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ny_yeti · 18 May 2017, 01:56 PM

Been saving like a squrriel putting away nuts for that SD43... Even though I have never actually seen one in person, much less even tried one on. The red font, 43mm, improved bracelet width really seems to be a home run for me.

All that being said, I tried on a 2003 GMT Pepsi today and WOW! I think I may be in love! looking for some images from my friendly, fellow TRF members if anyone owns one. I have 2006 11610 that I still adore and wear quit a bit.

I'm thinking it will be at least a year until the SD43 (or if you prefer, SD50) will either be widely available and prices coming into a "calm" range. Maybe I pick something up to hold me over?

Thoughts?

dave023 · 18 May 2017, 02:09 PM

GMT pepsi is a lovely watch.

NA5AR · 18 May 2017, 02:17 PM

Just picked up my 2005 yesterday and I couldn't be happier. IMO a classic forever!

tjbender · 18 May 2017, 02:30 PM

Without a doubt get the 16710. One of my all time favourites. Super comfy, rugged, one of the best looking imho, and just like real estate they aren't making anymore. If it's a nice example swoop it up. The SD will be much easier to obtain in the years to come

uncle_paul_hargis · 18 May 2017, 02:41 PM

Question about these: does the bezel have 60 or 120 clicks? Or is it 24 like the newer GMTs?

sensui · 18 May 2017, 02:44 PM

Always a great choice:

busytimmy · 18 May 2017, 02:47 PM

I feel they are completely different watches. I would lean toward the 5-digit reference in this case.

padi56 · 18 May 2017, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by uncle_paul_hargis

Question about these: does the bezel have 60 or 120 clicks? Or is it 24 like the newer GMTs?

All 16710 have 120 clicks.

MATCH1969 · 18 May 2017, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NA5AR

Just picked up my 2005 yesterday and I couldn't be happier. IMO a classic forever!

A beauty !

henrylee · 18 May 2017, 06:04 PM

My Pepsi has become my daily. It even took the spot of my BLNR.

VinnieVegas · 18 May 2017, 09:01 PM

The 16710 is bumper to bumper badass. I just swapped in my pepsi insert yesterday. Get one and enjoy it!

Sent from my SM-T800 using Tapatalk

Amex4711 · 18 May 2017, 09:09 PM

my GMT 16750 from 1984 - Pepsi forever

Hotrod297 · 18 May 2017, 09:24 PM

Stay focus on your goal!

ag986 · 18 May 2017, 10:18 PM

You can't go wrong with the 16710!

montre du jour IMG_2976 Cropped Web.jpg

Boaters · 19 May 2017, 01:21 AM

Can't beat a 16710 pickup a few extra inserts and your good to go

Chadridv · 19 May 2017, 01:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Amex4711

my GMT 16750 from 1984 - Pepsi forever

that's a real beauty!

Blue_Lume · 19 May 2017, 01:50 AM

I too, once had a pepsi but flipped it.

I thought about getting another one - but the ones I liked were all $7,000 or higher.
A little steep to pay for a 20 year old stainless watch.

Exactly 2 weeks ago I received a F serial (2003,2004,2005) 16713.
No holes, 2 tone. $7,100 AND a complete set - box, papers, bezel protector, both hang tags.

It's interesting how much love the pepsi gets over coke, and how much coke gets over the LN bezel.

Sort of how everyone flipped over the BLNR when the LN was the same watch - 1/2 a blue belzel.

Anyhoo - I wonder why the 2 tone doesn't get more love?

For me, the price was right. When I opened the box the bracelet was stiff like a watch that had not been worn in 12 years.

Love it!

Good luck to you!

Loevhagen · 19 May 2017, 02:04 AM

It's the red/blue towards the neutral SS that makes the 16710 for me.

uncle_paul_hargis · 19 May 2017, 02:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

All 16710 have 120 clicks.

Thank you! That's so cool. I love the GMT, but I don't like on the new GMT's that there are only 24 "clicks". I get it for the functionality, but It would be nice to be able to use the bezel as a timer function as well.

piratepress · 19 May 2017, 02:18 AM

You can't go wrong with a GMT Pepsi. It's truly a classic!

ny_yeti · 19 May 2017, 03:02 AM

Thanks gang!

mtgjr · 19 May 2017, 04:30 AM

Ben.McDonald7 · 19 May 2017, 05:17 AM

16710 ftw!

BLACKHORSE 6 · 19 May 2017, 05:20 AM

The new SD will be around for some time in the future. Get the GMT, especially if you tried it on and loved it.

MLF · 19 May 2017, 06:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Amex4711

my GMT 16750 from 1984 - Pepsi forever

Love this pic 👍

ltmgeller · 19 May 2017, 06:25 AM

Love Pepsi every collection needs at least 1.

ranxoren · 19 May 2017, 07:42 AM

GMT all the way!

HL65 · 19 May 2017, 08:15 AM

Coke and Pepsi Gotta love 16710's!

IMG_3724.jpg

Although I like my Coke more...

ny_yeti · 19 May 2017, 08:32 AM

I have not purchased it, just took some pics. My concerns are:

1) No box, no papers.
2) 2 scratches on crystal that you really have to struggle to find. (ok, I can live with this)
3) price is $6750 (NO idea if that is a great, good or high price)

Farley Grudge · 19 May 2017, 08:37 AM

Love mine! Well, I will when I get it back...

