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ScottyC · 26 May 2018, 07:22 AM

I have a small watch collection. My three favorite watches are my Tudor Pelagos (Blue), Rolex SD43, and my Rolex GMT Master II, ref. 16760, "Fat Lady". This watch was purchased new in March of 1988 for $1615.00 and had a Jubilee Bracelet on it at the AD. Not knowing much about Rolex at the time, I liked the look and made the purchase. I returned to my AD a few years later to purchase an Oyster Bracelet, I think back the it was around $300.Years passed and I had a family to raise so no new watches until recently. I found the TRF and ended up with the Tudor and SD43 in the past several months.

One of the things I have discovered is that my 5-Digit GMT is still my favorite. It is comfortable, as are the Tudor and SD43, but it is also very versatile. I have been able to source the Black bezel insert as well as a Pepsi. So with the inserts and the 2 bracelets, I can come up with 6 different combinations.

Currently going with the Pepsi on the Jubilee, since I won't be seeing one at my AD soon.

Gharddog03 · 26 May 2018, 07:27 AM

Great watch indeed!!

SubMarine · 26 May 2018, 07:30 AM

It looks amazing!

brandrea · 26 May 2018, 07:31 AM

Beauty, congratulations

Boaters · 26 May 2018, 07:34 AM

What a beauty and both bracelets Wow!!

Loevhagen · 26 May 2018, 07:34 AM

The 16760 "Fat Lady" never came in a Pepsi variant. Just Coke.

But, whatever floats your boat. :)

ScottyC · 26 May 2018, 07:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Loevhagen

The 16760 "Fat Lady" never came in a Pepsi variant. Just Coke.

But, whatever floats your boat. :)

I am aware of that. Right now the Pepsi combo keeps me away from my AD trying to get on a 10 year list for the new version.

SubMarine · 26 May 2018, 07:47 AM

How do you enjoy the thicker case? I've heard the 16760 case is comparable to the Sea Dweller's. Is this true?

SubMarine · 26 May 2018, 07:50 AM

What's the bracelet reference? Did you have a difficult time fitting the Pepsi insert to the watch?

ScottyC · 26 May 2018, 07:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SubMarine

How do you enjoy the thicker case? I've heard the 16760 case is comparable to the Sea Dweller's. Is this true?

I do not find that at all. At least compared to my SD43. MUCH smaller.

ScottyC · 26 May 2018, 07:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SubMarine

What's the bracelet reference? Did you have a difficult time fitting the Pepsi insert to the watch?

Jubilee ref 62510 H with 502 end links, The oyster ref 93150.
The Pepsi insert was real easy, but be CAREFUL and have the right tools. There are videos on the swap if you search.

SubMarine · 26 May 2018, 08:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScottyC

I do not find that at all. At least compared to my SD43. MUCH smaller.

I meant it is the same size as the 16600, which is the older generation Sea dweller of that time period.

fishingbear · 26 May 2018, 08:38 AM

I have the same options with my 16710.

It was my first Rolex and still my favorite despite the many I’ve acquired since, hard to beat the 5-digit GMT for an all around watch.
Based on recent prices to obtain one I’d say the secret is out.

FTX I · 26 May 2018, 08:55 AM

Beautiful

ScottyC · 26 May 2018, 09:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SubMarine

I meant it is the same size as the 16600, which is the older generation Sea dweller of that time period.

I do not know the answer to that. Sorry

ScottyC · 26 May 2018, 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SubMarine

I meant it is the same size as the 16600, which is the older generation Sea dweller of that time period.

I do not know the answer to that, sorry.

WEST HAM ROLEX · 26 May 2018, 09:44 AM

Love all GMT
Looks really good,,,,you have looked after it well

Onikage · 26 May 2018, 04:16 PM

Yeeah!

marcotagudelo · 27 May 2018, 12:29 AM

Most comfortable indeed

mineral · 27 May 2018, 12:32 AM

Totally agreed the GMT five digit can be all time favourite. Such beautiful and versatile watch.

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matorama · 27 May 2018, 01:02 AM

Wow $1615! I know that was 30 years ago, but still, that's amazing!. That watch has increased in value by more than 500%. Good buy!

Recaro18 · 27 May 2018, 01:05 AM

Agreed!!!

PLNYC · 27 May 2018, 01:16 AM

Beautiful reference!

Fabrice M · 27 May 2018, 01:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScottyC

I have a small watch collection. My three favorite watches are my Tudor Pelagos (Blue), Rolex SD43, and my Rolex GMT Master II, ref. 16760, "Fat Lady". This watch was purchased new in March of 1988 for $1615.00 and had a Jubilee Bracelet on it at the AD. Not knowing much about Rolex at the time, I liked the look and made the purchase. I returned to my AD a few years later to purchase an Oyster Bracelet, I think back the it was around $300.Years passed and I had a family to raise so no new watches until recently. I found the TRF and ended up with the Tudor and SD43 in the past several months.

One of the things I have discovered is that my 5-Digit GMT is still my favorite. It is comfortable, as are the Tudor and SD43, but it is also very versatile. I have been able to source the Black bezel insert as well as a Pepsi. So with the inserts and the 2 bracelets, I can come up with 6 different combinations.

Currently going with the Pepsi on the Jubilee, since I won't be seeing one at my AD soon.

I totally agree, my first Rolex was a GMT Coke. I now have several other watches, but the GMT’s (I have a Pepsi as well) are by far my favorite and feel the most comfortable as they are versatile.

Frakis · 27 May 2018, 01:29 AM

OP, did you service your watch at some point? The dial and hands have super luminova indicating they are not original.

