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Tif · 25 May 2008, 10:43 AM

This may sound really stupid, but which GMT-II should I get for my fiance? I have no idea what I'm doing, since I know nothing about Rolex, but I want him to love it. Pepsi or Black and Red? Any other suggestions/ideas would be great!

Scarface · 25 May 2008, 10:45 AM

Unfortunately, I don't think you 'll find any Coke or Pepsi anymore - so no need to worry ...

What about the new GMT-IIc?

Tif · 25 May 2008, 10:57 AM

I have found both- so I am trying to pick which one... I know he liked these, because he looked at them back when we were looking at engagement rings, but I just don't know which one to get! Thank you for the other suggestion- I will look into it!

gmt master x · 25 May 2008, 11:20 AM

Its really a person question , i have a pepsi and a new ceramic. not sure if that helps.
also a few vintage pepsi bezels.... i am sure he will love what ever you give him.
franklin

mike · 25 May 2008, 11:35 AM

Tif, one of the great things about the 16710 is the ability to change the inserts. Personally I would opt for the RED/BLUE first as these were the original GMT colors....and then get the other inserts as you can.

eyeonthetime · 25 May 2008, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Tif

This may sound really stupid, but which GMT-II should I get for my fiance? I have no idea what I'm doing, since I know nothing about Rolex, but I want him to love it. Pepsi or Black and Red? Any other suggestions/ideas would be great!

Hi there,
This is my first post. I would go for the Pepsi dial, are you talking about the recent model or thinking about vintage? I love the vintage edition, the black and red is generally called coke dial, and after that you even have a root beer dial. Getting him a fantastic Pepsi dial maybe something you try to ween him off in the future because it can lead to a costly addiction :)

gtbike72 · 25 May 2008, 12:14 PM

I saw a Pepsi at Carlsbad mall, she told me she had 2. one for show and one in the safe.

Magik · 25 May 2008, 05:59 PM

When I bought mine, there were two Pepsis and two Cokes. I ultimately picked the Pepsi although I liked the Coke colors better because I felt the Pepsi colors were more iconic to the GMT, and also because the Pepsi I chose had the stick dial (ll rather than II) and appears to have the newer movement.

Magik · 25 May 2008, 06:01 PM

Oops, I forgot, I think you should ask your fiance or find out somehow which colors he prefers. It is just a matter of personal taste after all. I don't think any one color would appreciate more than the other if they did go up in value.

etp095 · 25 May 2008, 07:58 PM

I would say get the pepsi,he could always get the other inserts and change up the looks.I'm sure anything you get him he'll love,since It comes from your heart.he's a lucky guy.

gmtobsessed · 25 May 2008, 11:41 PM

Go PEPSI!! (me personally) its an icon.....
But then you can change the bezel insert, so dont worry.

Your boyfriend gotta be one the most luckiest guy in the world!

Dan Pierce · 26 May 2008, 12:09 AM

Pepsi.

If your boyfriend wants more options they are always available.

dP

N_Swe · 26 May 2008, 12:33 AM

I would go for black and red, I have owned that watch, and I really miss it.

It stands out, but do not scream, if you know what I mean. It got character.

But - as many says - its rather cheap to change the bezel so I would buy the black and red watch, plus the all-black bezel, and pepsi-bezel. Then she could choose...

Tools · 26 May 2008, 02:28 AM

The red/blue is a bit more obvious and noticable.

The red/black is more subdued and suitable even for an up-scale event..(my personal favorite)

You should know what dolors lyour boyfriend is comfortable witih..

If I were pushed, I would agree that the red/blue should be the one chosen for a gift lacking any other input; as has been said, if he wants another insert, they can be found for less than a 100 bucks.

tphan · 26 May 2008, 03:20 AM

Pepsi...Fourth of July is coming up.

cmr · 26 May 2008, 04:08 AM

i have the new gmt2c and i love it, if i were to get another one i would get the pepsi version so it would have some color and a jubilee bracelet along with an oyster bracelet so i could change it around.

dwaine99 · 26 May 2008, 04:44 AM

one of these.............

plus two of these........... and you have all three!

blueface · 27 May 2008, 06:00 AM

I would go red and black. To me, it just has more class.

taylor · 18 June 2008, 02:57 PM

ask yourself--what would warren buffet do?

pwrslider · 18 June 2008, 03:48 PM

This is actually an old thread....which one did you get??

marshallr47 · 6 July 2008, 10:02 AM

I'm partial to the Coke dial. That's what I have now.

wean_sg · 27 July 2008, 01:04 AM

I find the coke bezel to be the best. It looked good on Keanu Reeves in the movie poster for "Street Kings".

25 May 2008, 10:43 AM	#1
Tif "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: FL Posts: 5	Pepsi or Black and Red? This may sound really stupid, but which GMT-II should I get for my fiance? I have no idea what I'm doing, since I know nothing about Rolex, but I want him to love it. Pepsi or Black and Red? Any other suggestions/ideas would be great!

