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wgs · 20 September 2010, 11:50 PM

If we are considering the V series, which model do you think is more valuable($$$) - the 16610 or the GMT IIc? Just curious what your thoughts are ...

mfer · 21 September 2010, 12:56 AM

IIc is more valuable. Clasp & bezel cost a lot more.

There are soooooo many 16610's around they aren't going to be collectable anytime soon.

JMHO of course.

EDIT: All that said, I'd rather have the 16610.

nauticajoe · 21 September 2010, 01:01 AM

The IIc hands down.

sakuraba · 21 September 2010, 01:11 AM

Value in terms of resale - 16610. It's no longer produced, so the quantity is finite.

Value in terms of innovation - 116710. It's a newer watch, with the newer clasp, bezel, dial, etc.

That said, IMHO modern sapphire crystals will not match a comparable price vintage in terms of collectible value.

padi56 · 21 September 2010, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by gs

If we are considering the V series, which model do you think is more valuable($$$) - the 16610 or the GMT Ii? Just curious what your thoughts are ...

Don't know exactly what you mean by more valuable the only difference in the majority of Rolex watches today is case style whether S.steel, or precious metal and difference in the retail price.As nearly all the models today except the chronographs movement wise are all based on the cal 3135 with or without added complications.If you are asking what might become collectible well would doubt if any modern day Rolex will become collectible just too many of them around.But watches should not be bought for value IMHO they should be bought because you want that particular model.Then wear that watch for the next 40 odd years in good health thats far more important.So don't think about value just buy the watch you like its that simple.

flathead59 · 21 September 2010, 01:35 AM

From watching the used markets, there are currently plenty of both available at pretty reasonable prices. The Subs do seem to be selling a good bit cheaper than the GMT IIc at the moment though.

Mark

Tools · 21 September 2010, 04:55 AM

Well, of course they are...... They cost a thousand bucks less to start with............

swiss_seth · 21 September 2010, 07:24 AM

Yeah, GMT-II ceramic version

Heck, even the GMT-II non ceramic is more valuable that the 16610

But time will tell I guess (maybe like 15 years!)

20 September 2010, 11:50 PM	#1
wgs "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Watch: Panerai 000 Posts: 394	16610 or GMT IIc more valuable? If we are considering the V series, which model do you think is more valuable($$$) - the 16610 or the GMT IIc? Just curious what your thoughts are ...

21 September 2010, 12:56 AM	#2
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,723	IIc is more valuable. Clasp & bezel cost a lot more. There are soooooo many 16610's around they aren't going to be collectable anytime soon. JMHO of course. EDIT: All that said, I'd rather have the 16610. __________________ member#3242

21 September 2010, 01:11 AM	#4
sakuraba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Jib Location: SJ, California Watch: sun dial Posts: 8,189	Value in terms of resale - 16610. It's no longer produced, so the quantity is finite. Value in terms of innovation - 116710. It's a newer watch, with the newer clasp, bezel, dial, etc. That said, IMHO modern sapphire crystals will not match a comparable price vintage in terms of collectible value. __________________ F 14000 AirKing black F 16710 GMT Pepsi F 16570 Explorer II white T 16600 SD D 16610 LV "fine quality is remembered long after the pain of spending money" -Steve Mulholland

21 September 2010, 04:55 AM	#7
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,142	Well, of course they are...... They cost a thousand bucks less to start with............ __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

21 September 2010, 01:01 AM	#3
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	The IIc hands down.

21 September 2010, 01:35 AM	#6
flathead59 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 349	From watching the used markets, there are currently plenty of both available at pretty reasonable prices. The Subs do seem to be selling a good bit cheaper than the GMT IIc at the moment though. Mark

21 September 2010, 07:24 AM	#8
swiss_seth "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Seth Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 116610LN Posts: 234	Yeah, GMT-II ceramic version Heck, even the GMT-II non ceramic is more valuable that the 16610 But time will tell I guess (maybe like 15 years!)

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