2016 911 GT3 RS

The 2016 911 GT3 RS was the pinnacle of Porsche’s engineering and design at the time of launch with its 500 horsepower 4.0-liter engine, superior aerodynamics, and reduction in weight through the use of materials such as carbon fiber. It stands apart from its predecessor by exclusively offering a PDK transmission as opposed to the 6-speed manual found in the previous generation RS. A detail that caused a stir among enthusiasts, but provided faster lap times and modern performance.

Our Spotlight car, this 2016 911 GT3 RS is finished in Ultraviolet over a Black leather and Alcantara interior and shows just 6,700 miles on the odometer. It includes options such as PCCB brakes, Front Axle Lift System, some extra Carbon in the interior, and has been modified with JCR titanium exhaust pipes, carbon rear spoiler end plates, JCR shift paddles, and AL Priority laser jammer.

The Ultraviolet paint is in decent condition showing some minor scratches and the Black interior shows a little wear on the touch points. The car shows a handful of service entries on the CarFax with the latest being an oil service in 2022. Also noted are 2016 date coded tires.

The market for 991.1 GT3 RS’ has hovered on, or just under the $200,000 mark with an average of just over $200kk propped up by a $390,000 sale at The White Collection last year. Since then, we’ve only seen one other RS sell for over $200k, and that was back in March. Our Spotlight car hammered at a final bid of $186,000, on the lower end for the mileage range, but not a total drop off. Fair deal for condition plus the price of new tires.

Two things that go hand-in-hand? Porsche and watches. Every Porschephile I know is also a watch nerd. And like Porsches, watches can be enjoyed at all price points. 

On a recent visit to Pittsburgh, SML subscriber Allan S. tossed me his new Sheffield Allsport watch. Sheffield Watches is a reboot of an old dive watch brand founded in New York in the ‘50s that was synonymous with producing low-price point, quality watches. The weight of the stainless steel case felt robust, as did the feel of the screw-down crown and unidirectional bezel—definitely quality. As for price point, the Sheffield diver punches way above its weight at $108. You can’t buy more watch for the money, period. 

And that’s what Sheffield Watches’ founder Jay Turkbas set out to accomplish, reviving the brand's ethos and creating a watch synonymous with quality, technology, and affordability. Taking inspiration from his original Sheffield watch from the ’70s and his 30-plus years of experience in product development and innovation, he knocked it out of the park with a durable watch capable of exploring the depths of the ocean one day and cars & coffee the next. And all at a price point equivalent to the $13 the watch originally cost back then. Take a moment to give Sheffield Watches a look. I know you’ll be just as impressed as I am.

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