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cornerstore · 13 March 2014, 05:01 AM

I think we will never see a Pepsi or Coke GMT ll C. I think the GMT ll C will get a Black and Green bezel insert to go with the Black and Blue one, the Black and Green will compliment the existing green gmt hand . Green bezel green hand ,Blue bezel blue hand.NO reintroduction of the red hand ,its retired wish it ,Pepsi and Coke a bon voyage. I'd love to see a photo shopped black and green bezel? The clue to this change I think was the supposed mix ups of the GMT11C on the Rolex site ,I think it was a bit of teasing, not a mistake as most assume it was.

ltmgeller · 13 March 2014, 05:16 AM

It's possible. I think they will hold off on releasing another GMT until they get on top of the back ordered BLNR's. JMHO

JJL · 13 March 2014, 05:24 AM

Yikes I hope not!

I've seen this photoshopped on TRF before.

Cc1966 · 13 March 2014, 05:32 AM

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Originally Posted by JJL

Yikes I hope not!

I've seen this photoshopped on TRF before.

I saw that also...was not my cup of tea! Hopefully a Coke will be the next edification.

seand04 · 13 March 2014, 05:44 AM

I have heard rumors that red ceramic was chemically impossible?

jjnd08 · 13 March 2014, 05:58 AM

Possible.

I'd love to see the LVC in yellow gold or TT.

mikkemus23 · 13 March 2014, 06:08 AM

Next up is GMT-c Pepsi....in.... Wait for it.....

...Platinum

bayerische · 13 March 2014, 06:16 AM

Only reason for that would be Rolex not coming up with a method to produce red ceramics.

I don't see the aesthetics in a black and green GMT.

Fiery · 13 March 2014, 06:25 AM

I can feel the Pepsi coming. Probably in some precious metal, this year or 2015. This year hits the 60th anniversary of the GMT-Master, so it would be a great occasion to present something brand new about the GMT.

watchwatcher · 13 March 2014, 06:30 AM

Hmmm...doubt it but you never know. Guess we'll find out in a couple of weeks.

cornerstore · 13 March 2014, 07:29 AM

My thinking is Rolex will not reissue the Pepsi or Coke as they are now in the "collectable" market on a discontinued GMT ll model. Rolex seems to me to be very aware of the value in protecting and nurturing its collector fan base and would avoid anything that would have the effect of devaluing current collectables. Tudor slipped up on that front and killed the historically high prices on their used chronos but avoided the same misstep with their sub -reissues. Used Tudor subs have appreciated while Chronos have not faired so well. I don't think that mistake will happen again.

cornerstore · 13 March 2014, 07:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bayerische

Only reason for that would be Rolex not coming up with a method to produce red ceramics.

I don't see the aesthetics in a black and green GMT.

I didn't say it would be pretty

ttomczak · 13 March 2014, 07:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cornerstore

My thinking is Rolex will not reissue the Pepsi or Coke as they are now in the "collectable" market on a discontinued GMT ll model. Rolex seems to me to be very aware of the value in protecting and nurturing its collector fan base and would avoid anything that would have the effect of devaluing current collectables. Tudor slipped up on that front and killed the historically high prices on their used chronos but avoided the same misstep with their sub -reissues. Used Tudor subs have appreciated while Chronos have not faired so well. I don't think that mistake will happen again.

Rolex could care less about collectables, they will only care about sales...

nickb732 · 13 March 2014, 08:08 AM

Doesn't sound like it would look very nice...

AK797 · 13 March 2014, 09:02 AM

I agree, I don't think we will see a coke or pepsi but a brand new colour scheme now.

mike · 13 March 2014, 09:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ttomczak

Rolex could care less about collectables, they will only care about sales...

Sadly that does seem to be the case.

Rolex wants to make the watch as "new" as possible.

While I understand there are examples that in all honestly would benifit from an "upgrade" all to many great vintage pieces have been gutted by the mothership in an effort to make it look new.

