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Santiago32 · 22 January 2022, 12:23 PM

Not my picture but I'm curious which bezel does TRF prefer? MK1, MK2, or MK3?

Side question: Does anyone know what years these changed?

1665fan · 22 January 2022, 12:23 PM

Mark1 for me…..

ltmgeller · 22 January 2022, 12:24 PM

3 for me please

mathurss · 22 January 2022, 12:25 PM

None of them, I miss the classic colors seen in the 5 series and earlier.

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brandrea · 22 January 2022, 12:26 PM

Which ever one this is ...

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Bruno007 · 22 January 2022, 12:35 PM

Its MK3 for me.

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Santiago32 · 22 January 2022, 02:13 PM

Anyone know the timeline of when the bezel colors were changed?

Bladeshot · 22 January 2022, 02:25 PM

I prefer Mk1 and added one at Christmas. Mine is a 2018. The first run had much lighter colors.

Rolexfan23 · 22 January 2022, 03:17 PM

Mk3

kieselguhr · 22 January 2022, 03:27 PM

This one

BNA/LION · 22 January 2022, 03:38 PM

Mk1

DESH · 22 January 2022, 03:41 PM

love them all…

fskywalker · 22 January 2022, 03:49 PM

The darker the better!!

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TimeAZ · 22 January 2022, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by fskywalker

The darker the better!!

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+1

Took the words right out of my mouth

noshame · 22 January 2022, 04:31 PM

I love the Pepsi, just not the ceramic ones.

rambo99 · 22 January 2022, 05:45 PM

what's the difference between mk 2 and 3?

padi56 · 22 January 2022, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Santiago32

Anyone know the timeline of when the bezel colors were changed?

Go to any AD or RSC and ask them you want to change to a Mk 1 or any other Mk bezel, you will get whatever they have in stock.In the real world just tiny variations in the firing process like you have on most all ceramic items especially red colourers.

Cru Jones · 22 January 2022, 06:47 PM

I’ve warmed up to the charm of MK1, but I still think MK2 looks the best (3 being a bit too dark & the numerals too pronounced, IMHO).

I would be thrilled with any of them. :-)

rambo99 · 22 January 2022, 06:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

Go to any AD or RSC and ask them you want to change to a Mk 1 or any other Mk bezel, you will get whatever they have in stock.In the real world just tiny variations in the firing process like you have on most all ceramic items especially red colourers.

i dont think they still producing mk 1 bezel now, they have certainly changed the dye formula.

Bigmozza · 22 January 2022, 07:31 PM

3 for me

thesharkfactor · 22 January 2022, 08:07 PM

Don’t care. I got a Pepsi!

mic6 · 22 January 2022, 08:12 PM

MK1 by a mile. All others look almost black indoors.

padi56 · 22 January 2022, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rambo99

i dont think they still producing mk 1 bezel now, they have certainly changed the dye formula.

Possible but in the real world all this Mk stuff only exists in internet land, if any bezel that has to be replaced and some do, you will get whatever insert Rolex has in stock. Whether its MK1,2,3,4,5 or any MK to come, as for the dye formula its the very high firing temperature prosses that finally determines the colour, when they processes batches of hundreds of inserts at a time.

S.Explorer · 22 January 2022, 09:34 PM

Mk1, blue is too dark otherwise.

Parapraxis · 22 January 2022, 09:57 PM

Mk3 looks like a coke in indoor lighting.

So I vote mk2

mattidk · 22 January 2022, 10:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rambo99

what's the difference between mk 2 and 3?

i have the same question, i have mk2 it seems photo of mk3 has brighter number on bazel? But other photos look similar to my mk2 🧐

padi56 · 22 January 2022, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by mattidk

i have the same question, i have mk2 it seems photo of mk3 has brighter number on bazel? But other photos look similar to my mk2 🧐

Well in the real world just tiny variations in the batches of inserts when fired at very high temperatures. And now the various sellers have cottoned on to this Mk stuff, with words like super rare Mk1 bezel to extract more cash from buyers willing to pay its that simple.

rambo99 · 22 January 2022, 11:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

Well in the real world just tiny variations in the batches of inserts when fired at very high temperatures. And now the various sellers have cottoned on to this Mk stuff, with words like super rare Mk1 bezel to extract more cash from buyers willing to pay its that simple.

people love to talk about every tiny differences to show they are real watch enthusiasts and have sharp eyes. its a hobby after all.

travisb · 22 January 2022, 11:23 PM

I like them all but prefer the darker tones.

brandrea · 22 January 2022, 11:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

Go to any AD or RSC and ask them you want to change to a Mk 1 or any other Mk bezel, you will get whatever they have in stock.In the real world just tiny variations in the firing process like you have on most all ceramic items especially red colourers.

Agree Peter

Quote:

Originally Posted by rambo99

i dont think they still producing mk 1 bezel now, they have certainly changed the dye formula.

