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The Greatest Rolex To Buy - 4 Years With My GMT-Master II Pepsi Watch
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- Опубликовано: 12 авг 2024
- Has the Rolex Pepsi bubble burst? Far from it. In 4 years of ownership, my Rolex GMT Master II reference 16710 has doubled in value. Why is this? How have my perceptions changed over the years? Why is it still part of my watch collection when so many other watches have come and gone?
To fully understand, we have to look at its influential history, world changing innovation, cultural impact, and why it is the greatest GMT pilots luxury watch of all time. Join me in a classic re-review as we take a stroll around the glorious Old City part of Philadelphia and go in depth with the quintessential Pepsi.
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Please correct me, if I am wrong, but I think the possibility of setting two different times independently (GMT with 24h hand and local Time with 12h hand) as you described in the beginning of the video, was added later with an advanced movement. The first Rolex GMT of 1954 could only show the same time with both hands, but the pilot could read a different, chosen time zone by adjusting the bezel.
Hahaha that dog at the beginning!
I love the colorful bezels of Rolex GMT Masters. As you said, it is difficult to match the watch with your attire. But... IF I had a Rolex GMT, I would gladly build my closet around my watch!
Usually he’s very organized and on point but in this it’s very raw and real, really cool to see a change of pace. Love this channel.
That intro was just as good as Hugo talking to you like you are a peasant! I actually have a friend named Hugo who went to Cambridge and Oxford, so it always cracks me up.
I also have those moments where I just suddenly can’t remember something simple. It reminds me of the classic “his brain is gone” clip from Star Trek. 🙂
My favorite watch channel. I have to enjoy your offerings as a fine wine. Thank you TGV.
top class as always! i love watching these in the evening wearing my 1603 Datejust. Its really fun to see these amazing watches, and to learn a bit more about the history at the same time. Cheers!
LOVE the DJ and thank you for the comment, always appreciated.
Thank you,
Best regards,
TGV
@@theurbangentry dope watch dude
Who was that playing the Violin??
TGV, the bloke with the dog is half-naked & you're dressed up to climb the Matterhorn. Which one of you is nuts? 😁
When I wanted to buy a nice watch in ‘04, I looked at a GMT II; I think it was $4200. I went with a TAG 2000 auto instead. Now my TAG is worth 1/4 what I paid. I hate to think what that Rolex is worth now...
I know what you mean. Rolex tends to keep their value. If you are going to buy that one expensive watch, go Rolex
Chris Con Why on earth did you pick the tag?? 😂
I actually have both a 16710 and a Tag Heuer 2000 classic. They are absolutely comparable in construction quality, apart from prestige or price issues. The newer Rolex models are definitely better, but a lot less charming.
$12000 with box and papers
"Madeleine Moment" - I appreciate this. It's been a few years since I read through MP, and it seems like this may be a good time to revisit him. I've just found your channel in the last week, and I cannot thank you enough for your perspective and your approach to this hobby. Really bringing a lot of lightness and joy to these strange days!
Which aftermarket jubilee bracelet did you fit to the 16710?
The crazed dog chasing the squirrel alone got my "thumbs up" . . . pure RUclips gold . . . can't script that stuff!!
I love the history of most videos, so interesting and adds further appreciation for each review. Keep it up.
The fun factor of pepsi bezel watches is just massive.
It looks great on a jubilee and I love that it has some characterful dinks.
Always great to watch your in depth history on a watch.
K.S
I bought my GMT-Master, not the II, in June of 1991 and it has been with me ever since as my only watch, thanks for the history i enjoyed it greatly, keep the videos coming.
I bought mine in April 1991.... Seemed reasonable price at the time... Now worth a fair bit of money .. Not a bad investment.
Came in because of the jacket, glad I did because that dog scene is priceless.
Great that you included those „outtakes“ in the video. This makes your videos even more entertaining. Thank you for inspiring me to start my own little channel (with which I‘ve finally achieved 1.000 subs. Keep up the good work! Greetings from Germany
Hi TGV, I too wore my Explorer most of last year. That or my Speedy seems to be all I need as of late. I guess it's just part of our ongoing evolution in watch collecting. Hope you have a great 2020! Best Regards, John
Like you always say TGV, putting on a watch you haven't worn in a while is like seeing an old friend😊🇮🇹👍
Hey TGV, this is not related to watches but I think
A website you would really like for mens wear is *The Rake*, I'm not sure if you've heard of them before. Great Online Retailer.
Not familiar, thank you for the tip, I will look out for it!
Thank you,
Best regards,
TGV
@@theurbangentry I could actually see them wanting to Collaborate with you.
