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inadeje · 14 March 2019, 09:13 AM

So, as can be seen from my signature, I hold quite a varied watch collection. From all these, the watch that draws the most; external attention, admiration, comments is easily the pepsi 16710. Mine has been placed on a jubilee and, I prefer the watch in this config. Further, we are seeing a massive renaissance of this model, prices skyrocketing and, lots of chatter on this forum. Stick dials, 3186 movement, lug hole or none, SEL, etc. Up to $32k for a stickered NOS

. The chatter is at fever pitch. I don’t think I’ve experienced anything quite like this since the daytona zenith craze. What do you guys think?

liuk3 · 14 March 2019, 09:15 AM

Yah, it's crazy.

I also love my 16710 on a super jubilee.

Dan Pierce · 14 March 2019, 09:34 AM

Crazy as hell. And great for us 16710 owners.
dP

Dsmith1974 · 14 March 2019, 09:41 AM

My favourite watch. I’m considering trading in an MG to buy a second one (2005 SEL). Common sense says to keep the MG or get a DD instead but.. crazy says get another almost identical 16710!

meyers · 14 March 2019, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

great for us 16710 owners

sillo · 14 March 2019, 09:53 AM

16700 owner, but similar experience, just not the crazy prices like certain versions of the 16710. I hadn't really kept up with the forum/prices for most of 2017 and decided to check watch recon in early 2018 just to see what was going on. I couldn't believe prices were up ~3k what I paid for average watches.

joe100 · 14 March 2019, 09:56 AM

The 16700 seems to be in lock-step too

jerryguo · 14 March 2019, 09:57 AM

I like the thinner case design, vibrant bezel, and the light weight, all of which make it more wearable compared to the six digit design. I'm glad to have one in my collection.

AckAck · 14 March 2019, 10:18 AM

No better watch than the 16700 and 16710. Perfect in so many ways.

GMT Aviator · 14 March 2019, 10:52 AM

Probably the best watch ever made, by a large margin.

Cabaiguan · 14 March 2019, 11:03 AM

Madness. To think I got my P serial for under $6k not that long ago. Nuts.

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Onequik135i · 14 March 2019, 11:07 AM

My fav watch to wear next to the LV Anniversary Sub.

The Libertine · 14 March 2019, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Crazy as hell. And great for us 16710 owners.
dP

Amen to that!

joe100 · 14 March 2019, 11:50 AM

I just picked up this a couple weeks ago

inadeje · 14 March 2019, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joe100

I just picked up this a couple weeks ago

Very nice

ScottyC · 14 March 2019, 12:06 PM

Where did you get the rubber bracelet?

Boaters · 14 March 2019, 12:09 PM

Yea baby

thanakornl · 14 March 2019, 12:24 PM

beauty!

GradyPhilpott · 14 March 2019, 12:25 PM

Yeah, and in this case, I don't think it's a bubble.

I think that most people who own these are going to hold on to them come hell or high water, so to speak.

joe100 · 14 March 2019, 12:42 PM

Every 5 digit reference that will ever be made, has been made

sensui · 14 March 2019, 12:52 PM

I think it's for good reason. The new one just isn't as good.

Wrist King · 14 March 2019, 01:02 PM

Recent 16710 owner, nor really fussed by the watch. Going to sell it shortly given the price movements.

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InitialAndPitch · 14 March 2019, 01:04 PM

It would be interesting to see what portion of 16710's delivered to and sold by AD's get worn versus get flipped straight away. We are in crazy territory now, but I confess and picked up a brand new model in January. Haven't taken it off since.

csaltphoto · 14 March 2019, 01:10 PM

I still see used ones for ~10K ish on Chrono24. With box and papers. I like them as my alternate travel watch since it has a number of convenient features. If I ever trade in my 14060M, it will be for one of these.

Dc1030 · 14 March 2019, 02:58 PM

What will the prices be in 4-5 years? It seems with how rapid the increase its hard to imagine it sustains the climb it has had. Speculations??

henrylee · 14 March 2019, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

Yeah, and in this case, I don't think it's a bubble.

