GMT Pepsi is gone on Swiss Rolex Page

[ronricks]

Here we are almost two months after watches and wonders and people are still desperately trying to find ways for the Pepsi to be discontinued. It’s comical at this point.

[messikens]

Originally Posted by padi56

Cannot understand why or is it if perceived discontinued prices will shoot up, as now to many Rolex watches are just now ££$$€€ objects and little more.

Got it - hadn't read that comment in about 2 days so appreciate you reminding us!

Is there a hotkey for this?

[Neil McCauley]

Dev at Rolex has clearly got a BLRO to sell lol

[Ravager135]

Originally Posted by ronricks

Here we are almost two months after watches and wonders and people are still desperately trying to find ways for the Pepsi to be discontinued. It’s comical at this point.

I was going through YouTube last night and it was almost comical how many channels had videos assuring us that the BLRO would be discontinued. Almost every one cited inside sources at ADs and even Rolex itself.

Let's follow this to its logical conclusion. Let's say, for example, that the BLRO was being discontinued. The reason most of these vloggers conclude this to be the case is because the ceramic bezel is more fragile and too labor intensive to produce. Well if that's true, then the existing BLROs are essentially time bombs until the bezel fails or cracks and Rolex cannot reproduce it. We just know that's not true because Rolex has been making the BLRO bezel for years and, if anything, has gotten better at it.

All I believe is that the BLRO bezel is marginally harder to make, may be more fragile if the watch is serviced, and as a result may be made in fewer numbers than the other variations. If Rolex is going to discontinue the BLRO, I think it will be entirely voluntary; not related to some internal production issue which doesn't seem to really exist.

[padi56]

Originally Posted by Ravager135

I was going through YouTube last night and it was almost comical how many channels had videos assuring us that the BLRO would be discontinued. Almost every one cited inside sources at ADs and even Rolex itself.

Let's follow this to its logical conclusion. Let's say, for example, that the BLRO was being discontinued. The reason most of these vloggers conclude this to be the case is because the ceramic bezel is more fragile and too labor intensive to produce. Well if that's true, then the existing BLROs are essentially time bombs until the bezel fails or cracks and Rolex cannot reproduce it. We just know that's not true because Rolex has been making the BLRO bezel for years and, if anything, has gotten better at it.

All I believe is that the BLRO bezel is marginally harder to make, may be more fragile if the watch is serviced, and as a result may be made in fewer numbers than the other variations. If Rolex is going to discontinue the BLRO, I think it will be entirely voluntary; not related to some internal production issue which doesn't seem to really exist.

Most things on YouTube now are nothing more than click bait, never felt the need to use it for any watch related stuff and never will, not while I have use of my own brain which is sadly lacking with some today.

[S’portEye]

Fake news.

[ltmgeller]

Working fine now in the US

[Bazil]

Out the safe, back in the safe … hahahahaha .. oh my word ..

[luk4s83]

Originally Posted by padi56

Most things on YouTube now are nothing more than click bait, never felt the need to use it for any watch related stuff and never will, not while I have use of my own brain which is sadly lacking with some today.

You may see it that way but the truth is YouTube is exactly how Rolex and overall wristwatch hype started. IMO this is exactly the reason why we cannot get anything from AD, unlike pre-YT times. You think people saw the opportunity and started buying Rolex because they saw them being advertised in tennis or F1? Like you're saying most people don't use their brains and hence why they are prone to manipulation and get influenced easily.

[padi56]

Originally Posted by luk4s83

You may see it that way but the truth is YouTube is exactly how Rolex and overall wristwatch hype started. IMO this is exactly the reason why we cannot get anything from AD, unlike pre-YT times. You think people saw the opportunity and started buying Rolex because they saw them being advertised in tennis or F1? Like you're saying most people don't use their brains and hence why they are prone to manipulation and get influenced easily.

Agree today many buy Rolex watches because they are hyped, simply because with many today they buy the hype to wear the hype and not the watch.But still would not use YouTube for anything watch related not while I got the use of my own brain.

[askdanny]

Originally Posted by Ravager135

I was going through YouTube last night and it was almost comical how many channels had videos assuring us that the BLRO would be discontinued. Almost every one cited inside sources at ADs and even Rolex itself.

Not just YouTube.

WatchPro wrote a story in November titled: "Concerns persist over Rolex GMT Pepsi production" adding that "the reference may be discontinued next year."

Et tu, Rob Corder?

Is a story about circulating rumors considered journalism? The article cites neither source inside nor confirmation from the Crown.

It shows publications like WatchPro that rely on digital ads are not above chasing clicks for survival.

Reference: https://www.watchpro.com/concerns-pe...si-production/

—Danny

[Bazil]

Originally Posted by messikens

Got it - hadn't read that comment in about 2 days so appreciate you reminding us!

Is there a hotkey for this?

[Wilco68]

I’m glad this is a reference I’m not a fan of, as there seems to be a lot of stress about it if you are unfortunately.