I have a Coke 176760 and love it to pieces. I believe it was made in the 2005-2007 range (I bought pre-owned) and it's just about ready for a full service as it's starting to run pretty slow. I love my 16610 as well, but the uniqueness of the GMT-Master II adds something the Sub doesn't have, which makes them a perfect pair. Maybe one day I'll buy a Pepsi to go with it. Great video. The funny thing is I bought the ceramic bezeled version when it first came out and while I liked it, the maxi case didn't work for me, nor did the polished center links. Great watch, but I ended up flipping it and bought the Coke instead. I've been a happy camper ever since. Cheers.
I once owned a G M T Master, the first model, with the Raised plexiglass face, left turning bezel it cost me £100,8 shillings from watches of Switzerland in Bond Street ,after being maintained by Rolex, and that is never cheep, I passed it on to my son, after 20 Years,it still kept very good time, as long as it was fully wound,it had the staked hair spring, to adjust the time you would put it in different positions to gain our lose the odd seconds he had it valued then, £4000, I see it has risen in value quiet a bit since then, I wonder if he has it maintained and insured , I should have brought a tray full,and put them in a bank,sum interest .
12:23 switched around the numbers of the calibers...1385 and 1386 instead of 3185 and 3186 😂😂 But no big deal! Love your stuff! The passion you have for watches and the history of time pieces is always present in each of your videos! Thanks for keeping us entertained!
I am fortunate to have just acquired an A-series Pepsi 16710. I find that it has more character than the 126710 & the colors are much more vibrant.
Good Evening TGV. Always good to hear from you and hope all is well. Wristwatch check for today: Casio G-Shock 9052 for work and currently my Citizen AW1150-07E.
You can definitely tell he’s a watch guy @16:17. The way he holds the mug in the air, so that his Pepsi doesn’t have contact with the table.
Great video. Nice to see the outtakes kept in 😁
Love all your videos. Who makes the jubilee AM bracelet?
Always a pleasure to follow you talking about iconic watches from your collection. Yet, the suspense gets bigger for exciting new releases like the new Seiko Prospex Alpinist line. I hope you get your hands on some interesting entry-level to midrange pieces.
I can't wait!
As always, I will cover as much as time allows at all levels!
Thank you Klaus for the support and kind words, O&U!
Best regards,
TGV
Even though I’ve been extremely happy with my Mark 1 BLNR for the past 3 years I really regret not buying one when they were being sold for $5500-7000. At the time I didn’t want to buy another GMT II instead of a different model altogether.
The 16700s (because it doesn’t have quickset hour hand) and 16750s were towards the lower end and both are fantastic references. Even the 1675s were reasonable. I am still on the lookout for a mint condition 16710 or 16750 with papers at a fair price $8500-9000 max regardless if it originally came with a Pepsi or Coke bezel. If I don’t manage to get a brand new 126710 this is what I’ll go for. In the long term these last original GMTs will definitely be very valuable.
I have a GMT Master 16700 ‘black on black’, which I’ve owned since 2012, and I always wore this until I got an Explorer 114270 in 2019, and like you, I’ve found the same thing; I now wear the Explorer all the time. I love them both.
Great video TGV. I like how that guy just gave up on his dog chasing that cat. Lol.
Great choice, especially for aviators! World timers, with listed cities, are great for desk drivers as well.✈🌐⌚
Those gloves with the watch is awesome. TGV, you always put together awesome visuals m8.
I have a gmt master that was given to me by my father. It is a black bezel on a jubilee. It is the most comfortable watch I own. It has sentimental value as well and definitely gives the sense of luxury and utility while wearing it.
As a Rolex aficionado I watched this video when it first came out. Now I'm awaiting the delivery of my very own neo-vintage GMT Master II, so I am watching this video again. LOL!
My favorite: the 2007 monochrome black ceramic bezel. The only monochrome gmt. It s basically a submariner with the gmt complication and polished center links. Beautiful.
Hello from Philly! Thanks for making great watch content!
Had a Tudor BlackBay GMT since November 2018. Absolutely love it. Quality and value.
Stablemate is a Tag Heuer Carrera CV2010 from 2008.
Sold an Omega Planet Ocean in 2010 to buy my first home. Got an itching to buy another one but maybe with the GMT function. As you say, it's so useful.
That squirrel! I laughed so much at the beginning. I too love this GMT, TGV. It really does have that charm that you talk about.
I just picked up the Hamilton Khaki Pilot Pioneer Mechanical, my first aviation watch (on the topic of aviation watches.) Absolutely loving it!
Heyy TGV
I found late 1950's or early 1960's Omega ladymatic from my grandmother's closet......can you tell approximately what value would it hold today?
