Pepsi C pics inside...Basel 2018

[Bt122]

I know everyone’s focused on the whole raspberry Pepsi thing... but man the jubilee. Really makes that watch!

[Air Rescue 5]

Originally Posted by jb335

Interesting. I did not feel that way. Quite the opposite. I liked the new BLRO and thought the RG GMTs were uninteresting. No interest in those GMTs.

That said, I feel no need to add the new Pepsi when I have a 16750. I’ll stick with vintage. But I if I didn’t have the 5 digit, I’d be all all over this new one.


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That 16750 !

[Rashid.bk]

Very ironic that so many say, I prefer the 16750 or whatever older model yet somehow there is a million man wait list everywhere. Who are these mysterious people that don't want anyone to know they are dying for this watch.

I personally I'm not crazy about this watch, prefer the BLNR but if I had to choose between old and new, there's is absolutely no comparison, I'd choose the new one in a heartbeat. In every single metric, it's a better watch. Movement, bracelet, dial, and bezel... The color might be subjective but the rest is undeniably and improvement. A better watch, but your "needs" may vary.

[037]

Originally Posted by Rashid.bk

Very ironic that so many say, I prefer the 16750 or whatever older model yet somehow there is a million man wait list everywhere. Who are these mysterious people that don't want anyone to know they are dying for this watch.

Not everyone is dying for the SS BLRO. Even if there are a million who are, if a few here aren't then that's perfectly fine. Choice is good.

Originally Posted by Rashid.bk

In every single metric, it's a better watch.

That also risks making it a rather sterile option. Perfection also risks be boring. Vintage can have warmth and character, especially with a plexi crystal and matte dial.

There's no right or wrong answer, but "better in every single metric" paints too broad of a stroke for everyone.

[tyler1980]

Originally Posted by 037

Not everyone is dying for the SS BLRO. Even if there are a million who are, if a few here aren't then that's perfectly fine. Choice is good.

I also think the reality of getting one is slim and people know it. I also think because of the colors its more socially acceptable to use the colors as the reason you are not getting one, when you just might be too far down the waitlist and thats the real reason.

The daytona is more universally loved so its harder to say, the colors suck and thats why im not getting it.

[AK797]

Originally Posted by tyler1980

I also think the reality of getting one is slim and people know it. I also think because of the colors its more socially acceptable to use the colors as the reason you are not getting one, when you just might be too far down the waitlist and thats the real reason.

The daytona is more universally loved so its harder to say, the colors suck and thats why im not getting it.

Hey, this is the internet, let's not have too much cold hard truth or what's the point?

[AK797]

Originally Posted by tkerrmd

great watch, looks familiar!!

Your WG looks like it has a blue dial, which I do like on the new option.

[jb335]

Who wants a Pepsi? Two 16750s (both from circa 1984!) and the new BLRO.




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[tyler1980]

Originally Posted by jb335

Who wants a Pepsi? Two 16750s (both from circa 1984!) and the new BLRO.




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i still prefer the one in the middle.

[Wahlberg]

Originally Posted by codecow

The red and blue on that are stunning.

You mean purple?

[jb335]

Originally Posted by tyler1980

i still prefer the one in the middle.

I don’t blame you. Not saying I agree, but like I said earlier, if you like a Pepsi GMT and also love modern Rolex, then this new one is absolutely the watch for you.




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[037]

Originally Posted by tyler1980

I also think the reality of getting one is slim and people know it. I also think because of the colors its more socially acceptable to use the colors as the reason you are not getting one, when you just might be too far down the waitlist and thats the real reason.

The daytona is more universally loved so its harder to say, the colors suck and thats why im not getting it.

Denial is certainly one possibility for some buyers, be it color or design as an excuse. Access could be another. I'm high on my AD's list for most of the new releases and want to see them in person. The SS BLRO doesn't excite me yet. The TT CHNR has my attention. We'll see how things play out when the call comes.

But, personally, I'm still a bigger fan of the 16750 matte. Newer might be technically better but also lacks soul in my opinion. Soul can't be bought. When I see a 1675, 16750, 16700 or even a 16710 on someone's wrist my first thought is they must be an enthusiast. When I see a newer reference (some of which I own and wear myself) I simply think they had enough spare cash to buy a watch or they bought it for a life milestone. Neither is wrong, just different.

