Coming to Tokyo, Japan to Buy His First Rolex: a GMT Master II Ref. 16710 

Where you been, we missed you!!!

Austin your videos are the best. I didn’t realize what my life was missing in the last few months until I saw this video.

Where have you been? Glad you are back online.

Good choice, good price and a lovely combination of holes case with solid end links. Well done Ted, for taking advice from the main man ! More of this content please Austin. 👍🏼

You're an excellent guide for this era of Rolex!!

The Pepsi issue is due to the blue color. The blue doesn’t cover the red well enough during the sintering process. Because it doesn’t bind as well, as you say, it can break during service. The black works which is why we see it on all the other GMTs.

Thank you for the episode, Austin. It's been too long 🎉

Great to see Austin back!

Great to have you back!!!

The hunk is BACK!!!!

Man, I would love to go watch shopping with Austin when I take that bucket list vacation in Japan. Love your videos, have watched every one.

Wow that Y serial 16710 is definitely the best find, especially at that price!! Congratulations Ted and good assist Austin!

we miss you austin

Welcome back GMT guru!

I went to Nakano Broadway on March 13th as well and met you! Thanks for taking a few minutes to chat and recommend places to check. I was looking for a Yacht Master and ended up getting one from Watchnian. It was great meeting you. Keep up the good work!

Austin is a legend.

Thank you, Austin!

Glad to view this it's been awhile. Enjoy your insight and opinions on those GMT's. Datejust and Explorer are on my "someday" list.

Here in the Atlanta area I see lots of Explorer 2 Polars, def. seems to be gaining popularity over the last 18 months or so.

Got my GMT II for $120 in Thailand

Great to see another video from you Austin and congrats to Ted for his great new all black GMT

Bought a gmt 2001 16710 in Japan back in 2002. Mint condition

Hi Austin, good to see you, I'm still working in my first Rolex.

Excellent choice. You sure know how to source a watch.

Just got back from Japan. Couldn’t find any fair deals on Rolex. Bought a Grand Seiko instead. I love it!

Glad you are back. I was in Nakano today!

Just bought an all black 16710 Y serial from Nakano on my recent trip! Love it. Was able to narrow down a good quality version with full set, light polishing, holes case! thanks to you Austin!

Very nice congrats 🎉 lovely watch I have the 16700 what my dad left me 💙❤️.

Super Watch. Is ist a Problem to Switch the bezel often and how to get an Original Coke bezel, in Addition to the all black? Is ist possible to Switch ist on your Own?

A GMT is always the right choice. RootBeer GMTs rule the roost

Nice! I'm in Tokyo in a month and looking at potentially purchasing something, so you videos have been great.

I went to nakano today and was hoping to see you there :(

Love an Austin video!!!

man, austin , u should post more often. we miss some japanese rolex hunting/window shopping

I’m not seeing the differences in polishing. Can someone explain what to look for specifically?

Looking good Sports Fan….👍👍……Happy St Paddy’s Day ☘️🇮🇪💪🍀.

How much would be a nice datejust with jubilee bracelet (box and paper) in Japan ? Im planning to visit soon and may need your help !

Hey mr austin i just want say thank you because of your video i bought one of the collection from your video 😊😊 because i believe all watch from your video is real

Hello Austin , glad you are back in town. This was very interesting. There should be more potential buyers that could use your professional expertise. The market in Japan seems to offer any model that has been around. 😊😊😊

which store in Nakano did you visit? thanks

Good stuff

H Austin!!!! I Missed your videos my brother. How are you doing? Are you still doing live streams?

Great to see you back in the wild at Nakano! I was visiting again (leaving tomorrow) with family and was about to pull the trigger on a watch (no, not the grail perfect fat lady) but had a super sour sales experience. Highly highly highly do not recommend Jubilee Watch in Shinsaibashi, Osaka. They're having a closing out sale and the guy just didn't want to deal with an English speaker, so they can go SMD

I am coming in September and would be interested in buying my first Rolex, looking for a gmt or explorer 2 polar

Austin nice to have you back. You got Ted a nice 16710 from Kamekichi if I'm not mistaken, looking at their distinctive price tag. Do they still charge 3% for card purchases? Great retailer but that's my only gripe.

nice choice congrats

can you explain this polishing more?

I'm going to Tokyo in 3 weeks. Hoping to find a all black bezel GMT II as well. Always like the black bezel over those pepsi or coke.

