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Old 6 September 2019, 07:24 PM   #1
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Review of Rolex GMT Master II 16710

I guess this was never shared here in the review forum. Enjoy the writeup!

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Old 10 September 2019, 08:46 PM   #2
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Good write up of a great watch.
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Thanks for this Juho

I’d forgotten that there is actually a practical reason for having the 120 click bezel on the GMT.
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Old 16 September 2019, 07:39 PM   #4
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I’d forgotten that there is actually a practical reason for having the 120 click bezel on the GMT.
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Nice write up...great watch!
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With the BLRO 216710 Rolex ruined the GMT , making it an hybrid between GMT and Submariner . Maxi-case , maxi-dial and ... Triplock !!! That´s why everybody searchs the 16710 .
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With the BLRO 216710 Rolex ruined the GMT , making it an hybrid between GMT and Submariner . Maxi-case , maxi-dial and ... Triplock !!! That´s why everybody searchs the 16710 .
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.
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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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Old 26 October 2019, 03:36 AM   #11
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Great write-up, I’ve had a 5 digit Coke for about 8 years and love the feeling I get every time I put it on my wrist. It will be my son’s watch one day as it’s the watch most connected to his childhood.

Separate note, I see you’re from Finland, I’m reading your review from Rovaniemi, here with my wife and son visiting Santa’s Village!
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Great write-up, I’ve had a 5 digit Coke for about 8 years and love the feeling I get every time I put it on my wrist. It will be my son’s watch one day as it’s the watch most connected to his childhood.

Separate note, I see you’re from Finland, I’m reading your review from Rovaniemi, here with my wife and son visiting Santa’s Village!
Hey that's cool man. Do you already have snow up there?

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Old 27 October 2019, 01:54 AM   #13
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Hey that's cool man. Do you already have snow up there?

And thanks.
It’s snowing like crazy, so cool!!!
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Thanks, what a great article - except one thing...I too have the same K series 16710 originally purchased for @ $5100, including tax. On average this watch can be purchased today for anywhere between $10,500 and $13,000. That’s a 100-150% increase compared to today’s 116710BLRO market price of about 80% over MSRP. In just 2 short years since this article was published, look how much this watch has skyrocketed on the grey market. Only time will tell where this horology roller-coaster will take us!
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Old 29 October 2019, 01:51 AM   #15
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Thanks, what a great article - except one thing...I too have the same K series 16710 originally purchased for @ $5100, including tax. On average this watch can be purchased today for anywhere between $10,500 and $13,000. That’s a 100-150% increase compared to today’s 116710BLRO market price of about 80% over MSRP. In just 2 short years since this article was published, look how much this watch has skyrocketed on the grey market. Only time will tell where this horology roller-coaster will take us!
Yes. It's just 2,5 years when this article was written. The prices started from 6K (euros) back then.

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.
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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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Old 26 February 2021, 06:56 PM   #17
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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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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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Looks amazing.

How much did you pay for the Jubilee bracelet?
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Really cool write up.
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Really cool write up.
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This watch will without a doubt be back down in the low 9k range very soon (or I’m hoping so).
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This watch will without a doubt be back down in the low 9k range very soon (or I’m hoping so).
Yes the current prices are just... well... stupid. I sincerely hope the prices come down just for us collectors. Nobody benefits from the bubble prices.
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Great write up for iconic watch :)
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Nice writeup and watch, thanks for sharing!


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Nice writeup and watch, thanks for sharing!
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