10:52 AM	#12
edtheaussie "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Australia Posts: 121	Hey guys, Thanks for all the comments! I went through with the purchase today. Had a great time talking to the original owner and really happy/lucky to pick this piece up from him.

25 March 2018, 06:31 PM	#14
theflywrist "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Stratosphere Posts: 1,990	Congrats!!! Great watch

25 March 2018, 06:42 PM	#15
CPRWATCH "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Paul Location: Chester UK Watch: Rolex GMT Master Posts: 4,592	Congratulations , it's a lovely watch & to me B&P are always a bonus if available

25 March 2018, 09:53 PM	#17
jsg "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: J. Location: North east USA Watch: Rolex, PAM, Omega Posts: 581	Congrats. Nicely Done.

25 March 2018, 10:43 PM	#18
storm66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: london Posts: 842	Excellent

27 March 2018, 07:09 AM	#19
Djay "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Netherlands Posts: 17	Beautifull

27 March 2018, 07:21 AM	#20
mountainjogger 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: H Location: North Carolina Watch: M99230B-0008 Posts: 5,672	Nice!!! __________________ The King of Cool.

27 March 2018, 07:39 AM	#21
lee fowler 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: UK Watch: GMT Posts: 2,508	Very nice, congrats. __________________ Instagram: @lee1563

27 March 2018, 07:44 AM	#22
ancientmariner "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Tony Location: UK Posts: 1,169	Well done! Enjoy

27 March 2018, 07:58 AM	#23
Halothane 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Anonymous Location: location location Watch: Rolex, Patek Posts: 2,284	Great pick up. One of my favorite watches- I love my 16710.

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