Was the white gold “Pepsi” a big mistake?

[watchwatcher]

Short answer, no.

The look and feel of the watch is amazing. It's one of my favorite pieces (and no...i didn't spend 40k on it )

The jubilee looks out of place on it, (IMO of course), so in my mind I've got the perfect Pepsi. I may add the Tudor a little later in the year if the secondary prices drop down to reasonable. But mistake...no, I don't think so.

Like the song says, "if lovin' you is wrong, I don't wanna be right..."

[rmlovett1]

Originally Posted by watchwatcher

Short answer, no.

The look and feel of the watch is amazing. It's one of my favorite pieces (and no...i didn't spend 40k on it )

The jubilee looks out of place on it, (IMO of course), so in my mind I've got the perfect Pepsi. I may add the Tudor a little later in the year if the secondary prices drop down to reasonable. But mistake...no, I don't think so.

Like the song says, "if lovin' you is wrong, I don't wanna be right..."

⬆️⬆️⬆️ Same thought. I own one, (not for $40k) and the oyster is my first choice for a modern BLRO. And I Agree wholeheartedly with Larry...except...I respectfully differ, in that I think the jubilee looks great. To each their own!
I have bought WG in the past because they’re the one that has an exclusive dial or colors that are appealing to me...other side of the coin...I’ve bought SS for the same reason (Hulk). But at the end of the day, I buy WG because it’s special to ME when I look at, and feel it....otherwise I would’ve pursued the SS version. I just feel blessed that I can make these choices.
Not a mistake by Rolex, and I hope all who acquire the SS version, enjoy the heck out of it!

[Roll the Lex]

Originally Posted by REFZ

It happend to the Skydweller as well, first the PM versions and later the TT and SS versions.

Was that also a mistake?

I think the controversy is that the pm and ss Pepsi case, bezel, dial are EXACTLY the same. The wg and ss models at least have different dials on the sky dweller.

You can make the argument that the difference is in the bracelets with the Pepsi but you can add an oyster bracelet easily.




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[RichM]

I own the WG BLRO and like my friends above, I truly enjoy the watch. I'm not in the least bit concerned that it was released in SS. I also don't believe the WG model was a mistake and I feel the SS model was a stroke of genius on their part. Also by putting on it on the Jubilee and changing the dial to blue on the PM, helps make all three models different enough to appeal to a wider audience.

I do find it ironic that the BLRO bezel did not get a whole lot of love while it was only available on a PM model. Put the same bezel on the SS model, and it becomes one of the hottest watches out there today.

I'm pretty sure, Rolex knows what it's doing.

[T01]

Don't believe it to be a mistake. The Jubilee certainly differentiates the WG from SS.

[Starwalker]

Why a mistake? You don’t see complaints from people that have the 116509 being overly similar to the 116520.

[doramas]

The truth that I would not sit well

[watchwatcher]

Originally Posted by Rich Mickol

I do find it ironic that the BLRO bezel did not get a whole lot of love while it was only available on a PM model.

Well said, my friend. Ironic, indeed.

[GoingPlaces]

Originally Posted by StevenMichael

I know you don’t regret yours. It’s stunning. But how would you feel if a SS version came out that looked the same?

It won't. They will keep the two different. Look at the SkyDweller, different dials.

[Vetracer]

I much prefer the white gold Pepsi to the new jubilee bracelet version. They’re not that difference in price at them moment too.

[FinWatch]

I just Love it—if someone thinks it is a mistake, I am fine whit that. Still loving my Blue Dial Beauty WG! ❤️❤️❤️


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[AK797]

Originally Posted by 037

Fair point but why does it have to be about optics and poor form?

What if someone legitimately wants a 126710 for the movement but prefers the Oyster? What if someone wants the Pan-Am bezel but prefers the durability in daily wear of stainless over gold? What if someone wants all of the above but in a lighter weight configuration? Or, what if someone has wanted a stainless BLRO for four years but the white gold version was either out of their budget or they'd rather own three watches instead of one?

I'm confused why the only answer your see is that the owner must be a poser.

We are talking about Rolexes here so all of us are posers with the gen public unless we prove otherwise, so same applies here, if you genuinely prefer the Oyster and can be bothered to source/swap one over then just state that in your pic posts and it will all be cool.

[AK797]

Originally Posted by Rich Mickol

I own the WG BLRO and like my friends above, I truly enjoy the watch. I'm not in the least bit concerned that it was released in SS. I also don't believe the WG model was a mistake and I feel the SS model was a stroke of genius on their part. Also by putting on it on the Jubilee and changing the dial to blue on the PM, helps make all three models different enough to appeal to a wider audience.

I do find it ironic that the BLRO bezel did not get a whole lot of love while it was only available on a PM model. Put the same bezel on the SS model, and it becomes one of the hottest watches out there today.