18 May 2017, 01:56 PM	#1
ny_yeti "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Aaron Location: portland, or Watch: 126610LN Posts: 530	2003 GMT Pepsi Been saving like a squrriel putting away nuts for that SD43... Even though I have never actually seen one in person, much less even tried one on. The red font, 43mm, improved bracelet width really seems to be a home run for me. All that being said, I tried on a 2003 GMT Pepsi today and WOW! I think I may be in love! looking for some images from my friendly, fellow TRF members if anyone owns one. I have 2006 11610 that I still adore and wear quit a bit. I'm thinking it will be at least a year until the SD43 (or if you prefer, SD50) will either be widely available and prices coming into a "calm" range. Maybe I pick something up to hold me over? Thoughts?

18 May 2017, 06:04 PM	#10
henrylee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Socal/LA Watch: 116610LN Ceramic Posts: 3,214	My Pepsi has become my daily. It even took the spot of my BLNR. __________________ ♛ Sub 116610LN 2011 ♛ GMT 126710BLNR 2021 ♛ GMT 126711CHNR 2020 ♛ Datejust 16233 X-series 1993 Ω Speedmaster Mitsukoshi 2019 č Cartier Tank w5200025 2021

18 May 2017, 09:01 PM	#11
VinnieVegas "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Vincent B Location: New York, NY Watch: '06 GMT Master II Posts: 1,261	The 16710 is bumper to bumper badass. I just swapped in my pepsi insert yesterday. Get one and enjoy it! Sent from my SM-T800 using Tapatalk __________________ Wearing Today: * Seiko SRP777 (2017)

18 May 2017, 09:24 PM	#13
Hotrod297 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Rod Location: USA & UAE Watch: Rolex Posts: 766	Stay focus on your goal! __________________ "I collect Rolex because I love'um and dig'um"

19 May 2017, 05:17 AM	#23
Ben.McDonald7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Arizona Watch: Rolex 116500LN Posts: 823	16710 ftw! __________________ Philippians 3:13-14 Ω Omega Speedmaster Pro Ω Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Good Planet LE Rolex Daytona 116500LN Rolex Submariner Date 126610LV Rolex Explorer II 16570

18 May 2017, 02:09 PM	#2
dave023 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Real Name: David Location: Home Watch: Classics Posts: 773	GMT pepsi is a lovely watch.

18 May 2017, 02:17 PM	#3
NA5AR "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: London Posts: 96	Just picked up my 2005 yesterday and I couldn't be happier. IMO a classic forever!

18 May 2017, 02:30 PM	#4
tjbender 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Tim Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 2,328	Without a doubt get the 16710. One of my all time favourites. Super comfy, rugged, one of the best looking imho, and just like real estate they aren't making anymore. If it's a nice example swoop it up. The SD will be much easier to obtain in the years to come

18 May 2017, 02:41 PM	#5
uncle_paul_hargis "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 289	Question about these: does the bezel have 60 or 120 clicks? Or is it 24 like the newer GMTs?

18 May 2017, 02:44 PM	#6
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,356	Always a great choice:

18 May 2017, 02:47 PM	#7
busytimmy "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Sydney, Australia Watch: ing the detectives Posts: 3,745	I feel they are completely different watches. I would lean toward the 5-digit reference in this case.

18 May 2017, 10:18 PM	#14
ag986 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Sam Location: VRB/SUS Watch: 16233, First Rolex Posts: 1,646	You can't go wrong with the 16710! montre du jour IMG_2976 Cropped Web.jpg

19 May 2017, 01:21 AM	#15
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,649	Can't beat a 16710 pickup a few extra inserts and your good to go

19 May 2017, 02:04 AM	#18
Loevhagen "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: The aperture Posts: 4,908	It's the red/blue towards the neutral SS that makes the 16710 for me.

19 May 2017, 02:18 AM	#20
piratepress "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Mobile, AL Watch: BLNR Posts: 744	You can't go wrong with a GMT Pepsi. It's truly a classic!

19 May 2017, 03:02 AM	#21
ny_yeti "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Aaron Location: portland, or Watch: 126610LN Posts: 530	Thanks gang!

19 May 2017, 04:30 AM	#22
mtgjr Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Mike Location: Tampa, Florida Watch: Pepsi GMT Posts: 2,926

19 May 2017, 05:20 AM	#24
BLACKHORSE 6 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: USA Watch: Rolex SS Daytona Posts: 2,623	The new SD will be around for some time in the future. Get the GMT, especially if you tried it on and loved it.

19 May 2017, 06:25 AM	#26
ltmgeller 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 21,373	Love Pepsi every collection needs at least 1. __________________ Oh, look at the time... Official Member: 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas International GTG 2019

19 May 2017, 07:42 AM	#27
ranxoren "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Real Name: OT Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: Daytona 116500LN Posts: 489	GMT all the way! __________________ ______________________________ OT

19 May 2017, 08:15 AM	#28
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,398	Coke and Pepsi Gotta love 16710's! IMG_3724.jpg Although I like my Coke more... __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

19 May 2017, 08:37 AM	#30
Farley Grudge "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Dave Location: OKC USA Watch: 16710 Posts: 103	Love mine! Well, I will when I get it back...

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