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tanyet · 31 August 2017, 06:38 AM

From what I can tell online the 16700 is supposed to be about .5mm smaller than the 16710 but most people say they are the same case. Is the crystal a different size? I'm a "thinner is better" kinda guy and I dig the quick set date. Trying to decide which one to acquire.

HogwldFLTR · 31 August 2017, 06:55 AM

I own a 16700 and an ExpII 16570. I need only two time zones at the most. When it comes time to set the two I find if so much easier to set the 16700 that I really dread setting the ExpII which has the same movement as the GMTII. I keep the ExpII on a winder just because of the effort required to set it. Most really like the GMTIIs better. Not me.

tanyet · 31 August 2017, 06:59 AM

I've heard that from more than a few people. Since I'm mostly interested in the date feature I'm guessing the 16700 is the better option especially if it might be a hair thinner. I just haven't heard any confirmation that it was.

HogwldFLTR · 31 August 2017, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by tanyet

I've heard that from more than a few people. Since I'm mostly interested in the date feature I'm guessing the 16700 is the better option especially if it might be a hair thinner. I just haven't heard any confirmation that it was.

I don't believe it will be easy to get comparison of the two as most don't own both. Good luck with your watch buy. I find the 16700 very comfortable fwiw although I'll likely be getting rid of mine as I recently purchased a Sky Dweller which will serve the same purpose as a GMT.

ras47 · 31 August 2017, 09:38 AM

Bob's Watches has a chart:
https://www.bobswatches.com/more/rolex-watch-case-sizes

Looks lime 11.8mm for the GMT and 12.4mm for the GMT2.

Tools · 31 August 2017, 10:51 AM

I have a bunch of both of them..

Any thickness difference is about a couple of sheets of paper thickness.

tanyet · 31 August 2017, 11:10 AM

Cool. Thanks for the info guys. I'd checked Bob's site earlier but it's good to have first-hand knowledge even if the sizes are extremely close. I love how Rolex manages to keep these cases fairly slim for the technology available.

Once I find something to do with my 16600 SD I'm heading to GMT land :)

31 August 2017, 06:38 AM	#1
tanyet "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: US Posts: 7	16700 GMT vs 16710 GMTII case thickness From what I can tell online the 16700 is supposed to be about .5mm smaller than the 16710 but most people say they are the same case. Is the crystal a different size? I'm a "thinner is better" kinda guy and I dig the quick set date. Trying to decide which one to acquire.

31 August 2017, 06:55 AM	#2
HogwldFLTR 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: What's on my wrist Posts: 33,256	I own a 16700 and an ExpII 16570. I need only two time zones at the most. When it comes time to set the two I find if so much easier to set the 16700 that I really dread setting the ExpII which has the same movement as the GMTII. I keep the ExpII on a winder just because of the effort required to set it. Most really like the GMTIIs better. Not me. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

31 August 2017, 09:38 AM	#5
ras47 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Robert Location: Northern NJ Watch: 16710 BLRO Posts: 3,063	16700 GMT vs 16710 GMTII case thickness Bob's Watches has a chart: https://www.bobswatches.com/more/rolex-watch-case-sizes Looks lime 11.8mm for the GMT and 12.4mm for the GMT2. __________________ Rolex GMT Master II BLRO 16710 Omega Speedmaster Co-Axial Chrono

31 August 2017, 10:51 AM	#6
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,049	I have a bunch of both of them.. Any thickness difference is about a couple of sheets of paper thickness. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

31 August 2017, 06:59 AM	#3
tanyet "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: US Posts: 7	I've heard that from more than a few people. Since I'm mostly interested in the date feature I'm guessing the 16700 is the better option especially if it might be a hair thinner. I just haven't heard any confirmation that it was.

31 August 2017, 11:10 AM	#7
tanyet "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: US Posts: 7	Cool. Thanks for the info guys. I'd checked Bob's site earlier but it's good to have first-hand knowledge even if the sizes are extremely close. I love how Rolex manages to keep these cases fairly slim for the technology available. Once I find something to do with my 16600 SD I'm heading to GMT land :)

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