GMT Alert!

[ras47]

Tonight, 9:00 PM EST, CBS Television Chanel.

Premier of the re-boot of Magnum PI.

As most of us BLRO fans know, Tom Selleck began wearing a Rolex GMT Master BLRO midway through season 4 (1984). As per the show, it was his father's watch which little Tommy inherited when his father was killed in Korea. Selleck has worn that watch in the Jesse Stone movies after Magnum, and sometimes even now on Blue Bloods.

Tonight's re-boot of the old Magnum PI is a modernized/updated version of the original so I doubt we'll see a Rolex on Magnum's wrist. But us fans of the original series can't help but hope.

[jaisonline]

https://journal.hautehorlogerie.org/...-master-pepsi/

Tom Selleck, never without my Rolex GMT Master Pepsi

Exactly thirty years ago, in 1988, Magnum P.I. hung up his Hawaiian shirt for good, leaving behind millions of nostalgic fans. Age 73, Tom Selleck’s famous moustache is starting to grey but the actor has lost none of his verve… particularly when talking about his Ferrari and that Rolex Pepsi.

Rumour has it that when you were offered the role of Magnum, you asked if you could think about it!
Absolutely! I wasn’t crazy about the character at first; some kind of tropical James Bond with a lady on each arm and no sense of humour. The way things were heading, I wouldn’t have been surprised if they’d given me a rocket-launcher watch [laughs]. I suggested we explore different aspects of his personality and turn this smooth private investigator into a loveable, laidback guy with his own shortcomings. We went against the stereotype of the unflappable detective and that’s how the series became such a worldwide success.

Magnum and Selleck, together for ever! Wherever I go, people talk to me about him.
Tom Selleck

Are there times you wish you could get away from Magnum?
Whatever I do, people will always think of me as Magnum. That’s just the way it is. I’m philosophical about it now. Magnum and Selleck, together for ever! Wherever I go, people talk to me about him. I can be in a hotel room anywhere in the world, turn on the TV in the middle of the night and come across yet another rerun. Magnum is still a huge hit in more than 90 countries. Of course, without him I’d probably still be doing adverts for soda or cigarettes. I owe him everything!

Admit it, you'd had enough of the Hawaiian shirts!
[laughs] Hey, over there they’re an institution! A uniform! Not that it was always blue skies and sunshine. Some days we’d film and it could be quite chilly but, well, Magnum in a knitted hat and sweater wouldn’t have quite the same effect. Especially behind the wheel of a Ferrari…

Talking about the Ferrari, did they at least give you one to keep?
Ferrari doesn’t need publicity, then or now. It’s a legend. The cars sell themselves. You know, there are companies that still rent Ferraris with “Magnum” licence plates to Japanese vacationing in Honolulu. Maybe I should ask for royalties! And did I mention they get a stick-on moustache too! [laughs]. It’s big business! Seriously though, Ferrari never gave me a 308. The dealer used to provide a new one every two years and the old ones were sold at auction, often for way more than their valuation. I’ve heard of collectors and Magnum fans paying astronomical amounts. I drove three different models. First a 308 GTS, then a 308 GTSi and last of all a 308 GTS QV.

So not too disappointed not to have kept "your" Ferrari?
I don’t do nostalgia. If I’d driven off in a Ferrari, I’d have felt like a travelling salesman taking his work home, or a plumber who uses his van at weekends…

I've had my fair share of "sport" watches but never one as tough as the Rolex Pepsi.
Tom Selleck

What about the famous Rolex GMT-Master Pepsi, a legend for collectors?
Ah, the Rolex 1675! That I did keep. I’ve always loved that watch. It was the perfect match for Magnum. It’s a watch that likes action, and believe me I’m know what I’m talking about. I’ve had my fair share of “sport” watches but never one as tough as the Rolex. It’s been underwater, buried in sand, taken I don’t know how many knocks, and never a problem. It’s called the Pepsi because the bezel colours are the same as the Pepsi logo. Personally, I thought the red went well with the Ferrari and the blue matched Hawaii’s lagoons and sky.

Was it a multiple time-zone display?
Yes, which is very useful. I’ve never been a great traveller but when I was filming Magnum, I’d think a lot about my family back in California. Hawaii is three hours behind the Golden State, which isn’t much but enough to throw me off. What I like about the Pepsi is the fact it’s become a legend and in that respect will never go out of style. I still have it. It hasn’t changed a bit, unlike me! [laughs]. My moustache isn’t as thick as when I was starting out whereas my watch hasn’t rusted. Probably because it’s stainless steel. And still right on time!

I assume your watch is part of your new life as a farmer and ranch-owner.
That’s right. I own an organic avocado farm and we keep a few animals too. Acting aside, I live a very rural life. A life on the land. The ranch is how I stay in shape. I can’t always get the qualified workers I need for the season, so I do all the day-to-day jobs myself, whether it’s chopping wood, cutting hedges or filling holes in the road. When you live this kind of life, you have to wear a watch that’s up to the job. Thirty years ago, I was at the wheel of a Ferrari. Now I drive a pick-up with tools in the back. All that’s left of my Magnum days are my Rolex, a couple of Hawaiian shirts and my moustache comb. The rest is history!