I'm pretty sure, Rolex knows what it's doing.

It's certainly hot, but in fairness, Richie, it is still getting a lot of stick for its colours so not all are convinced.

[101031-28]

I'm glad the new SS BLRO is on jubilee vs oyster. If Rolex does release an oyster version of it, IMO that would be just fine since the new WG BLRO comes on a blue dial. I suppose the similarities would then be between the old WG BLRO and the oyster released SS version, since they both sport a black dial, but as a WG owner myself, I really would not care much. The feel of WG is something SS is no match for. They would be similar in looks but quite different in substance.

[brucethemanlee]

Not a mistake
Buyers should know full well that Rolex might release in SS. They never said they wouldn't

And technically they didn't release exactly the same they released in a jubilee. Yes I know people have retrofitted oyster bracelet onto the new BLRO but it wasn't done by Rolex




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[ALF61]

Originally Posted by StevenMichael

Just sitting here thinking. Was the 18K white gold GMT Master II “Pepsi” a big mistake? How will they ever release a true SS original with an oyster bracelet now without offending every who paid the better part of $40K? I like the new SS Pepsi jubilee sure, but the oyster bracelet is still better and I don’t want to have to create a Franken-Watch. Thoughts?

The upcoming COKE will probably feature an all brushed oyster bracelet. My thoughts only.

[SeaAndSky]

In that watch bezel color I prefer the white gold version. It’s not a mistake to me.

[BT1985]

Originally Posted by FinWatch

I just Love it—if someone thinks it is a mistake, I am fine whit that. Still loving my Blue Dial Beauty WG! ❤️❤️❤️


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I absolutely love the blue dial Pepsi bezel combination. It has ruined the SS version for me. Congrats on this it looks awesome!


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[Ravager135]

Mistake is a big word. Rolex always introduces things in precious metal first and lets it trickle down to less expensive models. Rolex was very aware people were clamoring for the Pepsi bezel in ceramic. They could have put it on a stainless steel case with an Oyster bracelet at any time once developed. There was a media release at the time stating that making the red/blue bicolor bezel is difficult and as such Rolex was reserving it for the white gold model. That may be true, but it doesn't really matter.

The white gold BLRO with the black dial is now "relatively" rare since it was only produced for a couple of years. Personally I think the blue dial makes more sense on a white gold model anyway as Rolex tends to save blue for precious metal pieces. I doubt we will ever see a blue dial on a stainless GMT or Sub.

[Eric-London]

Originally Posted by hl65

can’t say a mistake but certainly not ideal for anyone who owns the wg. As for the jubilee it makes the watch imho and very glad they released the 126710 on it versus the oyster. If i want to wear an oyster there are lots of options. So for me what a great change up and again really makes the watch special.

+100

[Eric-London]

Originally Posted by FinWatch

I just Love it—if someone thinks it is a mistake, I am fine whit that. Still loving my Blue Dial Beauty WG! ❤️❤️❤️


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Hey brother, you’re killing me with this watch. It looks absolutely fantastic. Congrats.

I can’t find a single piece in the UK.

My AD (WOS from Arum group) are one of the largest buyers of Rolex in Europe and they have zero in the U.K.

[eco8gator]

It's a great watch...just heavy.

[Loevhagen]

It was not a big mistake. It was just a mistake.

[watchmework]

I don’t think so. The WG is special and certainly feels different on the wrist. I think the WG also has a slightly different appearance than SS does.

[FinWatch]

Originally Posted by BT1985

I absolutely love the blue dial Pepsi bezel combination. It has ruined the SS version for me. Congrats on this it looks awesome!


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Thanks!


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[Fujiman]

Originally Posted by Tools

That's how Rolex does it, PM models first, then TT and SS afterwards. Doesn't seem to be a mistake so far, everybody still wants them all.

Not "everybody", I certainly don't. I think Rolex has made a series of mistakes this past decade which I why I'm not interested in buying any of their new watches. But I'm sure there are plenty of people who think Rolex can do no wrong.

When I bought my three over the years, I always felt welcomed and valued. I no longer do.

[FinWatch]

Originally Posted by Eric-London

Hey brother, you’re killing me with this watch. It looks absolutely fantastic. Congrats.



I can’t find a single piece in the UK.



My AD (WOS from Arum group) are one of the largest buyers of Rolex in Europe and they have zero in the U.K.

Thanks! It is just amazing—not easy to find.. Good luck for your hunt!


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[enjoythemusic]

Mistake? Eh, it's only money.

Enjoy your time. :)

[SG56]

I'd rather buy the wg than the SS one.
They are both gorgeous watches.

No, not a mistake imo.

[drefrank]

Not sure as to the WG Pepsi demand/availability but I do know an AD that has one. If interested please send me a message.