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Dammit in reply to @Regal

I love the reference but that's far too much money for that example, IMHO. The case is heavily overpolished and the dial and hands are clearly service replacements (very probably the crown, crystal and bezel insert too). A 1996 16710 would have had a "T<25" tritium dial originally.

If it was £5k it would be a nice way to get a Coke GMT on the wrist but it's not remotely an "investment piece".

Thanks, that's answered that!

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Regal in reply to @Dammit

By way of comparison -

https://www.chrono24.co.uk/rolex/rolex-gmt-master-ii-coke-16710---1993-tritium---unpolished-40mm---serviced---rare-vintage--id25922022.htm

That's a much more "correct" looking example, in the UK, for under 10k. No box or papers, and no way of knowing from a C24 ad how much of a bitsa it is - the pics aren't really even good enough to see if the dial and hands are relumed - so it's still probably overpriced but it's an awful lot better than that W*tchfinder piece.

Alternatively, a far better condition and much more honest-looking late model SEL 16710 at the WF end of the price spectrum (and again, I'm not saying it's worth the asking price, just for comparison): https://swisswatchtrader.co.uk/products/rolex-gmt-master-ii-16710-coke-bezel-for-sale-2007

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ChainBreaker in reply to @Regal

Alternatively, a far better condition and much more honest-looking late model SEL 16710 at the WF end of the price spectrum: https://swisswatchtrader.co.uk/products/rolex-gmt-master-ii-16710-coke-bezel-for-sale-2007

This one is great looking

SWT does take some nice photos though
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Dammit in reply to @Regal

The older one is cool

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