[ras47]

Originally Posted by jfoord27

The bezel colours look far better in sunlight.

My thoughts exactly. Artificial lighting mutes and darkens the colors.

[scrappy]

TRF members be like....

March 2014: "How dare Rolex release the Pepsi in WG? The red/blue colors look awful anyways so I wouldn't buy one".

March 2018: "Rolex finally listened! The bezel looks better in person and has really grown on me. Can't wait to get mine! I'm number one on the dealer list."

March 2022: "Still waiting for my SS Pepsi. How do grey market dealers keep getting pieces? Is it just me or is the bezel looking worse than it did at Basel release?"

[ap1]

^ pretty much

[116710er]

Originally Posted by jfoord27

The bezel colours look far better in sunlight.

Originally Posted by ras47

My thoughts exactly. Artificial lighting mutes and darkens the colors.

After actually seeing one, I can tell you that the photo you're looking at isn't representative of the actual watch. That photo looks highly filtered. When I take the photo I took and apply a filter to it and turn up the saturation, I can get the BLRO bezel to look very red/very blue. But in person, it's absolutely not like this.

[codecow]

Originally Posted by Wahlberg

You mean purple?

Oh no way, these colors are so vividly red and blue it brings images of the French or American flag to mind.

[Bt122]

[fskywalker]

Thanks for sharing!


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[10klakes]

Originally Posted by scrappy

TRF members be like....

March 2014: "How dare Rolex release the Pepsi in WG? The red/blue colors look awful anyways so I wouldn't buy one".

March 2018: "Rolex finally listened! The bezel looks better in person and has really grown on me. Can't wait to get mine! I'm number one on the dealer list."

March 2022: "Still waiting for my SS Pepsi. How do grey market dealers keep getting pieces? Is it just me or is the bezel looking worse than it did at Basel release?"

Haha- this....


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[q8rolex]

such a beauty

[jps3b]

Originally Posted by RamyAshour

Did you get a pic of the doggie?

No. I should have though. The owner was very nice. He was wearing a SS Daytona. The dog was very well behaved. She was sitting on the green leather couch minding her own business. I think she was a Maltipoo (Maltese/Poodle) mix. On an interesting note, I never thought much of the WG BLRO, but since they changed the dial from black to blue, I absolutely love it!!! I don’t know how such a small change could make such a huge difference. Had I not purchased a “Smurf” this year, it would be on my short list. It really was beautiful and sporty. I bet they sell a lot more of them now

[NYCWATCHCREW]

Super weird does Rolex like rip out the movements on these watches they are all shown at the 10:11?

[ttomczak]

Thanks for sharing the pictures.

[116710er]

Originally Posted by codecow

Oh no way, these colors are so vividly red and blue it brings images of the French or American flag to mind.

If you're talking about the 126710, I think you should take a look at them in person before you make a judgement. I can tell you that from what I saw, the colors are muted/faded/a bit on the "pastel" side. They are most definitely NOT a solid red or blue like the American flag. The Pantone equivalent for Blue in the American flag is PMS 282 and Red is PMS 193 and I can tell you with absolute certainty that the 126710's bezel are not those colors.

Maybe if you're looking at a UV faded flag...

Folks, just accept that the colors are what they are. They're a purplish-blue and pinkish-red, end of story. You can either like or hate it but unless Rolex changes the process for production, it is what it is.

Originally Posted by robcorbe1

Super weird does Rolex like rip out the movements on these watches they are all shown at the 10:11?

Yes, the movement isn't present. They're weighed dummies.

[Timrolexnl]

Thanks for sharing

[exador]

Originally Posted by jb335

What’s with the incorrect date?

[Busyboy]

Originally Posted by exador

What’s with the incorrect date?

Incorrect time, presumably

[Sket7]

very nice, Thanks for sharing.

[tyler1980]

Originally Posted by robcorbe1

Super weird does Rolex like rip out the movements on these watches they are all shown at the 10:11?

they are not for sale and tour AD's. Why put extra cost into something that will never be sold?