Just stumbled upon your channel.. You are the first person to point out (or recognize) that the "batman" GMT was never meant to be. You are right, it absolutely was Not. It was only intended to demonstrate that a ceramic Pepsi was in the works. But that news alone made just the batman a hit, and nowadays guys don't know why just that it still has that hype. I'd love to share with you my understanding of the original Pepsi development for Pan AM, but this is not the place. All that said, I could see Rolex leaving the Batman in the collection because it sells, and it's fewer Pepsis they need to distribute. The notoriety of the Pepsi really helps Rolex as a brand in general, with only perhaps the Daytona helping them equally. Good explanation on the Batman 👍👍cheers ~

he could not have had a better watch-pro with him on the hunt. ( I second , mr. London - don't be a stranger ! ). ~ JDS/CT

If a Black and Red GMT is coming it would make sense the supply of the Pepsi slows or dries up for a bit as the base colour for both bezels is Red. Rolex will need all the Red bezels they can get their hands on to build inventory of the ‘coke’ ready for its release.

Austin - do you do any type of in person consulting for purchases? Coming to Tokyo the week after next, looking to pick up a few items. Would love to have the expertise on hand for a few hours. Let me know.

Hi Austin. May I know how much does it cost to buy the new jubilee bracelet for GMT 16710 in Japan Rolex Service Centre?

Correct on the DJ dials….the Palm Motif and the Fluted Motif will be discontinued. I have been informed by my AD nearly a month ago as I am on the waitlist for both. They will offer me an elevated position on a new dial if I like one.

can you do a shopping video, love them :)

i have a GMT 2 i bought in 2000. Unfortunately I no longer have the box or the serial number cards. But I do have the payment receipt and a letter from the shop I bought it from stating all the numbers etc. What do you think I could get for it. It does need a service, but in good condition.

Crazy question, I’m a fan of your channel. I plan on being in Tokyo next year in February, I have a layover for 2 days but I’m really in a Rolex Daytona, a white dial two tone will be ideal but the Steeliest are also great, how much would I be looming at price wise for a complete set?

If we have to go to japan a rolex,perhaps we have buy a casio in new york for buy a casio?

Don’t forget the GRNR. It would look great on a stainless steel.

Would the old Cokes go up in price or down if they release a new Coke?

Whilst initially happy with his purchase, I sense Ted will wish he had opted for a Coke or Pepsi GMT. I've never really seen the point in an LN bezel. The day night split is part of the functionality, right? I love my 2001 Coke on Oyster. A keeper.

What store is this? Going to japan next month

not even a service insert just get a vintage period correct insert. I have all 3 faded and perfect serif font

Still have no idea the cost in dollars

I’m coming to Akasak next week to buy 3 Rolex

4:38 it was never meant to be what? The blnr is preferred by a lot over the Pepsi including myself. In fact, if you check most Rolex forums and the Rolex subreddit, you'll quickly realize that it's 50/50. About half of people prefer the batman over the Pepsi. It's nowhere near as schewed as you make it out to be. That is the case at my ADs as well. The SAs tell me the batman is just as popular if not more popular at at certain ADs.

Hey Austin. Are you going to do another live stream on Rolex release day in April? Would be great if you did so we could all join you?? Let us know 🙏

what the cost in usa dollar hello

did u goto japan to buy the Rolex bc of conversion rates?

White Day.. coming to an America near you lol

is a M16710LN good for $12,980?

Hi Austin, how’s the stocks in ADs in Japan? Is it difficult for a foreigner to purchase a Rolex from an AD in Japan?

I'm sure I'm in the minority here, but I just can't bring myself to pay over retail for a 20 year old watch.

$1M yen / $6K Usd .. !

How can the tag tell you if it was born Pepsi or Coke?

Hello my old friend🍣💕

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where? nakano!! yes!

The bezel insert on a Y serial should be Fat font serif. This is a service insert

I’m going to Tokyo. Can we meet in June to buy a Rolex?

16700 or 16710?

they are reli too expensive you can get a better deal and more option in hong kong

Why Rolex buys always cash ?

Now he’s going to want the Pepsi, lol.

I am sick, sick, sick of hearing about the Rolex Pepsi. Why can't you Rolex reviewers make a video that doesn't mention it?

Women give presents to men on valentine's day and men return the favor on white day to the one woman he chooses.

Give me a break with papers Who cares just buy the watch

Pointless not giving uk or us prices

always the same topic, it's getting boring

Thank goodness Austin decided to film in an environment similar to the batcave.