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11 January 2018, 04:08 AM | #1 |
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VERSUS: Semi-Modern GMTs
Fifteenth edition of the "VERSUS" post/picture. What is "VERSUS"? Well, I thought it would be fun to compare two watches (and only those two watches) and discuss pros/cons by outlining the differences and getting folks' ideas/thoughts/opinions on TRF. We got folks here that have been collecting and studying these things for decades and those who are just starting to venture into the crazy world of Rolex (and everyone in between). Therefore, it would be fun and educational!
For this edition, we have a showdown of a couple semi-modern GMTs. A GMT-Master reference 16750 and a GMT-Master II reference 16710 both with all black bezel inserts. Quite similar but also quite different.
Which do you prefer and why? Previous VERSUS: 1. VERSUS: Submariner 1680 v. 16610 2. VERSUS: Rolex Submariner and Sea-Dweller 16610LV and 126600 3. VERSUS: Rolex Submariner 16610s 4. VERSUS: Sea (Deepsea 116660) to Sky (Explorer 1016) 5. VERSUS: Submariners Vintage and Modern 6. VERSUS: Datejusts with Unique Dials 7. VERSUS: Vintage Submariners 8. VERSUS: Vintage GMTs 9. VERSUS: 5-digit Sub and GMT 10. VERSUS: Special Edition Modern Sea-Dwellers 11. VERSUS: A Touch of Red (GMT-Master / Sea-Dweller) 12. VERSUS: Vintage Mk1 Sport Models (1675 and 1680) 13. VERSUS: Stainless Steel and Two-Tone Datejust 14. VERSUS: 1960s Dress and Sport
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11 January 2018, 05:10 AM | #2 |
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Tritium with patina 100% of the time for me.
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11 January 2018, 05:15 AM | #3 |
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Depends on your taste. I prefer tritium models but I'm not a huge fan of the later 16750 glossy dial models. Not sure which one I'd prefer but would lean toward the GMT II 16710.
Anyone wanting more info on the differences between these models should feel free to read this thread in the Rolex Reference Library. https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=568151
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11 January 2018, 05:17 AM | #4 |
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No contest: 16750 all day long.....but gotta have the matte dial
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11 January 2018, 05:27 AM | #5 |
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Well, you're asking on the vintage forum, so I'm sure most readers here would prefer the older GMT ... including me!
Tritium, lug holes (some 16710s don't even have 'em), the open 6s and 9s, etc ... Just enough vintage touches to be appealing to old-school watch lovers. Bracelet question is moot, because that's easily changeable (albeit not cheap). Also, I believe the cases on the 16750 (and the 16700) are a tad thinner than the 16710. Another interesting comparison would be the 16700 vs. the 16710. I actually prefer the standard quick-set date feature on the 16750s and 16700s over the jump-hour on the 16710s, but not a deal-breaker feature. |
11 January 2018, 05:31 AM | #6 |
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16710
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11 January 2018, 08:31 AM | #7 |
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I prefer everything about the 16750 with the exception of the bracelet. Nothing better then a good ol Oyster :-)
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11 January 2018, 08:50 AM | #8 |
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Wouldn't expect it any other way from you David, :)
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11 January 2018, 09:38 AM | #10 |
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I prefer. 1675.
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12 January 2018, 01:23 AM | #11 |
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I have a 1675 and wouldn't trade it for any other Rolex model with the exception of some PM watches. Between these two? The GMT 2 for me. Quickset trumps lug holes for me here - I don't wear my 1675 as often as I should, because it's such a PITA to set.
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As for me, I have a 1675 and love it. I haven't ever understood the PITA of setting these non-quickset movements, even if you are wayyyyy off on the date, it takes around 3 minutes to adjust. Its just not that big of a deal and part of the charm. |
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12 January 2018, 03:20 AM | #13 |
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You did not mention the biggest difference:
16750 has plexy and 16710 safir. That's why I would chose the 16750. Plexy in combination with a glossy dial is great !!! |
12 January 2018, 10:26 AM | #14 |
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I enjoy the 16710 and 16700 very much and they are so versatile and wear at any occasion
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13 January 2018, 01:37 AM | #15 |
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I'd say 16750. I really prefer the more vintage patina look on GMTs.
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