[jaisonline]

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=14091

[JP(Canada)]

Interesting. I thought I read he sold his GMT for charity, but that may obviously have been wrong, if the interview is recent.

[jaisonline]

Originally Posted by jp(canada)

interesting. I thought i read he sold his gmt for charity, but that may obviously have been wrong, if the interview is recent.

thursday, 24 may 2018

[DtownRRS]

One of my favorite shows growing up in the 80's. It's the reason I bought my first Rolex the 16750 GMT as soon as I graduated college. I have had it for almost 30 years. It has never missed a beat! Gonna give the new reboot a try tonight. I hope its good. Looking forward to hearing the theme song after so long.

[jps3b]

I saw a preview of the show last night and I paused it for 10 minutes when there was a shot of his watch. I believe it is the reference 16750. It even had a faded bezel. It’s at least a replica of the reference. I could be wrong because the paused frame of the watch wasn’t very clear. It for sure had a Pepsi bezel.

I’m gonna watch it tonight. Plus, my wife thinks Jay Hernandez is dreamy 🤬

[debbs20]

That's Interesting, thanks for sharing.

[jaisonline]

Interview with Jay Hernandez who’s wearing a Black / Blue GMT.

My exceptions for the reboot are low but who knows. Give it a season (or 2 if it lasts). I’ve been a fan of the original series since I was 10 while it was still in production.



https://variety.com/2018/tv/news/mag...ot-1202895628/

[Nikrnic]

I had no intentions of watching this reboot, my wife and I saw the previews and thought it was kind of cheesy, kind of like the newer Hawaii five o, but what the heck I think I'll have to go upstairs and check it out now. Thanks for your post. Interesting interview as well.

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[Why1504]

I was a bit disappointed.

[JP(Canada)]

Originally Posted by Why1504

I was a bit disappointed.

Yup. That was just bad.

[DoctorA]

I should start rewatching magnum while wearing my new Pepsi

[Nikrnic]

Ok, saw the Ferrari 488 and the Pepsi, that was enough for that show.

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[pexus]

From the trailer...



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[Scapegoat]

So, not the new 127610BLRO?

[Chester01]

No, was clearly the old Pepsi reference he wore. Always classic and much more under the radar. At least that part of the reboot was on point.

[DtownRRS]

Originally Posted by JP(Canada)

Yup. That was just bad.

Oh, yes it was.

[Jeffreyc87]

But it has the small crown...never understood that part of the design.

[ras47]

Wow. That show was bad. God-awful even. I'd say maybe it will get better, but after what I just saw I have my doubts. Bright spot: Perdita Weeks is HOT!!

[R!$]

terrible

[214270Explorer]

Originally Posted by R!$

terrible

Yep.

The only good part was an apparent "tribute" to "the watch."

[HubbleNox]

I liked the helicopter, but that's all.

[WJGESQ]

Poor choice of leading man.

[WJGESQ]

Originally Posted by ras47

Wow. That show was bad. God-awful even. I'd say maybe it will get better, but after what I just saw I have my doubts. Bright spot: Perdita Weeks is HOT!!

Original was quite good.

[R!$]

Originally Posted by WJGESQ

Poor choice of leading man.

[ras47]

All the acting was incredibly poor. Their close friend and war buddy gets murdered and they prance around like somebody merely spilled his coffee. No anger, no emotion of any kind.

And Higgins has access to both MI-6 and NSA satellite feeds?? And can access them from Hawaii??

Crashing several of his host's Ferraris doesn't even raise an eyebrow??

The list of flaws goes on and on.

[oldman2005]

Originally Posted by Scapegoat

So, not the new 127610BLRO?

I'm sure he's on the waiting list, maybe he will get in time for the grand finale

[Vanmarsenille]

Networks have just run out of ideas, thus rehashing once great shows. Modern US network TV drama is just massively overproduced crap for the ADHD generation, that looks as bad as it is. Remember the Dallas reboot? There are certain exceptions, like "The Americans" on USA, but one look at the trailer for this Magnum reboot and you just knew it was going to suck. And it did. Great TV is now only really made by SHO and HBO.

[ras47]

Originally Posted by Vanmarsenille

Networks have just run out of ideas, thus rehashing once great shows. Modern US network TV drama is just massively overproduced crap for the ADHD generation, that looks as bad as it is. Remember the Dallas reboot? There are certain exceptions, like "The Americans" on USA, but one look at the trailer for this Magnum reboot and you just knew it was going to suck. And it did. Great TV is now only really made by SHO and HBO.

All true. And too often, when somebody comes up with a good new show they end up jumping the shark way too soon.