Pepsi BLRO 126710 Bezel Color

[10klakes]

Originally Posted by Chadridv

and btw, call me bored, but I enjoy these color variation convos lol. These two cut up images, were literally shot in the same room, at night, with the exact same lighting set up.

The blues to my eyes are closer than most think, but hardly identical. Of course this will also change depending on which bezel your watch has. My blro is a Mark2. And again, of course the lighting will affect the results of the "experiment" but that is a non factor in this case, being the camera settings and light output have identical color temperatures and methods of spreading light.

Wow- that really is close in color. Thanks for posting-

[10klakes]

Originally Posted by Patton250

I was lucky enough to get the first round of Pepsi’s that came out after the launch. However my bezel the red really isn’t red it’s mostly a pinkish color. I noticed the new ones are true red. Do you think I could send it in to RSC and get a replacement? How much would that cost? Thanks.

OP: I have heard that you can request that RSC return any replaced parts on your watch at the time of service. If this is the case, perhaps you can ask them to replace the bezel and return the old. That Mk 1 is going to be collectible long term, I am certain of it.

[Dougiebaby]

Originally Posted by Chadridv

What is more important ... you just created the PERFECT version of a ceramic blueberry! I would wait twice as long and pay twice as much for THAT vs. any Pepsi.


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[brandrea]

Originally Posted by Dougiebaby

What is more important ... you just created the PERFECT version of a ceramic blueberry! I would wait twice as long and pay twice as much for THAT vs. any Pepsi.


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Head on over to the vintage forum and read up on the blueberry ... it’ll make your head pop off

[pigman08]

Originally Posted by Chadridv

and btw, call me bored, but I enjoy these color variation convos lol. These two cut up images, were literally shot in the same room, at night, with the exact same lighting set up.

The blues to my eyes are closer than most think, but hardly identical. Of course this will also change depending on which bezel your watch has. My blro is a Mark2. And again, of course the lighting will affect the results of the "experiment" but that is a non factor in this case, being the camera settings and light output have identical color temperatures and methods of spreading light.

Is that the long awaited Jubiloyster bracelet?


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[jrs146]

Here’s my MK1 versus my MK3. There’s a noticeable difference. I much prefer the Mk3.

[Chadridv]

Originally Posted by pigman08

Is that the long awaited Jubiloyster bracelet?


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[Dougiebaby]

Originally Posted by jrs146

Here’s my MK1 versus my MK3. There’s a noticeable difference. I much prefer the Mk3.

Totally Agree ... MKIII looks much better!


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[JacksonRain]

Originally Posted by jrs146

Here’s my MK1 versus my MK3. There’s a noticeable difference. I much prefer the Mk3.

Nice! Here is my Mark ? Vs my Mark?

Same watch, actually

[jrs146]

Originally Posted by JacksonRain

Nice! Here is my Mark ? Vs my Mark?

Same watch, actually

Lol yeah they all look different With various lighting. But I can notice a huge difference comparing the two in the same lighting. The newer bezel is much darker.

[Patton250]

Originally Posted by jrs146

Here’s my MK1 versus my MK3. There’s a noticeable difference. I much prefer the Mk3.

I like the blue much better on the left and I like the red much better on the right. I do not like the blue on the right at all.

[Devildog]

Originally Posted by Patton250

I don’t know how I missed this earlier but this is an extremely helpful post. I agree with everything you said. I still don’t understand the whole MK thing but it doesn’t matter. Thanks man. I like what you have now better as well.

Think of Mark 1 (MK1) Mark 2 and so on being version 1, version 2, etc.

So the first version of the pepsi bezel on the WG for example was more pastel. The second version (MK2) was a bit darker and the third (MK3) darker still.

Does that make sense?

[Devildog]

Originally Posted by Patton250

Did you even see my post of the two watches? They look pretty close to me brother. At least MY Pepsi and BLNR do.

I'd agree Brett.

Your two blues are closer than I've seen yet

[Patton250]

Originally Posted by Devildog

I'd agree Brett.

Your two blues are closer than I've seen yet

Wow great job putting those together. I wish I knew how to do that. They look practically identical to me probably 98%. I appreciate your comment. I think some of the other guys were going to start requesting I take a drug test or something.

The purpose of this thread for me was to discuss the idea of changing the bezel one day with one that they have perfected. I wasn’t sure if that was possible or not. It’s not something that I insist upon at this point. I love what I have. In the perfect world I would keep the blue I have now and have a bit darker red. But like I said gentlemen I love my Pepsi as it is now and I feel blessed to own one. Especially because I paid retail for it. I apologize for any misunderstanding from some that think I was complaining because I was not.

I’m still trying to figure out why so many people here get offended that others have different opinions when it comes to their own personal property in this case Rolex watches. I am certainly not offended that others have different opinions.

[Macnavara]

Originally Posted by jrs146

Here’s my MK1 versus my MK3. There’s a noticeable difference. I much prefer the Mk3.

