My review of the classic 16710 GMT Master II

[Scholar]

Originally Posted by michaelodonnell123

Not sure why you would like the bracelet. At that price point, it is a flimsy piece of junk does not serve its purpose well, nor is it 'silky smooth'. Just because it says Rolex does not mean it's good.

The arrogance of fans of modern Rolex is pretty staggering sometimes.

Rolex has evolved into a luxury brand and has the finishing to match. But the classic bracelet comes from a time when it was first and foremost a manufacturer of rugged, reliable watches. What you call 'flimsy' is a comfortable light weight. They seem to have done a pretty good job of keeping the watch on their owners' wrists over a pretty long period of time in every condition you can imagine.

[strafer_kid]

Originally Posted by GMT Aviator

Excellent review.

Whilst many pilots probably don't use, wear or even own a GMT for their original design purpose anymore, being a long haul pilot myself, I keep the tradition alive and use mine on nearly all long haul flights I do.

It's a great watch, probably the best watch ever made, even to this day. It's just so useful for doing the job it was built for, telling the time, no matter which timezone you may be going to, or have just come from. No other watch I can think of does it so well with such beautiful simplicity and ease of use.

Must agree- GMT is truly one of the greats - classic look that will never fade over time!

[mineral]

Classic modern GMT as always. Reliable and functional. Good as daily beater.




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[JP.]

Originally Posted by Scholar

The arrogance of fans of modern Rolex is pretty staggering sometimes.

Rolex has evolved into a luxury brand and has the finishing to match. But the classic bracelet comes from a time when it was first and foremost a manufacturer of rugged, reliable watches. What you call 'flimsy' is a comfortable light weight. They seem to have done a pretty good job of keeping the watch on their owners' wrists over a pretty long period of time in every condition you can imagine.

I tried to explain it with the classic car analogy. Yes, some of the features in these old cars are outdated and not comparable to today's modern designs. But they still have charm and they're desirable.

You can't measure everything in numbers or even with common sense. I love the old Rolex Oyster bracelet (even with all its faults). And like I said, none of the "homages" ever captured the "silky feel" of it.

[Scholar]

Originally Posted by JP.

I tried to explain it with the classic car analogy. Yes, some of the features in these old cars are outdated and not comparable to today's modern designs. But they still have charm and they're desirable.

You can't measure everything in numbers or even with common sense. I love the old Rolex Oyster bracelet (even with all its faults). And like I said, none of the "homages" ever captured the "silky feel" of it.

It's why the Miata has been beloved by car lovers since its debut. It captured the feel of a classic British roadster, when Aston Martìn and all had moved on to making supercars.

Perhaps Tudor is to classic Rolex what the Miata was to classic MGs.


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[JP.]

This might be a good addition to my review. Great article that explains all the variations of the old GMT. Cheers.

http://www.drsd.com/watch-info/gmt/g...ransition.html

[De Carlo]

Great review, thanks for sharing

[JP.]

Originally Posted by De Carlo

Great review, thanks for sharing

Thanks man.

[liuk3]

Thanks for sharing both articles.

[nyyankees]

Originally Posted by Speed

What a great photo!!!

Thanks for posting

That pic if JJ made my day. It’s been a long time.


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[JP.]

Originally Posted by nyyankees

That pic if JJ made my day. It’s been a long time.

Indeed. I hope JJ is enjoying his blue TT Sub and reading this group in the clouds somewhere. RIP.

[JP.]

Another shot that I haven't shared yet here. Cheers.

[JP.]

Update: Added some new information to the article.

[dricig]

With it's versatility and ease of changing parts, (3 bezels and 2 bracelets) to make it look 6 ways. Rolex will never make another like the 16710.
They would prefer you buy 6 different watches.