One can only guess how many gilt dials have bit the dust over the years as well as RED and other exotic examples.

threemonkeys · 13 March 2014, 09:30 AM

I saw a mock-up here some time ago and thought the green/black bezel looked nice. Could make for some interesting collections.

Duey · 13 March 2014, 10:16 AM

jay1988 · 13 March 2014, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by seand04

I have heard rumors that red ceramic was chemically impossible?

Red ceramic has already been done by Hublot. Not only is it possible but Rolex wouldn't even be the first.

joe100 · 13 March 2014, 10:33 AM

Rolex didn't choose black and blue out of the sky. The colors represent the colors of PanAm Airways. Straight from Rolex themselves.

Black and green aren't in the history

SeaAndSky · 13 March 2014, 10:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joe100

Rolex didn't choose black and blue out of the sky. The colors represent the colors of PanAm Airways. Straight from Rolex themselves.

Black and green aren't in the history

And they represent accurately night and day. Along with pcls and easylink - perfection! If one wants a vintage pepsi there are plenty for sale. I just saw a coke on a jubilee at the Tourneau in Pentagon City. Mid 80s and they are asking 7000, lol.

carnut335 · 13 March 2014, 10:59 AM

Green is a special color for Rolex, and it's not impossible that it could be produced, but certainly not this year. The Pan Am demand is sky high, there is no way they would take away from that this year.

lmcgbaj · 13 March 2014, 11:45 AM

Green bezel? OMG. That would look bad.

GB-man · 13 March 2014, 01:55 PM

I find it highly unlikely we will see any ss gmt's this year.

TAKUYA · 13 March 2014, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJL

Yikes I hope not!

I've seen this photoshopped on TRF before.

Agreed!

Pete · 13 March 2014, 11:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tjspark

I find it highly unlikely we will see any ss gmt's this year.

im in this camp... I don't think we will see the SS GMTs this year either. Only time will tell (bud um bum)

P

sterzam · 13 March 2014, 11:29 PM

I think, it is more probable, a red-black gmt version.

Dan Pierce · 13 March 2014, 11:43 PM

All this makes me love my 16710 more, if that's even possible.
dP

Pete · 13 March 2014, 11:46 PM

mmm red/black blue/red would be mouth watering... but alas I think Rolex wants to let the BLNR marinate for a while before introducing another colour... don't want to take the wind out of the sails of a brand new colour model just introduced recently...

P

Pete · 13 March 2014, 11:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

All this makes me love my 16710 more, if that's even possible.
dP

its possible. 16710

13 March 2014, 05:01 AM	#1
cornerstore "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 3,999	Black and Green Bezel GMT at Basel I think we will never see a Pepsi or Coke GMT ll C. I think the GMT ll C will get a Black and Green bezel insert to go with the Black and Blue one, the Black and Green will compliment the existing green gmt hand . Green bezel green hand ,Blue bezel blue hand.NO reintroduction of the red hand ,its retired wish it ,Pepsi and Coke a bon voyage. I'd love to see a photo shopped black and green bezel? The clue to this change I think was the supposed mix ups of the GMT11C on the Rolex site ,I think it was a bit of teasing, not a mistake as most assume it was.

13 March 2014, 06:16 AM	#8
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	Only reason for that would be Rolex not coming up with a method to produce red ceramics. I don't see the aesthetics in a black and green GMT. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

13 March 2014, 06:25 AM	#9
Fiery "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Europe Watch: Sub-C 116610LN Posts: 2,649	I can feel the Pepsi coming. Probably in some precious metal, this year or 2015. This year hits the 60th anniversary of the GMT-Master, so it would be a great occasion to present something brand new about the GMT. __________________ "In an age of obsolescence and gimmickry, this simple classic virtue of a Rolex is indeed a rarity." (Rolex ad from 1974)

13 March 2014, 10:33 AM	#20
joe100 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,753	Rolex didn't choose black and blue out of the sky. The colors represent the colors of PanAm Airways. Straight from Rolex themselves. Black and green aren't in the history __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