Once again, awesome work on this video! You have me lusting for a gmt again.... 😎
Hi guys. What is the best choice between a 16700 from 1994 and a 16710 from 1996 both on jubile and both tritium. Thanks.
I was fortunate enough to have inherited a Coke 16710 from my father. I think it's my favorite reference - smaller crown and guards, no rehaut, smaller hands and markers, no polished links, plus the aluminum bezel has an amazing shine. A perfect tool watch! Enjoy!
The Tudor BB GMT has to be my favourite GMT watch when it comes to watches that are available as new. I love the vintage design and prefer the look of the aluminium bezel and the classic digits on it to the design of the current Rolex GMT Master II.
One day! :D
Great review of your wonderful GMT! (which would be my favourite "real vintage" piece)
What are your thoughts about saphire bezels? How do they match up with the aluminum and ceramic bezels?
Good video. I too agree that your version is preferable to the current version. You chose a fantastic backdrop for this episode. I was in that area back in October for the very first time. What a cool neighborhood. It would be interesting to live on that street, even for a short while.
Great vid, love that watch and I was just winding my Steinhart homage when you showed it!! I wear it more than my hulk or sub!! Beautiful!!
Yet another to add to the list, at this rate my watch list is going to be more than I am ever going to make in my life, wonderful video as always and a Happy New Year to you TGV, I wanted to ask you about the Rotary Henley GMT, a quartz 200 dollar watch that seems to be an underdog, maybe consider it cheers
Great video as usual!! Keep them coming!
I just bought a '89 submariner ref 16610 with tritium that developed a really good patina for just 6.8k, I'm reaaally happy about it. Best part, It was stored in a safe and the guy never wore it. I took it to Rolex, they serviced it and now is my favorite watch of my collection. I love the Swiss T < 25 and I feel they will be the last vintage watches since they would be the last to develop a nice patina on the dial. What do you think about that? and what about that model?
However I agree with you and I'm looking for a root beer 16753 for my next buy :-)
Great channel, and I use the watchbox app I have all my watches there!
I have an Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean GMT Titanium and it has been my daily watch since I got it last year. Love the transparent back cover, accuracy of the coaxial movement, and excellent build quality! Wish it could be a little less bulky but it still wears fine on my 9-inch wrist. Plus I got it brand new for almost half of its suggested retail price so absolutely no complaints :)
That said, I would love to own a Rolex at some point in the near future, though, just not wanting to pay the over-inflated pricing at the moment :)
TGV - revisiting this again as I try to decide if I want a 116710LN thats for sale at my local vintage dealer - thanks for your great content
I got Davosa Agronautic 2893 movment GMT ,what do you think TGV? Thank you!
I became a gentry in 2016 and i have turned my life and my income around you have greatly inspired me to be my best with class
Thank you so much Micheal, that just made my day.
You have no idea how happy that makes me feel to hear that.
Onwards and ever upwards!
Best regards,
TGV
That jacket + turtle neck combo is perfect. Loved the video!
Sorry if this has been asked before, but what is the brand of the aftermarket bracelet on your GMT?
aftermarket? the bracelet on his 16710 is the jubilee bracelet. 16710 had both jubilee & oyster bracelets. Edit: ah, i see. its an aftermarket jubilee on his.. LOL my bad. In any case.. there is an original jubilee for 16710..
Hi TGV,great video as usual ! I own a 16710 ,I'd like to get that jubilee bracelet,where I can find it? Would it works on a no holes case too? Thanks you very much! I also own a Glycine Airman 36 mm Purist..I would point that as a second best GMT
Agree 100% about the ceramics. They are nice for a time, then you tire of them. The old five digits are classic.
I wonder how many people noticed Londons Liverpool Street train station added in there, great touch 🙏🏻
My grandfather wore a rolex gmt rootbeer two tone nipple dial with the jubilee. I now have that watch and love it to pieces! Its an awesome sign of the times! In the box i have the original receipt and he only paid 2000 for it. Very cool piece of history and an awesome heirloom
😂😆 moments later...more moments later lol stay real my friend, love the editing.
9:40 I'm wearing that Steinhart GMT while watching this video 😁
Hello TGV any love left for the cheap low-end watches? homage watches? micro-brands? anyone?
Another excellent video sir thank you. Love the rolex pepsi a true icon unfortunately out of my price range currently. Maybe a video reviewing watches with the gmt complication that paupers like myself could purchase might be a good idea? Again thanks for the video dude.
What’s the aftermarket jubilee? I’m currently looking for one for my 16710 with the holes case.
New here!
Quickly fallen in love with this channel.
Would really like to hear, if not already done is your thoughts on Doxa.
I’m eyeing the sharkhunter 4000T.
Thanks for vids and insight!
And the B-Roll just keeps getting better!