I much prefer the mk1 as it looks more like a pepsi...to my mind the
mk3 doesnt pop The signature colour and looks a little flat in real life......Ive got both versions as well but will be selling the mk1 as i paid grey for it and never wore it as my ad came up trumps sooner than expected.
I still love both but would defo prefer to keep the mk1....shame its not in my name as i hope to hand em down to my kids one day when im gone

[fskywalker]

Think MK3 (darkest red and blue) looks better than the first generations

[mountainjogger]

Originally Posted by padi56

Exactly that all the MK1MK2MK3 and so on stuff only exists in internet land.As certain colours especially red when firing any ceramic product each batch firing perhaps hundreds at a time, batch to batch could have slightly different colour variations.

It is after all high tech tile. And tile colors in many spectrums will vary.

[10klakes]

What’s odd to me is that Rolex appears to be using the mark 1 bezel on the WG meteorite and blue dial. Whereas at the same time they are making darker bezels mk2/3 for stainless steel.

IMO this debunks the theory there are tolerances and variations of each batch. They are consistently making mk1s for PM and darkening the bezels for SS. I do not subscribe to the theory that Rolex manufacturing is all over the map with colors and chalking it up to tolerances in the process. I think they are deliberately refining the colors.

This is a mark 1 purchased July of 18’.

[sillo]

Originally Posted by 10klakes

What’s odd to me is that Rolex appears to be using the mark 1 bezel on the WG meteorite and blue dial. Whereas at the same time they are making darker bezels mk2/3 for stainless steel.

IMO this debunks the theory there are tolerances and variations of each batch. They are consistently making mk1s for PM and darkening the bezels for SS

This is just a theory, but Meteorite GMT production is a small fraction of stainless. They could be letting those trickle out and haven't even used up the original batch of inserts they set aside for them. Maybe we'll see the change in the future.

[RichM]

I’m going back to the original question. My guess would be, if you insist, they’ll probably change it. The cost would be on you. My guess again $$$$.

Now, how do you know which one you’ll get. You could explain it to them until you’re blue in the face, but there’s no guarantees. Add that to the other possible damage they might/could do to the watch and in the long run you’d probably be better off flipping it and starting over. Just my 2cents Brett.

Good luck.

[10klakes]

Originally Posted by sillo38

This is just a theory, but Meteorite GMT production is a small fraction of stainless. They could be letting those trickle out and haven't even used up the original batch of inserts they set aside for them. Maybe we'll see the change in the future.

I don’t disagree- but, we are 21 months after the release of the 126710 announcement, and well over a year into them arriving at ADs, and Rolex is shipping both bezels side-by-side on different references (WG & SS).

As it relates to the OP question, it’s hard to say they would ship your watch back with a Mk 2/3 based on the fact they are still churning out the 1s with PM.

[wilsonpepper]

Here is my new one and my 16700...

[schoolboy]

Originally Posted by 10klakes

Both beautiful, but the one on the left takes the prize!

[Rashid.bk]

Originally Posted by Patton250

I don’t know how I missed this earlier but this is an extremely helpful post. I agree with everything you said. I still don’t understand the whole MK thing but it doesn’t matter. Thanks man. I like what you have now better as well.

Completely agree.

[Mikesf340]

There is a terrific article in the December WatchTime magazine about the development and manufacturing of the GMT bezels. After reading a little about it I’m not completely surprised there are slight differences (doesn’t make it right though).

[Sub Capt.]

Originally Posted by Macnavara

Hi...i enquired about the exact same thing....here in the uk they said no problem but they would retain the old bezel amd charge around £700.....in my opinion the mk 1 looks better anyway

I would personally do this in a heartbeat if i had one of the pink/purple bezels!

T

[ap1]

Wait Wut, jrs146 has two

[Bladeshot]

Originally Posted by 10klakes

What’s odd to me is that Rolex appears to be using the mark 1 bezel on the WG meteorite and blue dial. Whereas at the same time they are making darker bezels mk2/3 for stainless steel.

IMO this debunks the theory there are tolerances and variations of each batch. They are consistently making mk1s for PM and darkening the bezels for SS. I do not subscribe to the theory that Rolex manufacturing is all over the map with colors and chalking it up to tolerances in the process. I think they are deliberately refining the colors.

This is a mark 1 purchased July of 18’.

Funny how pink and purple gets a bad rap, yet a vintage pink/faded 1675 GMT insert is a $4000 premium, at minimum!

I have a WG BLRO and I’m happy with my colors. Lots of threads on this. Lots of opinions.

I agree that Rolex is capable of QC. What they do, they do deliberately.

[mdubya]

Originally Posted by 10klakes

I don’t disagree- but, we are 21 months after the release of the 126710 announcement, and well over a year into them arriving at ADs, and Rolex is shipping both bezels side-by-side on different references (WG & SS).

As it relates to the OP question, it’s hard to say they would ship your watch back with a Mk 2/3 based on the fact they are still churning out the 1s with PM.

I've seen newer WG pepsi's, both blue and meteorite dials with the new Mk3 bezels.

[10klakes]

Originally Posted by mdubya

I've seen newer WG pepsi's, both blue and meteorite dials with the new Mk3 bezels.

Do you have any pics of these examples you are referring to?