Rolex GMT-Master II 16710 - The Ultimate “Neo-Vintage” Reference (+Buying Tips)

Hi Guys,
Today were looking at one of the greatest Rolex Pepsi models of all time - the reference 16710 GMT Master-II.
If you’re curious about this model or want to know more about buying a “transitional” Rolex - a model reference that is sandwiched between vintage and modern, you need watch this video!!!
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[@sc1]

👍👍 Best comparison I’ve seen between polished vs unpolished beveling. And I could also tell immediately that the newer watch had more bracelet stretch. The older 2001 GMT is easily much more desirable. It must have been worn very little.

[@watchyourstyle]

Thank you! Love your channel and your collection. The unpolished example is really tough to beat. The prices have also been soaring so I wanted to get one for myself while it’s still feasible to do so!

[@ethos2781]

Sir... This is an excellent and a very informative tutorial... Cheers!
Thank you

[@watchyourstyle]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the kind words

[@Rennthusiast]

Hugely useful 👍🏼

[@watchyourstyle]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lotsofrobots1]

How can no-hole case be from 2001?

[@Teslaus]

Was thinking the same thing…

[@MrFuadalamkhan]

The only way this is possible is that at some point Rolex replaced the case. That would explain why it looks so nee

[@johncoyle8191]

Not certain but pretty sure drilled lugs continued uptil 2002

[@fooey9696]

I think they changed 2001

[@lotsofrobots1]

@@fooey9696 Nope. 2003

[@Koderfacts]

U can get the bracelet tightened, so it's not a showstopper imo

[@nolanohana]

Excellent advice. If I could offer one additional recommendation, never wear this watch in salt water, as it will corrode and create an oxide under the bezel, leading to a costly repair. Rinsing with fresh water is imperative but depending on the depth at which the watch was submersed in the ocean, it may not fully remove the salt.

[@fire_watch7735]

Great video and thanks for the content. One thing I’d like to point out, and this may mean what you were trying to say, but “New Old Stock” actually means a new watch that was put in a safe or kept somewhere for safe keeping and taken out years later, not simply an older watch that is just in really good shape… “New Old Stock” is literal. Cheers

[@seiko_monster_legend]

Correct, NOS meaning new unworn.

[@jh-il5sb]

are the end links hollow or the center links?

[@watchyourstyle]

Thanks for the correction! I should have said “close to new old stock condition” or something like that. Cheers and thanks for tuning in!

[@fire_watch7735]

@@watchyourstyle NP - The only reason I pointed it out because it can cause issues between the Seller and the Buyer when the buyer is expecting a new watch if the Seller interprets “New Old Stock” incorrectly. Cheers

[@watchyourstyle]

@@fire_watch7735 It’s important to avoid any confusion. Thanks again!

[@e_8667]

Very Nice video !

[@watchyourstyle]

Thank you very much!

[@donschloth5785]

How do I know what letter code my watch is? Also, is their a list available to check serial numbers against year of manufacture? I’m trying to determine mine. I believe it’s 2006-8 range

[@ricoimf777]

It should be on the papers

[@SteelmoonWatches]

Thanks for the vid mate - great stuff. I believe the Z was 2006/2007. I do think you would be better off with 36mm, the Batman did not sit too well. the 40mm pre ceramics looks good on you.

[@RAJohnson713]

You can get the bracelet pins replaced, it will look much better after

[@msbrownbeast]

5:24 New Old Stock? How can it qualify if it doesn't even have the factory holographic sticker on the caseback? It's obviously been worn quite a bit (albeit carefully) for that sticker to wear down.

[@SoCalWatchReviews]

Another great video brother 👏

[@watchyourstyle]

Thank you as always brother!

[@iq-box]

Sorry but there is something wrong.
Sorry to correct you. This Y Series is from 2003, it isn,t from 2001. Ist a no hole Case and a thin Arial Bezel Insert. Both came at 2003. The K Serial before Y Series was going to the early 2002 and all had fat Serif Font.

[@watchyourstyle]

No worries at all - I welcome the feedback. So are you saying the Y serial no hole case and thin arial font didn’t come into production until 2003? Thanks

[@iq-box]

Yes correct. All No hole Cases didn,t come into Production until 2003. Same time if no holes Cases was releases was the Change from Fat Serife Font to thin Arial as shown from you.

[@watchyourstyle]

@@iq-box very interesting! So does that mean all Y serials were in fact produced in 2003 and later?

[@bigjes]

Do you feel it’s worth it to get a vintage gmt from the 90-2010s for 10-15k? Thinking about getting one..

[@watchyourstyle]

I like modern a bit more like a ceramic sub40 but these are extremely charming and classic!

[@picanha694]

Its so hard to find a good unpolished 16710

[@balwa999]

How much brand new from Rolex? Or discontinued?

[@edotedy]

Would you really consider 16710 to be a transitional reference? It was produced for 18 years. Perhaps 16750 and 16760 would make more sense as transitional

[@watchyourstyle]

True! I think “neo-vintage” may be more fitting here. I’ll consider changing the title! Thanks for the comment

[@edotedy]

@@watchyourstyle Cheers mate, great content btw

[@brianafeng8433]

Nice video! ⌚⌚

[@watchyourstyle]

Thanks B Feng!! 😜

[@markmadad1]

I have a 2005 GMT Pepsi. I bought it new for £2,350. Worn daily 24/7 for 14 years. Still a stunning watch!

[@watchyourstyle]

Wow, what a steal!!

[@davidcrane7603]

It can't be a 2001, since there are no lug holes. Lug holes left in 2002 or 2003, forget which.