From the amount of information I have heard/seen though, the conclusion I’ve come to is the new GMT was launched to use up a load of cases that couldn’t be made into BLRO’s because of bezel production issues, & on any that do make it to sale, the bezel is likely to have more fragility than others.

Where’s there’s smoke, there’s fire as the saying goes…….

[luk4s83]

Originally Posted by Wilco68

I’m glad this is a reference I’m not a fan of, as there seems to be a lot of stress about it if you are unfortunately.

From the amount of information I have heard/seen though, the conclusion I’ve come to is the new GMT was launched to use up a load of cases that couldn’t be made into BLRO’s because of bezel production issues, & on any that do make it to sale, the bezel is likely to have more fragility than others.

Where’s there’s smoke, there’s fire as the saying goes…….

It's not smoke though, that's a fart

[mrlube1151001]

It is there in the Canadian website

[Tzachi]

Rolex has (like many other companies) glitches on the web site from time to time.
As in previous occasions, they will fix it.

No need to rush to Chrono24 or the dealer near you...

[Ravager135]

Originally Posted by askdanny

Not just YouTube.

WatchPro wrote a story in November titled: "Concerns persist over Rolex GMT Pepsi production" adding that "the reference may be discontinued next year."

Et tu, Rob Corder?

Is a story about circulating rumors considered journalism? The article cites neither source inside nor confirmation from the Crown.

It shows publications like WatchPro that rely on digital ads are not above chasing clicks for survival.

Reference: https://www.watchpro.com/concerns-pe...si-production/

—Danny

It's all speculation. Entertaining for sure, but hardly accurate. I have been doing this long enough now (not as long as others) to KNOW that no one outside of Rolex knows anything I do not know. No one has ever gotten Rolex releases entirely accurate, ever.

Next year, people will talk about a Coke GMT AGAIN. And if one is released people will pat themselves on the back despite having predicted it for three or four years now. Prediction news is better classified as wishful thinking.

[24hr]

It’s back on the US configuration but rest assured it was gone and not fake news or anyone trying to drive sales.

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[Solo118]

Originally Posted by 24hr

It’s back on the US configuration but rest assured it was gone and not fake news or anyone trying to drive sales.

They discontinued it and decided to put it back into production due to the response on the grey market

[24hr]

Originally Posted by Solo118

They discontinued it and decided to put it back into production due to the response on the grey market

No it’s not that complicated, it was not showing as an option in the configuration system but is now back.

[askdanny]

Originally Posted by Ravager135

It's all speculation. Entertaining for sure, but hardly accurate. I have been doing this long enough now (not as long as others) to KNOW that no one outside of Rolex knows anything I do not know. No one has ever gotten Rolex releases entirely accurate, ever.

Next year, people will talk about a Coke GMT AGAIN. And if one is released people will pat themselves on the back despite having predicted it for three or four years now. Prediction news is better classified as wishful thinking.

We can assign probability %: Like you, I have been doing this long enough that I will assign a probability of Rolex releasing a Coke directly in steel at exactly 0%.

--Danny

[24hr]

Originally Posted by askdanny

We can assign probability %: Like you, I have been doing this long enough that I will assign a probability of Rolex releasing a Coke directly in steel at exactly 0%.

--Danny

Poppycock 100% Poppycock

[KatGirl]

Well that was a waste of my time……

Kat


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[sgt10p]

This forum is full of headless chickens. Or talk of Rolex watches as jewellery bought by fatuous people.

I thought it was a place to learn about Rolex from enthusiasts.

Go figure, as Americans say.

[omar-rye]

Originally Posted by sgt10p

This forum is full of headless chickens. Or talk of Rolex watches as jewellery bought by fatuous people.

I thought it was a place to learn about Rolex from enthusiasts.

Go figure, as Americans say.

Headless chicken? Funny, considering you're the one with ruffled feathers

[TickTockChuck]

Originally Posted by HMHM

Don’t worry. We will see another 10 videos on YT from people with vested interest about the “discontinuation” of the BLRO and expect an over the top reaction with it! Can’t wait!

Indeed, great fake hype. Watch prices jump on the rumor (again), here we go. Probably a website issue.

[24hr]

Originally Posted by sgt10p

This forum is full of headless chickens. Or talk of Rolex watches as jewellery bought by fatuous people.

I thought it was a place to learn about Rolex from enthusiasts.

Go figure, as Americans say.

Originally Posted by TickTockChuck

Indeed, great fake hype. Watch prices jump on the rumor (again), here we go. Probably a website issue.

What really happened was that someone noticed the blue red option had disappeared and told the forum. He was 100% accurate and truthful. Later it reappeared. All this huffing and puffing and saltiness for reporting facts.

[Bazil]

Originally Posted by sgt10p

This forum is full of headless chickens. Or talk of Rolex watches as jewellery bought by fatuous people.

I thought it was a place to learn about Rolex from enthusiasts.

Go figure, as Americans say.

Egg-xactly …
Someone clucked up ..
someone let the hen out of the bag ..
Rolex need to be abreast of it ..
egg-cellent observation ..