I think that most people who own these are going to hold on to them come hell or high water, so to speak.

I agree with you

Brian Page · 14 March 2019, 03:06 PM

Hard to say where prices will go, but I just saw a Rail Dial 77 or 78 Sea Dweller listed for $32,500...

watchaser · 14 March 2019, 04:31 PM

As 16710 owner, great thread. It’s been entertaining to watch the 16710 movement

Withdrew this one from being for sale. Decided to keep it, throw in safe and pass it down to my son. 20 years on forum, this is my first “investment” piece. :-)

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OldOak · 14 March 2019, 05:15 PM

I have to say I absolutely love the watch. I would say my most comfortable to wear.
Me bring all Tom Selleck on holiday a few years ago!! Cheers.

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sillo · 14 March 2019, 09:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by InitialAndPitch

It would be interesting to see what portion of 16710's delivered to and sold by AD's get worn versus get flipped straight away. We are in crazy territory now, but I confess and picked up a brand new model in January. Haven't taken it off since.

The 16710 hasn't been produced for over 10 years, and when it was sold it wasn't flippers paradise. Are you talking about the 126710?

14 March 2019, 09:13 AM	#1
inadeje 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Miami Watch: me lose count. Posts: 5,568	Has the world gone 16710 mad? So, as can be seen from my signature, I hold quite a varied watch collection. From all these, the watch that draws the most; external attention, admiration, comments is easily the pepsi 16710. Mine has been placed on a jubilee and, I prefer the watch in this config. Further, we are seeing a massive renaissance of this model, prices skyrocketing and, lots of chatter on this forum. Stick dials, 3186 movement, lug hole or none, SEL, etc. Up to $32k for a stickered NOS . The chatter is at fever pitch. I don’t think I’ve experienced anything quite like this since the daytona zenith craze. What do you guys think? __________________ ♛ 116689 ♛ 116500LN Blk ♛ 116500LN Wht ♛ Sky Dweller 326934-003 ♛ 126710BLNR ♛ 126710BLRO - ♛ 126610LV ♛ 16520 ♛ 16523 ♛ 16610 ♛ 5513 Birth Year - ✠ Patek Philippe 5980/1A-001 - AP 26331ST Panda - Panerai Fiddy 127, Bronzo 671, 687, 111, Ω Speedmaster 1957 Broad Arrow, Daniel Roth Endurer Chronosprint, Cartier Santos XL - ✿ Tudor Black Bay 58 Bronze M79012M, Montblanc TimeWalker Chrono 41

14 March 2019, 09:15 AM	#2
liuk3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 3,347	Yah, it's crazy. I also love my 16710 on a super jubilee. __________________ "Appreciate your life!"

14 March 2019, 09:34 AM	#3
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 35,713	Crazy as hell. And great for us 16710 owners. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

14 March 2019, 09:53 AM	#6
sillo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Sean Location: NY Watch: 5 Digit Posts: 2,840	16700 owner, but similar experience, just not the crazy prices like certain versions of the 16710. I hadn't really kept up with the forum/prices for most of 2017 and decided to check watch recon in early 2018 just to see what was going on. I couldn't believe prices were up ~3k what I paid for average watches. __________________ 14060 \| 16570 \| 16600 \| 16700 \| 16800 \| 79260 @TheGMTHand

14 March 2019, 09:56 AM	#7
joe100 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,753	The 16700 seems to be in lock-step too __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

14 March 2019, 09:41 AM	#4
Dsmith1974 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Real Name: Duncan Location: London Watch: DD 40 Posts: 2,262	My favourite watch. I’m considering trading in an MG to buy a second one (2005 SEL). Common sense says to keep the MG or get a DD instead but.. crazy says get another almost identical 16710!