25 May 2008, 12:14 PM	#7
gtbike72 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: j Location: LA Posts: 1,144	I saw a Pepsi at Carlsbad mall, she told me she had 2. one for show and one in the safe. __________________

25 May 2008, 07:58 PM	#10
etp095 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: rudolph Location: chicago burbs Posts: 2,026	I would say get the pepsi,he could always get the other inserts and change up the looks.I'm sure anything you get him he'll love,since It comes from your heart.he's a lucky guy. __________________ tt date circa 69' 5513 circa 81' ss sub w/date (z) pepsi gmt for dad(D) polar expy II(z) 1675 gmt circa 68' ladies datejust on jubilee for mom (z) sea dweller16600(M) SS Sub-C(g) Omega Planet Ocean,45.5 on mesh(2500D)

26 May 2008, 12:09 AM	#12
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 35,724	Pepsi. If your boyfriend wants more options they are always available. 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

26 May 2008, 02:28 AM	#14
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,040	The red/blue is a bit more obvious and noticable. The red/black is more subdued and suitable even for an up-scale event..(my personal favorite) You should know what dolors lyour boyfriend is comfortable witih.. If I were pushed, I would agree that the red/blue should be the one chosen for a gift lacking any other input; as has been said, if he wants another insert, they can be found for less than a 100 bucks. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

25 May 2008, 10:57 AM	#3
Tif "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: FL Posts: 5	I have found both- so I am trying to pick which one... I know he liked these, because he looked at them back when we were looking at engagement rings, but I just don't know which one to get! Thank you for the other suggestion- I will look into it!

25 May 2008, 11:20 AM	#4
gmt master x Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: franklin Location: nyc Watch: 70 s gmt master. Posts: 677	Its really a person question , i have a pepsi and a new ceramic. not sure if that helps. also a few vintage pepsi bezels.... i am sure he will love what ever you give him. franklin

25 May 2008, 11:35 AM	#5
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Tif, one of the great things about the 16710 is the ability to change the inserts. Personally I would opt for the RED/BLUE first as these were the original GMT colors....and then get the other inserts as you can.

25 May 2008, 05:59 PM	#8
Magik Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Patrick Location: Royal Kunia, HI Watch: Sub-Date & GMT ll Posts: 603	When I bought mine, there were two Pepsis and two Cokes. I ultimately picked the Pepsi although I liked the Coke colors better because I felt the Pepsi colors were more iconic to the GMT, and also because the Pepsi I chose had the stick dial (ll rather than II) and appears to have the newer movement.

25 May 2008, 06:01 PM	#9
Magik Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Patrick Location: Royal Kunia, HI Watch: Sub-Date & GMT ll Posts: 603	Oops, I forgot, I think you should ask your fiance or find out somehow which colors he prefers. It is just a matter of personal taste after all. I don't think any one color would appreciate more than the other if they did go up in value.

25 May 2008, 11:41 PM	#11
gmtobsessed "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Indonesia Posts: 1,356	Go PEPSI!! (me personally) its an icon..... But then you can change the bezel insert, so dont worry. Your boyfriend gotta be one the most luckiest guy in the world!

26 May 2008, 12:33 AM	#13
N_Swe "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sweden Posts: 193	I would go for black and red, I have owned that watch, and I really miss it. It stands out, but do not scream, if you know what I mean. It got character. But - as many says - its rather cheap to change the bezel so I would buy the black and red watch, plus the all-black bezel, and pepsi-bezel. Then she could choose...

26 May 2008, 03:20 AM	#15
tphan "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 831	Pepsi...Fourth of July is coming up.

26 May 2008, 04:08 AM	#16
cmr "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: marcus Location: us, oklahoma Posts: 1,646	i have the new gmt2c and i love it, if i were to get another one i would get the pepsi version so it would have some color and a jubilee bracelet along with an oyster bracelet so i could change it around. __________________ cmr OA-Black dial SS Daytona, V-White dial SS Daytona, Z-GMT2C Wife, Z-Platinum Yacht Master, Black ceramic White dial SS Daytona,

26 May 2008, 04:44 AM	#17
dwaine99 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dwaine Location: SC Watch: 124060 Posts: 356	one of these............. plus two of these........... and you have all three!

27 May 2008, 06:00 AM	#18
blueface "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: USA Watch: DJ, DD, SUB Posts: 487	I would go red and black. To me, it just has more class. __________________ TT Datejust 16233 (T) SOLD YG Daydate 11833 (K SS Sub Date 16610 (M). SOLD TT Blue Sub Date 116613LB (Random, 2018?)

18 June 2008, 02:57 PM	#19
taylor "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: StL Posts: 447	ask yourself--what would warren buffet do?

18 June 2008, 03:48 PM	#20
pwrslider "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Steve Location: SF BAY AREA CA Watch: 16710 Coke Posts: 3,047	This is actually an old thread....which one did you get?? __________________ Rolex Blue TT Submariner (95) Rolex SS GMT IIc (08) Rolex GMT II 16710 COKE (08 for me..) Rolex Explorer II Blk (91) Breitling SuperOcean Steelfish (07) Panerai 104 & 177ti ( 04/03)

6 July 2008, 10:02 AM	#21
marshallr47 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Ron Location: Alabama Watch: Daytona,TT Sub,GMT Posts: 4,673	I'm partial to the Coke dial. That's what I have now. __________________ Ron

27 July 2008, 01:04 AM	#22
wean_sg "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: South East Asia Posts: 25	I find the coke bezel to be the best. It looked good on Keanu Reeves in the movie poster for "Street Kings".

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