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Old 22 March 2018, 12:30 PM   #1
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Both SS BLROs together

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Old 22 March 2018, 12:32 PM   #2
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maxi dial really makes it feel smaller than the old.
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Old 22 March 2018, 12:33 PM   #3
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The 5 digit is so nice it steals the scene there.
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Old 22 March 2018, 12:37 PM   #4
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The 5 digit is so nice it steals the scene there.
Colours are so nice and crisp, the Tudor's colours are not as nice either.
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Old 22 March 2018, 12:39 PM   #5
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The 5 digit is so nice it steals the scene there.


Agreed. The bezel numerals are a nice size, they don’t scream “look at me” like the newer version


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Old 22 March 2018, 12:40 PM   #6
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I actually prefer the 16710 when shown side by side like that.
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Old 22 March 2018, 12:41 PM   #7
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Old 22 March 2018, 12:43 PM   #8
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Old 22 March 2018, 12:48 PM   #9
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It would be even better if the 16710 was on a jubilee.
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Old 22 March 2018, 01:04 PM   #10
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Old is gold. The 16710 is irreplaceable..
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Old 22 March 2018, 01:06 PM   #11
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I also never noticed how much better the bezel looks on the 16710 with the smaller / cleaner looking hour indicators.

I just looked at my BLNR's bezel and the white bold #s and dots do scream “look at me”. The Pepsi bezel just makes everything scream louder.

Here's the BLRO comparison pic referenced in the OP plus my watch.

Regarding the folks who noticed the red bezel on 17610 has a richer / deeper shade, I agree but some of that might be the photo and angle. I've tried on the BLRO multiple times and the red looks great in person. Rolex's ceramic bezels does show a slight clear coat (like on a tri-coat dark car) when looked at from some angles. It's really apparent on the black portion of GMT-C bezels.
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Old 22 March 2018, 01:21 PM   #12
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That picture also shows how poor the ceramic "red" looks, when it's literally alongside the red half of the 16710 insert. Imho
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Old 22 March 2018, 01:21 PM   #13
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Colours are so nice and crisp, the Tudor's colours are not as nice either.


Tudor. The least appeal of all.
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Old 22 March 2018, 01:36 PM   #14
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I still like the 16710 better, especially since you can fit both an oyster and jubilee bracelet to it
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Old 22 March 2018, 01:54 PM   #15
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I sure did not expect the 16710 to look that much better than the new BLRO, but indeed, it sure does in that photo, at least to my eye. Cleaner, classier and sportier looking, with nicer, more vivid colors.
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Old 22 March 2018, 03:05 PM   #16
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I will take the new. The updates are in line with what I need.
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Old 22 March 2018, 03:21 PM   #17
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Much prefer the looks & colors of the 16710.
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Old 22 March 2018, 03:23 PM   #18
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Prefer the newer model
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Old 22 March 2018, 03:28 PM   #19
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Old 22 March 2018, 04:35 PM   #20
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The 5 digit is so nice it steals the scene there.
Indeed. Feels like it's not a fair fight to be frank.
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Old 22 March 2018, 04:39 PM   #21
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New one is a million times better.


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Old 22 March 2018, 04:44 PM   #22
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For once I must say... The new one is better. Much better.
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Old 22 March 2018, 04:45 PM   #23
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Old 22 March 2018, 09:25 PM   #24
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New one sorry
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Old 22 March 2018, 10:16 PM   #25
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I may be in the minority here but I like the 5 digit way better.
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Old 22 March 2018, 10:19 PM   #26
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Old 22 March 2018, 10:25 PM   #27
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I love the new coronet now at the 6 hour marker between Swiss and Made... new model, for me, especially with the more solid bracelet
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Old 22 March 2018, 10:44 PM   #28
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I really laughed silly at this.

“I am a bit fan of the new Pepsi but feel a bit sorry for those who bought the white gold version”

Heavy, valuable PM on wrist and feel sorry? I guess his logic is the same look for less which I can understand but to feel sorry I find quite ignorant.
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Old 22 March 2018, 10:54 PM   #29
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I prefer the new Pepsi
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Old 22 March 2018, 10:59 PM   #30
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BLNR is my favorite. But I know i will be a minority, the ceramic Pepsi is the better of the two Pepsi’s imho
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