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Old 22 February 2020, 01:10 PM   #31
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I guess this was never shared here in the review forum. Enjoy the writeup!



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Old 23 February 2020, 08:35 AM   #32
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Do I think 16710 is worth the €6000 price tag that the market seems to demand for them at the moment — even for a beat-up T<25 tritium model? Absolutely not.

Reading this great review for the 1st time in 2020 and this specific part hurts
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Worth is a relative concept. Is a modern Daytona ’worth’ the 25k some people are willing to fork out. Is any Rolex really worth the price?
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Old 8 March 2020, 07:03 PM   #34
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Do I think 16710 is worth the €6000 price tag that the market seems to demand for them at the moment — even for a beat-up T<25 tritium model? Absolutely not.

Reading this great review for the 1st time in 2020 and this specific part hurts
Oh yes. The prices have gotten crazy. I think there might even be a bubble now. I wouldn't use that world lightly with Rolex but 16710 production numbers are very high.

I don't mind the prices increasing but on the other hand I don't get any benefit from it, either. Not going to sell mine anyway. Cheers.
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Old 9 March 2020, 10:16 AM   #36
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Old 12 March 2020, 05:59 AM   #37
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Old 22 March 2020, 08:04 AM   #38
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Old 24 May 2020, 05:33 PM   #39
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Pretty good article. This works as an addition to my review. Cheers!

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Old 20 September 2020, 05:47 AM   #40
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Old 20 September 2020, 01:45 PM   #41
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Great write-up, Juho. Thank you.

After selling my 1675 a few years ago, I recently bought a 16710 and am loving it!
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Old 13 December 2020, 06:23 PM   #42
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Great write-up, Juho. Thank you.

After selling my 1675 a few years ago, I recently bought a 16710 and am loving it!
That's a beauty Stan!

Actually I prefer the 16710 with your bezel font (Sans Serif). I've always wondered why some bezels have that font and some don't. I guess it's the same kind of mystery as the dial print differences.

Does anyone know if it's related to some serials or some specific production era, like 1999, 2000 or 2001 models?
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Old 22 December 2020, 03:00 PM   #43
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That's a beauty Stan!

Actually I prefer the 16710 with your bezel font (Sans Serif). I've always wondered why some bezels have that font and some don't. I guess it's the same kind of mystery as the dial print differences.

Does anyone know if it's related to some serials or some specific production era, like 1999, 2000 or 2001 models?
Juho, I bought the watch pre-owned from Bernard Watch in Austin, Texas, and the previous owner had swapped the original black bezel insert for the aftermarket BLRO insert in the photo. The original Rolex black insert was included along with the box and papers. Personally, I don't have a problem with aftermarket inserts. In fact, I recently bought an aftermarket ceramic BLRO insert that I ground down a fraction of a millimeter to fit the stock 16710 stainless steel bezel ring. Here's a photo:

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Old 22 December 2020, 08:15 PM   #44
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Juho, I bought the watch pre-owned from Bernard Watch in Austin, Texas, and the previous owner had swapped the original black bezel insert for the aftermarket BLRO insert in the photo. The original Rolex black insert was included along with the box and papers. Personally, I don't have a problem with aftermarket inserts. In fact, I recently bought an aftermarket ceramic BLRO insert that I ground down a fraction of a millimeter to fit the stock 16710 stainless steel bezel ring. Here's a photo:

Whoa, that's a trip. Would have thought it was a Photoshop if not for your description. The modern bezel look without the hideous case isn't too bad...

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Old 18 February 2021, 09:16 AM   #46
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Juho, I bought the watch pre-owned from Bernard Watch in Austin, Texas, and the previous owner had swapped the original black bezel insert for the aftermarket BLRO insert in the photo. The original Rolex black insert was included along with the box and papers. Personally, I don't have a problem with aftermarket inserts. In fact, I recently bought an aftermarket ceramic BLRO insert that I ground down a fraction of a millimeter to fit the stock 16710 stainless steel bezel ring. Here's a photo:

Well that certainly looks interesting. I'm not sure if I like the bezel insert over the original but at least it's different.
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I just read this review, great write up

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Old 19 February 2021, 04:08 AM   #48
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Great review! It definitely helped me out when I was thinking of getting one.
Your other reviews are fantastic as well. Well done and thanks for all your efforts.
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Old 19 February 2021, 02:53 PM   #49
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Well that certainly looks interesting. I'm not sure if I like the bezel insert over the original but at least it's different.
Juho, I completely understand it's not for everyone. The main reason I like the aftermarket ceramic insert is that it doesn't scratch nearly as easily as the anodized aluminum inserts, so IMHO the ceramic is both more practical and more aesthetically pleasing.
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Great review! It definitely helped me out when I was thinking of getting one.
Your other reviews are fantastic as well. Well done and thanks for all your efforts.
Thanks. Much appreciated. My review site has grown nicely. It's all non-commercial and purely for the love of watches.

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...Is it the supply shortage of the 6-digits or what? I don't know. And why just GMT? Why not the Sea-Dweller 16600 which is much rarer and more exclusive "top model"? Strange, especially when 16570 is still relatively cheap.

GMT 16710 was produced in very high numbers. The current asking prices are difficult to understand.
Perhaps heresy, but IMHO the 16710 has a number of advantages over the 6-digits GMTs that for some justify the high prices.

For example there's the ability to easily change bezel inserts and bracelets, the reliability and accuracy of the 3185 movement compared to timekeeping problems with a substantial percentage of 3285s, and the granularity of 120 click bezels versus the 24 click bezels of the 6-digits.
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Perhaps heresy, but IMHO the 16710 has a number of advantages over the 6-digits GMTs that for some justify the high prices.

For example there's the ability to easily change bezel inserts and bracelets, the reliability and accuracy of the 3185 movement compared to timekeeping problems with a substantial percentage of 3285s, and the granularity of 120 click bezels versus the 24 click bezels of the 6-digits.
Yes 16710 is kind of a "three watches in one". You can't beat that.

If you have only one Rolex, the black bezel version would probably be my choice. But since I own a Sub 16610 and SD 16600 I never even considered it.

Pepsi is my favorite but I've tried it with red/black too.

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I also think it was cool that GMT and Explorers had the smaller twinlock crown. They had their own character and personality.

"Batman" and the new ones are great watches no doubt but the looks leave me completely cold. I don't see the attraction. But then again I'm past 40 and I grew up with the old Rolex models.
I totally agree. I wear a 16600 and lately a Tudor GMT. I prefer the vintage looks of both. Great post.
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I totally agree. I wear a 16600 and lately a Tudor GMT. I prefer the vintage looks of both. Great post.
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Yes 16710 is kind of a "three watches in one". You can't beat that.

If you have only one Rolex, the black bezel version would probably be my choice. But since I own a Sub 16610 and SD 16600 I never even considered it.

Pepsi is my favorite but I've tried it with red/black too.
That is just beautiful.
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That’s a 100-150% increase compared to today’s 116710BLRO market price of about 80% over MSRP.
Now find the annualized percent growth.
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