Fedex brought me a Coke fresh from US ...

[DSJ]

I think the SD's and 16710's do not have RBR because they are being phased out, so there was no need to invest in the tooling to engrave these obsolescent models.

[ashu2289]

Huge congratulations!!!!
A new Rolex to the collection is a feeling beyond words and I am still in it as just got the same watch few days ago
Nice description of the experience
Wear the watch in great health

[ashu2289]

Originally Posted by wolfgang427

JJ, Rolex knew that the old style GMT was getting discontinued when the GMT-C came out for sale, but they had tons of unused old-style cases in stock. Thus they simply extended the sale of the old-style GMT so they could use up the cases.


Congrats on your GMT. A classic for sure.

Even i think the same and the irony is, its a bargain for Rolex and a premium for customers

[mfer]

Man, I almost bought a coke. Looks so good. Congrats!

[sys12345]

Thanks! For the 16710-3186, they are no longer available BNIB from ADs in Singapore. They are also sold out in Hong Kong as well. As the demand greatly outstrips supply plus Rolex has stopped production for this model, the price for one has gone above US$6900!!! Thats assuming u can find one somewhere in this region and there's somebody willing to let off at this price.

Originally Posted by INXTCY

nice piece! why did u acquire it from the u.s?????

[sys12345]

The engraved rehaut and the laser edged crystal was an attempt made to separate the real deal from a replica. Unfortunately, the replicas are getting better. That said, i've not known of a replica 16710 that has the quick-set time feature. I believe this is something that cannot be easily duplicated. In addition, with production stopped, perhaps the engraved rehaut isnt so important for the 16710?

Originally Posted by wolfgang427

JJ, Rolex knew that the old style GMT was getting discontinued when the GMT-C came out for sale, but they had tons of unused old-style cases in stock. Thus they simply extended the sale of the old-style GMT so they could use up the cases.


Congrats on your GMT. A classic for sure.

[sys12345]

Peter, u are right about that. I think most of the 16710-3186s can only be found in the US. I've checked with friends in UK, Australia, HK, etc., the search turned up blank.

Originally Posted by PeterT

Here in the UK there are no GMTs left. I have not heard of a UK M serial GMT either so people in the US are very lucky.

PeterT