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Al Bundy · 9 April 2014, 01:10 PM

I was hoping Rolex would remake the pepsi with a ceramic bezel and new bracelet, but they've also decided to make it in white gold!

There's no way I will be able to reasonably afford one. Well, at least I scored four touchdowns in a single game once.

Anyone else as frustrated as I am?

tkerrmd · 9 April 2014, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Al Bundy

I was hoping Rolex would remake the pepsi with a ceramic bezel and new bracelet, but they've also decided to make it in white gold!

There's no way I will be able to reasonably afford one. Well, at least I scored four touchdowns in a single game once.

Anyone else as frustrated as I am?

You are truly ahead of the curve

Nidal · 9 April 2014, 01:38 PM

Count me in. Maybe in 6-7 years they will launch a coke(black and red) in ceramic. !!

cdnwatchguy · 9 April 2014, 01:55 PM

I don't need a white gold ceramic bezel one. I have this.

coralfarmer84 · 9 April 2014, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by tkerrmd

You are truly ahead of the curve

BNA/LION · 9 April 2014, 02:09 PM

Not me, I like it...

Speed · 9 April 2014, 02:11 PM

How much mileage do you think you can get out of your "Avatar?"

venom43 · 9 April 2014, 02:17 PM

I think your a week late on this...I think everybody already vented about either if it was a good idea or not. Most dislike it, most agree with rolex as it's a good idea, and the ones that can afford it have no problem with it. But it is what it is, it's the iconic gmt that is only ment for the few now.
Me....I'm just hoping that they don't bring the "coke" version in platinum.

By the way, how's Peggy and the kids??

T. Ferguson · 9 April 2014, 02:19 PM

Are we still doing the WG Pepsi debate? I figured we'd be on to the 2015 Basel predictions by now.

Ector495 · 9 April 2014, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by tkerrmd

You are truly ahead of the curve

HAA

But on a serious note, yes it's sad.

vman · 9 April 2014, 02:35 PM

The Pepsi edition will come. Rolex knows what it is doing from the marketing point of view. Give it a few years and a stainless steel version will be released... And then it will immediately sell out with little discount.

Dr. Robert · 9 April 2014, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Speed

How much mileage do you think you can get out of your "Avatar?"

Hey I used to sell shoes Al is my hero!

Speed · 9 April 2014, 02:46 PM

Now keep your hand out of your pants Bob. At least while you are working!

GradyPhilpott · 9 April 2014, 02:51 PM

The Pepsi will be available in steel eventually.

There really is no reason that it shouldn't, as Rolex would be missing out on a huge market.

It is after all a tool watch and it deserves to made of a material that lends itself to that purpose.

14060m · 9 April 2014, 02:59 PM

Patience grasshopper

Rashid.bk · 9 April 2014, 03:00 PM

no I'm not upset.

Onikage · 9 April 2014, 03:31 PM

The pepsi has been white gold for a while now. Only a piece of red and blue ceramic has replaced the sapphires and rubies. I doubt it will be released in SS. Then what would be the point in the white gold model? This is like asking when a black ceramic SS Sub will be released in white gold.

Angrypuppy · 9 April 2014, 03:34 PM

Not upset in the slightest, and I'm a GMT fan that won't spend the money for a WG one.

Flyjet601 · 9 April 2014, 03:39 PM

Amazing the arrogance thinking that somehow Rolex has "wronged them" by what they do......

mikkemus23 · 9 April 2014, 03:39 PM

That's a new and refreshing perspective

Old Expat Beast · 9 April 2014, 03:41 PM

Not bothered. Even if they offered a ceramic SS Pepsi, I would still prefer aluminium.

mikkemus23 · 9 April 2014, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Not bothered. Even if they offered a ceramic SS Pepsi, I would still prefer aluminium.

I don't think they will make on in aluminium

T. Ferguson · 9 April 2014, 03:52 PM

I disagree the BLRO will come out in stainless. If Rolex does that they might as well discontinue every WG model they make because they'll never sell another one and they'll have a bunch of pissed off customers that would likely never buy any Rolex again - and these are the customers that buy the precious metal models.

I just don't see Rolex doing that. They have never made a stainless version of any watch that looks just like the WG model. What would make anyone think they will with this one?