Look at some of the recent incomings and they look more like the earlier “MK1” versions to me

I truly believe what Padi is saying is correct. Yes they’ve got different colors, but they vary with each manufacturing batch and they’ve come full circle from light, to mid, to dark, back to light again.

View Poll Results: Which Bezel Do You Prefer?
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MK2	34	13.71%
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22 January 2022, 12:23 PM	#1
Santiago32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Real Name: Jim Location: UTC/GMT -7 hours Watch: BLRO-LV-EXP1-BB58 Posts: 1,667	Favorite 126710 Pepsi Bezel? Not my picture but I'm curious which bezel does TRF prefer? MK1, MK2, or MK3? Side question: Does anyone know what years these changed? __________________ instagram: santiagowatchcollector

22 January 2022, 12:24 PM	#3
ltmgeller 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 21,646	3 for me please __________________ Oh, look at the time... Official Member: 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas International GTG 2019

22 January 2022, 02:13 PM	#7
Santiago32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Real Name: Jim Location: UTC/GMT -7 hours Watch: BLRO-LV-EXP1-BB58 Posts: 1,667	Anyone know the timeline of when the bezel colors were changed? __________________ instagram: santiagowatchcollector

22 January 2022, 02:25 PM	#8
Bladeshot 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Grant Location: U.S. Watch: GMT 1675 PCG Gilt Posts: 5,755	I prefer Mk1 and added one at Christmas. Mine is a 2018. The first run had much lighter colors. __________________ Just another WIS who loves to trade...

22 January 2022, 12:23 PM	#2
1665fan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: East coast Posts: 6,630	Mark1 for me…..

22 January 2022, 12:25 PM	#4
mathurss "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: USA Posts: 66	None of them, I miss the classic colors seen in the 5 series and earlier. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

22 January 2022, 12:26 PM	#5
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 74,657	Which ever one this is ... 20220106_133512.jpg 20211129_090510.jpg IMG_20181128_082834_461.jpg Sent from my SM-G960W using Tapatalk

22 January 2022, 12:35 PM	#6
Bruno007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Real Name: Jaime Location: Washington Watch: 116613LB "Bluesy" Posts: 214	Its MK3 for me. Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk

22 January 2022, 03:17 PM	#9
Rolexfan23 Banned Join Date: Jan 2022 Real Name: Robert Location: NH/MA Watch: 116503 Posts: 64	Mk3

22 January 2022, 03:27 PM	#10
kieselguhr "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Nick Location: Las Vegas Watch: 1601 Posts: 10,528	This one

22 January 2022, 03:38 PM	#11
BNA/LION 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Larry Location: San Diego, CA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 25,262	Mk1 __________________ ✦ 28238 President DD 18K/YG ✦ 16610LN SS Sub ✦ 16613 18K/SS Serti ✦ 16550 Exp II Non-Rail Cream Dial ✦ Daytona C 116500 ✦ 126710 BLRO GMT-Master II ✦ NEXT-->? ⛳ Hole In One! 10/3/19 DMCC 5th hole, par 3, 168 yards w/ 4-Iron.

22 January 2022, 03:49 PM	#13
fskywalker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Francisco Location: San Juan, PR Watch: Is Ticking ! Posts: 24,795	The darker the better!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Francisco ♛ 16610 / 116264 Ω 168.022 / 2535.80.00 / 2230.50.00 / 310.30.42.50.01.002 Zenith 02.480.405 Henry Archer Eclipse 2FA security enabled

22 January 2022, 04:31 PM	#15
noshame "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Real Name: Alex Location: Canada Posts: 1,574	I love the Pepsi, just not the ceramic ones. __________________ Submariner Date 116610LN \| GMT-Master II 126710BLNR on Jubilee \| Explorer Rolesor 124273 \| Explorer II Polar 226570

22 January 2022, 05:45 PM	#16
rambo99 Banned Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Tokyo Watch: SD43,PAM1616,Hulk Posts: 3,567	what's the difference between mk 2 and 3?

22 January 2022, 06:47 PM	#18
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,645	I’ve warmed up to the charm of MK1, but I still think MK2 looks the best (3 being a bit too dark & the numerals too pronounced, IMHO). I would be thrilled with any of them. :-)

22 January 2022, 07:31 PM	#20
Bigmozza "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Uk Posts: 659	3 for me

22 January 2022, 08:07 PM	#21
thesharkfactor "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Scotland Watch: GMT Posts: 3,544	Don’t care. I got a Pepsi!

22 January 2022, 08:12 PM	#22
mic6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Europe Watch: 116718 green Posts: 1,944	MK1 by a mile. All others look almost black indoors. __________________

22 January 2022, 09:34 PM	#24
S.Explorer "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: United Kingdom Watch: Rollie Posts: 709	Mk1, blue is too dark otherwise.

22 January 2022, 09:57 PM	#25
Parapraxis "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Toronto Posts: 713	Mk3 looks like a coke in indoor lighting. So I vote mk2

22 January 2022, 11:23 PM	#29
travisb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 32,523	I like them all but prefer the darker tones.

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