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Faide · 18 March 2010, 11:38 AM

Well my SS GMT Master II 16710 Coke finally arrived today, after effectively an 8 month search.
I originally looked to get a 16710 for my birthday last July, but found out that they had been discontinued. My fav dealers said it was practically impossible to find them anymore. So i turned my attention to the OMega Seamaster GMT, which i found out had also been discontinued!!! So my other GMT choice was the Chopard Mille Miglia GMT Chrono which i ended up buying. It is a very cool looking watch and you dont see many people wearing chopard even in a town like NYC. It especially looks good on the tire tread rubber strap.

Fast forward 6 months and i got promoted at work, so decided to treat myself to another watch. I noticed on this forum and TZ that some folks had managed to find some 16710's at AD's in the meantime so i decided to give it another shot!

It was a pure war of attrition. I wanted to buy from an AD so I went to the Rolex Website and started calling dealers. Well after calling close to 100 dealers i hit pay dirt. (kind of) I really wanted a Pepsi bezel, but that was impossible. I did find a dealer that had one model left. A BNIB Z series Coke 16710. I snapped it up right away. Although i had to jump through more hoops than a circus animal because the dealer REALLY didnt want to sell to someone over the phone. Finally managed to close the deal and the watch is on my wrist now.

The added bonus.......its a 3186 Movt. Yes it passed the wiggle test and moves 8hrs per revolution. I would have bought it regardless of 3185/3186 movt, But its a nice to have.

Now just gotta get myself an original Pepsi insert from fellow forummer Steve Mulholland.

Cant post any pics yet since my wife has the camera and she is at the in-laws!

As a side note i did come across some interesting situation. One dealer said he had a Coke left. An "F"Series BNIB. And he wanted 7000 for it. I said you want to charge the MSRP of a GMT IIc for a watch that has been sitting on your shelf for years? Good luck!

Sorry for the long post. I felt like sharing!

_Faide

dr_bypass · 18 March 2010, 11:40 AM

Pics

Faide · 18 March 2010, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by dr_bypass

Pics

The Mrs has the camera.... :( gotta wait a few days when she gets back from her Mom's

_Faide

kyle L · 18 March 2010, 11:44 AM

Congrats man! I want a Pepsi so bad.

chrislkb · 18 March 2010, 11:45 AM

3X

swissautopro · 18 March 2010, 11:46 AM

From one new member of the GMT nation to another, welcome!

nauticajoe · 18 March 2010, 11:46 AM

Congrats! Can't wait to see pics.

SLS · 18 March 2010, 11:46 AM

Congrats on the GMT and on the promotion!
Scott

Faide · 18 March 2010, 11:54 AM

Thanks all!

Another reason why i need the camera. My eyesight is so bad i cant tell if its a roman font dial or a rectangular font dial for the 'II' I need the macro function. hahaha!

_Faide

chrislkb · 18 March 2010, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by kyle L

Congrats man! I want a Pepsi so bad.

By the way Kyle, George Eads (Nick Stokes) was wearing a Pepsi (Oyster band) from last nite's CSI show. Cant stop thinking about yr kidney thread since you brought it up!

*Picture courtesy of CBS

kyle L · 18 March 2010, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chrislkb

By the way Kyle, George Eads (Nick Stokes) was wearing a Pepsi (Oyster band) from last nite's CSI show. Cant stop thinking about yr kidney thread since you brought it up!

*Picture courtesy of CBS

It looks good, just makes me want a Pepsi more.

kcmo · 18 March 2010, 12:07 PM

Congrats on a great classic! Enjoy it!

East Bay Rider · 18 March 2010, 12:14 PM

Congratulations. It's a great watch. Enjoy it in good health and congratulations on the promotion too.

JMIND · 18 March 2010, 02:47 PM

Congrats- I bet it was worth the wait!

scottmlew · 18 March 2010, 02:59 PM

Wow, you're lucky! I've been looking for a Pepsi for awhile...hint, hint to anyone looking to part with one :)

Andad · 18 March 2010, 03:14 PM

Welcome to the Forum and the GMT II 3186 club.

Enjoy wearing it.