Onikage · 9 April 2014, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by T. Ferguson

I disagree the BLRO will come out in stainless. If Rolex does that they might as well discontinue every WG model they make because they'll never sell another one and they'll have a bunch of pissed off customers that would likely never buy any Rolex again - and these are the customers that buy the precious metal models.

I just don't see Rolex doing that. They have never made a stainless version of any watch that looks just like the WG model. What would make anyone think they will with this one?

^That's what I meant. Apologies, it's been a long night.

btw no upset here - I have a minty 16710 with all three bezels.

Wesley Crusher · 9 April 2014, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

The Pepsi will be available in steel eventually.

There really is no reason that it shouldn't, as Rolex would be missing out on a huge market.

It is after all a tool watch and it deserves to made of a material that lends itself to that purpose.

Nope. Not going to happen.

Why hasn't rolex released a SS Smurf or an SS Daytona with the ice blue dial and brown ceramic bezel? Rolex puts special dials and bezels on the gold and platinum models to visually set them apart from the SS models.

T. Ferguson · 9 April 2014, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Onikage

^That's what I meant. Apologies, it's been a long night.

The only reason people seem to think they will is because they could sell a ton of them. But I doubt Rolex overlooked that point and it doesn't take into consideration all the LN's and BLNR's they won't sell if they make a stainless Pepsi. Plus factor in alienating the market for WG in any model, and I just don't see it happening.

The bezel on the WG PepC didn't by itself eliminate the possibility of a stainless model. But also putting the WG model out in black dial really killed any chance of a SS Pepsi.

Dr. Robert · 9 April 2014, 04:08 PM

To quote that great SNL line.......no coke, Pepsi !

theseira · 9 April 2014, 04:10 PM

After looking at Tom's, Mike's and Ken's smurf sub. I have to say that I am happy that the Pepsi comes white gold. The material looks so special, it has that warm yellowish glow in certain lighting conditions. It is simply amazing.

Old Expat Beast · 9 April 2014, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by mikkemus23

I don't think they will make on in aluminium

I mean an old one.

tudorwatches · 9 April 2014, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

The Pepsi will be available in steel eventually.

There really is no reason that it shouldn't, as Rolex would be missing out on a huge market.

It is after all a tool watch and it deserves to made of a material that lends itself to that purpose.

You couldn't be more wrong... on all points. Rolex will never make a white gold model or its colors in steel.

9 April 2014, 01:10 PM	#1
Al Bundy "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: The Nudie Bar Posts: 23	Upset About the New Pepsi I was hoping Rolex would remake the pepsi with a ceramic bezel and new bracelet, but they've also decided to make it in white gold! There's no way I will be able to reasonably afford one. Well, at least I scored four touchdowns in a single game once. Anyone else as frustrated as I am?

9 April 2014, 01:55 PM	#4
cdnwatchguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 921	I don't need a white gold ceramic bezel one. I have this. __________________ Keith

9 April 2014, 02:09 PM	#6
BNA/LION 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Larry Location: San Diego, CA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 25,206	Not me, I like it... __________________ ✦ 28238 President DD 18K/YG ✦ 16610LN SS Sub ✦ 16613 18K/SS Serti ✦ 16550 Exp II Non-Rail Cream Dial ✦ Daytona C 116500 ✦ 126710 BLRO GMT-Master II ✦ NEXT-->? ⛳ Hole In One! 10/3/19 DMCC 5th hole, par 3, 168 yards w/ 4-Iron.

9 April 2014, 02:17 PM	#8
venom43 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: NOR-CAL Watch: Grail Daytona Posts: 1,306	I think your a week late on this...I think everybody already vented about either if it was a good idea or not. Most dislike it, most agree with rolex as it's a good idea, and the ones that can afford it have no problem with it. But it is what it is, it's the iconic gmt that is only ment for the few now. Me....I'm just hoping that they don't bring the "coke" version in platinum. By the way, how's Peggy and the kids?? __________________ ROLEX:(116200)SS DATEJUST,(216570)SS EXPLORER II "POLAR",(116518-0073)YG DAYTONA,(116718)YG GMT MASTER IIc,(16610)SS SUBMARINER 50th LV,(16623)TT YACHT-MASTER ~BREITLING:SUPER OCEAN 44 ~JLC:NAVY SEALs ~OMEGA:PLANET OCEAN "LIQUIDMETAL LE" & (2201.51),SPEEEDMASTER PRO "METEORITE DIAL",SEAMASTER PRO GMT "GREAT WHITE" ~TUDOR:BLACK BAY(R)

