Help on possible Pepsi purchase - 16710

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CanberraOmega

·Nov 6, 2015

Hi all
I came across this in Buenos Aires. I've been thinking about a Pepsi or Coke for a while. The store said it bead a 16710, but it had a quickset date, so I'm wondering if it is a 16700? They were asking low $5k. No idea on last service. I will ask them about that.
Thanks
Daniel

 

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NT931

·Nov 6, 2015

Hi D,
I'm not a Rolex expert at all, and here's the little I know based on being a 16710 Coke owner.

1. For a 16710, it does have a quickset. The dial should read 'GMT Master II' tho, so the 'II' is missing in this Pepsi. So it's not a 16710 as you've rightly suspected.

2. So if it lacks a 'II', and if it has a quickset, that means it could be a 16750 or 16700. Or maybe a franken. I don't know enough to make further identification beyond that. But your instincts were correct - it's not a 16710, or at least not one based on the dial, AFAIK.

Hope this helps! Enjoy your trip.

 

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CanberraOmega

·Nov 6, 2015

Of course. I should have identified that!

(Let me know if you are thinking of selling your Coke!)

 

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NT931

·Nov 6, 2015

Dibs duly noted 😉

 

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randomguy

·Nov 8, 2015

Anytime you can pick up a well cared for GMT II, its a good day. Service is service. Good luck. J

 

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CanberraOmega

·Nov 8, 2015

Thanks for the advice.
I'm going to pass on this one and wait for one from a trusted seller here on OF.

 

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randomguy

·Nov 8, 2015

Not sure how this would be perceived by your seller, but I've done 3 deals where the watch was sent first because of unknown / low count forum members. It does not hurt to ask? J

 

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CanberraOmega

·Nov 8, 2015

The watch pictured is in a bricks and mortar store in Buenos aires (here on holiday). I just don't know enough about Rolex/GMTs to pick a franked/replacement dial, etc etc.

 

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speedbird

·Nov 8, 2015

That's a 16700