Great review of a fantastic watch! Looks so classy on the Jubilee. It's on my bucket list to own one of these!
Such a beautiful example! One I hope to add one day very soon to my collection 😍
notice at 2:15 price with bracelet $240.00, that was expensive .
I love the GMT function so some of my favorites are: Rolex Polar Explorer II, Omega Seamaster GMT and the Breitling Avenger II GMT.
What do u think about the recent price hike?
Fantastic video, I am fortunate enough to own a GMT master 2, fantastic watch and with the red being faded its just brilliant a true classic Rolex tool. Great video!
A beautiful video paying tribute to this icon ... I'm so glad you wear the heck out of it! There's something about Rolex SS sport models with marks and dings on the case, it somehow makes the watch more attractive. Hard to put my finger on it, but it looks incredible when it shows signs of wear.
Hey TGV, what jacket are you wearing in this video? I am looking for something similar :) Keep up the good work!
Can a GMT II get magnetized? Mine is running up to 6 seconds slow
I remember my first time in US in 1990, with Pan Am. The black of this Rolex is beautiful, not the same with Steinhart. Great video. Greetings from Italy 👍
Good evening tgv I hope that this finds you well;firstly may I just apologise for running a little late for checking in lol, however I can not believe that four years have flown past so rapidly, that being said the piece still looks amazing,secondly the video’s are looking great, keep up the good work my friend, O&U Ryan.
Great content! Tgv how do you like the rolex oyster perpetual 39 in black, in comparison to your favorit watch, the explorer?
Keep it up & greetings from switzerland
Thank you KV, LOVE LOVE LOVE the OP, you can't go wrong. I am sure a comparison will eventually happen.
Great idea, thanks again,
Best regards,
TGV
Great review TGV! Next your opinion on the Breitling Navitimer 1959 reedition ? Thanks!
Absolutely love Rolex GMT's, last summer I bought a Steinhart GMT Ocean One (Pepsi), I enjoy it so much everyday. Loved this video.
Hi TGV! Great video again, love the watch.. but the prices!! For me a vintage Zodiac GMT Aerospace
Greetings from the Netherlands!
Love the choice of music in this video TGV! Could you share some links to the artists?
Having family abroad, I’d love to own a GMT some day but would have to look at more affordable alternatives (non homages) for the near future. Any thoughts in the sub $3k category for a smaller wrist?
My favorite walking around, drinking coffee RUclips channel
Hey, your Seikos are often BNIB purchase. Just curious if you purchase your Rolex watches brand new too. Warm regards.
My favorite GMT, the Seiko SUN019 diver (under $500).. Kinetic energy powered. Quartz accurate. Outrageous "Tuna" styling. Nothing looks like it. My everyday GMT, Casio GX-56 G-Shock. It can display two time zones if your play with it. Mine is set with local time on the main display, and GMT time where the date would normally be (also 200m WR).
You bought that from Frederico, right? Have you ever talked to him ever since falling out with him? Not trying to start something here. You guys had good chemistry and i enjoyed watching you both
I guess we will never know.
Where did you find your aftermarket jubilee bracelet please?
@1:03 c’mon admit it: you were thinking about that squirrel too!
Great vid! I also love my 16700 pepsi - fantastic pieces👌 But please TGV, it is so so bad for your rep that you to have it on a replica bracelet.... I bought the OEM jubilee and its stunning on the watch.
Great vid, TGV. MAKES ME MISS MY 16710 Coke that I sold years ago....I would love to pick up a 16700, but prices have gone crazy. Thanks
Where did you buy an aftermarket jubilee?
You ever got your hands on a Seiko SSC667/669? What do you think about it?
Classic watch, not only insomuch as it keeps you together with kith and kin, as it celebrates the era of Pan Am widebody history.
Your videos grow more interesting by the day.
Gosh , in 1954 Pan Am didn’t have any wide body aircraft .
Love watching you walk around my hometown. Have you made it to the continental? Awesome Pims Cup.
Cheers
Amen to Root Beer, TGV (early 90's). Although I beg to differ on the new one, I really like the newest 2-tone, Rolesor version. I'd instantly put it on a distressed black leather (like a Black Bay). I think it would look killer, complimenting the black on the dial and set off by the brown . . like a boss, baby!
2007 GMT master II coke. Slightly more subdued, and better tasting. Love it! Learned to scuba in GTMO bay with it.
Would love to own a GMT-Master, but it is far from my budget at the time. Like the vintage examples better than the ceramic bezel insert ones. Great video like always Tristano. Upwards and onwards
Yes totally. The old aluminum bezel looks more elegant and less shiny/bling bling haha
Looking dapper. Best of luck in the new year.
Thank you David, same to you!
Best regards,
TGV