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emkwan · 22 March 2018, 03:48 AM

Hi Guys!

So we finally got what Rolex was cooking up for us. Here's my video featuring some video footage of the new GMT Master 2 - 126710 BLRO and my thoughts... should I flip my BLNR for this? Thoughts!

Enjoy

ROLEX GMT MASTER 2 PEPSI (126710BLRO) FIRST LOOK

Ben.McDonald7 · 22 March 2018, 03:58 AM

Nice video. I say keep the BLNR.

My big issues are the bezel colors still being off with more of a light red and purple. Also I heard the lug changes were to make it so the 116710 oyster bracelet won't fit the 126710 endlinks. I like the option of a jubilee but I think the oyster bracelet looks best on a GMT.

I think they nailed the blue on the BLNR. It looks perfect and the contrast with the black is just right. I think the 16710 BLRO is still the king of Pepsi's.

Sent from my VS996 using Tapatalk

travisb · 22 March 2018, 04:01 AM

Nicely done! I'd stay put with the BLNR but to each his own.

karmatp · 22 March 2018, 04:02 AM

If you like your BLNR than keep it.

grimps · 22 March 2018, 04:04 AM

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Originally Posted by travisb

Nicely done! I'd stay put with the BLNR but to each his own.

I'm having both

emkwan · 22 March 2018, 04:07 AM

Thanks guys! For those that want to just see the watch and less of me talking check out the video post on my instagram @emkwan. Also follow @chronos_1010 as he’s there atm insta capturing from Baselworld 2018.

HL65 · 22 March 2018, 04:09 AM

Well done! I can tell you I am keeping my BLNR but adding this as well.

Cato · 22 March 2018, 04:13 AM

I never like the jubilee on sports watches. I know most guys don't agree with me.

The Pepsi is OK with an oyster bracelet, though.

rjd1 · 22 March 2018, 04:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Ben.McDonald7

My big issues are the bezel colors still being off with more of a light red and purple.

+1 - just doesn't look like a Pepsi to me

emkwan · 22 March 2018, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by rjd1

+1 - just doesn't look like a Pepsi to me

You’re right. A few other videos have come out showing it to be much more pink. Like washed out purple and pinks.

Gharddog03 · 22 March 2018, 10:35 AM

Well done!

schoolboy · 22 March 2018, 10:37 AM

Thanks for sharing

Jacobson · 22 March 2018, 10:38 AM

Keep the BLNR bro.

Nice vid as always

amh · 22 March 2018, 10:55 AM

Since you were there, what's your opinion on the lugs?
- Do you think the Pepsi GMT lugs are thinner?
- Is the new jubilee slightly wider? (eg. 21mm)

emkwan · 22 March 2018, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jacobson

Keep the BLNR bro.

Nice vid as always

Hahahaha thanks man 🙏🏽 I want both tho lol

collarcity · 22 March 2018, 11:41 AM

I prefer the BLNR as a GMT watch because I think blue/black is a better representation of day/night than red/blue.

JRT · 22 March 2018, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by collarcity

I prefer the BLNR as a GMT watch because I think blue/black is a better representation of day/night than red/blue.

x2

emkwan · 22 March 2018, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by collarcity

I prefer the BLNR as a GMT watch because I think blue/black is a better representation of day/night than red/blue.

I agree!

Hangten · 22 March 2018, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by collarcity

I prefer the BLNR as a GMT watch because I think blue/black is a better representation of day/night than red/blue.

maybe but I just have to emulate my inner Magnum P.I.

emkwan · 22 March 2018, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hangten

maybe but I just have to emulate my inner Magnum P.I.

JacksonStone · 22 March 2018, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by collarcity

I prefer the BLNR as a GMT watch because I think blue/black is a better representation of day/night than red/blue.

I agree, as well. It's a moot point, but I still wonder if a blue-and-black bezel were the tradition on older models, and there had never been a Pepsi before, what people would be making of this new release.

HogwldFLTR · 22 March 2018, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by JacksonStone

I agree, as well. It's a moot point, but I still wonder if a blue-and-black bezel were the tradition on older models, and there had never been a Pepsi before, what people would be making of this new release.

Any watch with a grape and cranberry insert can't be all bad. Maybe it should be called a GRCA to be truer to its colors (grain de raisin - canneberge) instead of BLRO.

JacksonStone · 22 March 2018, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

Any watch with a grape and cranberry insert can't be all bad.

