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onryo · 12 February 2011, 06:25 PM

Go Pepsi or go home. The new sub needs a ceramic Pepsi bezel and to get rid of that awful polished center link. Folks say that you'll adjust to the new GMTIIc in time. I won't.

hennabav · 12 February 2011, 09:06 PM

Go for the Pepsi!! Let's see some pics once you get it!!

If it is one with 3186 movement then I would go with the pepsi if the same price. It's just a little more collectible IMO. But get the one that you love.

Lex_Ordo · 12 February 2011, 11:38 PM

I was also in this same fog of confusion a little less than a year ago. However I already had the Pepsi, (2002 K serial #) and was considering a trade-in so I could upgrade to the ceramic bezel GMT II. For me, my issue was with the continual fading of the red enamel on the bezel. I thought the ceramic bezel would eradicate the fading red color enamel, (which I have replaced twice) and the green 24 hour hand...Well I just liked it over the red.

Unfortunately I was very discouraged at the price tag for a new SS Oyster watch, and after very careful consideration, felt that the timeless clasic design of the Pepsi, along with the duplicate design I possessed in my Tudor Submariner, were the right choices.

After keeping a closer eye on the Rolex market and seeing how the demand for the classic GMT II, has increased I have no regrets making the decision. I now own two collectible time pieces.
To wit, having both watches polished, which included a factory service of the Tudor Sub, and a replacement bracelet.

If you can get a Pepsi, strike while the iron is hot. They will only get more expensive as time goes on.

PhilM · 12 February 2011, 11:57 PM

16710 would be my choice, but not at $7k that's far to steep

Juggernaut · 13 February 2011, 02:00 AM

I wonder if the Pepsi has the 3186 movement for that price?

Speed · 13 February 2011, 02:21 AM

Pepsi still not worth $7K, IMO...although I do suppose some would pay that for BNIB / Stickers etc...

Some sellers are asking astronomical prices in our Classified section.

darthmouse · 13 February 2011, 02:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Speed

Pepsi still not worth $7K, IMO...although I do suppose some would pay that for BNIB / Stickers etc...

Some sellers are asking astronomical prices in our Classified section.

Agree.

At that price I would go GMT IIC.

alexbartman · 13 February 2011, 05:38 PM

pepsi for me every day of the week - they are getting v difficult to find from reuptable sources - and its my fave Rolex of all time!!!

12 February 2011, 06:25 PM	#61
onryo Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Seattle Watch: GMT-Master II Posts: 410	Go Pepsi or go home. The new sub needs a ceramic Pepsi bezel and to get rid of that awful polished center link. Folks say that you'll adjust to the new GMTIIc in time. I won't.

12 February 2011, 09:06 PM	#62
hennabav Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jon Location: New England Watch: --Rolex-- Posts: 2,391	Go for the Pepsi!! Let's see some pics once you get it!! If it is one with 3186 movement then I would go with the pepsi if the same price. It's just a little more collectible IMO. But get the one that you love.

12 February 2011, 11:38 PM	#63
Lex_Ordo "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NY, USA Posts: 298	I was also in this same fog of confusion a little less than a year ago. However I already had the Pepsi, (2002 K serial #) and was considering a trade-in so I could upgrade to the ceramic bezel GMT II. For me, my issue was with the continual fading of the red enamel on the bezel. I thought the ceramic bezel would eradicate the fading red color enamel, (which I have replaced twice) and the green 24 hour hand...Well I just liked it over the red. Unfortunately I was very discouraged at the price tag for a new SS Oyster watch, and after very careful consideration, felt that the timeless clasic design of the Pepsi, along with the duplicate design I possessed in my Tudor Submariner, were the right choices. After keeping a closer eye on the Rolex market and seeing how the demand for the classic GMT II, has increased I have no regrets making the decision. I now own two collectible time pieces. To wit, having both watches polished, which included a factory service of the Tudor Sub, and a replacement bracelet. If you can get a Pepsi, strike while the iron is hot. They will only get more expensive as time goes on.

12 February 2011, 11:57 PM	#64
PhilM "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Phil Location: London Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 1,765	16710 would be my choice, but not at $7k that's far to steep

13 February 2011, 02:00 AM	#65
Juggernaut "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 901	I wonder if the Pepsi has the 3186 movement for that price?

13 February 2011, 02:21 AM	#66
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,695	Pepsi still not worth $7K, IMO...although I do suppose some would pay that for BNIB / Stickers etc... Some sellers are asking astronomical prices in our Classified section.

13 February 2011, 05:38 PM	#68
alexbartman "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: London Posts: 44	pepsi for me every day of the week - they are getting v difficult to find from reuptable sources - and its my fave Rolex of all time!!!

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