9 April 2014, 02:19 PM	#9
T. Ferguson "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Left Coast Posts: 7,025	Are we still doing the WG Pepsi debate? I figured we'd be on to the 2015 Basel predictions by now. __________________ *Some days it's just not worth chewing through the restraints.*

9 April 2014, 01:38 PM	#3
Nidal "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: USA Watch: SubC LV Posts: 1,820	Count me in. Maybe in 6-7 years they will launch a coke(black and red) in ceramic. !!

9 April 2014, 02:11 PM	#7
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,695	How much mileage do you think you can get out of your "Avatar?"

9 April 2014, 02:35 PM	#11
vman "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Capt Swerve Location: North Carolina Watch: less TV Posts: 2,224	The Pepsi edition will come. Rolex knows what it is doing from the marketing point of view. Give it a few years and a stainless steel version will be released... And then it will immediately sell out with little discount.

9 April 2014, 02:46 PM	#13
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,695	Now keep your hand out of your pants Bob. At least while you are working!

9 April 2014, 02:51 PM	#14
GradyPhilpott 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: 116710 BLNR Posts: 34,347	The Pepsi will be available in steel eventually. There really is no reason that it shouldn't, as Rolex would be missing out on a huge market. It is after all a tool watch and it deserves to made of a material that lends itself to that purpose. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

9 April 2014, 02:59 PM	#15
14060m "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Watch: 116610 , 16233 Posts: 1,802	Patience grasshopper __________________

9 April 2014, 03:00 PM	#16
Rashid.bk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas Watch: 12800ft = 3900m Posts: 11,172	no I'm not upset.

9 April 2014, 03:31 PM	#17
Onikage "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: England Watch: 16710, 16628 Posts: 7,758	The pepsi has been white gold for a while now. Only a piece of red and blue ceramic has replaced the sapphires and rubies. I doubt it will be released in SS. Then what would be the point in the white gold model? This is like asking when a black ceramic SS Sub will be released in white gold. __________________ GMT II 16710 TRADITIONAL ( D- Serial #) ROLEXFANBOY P-Club Member #4

9 April 2014, 03:34 PM	#18
Angrypuppy "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Jason Location: FL390 Posts: 2,376	Not upset in the slightest, and I'm a GMT fan that won't spend the money for a WG one.

9 April 2014, 03:39 PM	#19
Flyjet601 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hong Kong Watch: All of them Posts: 2,789	Amazing the arrogance thinking that somehow Rolex has "wronged them" by what they do...... __________________ I used to be indecisive, now I'm not sure

9 April 2014, 03:39 PM	#20
mikkemus23 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Eirik Location: Norway Watch: Rolex/Omega/PAM Posts: 1,160	That's a new and refreshing perspective

9 April 2014, 03:41 PM	#21
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Hong Kong Watch: SEIKO Posts: 28,362	Not bothered. Even if they offered a ceramic SS Pepsi, I would still prefer aluminium.

9 April 2014, 03:52 PM	#23
T. Ferguson "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Left Coast Posts: 7,025	I disagree the BLRO will come out in stainless. If Rolex does that they might as well discontinue every WG model they make because they'll never sell another one and they'll have a bunch of pissed off customers that would likely never buy any Rolex again - and these are the customers that buy the precious metal models. I just don't see Rolex doing that. They have never made a stainless version of any watch that looks just like the WG model. What would make anyone think they will with this one? __________________ *Some days it's just not worth chewing through the restraints.*

9 April 2014, 04:08 PM	#27
Dr. Robert 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 61,285	To quote that great SNL line.......no coke, Pepsi ! __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

9 April 2014, 04:10 PM	#28
theseira "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Hidden Watch: Daytona Posts: 161	After looking at Tom's, Mike's and Ken's smurf sub. I have to say that I am happy that the Pepsi comes white gold. The material looks so special, it has that warm yellowish glow in certain lighting conditions. It is simply amazing.

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