Racerdj · 27 May 2018, 01:39 AM

Still looking good and a keeper after all these years!

importstunna · 27 May 2018, 01:51 AM

What a beauty!

sheldonsmith · 27 May 2018, 04:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SubMarine

How do you enjoy the thicker case? I've heard the 16760 case is comparable to the Sea Dweller's. Is this true?

The 16760 is marginally thicker and the caseback is marginally thicker making it slightly visually larger, but wears the same as a 16710. Going from memory from when I had a SeaDweller of the same era (16600), I recall the SeaDweller being much more top heavy and measured between 13-14MM tall (with crystal and thicker caseback). The 16760 hovers around 12MM...

The striking visual differences between the 16760 and 16710 are that the crystal sits higher on the 16760 about .15mm above the bezel insert, the minute hand is slightly thicker, and the winding crown appears smaller because of the larger crown guards.

-Sheldon

AJM914 · 27 May 2018, 04:04 AM

Nice!

fskywalker · 27 May 2018, 04:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScottyC

I have a small watch collection. My three favorite watches are my Tudor Pelagos (Blue), Rolex SD43, and my Rolex GMT Master II, ref. 16760, "Fat Lady". This watch was purchased new in March of 1988 for $1615.00 and had a Jubilee Bracelet on it at the AD. Not knowing much about Rolex at the time, I liked the look and made the purchase. I returned to my AD a few years later to purchase an Oyster Bracelet, I think back the it was around $300.Years passed and I had a family to raise so no new watches until recently. I found the TRF and ended up with the Tudor and SD43 in the past several months.

One of the things I have discovered is that my 5-Digit GMT is still my favorite. It is comfortable, as are the Tudor and SD43, but it is also very versatile. I have been able to source the Black bezel insert as well as a Pepsi. So with the inserts and the 2 bracelets, I can come up with 6 different combinations.

Currently going with the Pepsi on the Jubilee, since I won't be seeing one at my AD soon.

Awesome watch!

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26 May 2018, 04:16 PM	#18
Onikage "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: England Watch: 16710, 16628 Posts: 7,758	Yeeah! __________________ GMT II 16710 TRADITIONAL ( D- Serial #) ROLEXFANBOY P-Club Member #4

27 May 2018, 12:32 AM	#20
mineral "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 3,670	Totally agreed the GMT five digit can be all time favourite. Such beautiful and versatile watch. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ Watching date changes every midnight

27 May 2018, 01:16 AM	#23
PLNYC "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Mars Posts: 1,683	Beautiful reference! __________________

27 May 2018, 01:29 AM	#25
Frakis 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: USA Posts: 2,819	OP, did you service your watch at some point? The dial and hands have super luminova indicating they are not original. __________________ Two Factor Authentication Enabled On My Account.

27 May 2018, 01:39 AM	#26
Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	Still looking good and a keeper after all these years! __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

26 May 2018, 07:27 AM	#2
Gharddog03 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Genaro Location: Fresno Ca. Watch: R O L E X Posts: 4,466	Great watch indeed!!

26 May 2018, 07:30 AM	#3
SubMarine Banned Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Douglas Location: London, UK & USA Watch: Submariner 16610 Posts: 723	It looks amazing!

26 May 2018, 07:31 AM	#4
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,666	Beauty, congratulations

26 May 2018, 07:34 AM	#5
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,649	What a beauty and both bracelets Wow!!

26 May 2018, 07:34 AM	#6
Loevhagen "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: The aperture Posts: 4,908	The 16760 "Fat Lady" never came in a Pepsi variant. Just Coke. But, whatever floats your boat. :)

26 May 2018, 07:47 AM	#8
SubMarine Banned Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Douglas Location: London, UK & USA Watch: Submariner 16610 Posts: 723	How do you enjoy the thicker case? I've heard the 16760 case is comparable to the Sea Dweller's. Is this true?

26 May 2018, 07:50 AM	#9
SubMarine Banned Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Douglas Location: London, UK & USA Watch: Submariner 16610 Posts: 723	What's the bracelet reference? Did you have a difficult time fitting the Pepsi insert to the watch?

26 May 2018, 08:38 AM	#13
fishingbear 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: George Location: Alabama Watch: GMTsSubLVEx2SDDayt Posts: 4,389	I have the same options with my 16710. It was my first Rolex and still my favorite despite the many I’ve acquired since, hard to beat the 5-digit GMT for an all around watch. Based on recent prices to obtain one I’d say the secret is out.

26 May 2018, 08:55 AM	#14
FTX I "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,652	Beautiful

26 May 2018, 09:44 AM	#17
WEST HAM ROLEX "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: London/Asia Watch: GMT LN/SD43/D Blue Posts: 872	Love all GMT Looks really good,,,,you have looked after it well

27 May 2018, 12:29 AM	#19
marcotagudelo "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: in my house Posts: 357	Most comfortable indeed

27 May 2018, 01:02 AM	#21
matorama "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 26	Wow $1615! I know that was 30 years ago, but still, that's amazing!. That watch has increased in value by more than 500%. Good buy!

27 May 2018, 01:05 AM	#22
Recaro18 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: RiCkY Location: WESTSIDE Watch: 16520 Posts: 11,038	Agreed!!!

27 May 2018, 01:51 AM	#27
importstunna "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: World Watch: BLNR Posts: 855	What a beauty!

27 May 2018, 04:04 AM	#29
AJM914 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: AJ Location: NY Watch: ♕ Posts: 6,761	Nice! __________________

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