You just nailed it. Forget Pepsi. It's a Cran-Grape.

HogwldFLTR · 22 March 2018, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JacksonStone

You just nailed it. Forget Pepsi. It's a Cran-Grape.

Sorry I edited my post. Cause it's the insert that's those colors.

JacksonStone · 22 March 2018, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

Sorry I edited my post. Cause it's the insert that's those colors.

Oh yeah...I didn't even notice that. No worries. Fixed.

sensui · 22 March 2018, 04:11 PM

Thanks for putting together the video.

22 March 2018, 03:48 AM	#1
emkwan Banned Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Abu Dhabi - Dubai Watch: Rolex 116710 BLNR Posts: 375	Rolex GMT Master II Pepsi First Impressions (Video) Hi Guys! So we finally got what Rolex was cooking up for us. Here's my video featuring some video footage of the new GMT Master 2 - 126710 BLRO and my thoughts... should I flip my BLNR for this? Thoughts! Enjoy ROLEX GMT MASTER 2 PEPSI (126710BLRO) FIRST LOOK

22 March 2018, 03:58 AM	#2
Ben.McDonald7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Arizona Watch: Rolex 116500LN Posts: 823	Nice video. I say keep the BLNR. My big issues are the bezel colors still being off with more of a light red and purple. Also I heard the lug changes were to make it so the 116710 oyster bracelet won't fit the 126710 endlinks. I like the option of a jubilee but I think the oyster bracelet looks best on a GMT. I think they nailed the blue on the BLNR. It looks perfect and the contrast with the black is just right. I think the 16710 BLRO is still the king of Pepsi's. Sent from my VS996 using Tapatalk __________________ Philippians 3:13-14 Ω Omega Speedmaster Pro Ω Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Good Planet LE Rolex Daytona 116500LN Rolex Submariner Date 126610LV Rolex Explorer II 16570

22 March 2018, 04:02 AM	#4
karmatp "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Trevor Location: Arizona Posts: 5,740	If you like your BLNR than keep it. __________________ My grails:

22 March 2018, 04:09 AM	#7
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,401	Well done! I can tell you I am keeping my BLNR but adding this as well. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

22 March 2018, 10:38 AM	#13
Jacobson "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: USA, UK, UAE Posts: 668	Keep the BLNR bro. Nice vid as always __________________ ROLEX: 16570 - 16610LV - 116610LN - 116610LV - 16710 - 116710BLNR - 126710BLRO - 116622 Rhodium - 116520 Black - 116500LN White - 116500LN Black - 228206 Ice AP: 15450ST White - 15202ST Blue - 26331ST -- PP: 5711/1A Blue - 5056P-001 -- BP: 5008 1130 71S -- JLC: 3908420 -- Tudor: M79470-0001

22 March 2018, 04:01 AM	#3
travisb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 32,224	Nicely done! I'd stay put with the BLNR but to each his own.

22 March 2018, 04:07 AM	#6
emkwan Banned Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Abu Dhabi - Dubai Watch: Rolex 116710 BLNR Posts: 375	Thanks guys! For those that want to just see the watch and less of me talking check out the video post on my instagram @emkwan. Also follow @chronos_1010 as he’s there atm insta capturing from Baselworld 2018.

22 March 2018, 04:13 AM	#8
Cato Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Land of the Lost Watch: 116610LN Posts: 2,201	I never like the jubilee on sports watches. I know most guys don't agree with me. The Pepsi is OK with an oyster bracelet, though.

22 March 2018, 10:35 AM	#11
Gharddog03 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Genaro Location: Fresno Ca. Watch: R O L E X Posts: 4,466	Well done!

22 March 2018, 10:37 AM	#12
schoolboy Banned Join Date: Nov 2017 Real Name: Jesus Location: Texas Watch: 116234 Posts: 8,721	Thanks for sharing

22 March 2018, 10:55 AM	#14
amh "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tejas Watch: Various Posts: 5,081	Since you were there, what's your opinion on the lugs? - Do you think the Pepsi GMT lugs are thinner? - Is the new jubilee slightly wider? (eg. 21mm)

22 March 2018, 11:41 AM	#16
collarcity "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Mark Location: New York Watch: 16570, 14060M Posts: 377	I prefer the BLNR as a GMT watch because I think blue/black is a better representation of day/night than red/blue.

22 March 2018, 04:11 PM	#26
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,356	Thanks for putting together the video.

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