18 March 2010, 11:38 AM	#1
Faide Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: New York City Watch: SS Sub/GMTII/EXPII Posts: 203	Finally got a GMT Master II 16710! (LONG) Well my SS GMT Master II 16710 Coke finally arrived today, after effectively an 8 month search. I originally looked to get a 16710 for my birthday last July, but found out that they had been discontinued. My fav dealers said it was practically impossible to find them anymore. So i turned my attention to the OMega Seamaster GMT, which i found out had also been discontinued!!! So my other GMT choice was the Chopard Mille Miglia GMT Chrono which i ended up buying. It is a very cool looking watch and you dont see many people wearing chopard even in a town like NYC. It especially looks good on the tire tread rubber strap. Fast forward 6 months and i got promoted at work, so decided to treat myself to another watch. I noticed on this forum and TZ that some folks had managed to find some 16710's at AD's in the meantime so i decided to give it another shot! It was a pure war of attrition. I wanted to buy from an AD so I went to the Rolex Website and started calling dealers. Well after calling close to 100 dealers i hit pay dirt. (kind of) I really wanted a Pepsi bezel, but that was impossible. I did find a dealer that had one model left. A BNIB Z series Coke 16710. I snapped it up right away. Although i had to jump through more hoops than a circus animal because the dealer REALLY didnt want to sell to someone over the phone. Finally managed to close the deal and the watch is on my wrist now. The added bonus.......its a 3186 Movt. Yes it passed the wiggle test and moves 8hrs per revolution. I would have bought it regardless of 3185/3186 movt, But its a nice to have. Now just gotta get myself an original Pepsi insert from fellow forummer Steve Mulholland. Cant post any pics yet since my wife has the camera and she is at the in-laws! As a side note i did come across some interesting situation. One dealer said he had a Coke left. An "F"Series BNIB. And he wanted 7000 for it. I said you want to charge the MSRP of a GMT IIc for a watch that has been sitting on your shelf for years? Good luck! Sorry for the long post. I felt like sharing! _Faide

18 March 2010, 11:40 AM	#2
dr_bypass "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Al Location: GMT+6 Watch: GMT - BLNR Posts: 315	Pics __________________ "Rythm, tempo, harmony, measuring & movement"

18 March 2010, 11:45 AM	#5
chrislkb "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Christopher Location: Singapore Watch: out kiddo! Posts: 1,033	3X __________________ Viva La Rolex

18 March 2010, 11:46 AM	#6
swissautopro "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: South Carolina Watch: 3.3M 1655 Mk I Posts: 2,384	From one new member of the GMT nation to another, welcome! __________________ "A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest, and poverty will come upon you like a bandit, and scarcity like an armed man." Proverbs 24 "It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than open your mouth and remove all doubt." Unknown "Better to be a nobody and yet have a servant than pretend to be somebody and have no food." Proverbs 12

18 March 2010, 11:46 AM	#8
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,399	Congrats on the GMT and on the promotion! Scott __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

18 March 2010, 11:44 AM	#4
kyle L "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 10,278	Congrats man! I want a Pepsi so bad.

18 March 2010, 11:46 AM	#7
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	Congrats! Can't wait to see pics.

18 March 2010, 11:54 AM	#9
Faide Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: New York City Watch: SS Sub/GMTII/EXPII Posts: 203	Thanks all! Another reason why i need the camera. My eyesight is so bad i cant tell if its a roman font dial or a rectangular font dial for the 'II' I need the macro function. hahaha! _Faide

18 March 2010, 12:07 PM	#12
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Congrats on a great classic! Enjoy it!

18 March 2010, 12:14 PM	#13
East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 11,886	Congratulations. It's a great watch. Enjoy it in good health and congratulations on the promotion too. __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

18 March 2010, 02:47 PM	#14
JMIND "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Jerry Location: New Mexico Watch: 16610 M Series Posts: 1,084	Congrats- I bet it was worth the wait!

18 March 2010, 02:59 PM	#15
scottmlew "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 84	Wow, you're lucky! I've been looking for a Pepsi for awhile...hint, hint to anyone looking to part with one :)

18 March 2010, 03:14 PM	#16
Andad 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 36,797	Welcome to the Forum and the GMT II 3186 club. Enjoy wearing it. __________________ E

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