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MBW Rolex GMT Master II 16710: Pictorial/Review


Stephane

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Dear All,

 

Here is my pictorial of this Rolex GMT Master II MBW that I got from the group buy.

I do not intend to make a lot of statements as there are many great GMT II reviews as you all know.

But I think some members might like to see pictures of that MBW shooted with less artistic skills than our collectors/dealers  :rolleyes: .

 

About the deal

 

I already said that I am happy to deal with TTK in my other thread about the 16610…so let's just skip to the next point  ;)

 

About the gen

 

Brand: Rolex

Series: GMT Master II

Model No: 16710

Size: 40 mm

Case Material: Stainless Steel

Dial Color: Black

Bracelet / Strap: Stainless Steel

Movement: Automatic

Bezel: Bidirectional rotating bezel

Crystal: Scratch Resistant Sapphire

Crown: Screw Down

Case Back: Solid

Water Resistant: 100m/330ft.

Price range: 4.000 $ / 3.000 for second hand and 5.950 $ / 4.390 New

 

Here is a picture of a gen I've stolen from the net.

 

Gen01.jpg

 

About TTK's MBW

 

It's powered by an Eta 2836-2 and the hand stack is wrong as the GMT hand is under the hour hand and should be above it. That doesn't really matter too me.

 

Some comments

 

- Dial: I can't spot that many flaws but a main one, which is very disappointing: the lettering of Oyster Perpetual Date doesn't match the Rolex writing and crown. These two last ones are too small.

- Hands: this one has the correct GMT hand, longer than regular reps  :thumbsupsmileyanim:

- Case back: can't say anything special

- Magnification: seems correct to me

- The cyclop position: correct too or maybe slightly too much at the right ? Not sure it's visible and for sure much better than the ones we see for 428$ from Josh in example.

- Date font: is ok (closed 6 and 9), not the eta standard one.

- Bezel: that is the worst part as it is really hard to turn. It's bidirectional though. Maybe some WD40 will help.

- Insert: very good quality and colour compared to a gen but will need a gen at a certain point though.

- Crown: it is too tick. As I have a gen one on a bad rep I could swap it someday. It's also sitting to low between the CG

- CG: they look ok too me but it's hard to say for me, poor noob, with that big crown  :black_eye: . Too be checked after the gen crown is placed.

- Bracelet: the side of the links are polished which is accurate, the edges are smooth, the clasp is correct too (small).

- Laser crown at six on the crystal: almost invisible.

- Rehaut: seems very good

- Crystal/Crystal fitting: one of the best one I've seen around.

 

Conclusion

 

Great purchase from TTK. As some might know, I continue my MBW collection from him so stay tuned ;-)

 

Thanks for reading, and now let's see the pictures.

 

Pictorial

 

RolexGmtMasterII_MBW_800_19.jpg

 

RolexGmtMasterII_MBW_800_20.jpg

 

RolexGmtMasterII_MBW_800_18.jpg

 

RolexGmtMasterII_MBW_800_17.jpg

 

RolexGmtMasterII_MBW_800_22.jpg

 

RolexGmtMasterII_MBW_800_04.jpg

 

RolexGmtMasterII_MBW_800_03.jpg

 

RolexGmtMasterII_MBW_800_14.jpg

 

RolexGmtMasterII_MBW_800_05.jpg

 

RolexGmtMasterII_MBW_800_06.jpg

 

RolexGmtMasterII_MBW_800_10.jpg

 

RolexGmtMasterII_MBW_800_13.jpg

 

RolexGmtMasterII_MBW_800_15.jpg

 

RolexGmtMasterII_MBW_800_16.jpg

 

RolexGmtMasterII_MBW_800_21.jpg

 

Links

 

In my search for gen pics, I found this great review of the genuine for French speaking members.

HERE

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  • 4 months later...

Stephane, I was looking for your GMT II in the Sales section! Since it's not there, I'm guessing you already sold it.

However, I want to ask you and others what you think of this:

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Just bought it. Here are the specs:

"[...] Rolex GMT II with Asian movement. The band is an un-branded Jubilee I picked up. I removed two links from it. Unfortunately, I can not find them. The watch originally had a poor Pepsi bezel which I swapped for the one shown from jewelryoulet.com. Overall the watch is in excellent condition with only very minor wear."

I already bought a Rolex Jubilee bracelet for it, too. Just wanting an overall impression since it's for my dad. :)

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Just wanting an overall impression since it's for my dad. :)

Hi V.

Yes mine is sold.

The general impression I have is good.

I personaly don't like Jubilee, but why not if you do, fine of course.

Having said that, I didn't see many GMT in real and might not be the best one to comment.

From that picture the insert looks great to me, the dial too.

I have a doubt on the cyclop position but, hey, we're really anal, remember that.

I'm sure your dad will be happy.

Cheers

Stephane

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