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R. Francis · 23 March 2018, 06:39 PM

Hello everyone, I just wanted to take the time to share some observations I've had regarding the new SS Pepsi release and hopefully get your thoughts on something that's been puzzling me. Maybe even some from our current WG BLRO owners.

I may be wrong -or it's just too early to tell- but it seems like the general sentiment or at least expected reaction to the new Pepsi by current WG Pepsi owners at the most is offense and in the least, disappointment.

To our WG BLRO owners. What were your first reactions to the SS Pepsi?
And why?
Here comes the crux. "Stealth wealth," a virtue stated by many WG owners and aspirers. If its purpose is to please oneself, would it be unreasonable to be disappointed if you found yourself among a sea of SS Pepsis (After the 2-10 waitlist)? If I was an original owner, I don't think I would be. White gold at the end of the day is still white gold.

As a person who both loves the Pepsi bezel and PM pieces in their own right, when the original WG BLRO was first released I understood why people were upset that they weren't more accessible and made in their original metal - stainless steel. Yet I could also see why Rolex would update one of their most loved references in beautiful white gold.

Of course one reason to enjoy a watch is its exclusivity. Could the Pepsi be too good for that?

Andad · 23 March 2018, 07:11 PM

There is a thread on this subject.

Exclusivity will still be the name for both the SS and the WG Pepsi.

But for different reasons.

R. Francis · 23 March 2018, 07:17 PM

Sorry! If there is, could you link me to it? The Pepsi is kind of the watch of the moment and didn't see a specific one about WGs merits.

fskywalker · 23 March 2018, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by directioneng

Exclusivity will still be the name for both the SS and the WG Pepsi.

R. Francis · 23 March 2018, 07:35 PM

Yes very true. Relatively, it's still more accessible than a WG price wise if we aren't taking into account the difficulty of obtaining one. Tudor is offering one now as well, which is also why I made the comment.

scrappy · 23 March 2018, 07:41 PM

I’m a WG Pepsi owner and am happy that Rolex decided to introduce the watch in SS so that more people could enjoy the look.

If one is really concerned about exclusivity, buy a Patek.

Jim Smyth · 23 March 2018, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scrappy

I’m a WG Pepsi owner and am happy that Rolex decided to introduce the watch in SS so that more people could enjoy the look.

If one is really concerned about exclusivity, buy a Patek.

My sediments exactly. You are reading a lot of these posts telling you how WG owners feel from people that dont own one. I have read them all and the majority dont care either way.

GFONG · 23 March 2018, 11:23 PM

People keep saying WG BLRO owners are not happy and disappointed are those who do not own the WG BLRO.

Andad · 25 March 2018, 12:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim Smyth

My sediments exactly. You are reading a lot of these posts telling you how WG owners feel from people that dont own one. I have read them all and the majority dont care either way.

Dyim · 25 March 2018, 01:19 PM

https://www.rolexforums.com/showpost...5&postcount=97

Here is my reply to the aforementioned thread.

23 March 2018, 06:39 PM	#1
R. Francis "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Real Name: Frank Location: Las Vegas Posts: 120	The Case for the WG BLRO Hello everyone, I just wanted to take the time to share some observations I've had regarding the new SS Pepsi release and hopefully get your thoughts on something that's been puzzling me. Maybe even some from our current WG BLRO owners. I may be wrong -or it's just too early to tell- but it seems like the general sentiment or at least expected reaction to the new Pepsi by current WG Pepsi owners at the most is offense and in the least, disappointment. To our WG BLRO owners. What were your first reactions to the SS Pepsi? And why? Here comes the crux. "Stealth wealth," a virtue stated by many WG owners and aspirers. If its purpose is to please oneself, would it be unreasonable to be disappointed if you found yourself among a sea of SS Pepsis (After the 2-10 waitlist)? If I was an original owner, I don't think I would be. White gold at the end of the day is still white gold. As a person who both loves the Pepsi bezel and PM pieces in their own right, when the original WG BLRO was first released I understood why people were upset that they weren't more accessible and made in their original metal - stainless steel. Yet I could also see why Rolex would update one of their most loved references in beautiful white gold. Of course one reason to enjoy a watch is its exclusivity. Could the Pepsi be too good for that?

23 March 2018, 07:11 PM	#2
Andad 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 36,807	There is a thread on this subject. Exclusivity will still be the name for both the SS and the WG Pepsi. But for different reasons. __________________ E

23 March 2018, 07:17 PM	#3
R. Francis "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Real Name: Frank Location: Las Vegas Posts: 120	Sorry! If there is, could you link me to it? The Pepsi is kind of the watch of the moment and didn't see a specific one about WGs merits.

23 March 2018, 07:35 PM	#5
R. Francis "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Real Name: Frank Location: Las Vegas Posts: 120	Yes very true. Relatively, it's still more accessible than a WG price wise if we aren't taking into account the difficulty of obtaining one. Tudor is offering one now as well, which is also why I made the comment.

23 March 2018, 07:41 PM	#6
scrappy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 623	I’m a WG Pepsi owner and am happy that Rolex decided to introduce the watch in SS so that more people could enjoy the look. If one is really concerned about exclusivity, buy a Patek.

23 March 2018, 11:23 PM	#8
GFONG "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Galen Location: SG / HK Watch: Lange / Rolex Posts: 2,810	People keep saying WG BLRO owners are not happy and disappointed are those who do not own the WG BLRO.

25 March 2018, 01:19 PM	#10
Dyim "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 2,230	https://www.rolexforums.com/showpost...5&postcount=97 Here is my reply to the aforementioned thread.

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