13 March 2014, 10:59 AM	#22
carnut335 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: GMTII-BLNR Posts: 144	Green is a special color for Rolex, and it's not impossible that it could be produced, but certainly not this year. The Pan Am demand is sky high, there is no way they would take away from that this year. __________________ Rolex Daytona 166520 Black Rolex GMT Master II - BLNR Tudor Black Bay Tudor Big Block 79170 1965 Bulova Wrist Alarm (Grandfather's watch)

13 March 2014, 05:16 AM	#2
ltmgeller 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 21,377	It's possible. I think they will hold off on releasing another GMT until they get on top of the back ordered BLNR's. JMHO

13 March 2014, 05:24 AM	#3
JJL "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: US Watch: 1680 Red & 16622 Posts: 2,449	Yikes I hope not! I've seen this photoshopped on TRF before.

13 March 2014, 05:44 AM	#5
seand04 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: NYC Posts: 9	I have heard rumors that red ceramic was chemically impossible?

13 March 2014, 05:58 AM	#6
jjnd08 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: United States Posts: 8,605	Possible. I'd love to see the LVC in yellow gold or TT.

13 March 2014, 06:08 AM	#7
mikkemus23 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Eirik Location: Norway Watch: Rolex/Omega/PAM Posts: 1,160	Next up is GMT-c Pepsi....in.... Wait for it..... ...Platinum

13 March 2014, 06:30 AM	#10
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 34,479	Hmmm...doubt it but you never know. Guess we'll find out in a couple of weeks.

13 March 2014, 07:29 AM	#11
cornerstore "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 3,999	My thinking is Rolex will not reissue the Pepsi or Coke as they are now in the "collectable" market on a discontinued GMT ll model. Rolex seems to me to be very aware of the value in protecting and nurturing its collector fan base and would avoid anything that would have the effect of devaluing current collectables. Tudor slipped up on that front and killed the historically high prices on their used chronos but avoided the same misstep with their sub -reissues. Used Tudor subs have appreciated while Chronos have not faired so well. I don't think that mistake will happen again.

13 March 2014, 08:08 AM	#14
nickb732 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: Nicholas Location: UK Posts: 2,630	Doesn't sound like it would look very nice...

13 March 2014, 09:02 AM	#15
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,232	I agree, I don't think we will see a coke or pepsi but a brand new colour scheme now.

13 March 2014, 09:30 AM	#17
threemonkeys "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Craig Location: Seattle-ish, USA Watch: GMTIIc, AK, LVc Posts: 7,022	I saw a mock-up here some time ago and thought the green/black bezel looked nice. Could make for some interesting collections.

13 March 2014, 10:16 AM	#18
Duey 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Duey Location: Maui Watch: Too Many To List Posts: 3,575

13 March 2014, 11:45 AM	#23
lmcgbaj "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: G Location: Canada Watch: es are FUN!!! Posts: 1,979	Green bezel? OMG. That would look bad.

13 March 2014, 01:55 PM	#24
GB-man 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 36,862	I find it highly unlikely we will see any ss gmt's this year.

13 March 2014, 11:29 PM	#27
sterzam "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Greece Posts: 9	I think, it is more probable, a red-black gmt version.

13 March 2014, 11:43 PM	#28
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 35,733	All this makes me love my 16710 more, if that's even possible. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

13 March 2014, 11:46 PM	#29
Pete "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Real Name: Pete Location: Guelph Watch: 16610/216570 Posts: 678	mmm red/black blue/red would be mouth watering... but alas I think Rolex wants to let the BLNR marinate for a while before introducing another colour... don't want to take the wind out of the sails of a brand new colour model just introduced recently... P __________________ Pete - Guelph ON - 16610 D / 216570 Member #745 RIP JJ "Always in our hearts, and on our wrists" "I am the master of my fate: I am the captain of my soul"

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