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trfChris · 24 March 2019, 02:43 AM

Seen at Baselworld :)

Watch Spotting: Philippe Dufour Wearing A Rolex 'Pepsi' GMT-Master II Ref. 126710 BLRO At Baselworld 2019 https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/philippe-dufour-rolex-pepsi-gmt-master-ii-126710-blro-baselworld-2019

mlb356 · 24 March 2019, 03:30 AM

Love seeing stories like this. Hopefully my name will come up soon for a BLRO!

TswaneNguni · 24 March 2019, 03:37 AM

Interesting that he wears such a cheapie .

j-watch · 24 March 2019, 04:50 AM

He probably had to trade one of his masterpiece "Simplicity's" for it!

If I ever had the means, I'd buy one of those for a dress watch in a heartbeat!

oldman2005 · 24 March 2019, 04:54 AM

VVIP access :)

ilovethiscity · 24 March 2019, 04:56 AM

Surely it’s WG at least hahaha

yessir69 · 24 March 2019, 05:09 AM

I was hoping he would be asked how long he was waitlisted.

unknown · 24 March 2019, 05:35 AM

The "Dufour" Rolex pepsi

LOL
Value just went up another thousand
and the average waiting list an extra year
cause approved and worn by the master himself :-) :-) :-)

GradyPhilpott · 24 March 2019, 06:27 AM

Roger Smith wears an Explorer.

ras47 · 24 March 2019, 06:43 AM

Maybe the 126710 BLRO for Dufour is like a Casio G-Shock for folks like us. Or maybe, as with a lot of us, he just likes it.

azs.77 · 24 March 2019, 06:45 AM

Wonder how good of a relationship he has with his AD to score one so fast

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SoCal_Batman · 24 March 2019, 06:58 AM

Very cool, BLRO is such a beautiful watch!!

SPMN · 24 March 2019, 08:13 AM

Amazing that even he was on a waitlist.

Rolly.BT · 24 March 2019, 08:35 AM

No amount of money can buy that sort of publicity. Rolex ought to buy the man a beer!

abozz · 24 March 2019, 09:32 AM

Wonderful, everybody knows Rolex is a great watch, even the best watchmaker.

lecorsaire · 24 March 2019, 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TswaneNguni

Interesting that he wears such a cheapie .

Even a master acknowledges what Rolex has done for the entire industry. Rolex has a lot of heritage and they were responsible for many industry firsts even though their focus on innovation died about 50 years ago.

Sublovin · 24 March 2019, 10:33 AM

Cool.

ras47 · 24 March 2019, 10:53 AM

I think he must appreciate the iconic design. And he's a man who knows design! Plus the BLRO in all it's incarnations is simply a beautiful timepiece.

Andad · 24 March 2019, 10:57 AM

I would like Phil to confirm this?

NGB185 · 24 March 2019, 11:03 AM

Product placement? Maybe Rolex gave him one for just such a purpose.

trfChris · 24 March 2019, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by directioneng

I would like Phil to confirm this?

What do you mean? He’s sitting right there showing them his watch and they take a close-up photo of it. Not really any doubt about what he’s wearing?

ltmgeller · 24 March 2019, 11:52 AM

Bobby100 · 24 March 2019, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NGB185

Product placement? Maybe Rolex gave him one for just such a purpose.

Considering the Rolex CEO shares the same last name as with Philippe...you do the math.

Amiroo · 24 March 2019, 12:00 PM

He was a big fan of the 39mm ALS Datograph! BLRO is a nice change!

Vaxe · 24 March 2019, 12:07 PM

Picture says a thousand words - the fact that he chose the BLRO over any other “hot” Rolex like the Daytona, LV, SkyD or BLNR should hint that the Pepsi GMT is definitely something special.

Other than his own creations, Mr Dufour has only been photographed with one other watch - the Datograph. He could afford any watch, and I really respect his discerning eye for quality over quantity.

WhiskeyNovember · 24 March 2019, 12:17 PM

The 126710BLRO is proving to be a very special, desirable and iconic Rolex timepiece!

tng11 · 24 March 2019, 12:19 PM

All the validation I needed.

Seriously though, the BLRO has quickly become a SS Rolex favourite of mine. A very practical, comfortable, retro/vintage feeling watch with all the benefits of the modern Rolex.

brandrea · 24 March 2019, 12:26 PM

There’s no accounting for good taste.

broham84 · 11 April 2019, 07:54 AM

Not sure how I missed this thread. Good to see the living legend giving Rolex its credit.

24 March 2019, 02:43 AM	#1
trfChris "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Real Name: Chris Location: East Coast US Watch: Rolex 116719BLRO Posts: 489	Legendary watchmaker Philippe Dufour wearing Rolex GMT 126710BLRO Seen at Baselworld :) Watch Spotting: Philippe Dufour Wearing A Rolex 'Pepsi' GMT-Master II Ref. 126710 BLRO At Baselworld 2019 https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/philippe-dufour-rolex-pepsi-gmt-master-ii-126710-blro-baselworld-2019 Last edited by trfChris; 24 March 2019 at 02:54 AM.. Reason: Bad link

24 March 2019, 05:35 AM	#8
unknown "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Europe Posts: 2,799	The "Dufour" Rolex pepsi LOL Value just went up another thousand and the average waiting list an extra year cause approved and worn by the master himself :-) :-) :-) __________________ Instagram : @collectible_watches

