16710 Pepsi to go?

[sillo]

Originally Posted by BigBoy17

What i mean, is the cheap flimsy bracelets and bezels. Picking up a 16710 or a newer blro or a 16610 vs a new 116610 sub you right away feel a difference. There is no way the 6 digit models feel gimicky. The new watches finally feel like what a rolex is perceived to be...quality.

Just because they’re light doesn’t mean they’re cheap and flimsy. They’ve proven they can hold up to years of abuse. The clasps on the newer models are higher quality, I can’t argue that.

However, the newest models are furthest from the design and function of the original Rolex watches.

[inadeje]

I’ll take the daytona zenith :) PM me

[BigBoy17]

Originally Posted by sillo38

Just because they’re light doesn’t mean they’re cheap and flimsy. The clasps on the newer models are higher quality, I can’t argue that.

However, the newest models are furthest from the design and function of the original Rolex watches.

Clasp,bracelet, case, dial... everything is higher quality. I dont mean there cheap and not to offend in anyway. Im a wis and appreciate all models. But from initial impressions on pre 2007 rolex models, they just feel fake. Theres a reason everyone i have encountered who has held a 5 digit compared to a 6 digit always thinks its fake, just from the feeling of weight alone

[samson66]

I'd lose the black Daytona if it were me. A trade of the old Pepsi for a new might be nice

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[sillo]

Originally Posted by BigBoy17

Clasp,bracelet, case, dial... everything is higher quality. I dont mean there cheap and not to offend in anyway. Im a wis and appreciate all models. But from initial impressions on pre 2007 rolex models, they just feel fake. Theres a reason everyone i have encountered who has held a 5 digit compared to a 6 digit always thinks its fake, just from the feeling of weight alone

I’m not offended, everyone is entitled to their own opinion. I just think what you’re saying is a seriously hot take.


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[meyers]

Originally Posted by fleetlord

you will regret selling the pepsi.

+1

[meyers]

Originally Posted by BigBoy17

Not a 16710 for me, the watches just feel fake and gimicky along with the 16610 subs.

Congrats you've won the TRF Hot Take of the Month award

[BigBoy17]

Originally Posted by meyers

Congrats you've won the TRF Hot Take of the Month award

... do you know the meaning of hot take

Yes its simplistic... but THE FACT is 6 digit models are better quality and better made watches... moot argument if you think otherwise, my opinion on dumping older pepsi for a newer one still holds.. dump the 16710

[exador]

I somewhat concur with BigBoy17.

I have a 16750 and love it to bits. The light weight and flimsy bracelet add to the vintage charm.

However the 16710 in an effort to become modern and move upmarket doesn’t quite pull it off.

The 126710 however does. Much more substantial, greater heft and a real feel of unbreakability that the earlier watches don’t possess.

[JR16]

I would keep them all. 16710 prices will continue upward so no rush in making your decision.


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[Chaching]

Milgauss never liked it never will. Don’t sell the Pepsi

[codecow]

Pepsi should stay IMO.

[sillo]

Originally Posted by exador

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The 126710 however does. Much more substantial, greater heft and a real feel of unbreakability that the earlier watches don’t possess.

I want to preface this by saying I’m biased and I love the 5-digit references, but why do people always associate heavier with being higher quality. Just because something weighs more doesn’t mean it’s automatically better.

Also, I’d argue that put through the same exact paces both watches would fail in the same way. I don’t think either one is truly more robust than the other. The fail points would probably be very similar.

[kans86]

Thank you :) it’s interesting to hear different views about these watches. I think there are excellent examples in both the 5 and 6 digit references and the 16710 is certainly one of these. I used to wear the Pepsi along with some other 5 digit alot. The Milgauss and Air King are the only 6 digit references that I like and wear at the moment. Taste may change. Perhaps it will take me a bit longer to decide which to go.

[Onikage]

White dial Milgauss would go for me. Nice to see a creamy Daytona. I've seen one of those in real life but could find no info on them.

[Onikage]

Originally Posted by BigBoy17

... do you know the meaning of hot take

Yes its simplistic... but THE FACT is 6 digit models are better quality and better made watches... moot argument if you think otherwise, my opinion on dumping older pepsi for a newer one still holds.. dump the 16710

Older one looks nicer. Newer one has excess fat.

[mps354]

I like the Pepsi the best out of everything in your collection

[AdamG]

Originally Posted by BigBoy17

Clasp,bracelet, case, dial... everything is higher quality. I dont mean there cheap and not to offend in anyway. Im a wis and appreciate all models. But from initial impressions on pre 2007 rolex models, they just feel fake. Theres a reason everyone i have encountered who has held a 5 digit compared to a 6 digit always thinks its fake, just from the feeling of weight alone

'pre 2007 Rolex models feel fake'

Clearly this guy has only ever held one ceramic model in his hands

Don't feed the troll

[BigBoy17]

Originally Posted by AdamG

'pre 2007 Rolex models feel fake'

Clearly this guy has only ever held one ceramic model in his hands

Yep only one, if you have a friend who doesnt know what a rolex is or ever wore one, let them hold your 5 digit rolex in there hand and let them give you an honest opinion of it. I can guarantee the response you will get is “ is this real”, “why is it so flimsy”... followed again by “ is this real”. Its an experiment i have done one too many times with friends to prove a point. Not a problem with the newer models:). Not intending to flame just my experience and opinion between the two

What new models do you have??

[Nairn1980]

Originally Posted by sirish19

I would definitely keep the pepsi


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[exador]

Originally Posted by BigBoy17

Yep only one, if you have a friend who doesnt know what a rolex is or ever wore one, let them hold your 5 digit rolex in there hand and let them give you an honest opinion of it. I can guarantee the response you will get is “ is this real”, “why is it so flimsy”... followed again by “ is this real”. Its an experiment i have done one too many times with friends to prove a point.

My thoughts exactly when I handled my 16750 for the first time.

[MP5]

If I had to have only one it would be a 16710 with both bracelets and the 3 inserts. 6 different cracking watches!

[Chris722]

Never sell the GMT :) Prices are going up.