Congratulations, and congratulations!
Its been a hectic few weeks in our household.
Firstly we welcomed into the world our first boy, weighing in at 8lbs 6. Allow me to introduce. Race Kay. He didn't make it easy for himself or mum, he was a week and a half late and was not for coming out. Luckily everyone is on the mend now and life id returning to some sort of normality!
Before he was born I was looking for a 16750, something I can wear and give him in the future. Finding a 'full' set was harder than expected. Looked at lots or options with prices swinging from £6000 unto £10,000. Thought I had found a local one owner watch that was told was complete as he had owned it from new and bought it in 1984 from Blackpool. After a viewing, it was clear it was watch and certificate then a later box. Kept looking whilst doing the night feeds and yesterday found Marc J was selling a later K serial 2002 16710 complete set. Regret having sold my F serial a few years ago so after a couple of emails about details deal done and the watch is now here and on my wrist. Thanks Marc.
My favourite thing about this 16710 is the SEL and lug pin holes and it has service history.
If anyone has a Coke bezel they fancy selling I'd be very interested please send me a PM.
One think I have noticed instantly is the white gold surround on the circle hour markers are much narrower than any of my previous 16710's OR my 14060. The top triangle and the the 6 and 9 marker are much thinker and the same as other watches of this era!?!
Comparison of my 2007 14060.
First test try on. Don't think he's overly bothered.
Last edited by paneristi372; 29th April 2017 at 13:31.
Congratulations, and congratulations!
Great post, many congratulations on the new arrival - and the watch!!
The five digit Sports models are really taking off at the moment as people look to buy traditional pre ceramic models. Great choice.
Congrats on both counts Jamie!
Very nice watch - congratulations on the new arrival too; I'm currently awaiting arrival of my first grandchild- 3 weeks to go!
Congrats
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Congrats and very nice post
Congrats on both!
Lovely - well done! (And well done to Mrs too!)
Congratulations! Great post.
2 great additions to your household. You must be a very happy man indeed!
Congratulations.
Congratulations on birth of a beautiful baby boy as well as procuring a lovely watch.
Congrats
Congrats and lovely post.
Pitch
Enjoy both in good health
Congratsx2
Congrats and well done on both counts.
Well done Sir, your new baby boy beats the fluff of your watch anyday
Congratulations and great post. Judging by the last pic I think the bracelet definately needs resizing, its far too loose! Great pics.
Snap ! My first son was born last year and I got him a 16710 the day after. Excellent choice sir. Why buy him a new rolex when in 20 odd years he'll have a vintage coke. Will be the coolest watch in the office that's for sure. Congratulations !
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Double congratulations mate
Congrats. Great story.
Such a lovely post. Many congratulations.
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Wow congrats - what a wonderful incoming on both counts!
Congratulations on both fronts.
What a nice heart-warming story, and photographs too.
Good luck with both!
Now that is a reason to celebrate - serious congrats on birth of your son.
I showed my 3 year old daughter my 16610lv the other day & told her it's a very expensive special watch & one day it would be hers. She didn't seem bothered either, saying " but I like my paw patrol watch best"
Oh well.
Congrats - amazing times
Mozza
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Great post. He'll come to treasure the photo with him wearing it one day
Congratulations on both
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Two great new additions. Well done sir.
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Awesome :-)
Looks like wee guy gonna be nicking that for when he's older :-)
Congratulations!!
Many, many congratulations!
I hope both came with boxes and papers should you ever feel the need to sell them on and believe me when he reaches teenage years, you will! I speak from experience of such things! 👍😜
Congrats.
My dad has a 90's 16700 Pepsi (full set from new), lovely looking watch even after years of daily use it still catches my eye when he's wearing it.
Congratulations
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Congratulations and I'm sure he'll appreciate that last picture later :)
Congrats. Great post.
Double congratulations!!
And excellent choice - this is my absolute favourite watch.
FYI, this is my P serial (one year earlier than your K) also with SELs and lugholes, and the index surrounds do seem to be very slightly thicker (although I had to put on my super-thick specs to tell!). Also the 12 triangle does seem to stretch further beyond the 11:59 and 12:01 markers than yours.
I wouldn't worry about it though, rolex are notorious for mixing and matching parts, so it's entirely possible they came from different dial runs with slightly different specs.
Edit to include your pic for comparison:
Last edited by MadeOfCheese; 12th May 2017 at 16:32.
Congrats! I'm sure he will enjoy the watch! Would be funny if he ever found this thread in the future.