24 March 2019, 06:27 AM	#9
GradyPhilpott 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: 116710 BLNR Posts: 34,345	Roger Smith wears an Explorer. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

24 March 2019, 06:43 AM	#10
ras47 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Robert Location: Northern NJ Watch: 16710 BLRO Posts: 3,063	Maybe the 126710 BLRO for Dufour is like a Casio G-Shock for folks like us. Or maybe, as with a lot of us, he just likes it. __________________ Rolex GMT Master II BLRO 16710 Omega Speedmaster Co-Axial Chrono

24 March 2019, 06:58 AM	#12
SoCal_Batman "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: C.R. Location: Los Angeles Watch: ♛ BLNR \| AK Posts: 1,029	Very cool, BLRO is such a beautiful watch!! __________________ "The more I see, the less I know for sure." - John Lennon

24 March 2019, 03:30 AM	#2
mlb356 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: NYC Posts: 166	Love seeing stories like this. Hopefully my name will come up soon for a BLRO!

24 March 2019, 03:37 AM	#3
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,608	Interesting that he wears such a cheapie .

24 March 2019, 04:50 AM	#4
j-watch "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Joe Location: Wisconsin Watch: HULK, BLRO, 16523 Posts: 605	He probably had to trade one of his masterpiece "Simplicity's" for it! If I ever had the means, I'd buy one of those for a dress watch in a heartbeat!

24 March 2019, 04:54 AM	#5
oldman2005 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: norcal Posts: 3,031	VVIP access :)

24 March 2019, 04:56 AM	#6
ilovethiscity "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: EU Watch: the days go by Posts: 604	Surely it’s WG at least hahaha

24 March 2019, 05:09 AM	#7
yessir69 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Tornado Alley Posts: 3,212	I was hoping he would be asked how long he was waitlisted.

24 March 2019, 06:45 AM	#11
azs.77 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: USA/Canada Watch: Rolex, AP, Panerai Posts: 812	Wonder how good of a relationship he has with his AD to score one so fast Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

24 March 2019, 08:13 AM	#13
SPMN "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: St Paul, MN Watch: Tudor, Omega Posts: 1,218	Amazing that even he was on a waitlist.

24 March 2019, 08:35 AM	#14
Rolly.BT "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Australia Posts: 194	No amount of money can buy that sort of publicity. Rolex ought to buy the man a beer!

24 March 2019, 09:32 AM	#15
abozz "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: In my home. Watch: 116660, 126600 Posts: 2,905	Wonderful, everybody knows Rolex is a great watch, even the best watchmaker.

24 March 2019, 10:33 AM	#17
Sublovin "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: USA Watch: Lots Posts: 4,354	Cool. __________________ DSSD is the king of all Rolex

24 March 2019, 10:53 AM	#18
ras47 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Robert Location: Northern NJ Watch: 16710 BLRO Posts: 3,063	I think he must appreciate the iconic design. And he's a man who knows design! Plus the BLRO in all it's incarnations is simply a beautiful timepiece. __________________ Rolex GMT Master II BLRO 16710 Omega Speedmaster Co-Axial Chrono

24 March 2019, 10:57 AM	#19
Andad 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 36,792	I would like Phil to confirm this? __________________ E

24 March 2019, 11:03 AM	#20
NGB185 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Nick Location: New Jersey Watch: 16610 Posts: 249	Product placement? Maybe Rolex gave him one for just such a purpose. __________________ 16610 :: 116520 :: 116500 :: 116610LV :: 116622 :: 126334 :: 116710LN :: 126710BLRO :: 116710BLNR Daytona Owners Thread lives here for over five years: http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=301993

24 March 2019, 11:52 AM	#22
ltmgeller 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 21,350	__________________ Oh, look at the time... Official Member: 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas International GTG 2019

24 March 2019, 12:00 PM	#24
Amiroo "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Canada Watch: Royal Oak Chrono Posts: 301	He was a big fan of the 39mm ALS Datograph! BLRO is a nice change! __________________ Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph 26331OR Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 15400OR Rolex Day-Date II 218235 Rolex GMT-Master II BLNR 116710

24 March 2019, 12:07 PM	#25
Vaxe "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Austin TX Posts: 2,122	Picture says a thousand words - the fact that he chose the BLRO over any other “hot” Rolex like the Daytona, LV, SkyD or BLNR should hint that the Pepsi GMT is definitely something special. Other than his own creations, Mr Dufour has only been photographed with one other watch - the Datograph. He could afford any watch, and I really respect his discerning eye for quality over quantity.

24 March 2019, 12:17 PM	#26
WhiskeyNovember "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: UK Watch: 116519LN Posts: 141	The 126710BLRO is proving to be a very special, desirable and iconic Rolex timepiece!

24 March 2019, 12:19 PM	#27
tng11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: N/A Posts: 3,629	All the validation I needed. Seriously though, the BLRO has quickly become a SS Rolex favourite of mine. A very practical, comfortable, retro/vintage feeling watch with all the benefits of the modern Rolex.

24 March 2019, 12:26 PM	#28
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,576	There’s no accounting for good taste.

11 April 2019, 07:54 AM	#29
broham84 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: New Jersey Posts: 610	Not sure how I missed this thread. Good to see the living legend giving Rolex its credit.

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