14 March 2019, 09:57 AM	#8
jerryguo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bay Area Watch: Rolex, PP, Lange Posts: 1,024	I like the thinner case design, vibrant bezel, and the light weight, all of which make it more wearable compared to the six digit design. I'm glad to have one in my collection.

14 March 2019, 10:18 AM	#9
AckAck "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: US Watch: Patek 5204P Posts: 485	No better watch than the 16700 and 16710. Perfect in so many ways.

14 March 2019, 10:52 AM	#10
GMT Aviator 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: London Posts: 3,270	Probably the best watch ever made, by a large margin.

14 March 2019, 11:03 AM	#11
Cabaiguan "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Raf Location: NJ Watch: GMTII Posts: 2,150	Has the world gone 16710 mad? Madness. To think I got my P serial for under $6k not that long ago. Nuts. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ "A ship of war is the best ambassador." - Oliver Cromwell

14 March 2019, 11:07 AM	#12
Onequik135i "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Tampa, Florida Watch: 116610LV Posts: 2,418	My fav watch to wear next to the LV Anniversary Sub. __________________ 126710BLRO-0001 / 116610LV / 116613LB / Silver Snoopy / PAM24 / PAM111

14 March 2019, 11:50 AM	#14
joe100 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,753	I just picked up this a couple weeks ago __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

14 March 2019, 12:06 PM	#16
ScottyC "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Scott Location: California Watch: GMT Fat Lady/SD43 Posts: 39	Where did you get the rubber bracelet?

14 March 2019, 12:09 PM	#17
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,649	Yea baby

14 March 2019, 12:24 PM	#18
thanakornl "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: ... Posts: 83	beauty!

14 March 2019, 12:25 PM	#19
GradyPhilpott 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Tudor North Flag Posts: 34,339	Yeah, and in this case, I don't think it's a bubble. I think that most people who own these are going to hold on to them come hell or high water, so to speak. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

14 March 2019, 12:42 PM	#20
joe100 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,753	Every 5 digit reference that will ever be made, has been made __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

14 March 2019, 12:52 PM	#21
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,356	I think it's for good reason. The new one just isn't as good.

14 March 2019, 01:02 PM	#22
Wrist King "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Hong Kong Watch: 16610 Sub, 16710 P Posts: 333	Recent 16710 owner, nor really fussed by the watch. Going to sell it shortly given the price movements. Sent from my SM-G9730 using Tapatalk

14 March 2019, 01:04 PM	#23
InitialAndPitch Banned Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Australia Watch: GMT-II BLRO PEPSI Posts: 597	It would be interesting to see what portion of 16710's delivered to and sold by AD's get worn versus get flipped straight away. We are in crazy territory now, but I confess and picked up a brand new model in January. Haven't taken it off since.

14 March 2019, 01:10 PM	#24
csaltphoto "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: US Watch: sub Posts: 2,289	I still see used ones for ~10K ish on Chrono24. With box and papers. I like them as my alternate travel watch since it has a number of convenient features. If I ever trade in my 14060M, it will be for one of these.

14 March 2019, 02:58 PM	#25
Dc1030 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Real Name: Drew Location: The Show-Me State Watch: 16570 Posts: 53	What will the prices be in 4-5 years? It seems with how rapid the increase its hard to imagine it sustains the climb it has had. Speculations??

14 March 2019, 03:06 PM	#27
Brian Page "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: USA Posts: 6,525	Hard to say where prices will go, but I just saw a Rail Dial 77 or 78 Sea Dweller listed for $32,500...

14 March 2019, 04:31 PM	#28
watchaser 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Park City, Utah Posts: 1,421	As 16710 owner, great thread. It’s been entertaining to watch the 16710 movement Withdrew this one from being for sale. Decided to keep it, throw in safe and pass it down to my son. 20 years on forum, this is my first “investment” piece. :-) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

14 March 2019, 05:15 PM	#29
OldOak "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: UK Posts: 422	I have to say I absolutely love the watch. I would say my most comfortable to wear. Me bring all Tom Selleck on holiday a few years ago!! Cheers. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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