The Rolex Forums   The Rolex Watch

ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX

Old 10 April 2018, 02:43 AM   #1
ALF61
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Middle America
Posts: 1,085
New Pepsi Really a Raspberry

I have not handled one, but I have seen tons of pictures side by side.

I don´t like the blue which is purplish, nor the red which is pinkish. The bezel looks like a raspberry and does not deserve to be called the Pepsi.

I will not be a taker of this watch until Rolex gets the colors right.
ALF61 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10 April 2018, 02:47 AM   #2
MonBK
Banned
 
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Kingstown
Posts: 58,281
ok
MonBK is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10 April 2018, 02:50 AM   #3
enjoythemusic
2024 Pledge Member
 
enjoythemusic's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2012
Real Name: Steven
Location: Glocal
Posts: 19,265
Raspberry....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-Dvx5NSyi8
__________________
__________________
“Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming 'Wow! What a Ride!'” -- Hunter S. Thompson

Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.
enjoythemusic is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10 April 2018, 02:51 AM   #4
c41006
"TRF" Member
 
c41006's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2015
Real Name: Joshua
Location: Atlanta
Watch: Pelagos
Posts: 7,917
New Pepsi Really a Raspberry

good to know
c41006 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10 April 2018, 02:52 AM   #5
c0de
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Ohio
Watch: 214270
Posts: 111
My mother used to always tell me "Count till 10 before you say anything". I think this applies here..
c0de is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10 April 2018, 04:08 AM   #6
fskywalker
2024 Pledge Member
 
fskywalker's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2014
Real Name: Francisco
Location: San Juan, PR
Watch: Is Ticking !
Posts: 24,521
Quote:
Originally Posted by c0de View Post
My mother used to always tell me "Count till 10 before you say anything". I think this applies here..


lol


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
__________________
Francisco
♛ 16610 / 116264
Ω 168.022 / 2535.80.00 / 2230.50.00
Zenith 02.470.405
Henry Archer Eclipse

2FA security enabled
fskywalker is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10 April 2018, 04:09 AM   #7
GMT Aviator
2024 Pledge Member
 
GMT Aviator's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2015
Real Name: Mike
Location: London
Posts: 3,269
Quote:
Originally Posted by c0de View Post
My mother used to always tell me "Count till 10 before you say anything". I think this applies here..
Haha! If only everyone in life did the same. Good advise from your mum.
GMT Aviator is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10 April 2018, 07:53 AM   #8
Jtime
"TRF" Member
 
Jtime's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Northeast
Posts: 191
Quote:
Originally Posted by c0de View Post
My mother used to always tell me "Count till 10 before you say anything". I think this applies here..


Amen!


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
Jtime is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10 April 2018, 04:36 PM   #9
Speedbird-1
"TRF" Member
 
Speedbird-1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Real Name: Steve.
Location: UK
Posts: 6,010
"count ten and then, say nothing".

Amen




Too late! Haha
Speedbird-1 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10 April 2018, 11:15 AM   #10
Bagman
Banned
 
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: Louisiana
Watch: Rolex Pepsi
Posts: 543
Quote:
Originally Posted by c0de View Post
My mother used to always tell me "Count till 10 before you say anything". I think this applies here..


Lol


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Bagman is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10 April 2018, 09:54 PM   #11
Speedbird-1
"TRF" Member
 
Speedbird-1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Real Name: Steve.
Location: UK
Posts: 6,010
Quote:
Originally Posted by c0de View Post
My mother used to always tell me "Count till 10 before you say anything". I think this applies here..
You weren't listening!
Speedbird-1 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10 April 2018, 02:53 AM   #12
tyler1980
"TRF" Member
 
tyler1980's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Houston
Posts: 17,622
Quote:
Originally Posted by ALF61 View Post
I have not handled one, but I have seen tons of pictures side by side.

I don´t like the blue which is purplish, nor the red which is pinkish. The bezel looks like a raspberry and does not deserve to be called the Pepsi.

I will not be a taker of this watch until Rolex gets the colors right.
go find a WG BLRO. Every AD probably has one. The colors are the same and i like them.
__________________
Instagram: tyler.watches
current collection: Patek 5164A, Patek 5524G, Rolex Platinum Daytona 116506, Rolex Sea Dweller 43 126600, Rolex GMT II 116710LN, AP 15400ST (silver), Panerai 913, Omega Speedmaster moonwatch, Tudor Black Bay (Harrods Edition)
tyler1980 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10 April 2018, 03:49 AM   #13
Calatrava r
2024 Pledge Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: United States
Watch: Rolex and Patek
Posts: 10,517
Quote:
Originally Posted by tyler1980 View Post
go find a WG BLRO. Every AD probably has one. The colors are the same and i like them.
Maybe the colors are the reason "every AD probably has one"
Calatrava r is online now   Reply With Quote
Old 10 April 2018, 03:57 AM   #14
tyler1980
"TRF" Member
 
tyler1980's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Houston
Posts: 17,622
Quote:
Originally Posted by Calatrava r View Post
Maybe the colors are the reason "every AD probably has one"
its probably because its WG. Same issue with the sky dweller and thats why the WG is gone. The colors are softer and not aggressive like the bright red and blue aluminum pepsi bezels so its different absolutely.

Its not supposed to appeal to everyone thats what the sub is for. They make AK and YMII and models on OF too and not everyone is on board with them either. Thats OK, but its not wrong
__________________
Instagram: tyler.watches
current collection: Patek 5164A, Patek 5524G, Rolex Platinum Daytona 116506, Rolex Sea Dweller 43 126600, Rolex GMT II 116710LN, AP 15400ST (silver), Panerai 913, Omega Speedmaster moonwatch, Tudor Black Bay (Harrods Edition)
tyler1980 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10 April 2018, 04:18 AM   #15
crazycarlitos
"TRF" Member
 
crazycarlitos's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: SoCal
Posts: 1,906
Quote:
Originally Posted by tyler1980 View Post
go find a WG BLRO. Every AD probably has one. The colors are the same and i like them.
Ditto

The 5digit Pepsi color was great...for 1980’s
Hence, it looks great as a vintage watch.

For the new ceramic age, the current “Pepsi” color is more modern and appropriate, imo.
Attached Images
File Type: jpeg 7A69CFB7-47A2-4DC2-AF08-64C835A8D845.jpeg (126.8 KB, 246 views)
__________________
crazycarlitos is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10 April 2018, 03:06 PM   #16
Bladeshot
2024 Pledge Member
 
Bladeshot's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2015
Real Name: Grant
Location: U.S.
Watch: GMT 1675 PCG Gilt
Posts: 5,691
Quote:
Originally Posted by crazycarlitos View Post
Ditto



The 5digit Pepsi color was great...for 1980’s

Hence, it looks great as a vintage watch.



For the new ceramic age, the current “Pepsi” color is more modern and appropriate, imo.


Wonderful piece!


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
__________________
Just another WIS who loves to trade...
Bladeshot is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10 April 2018, 09:18 AM   #17
Auto16610
"TRF" Member
 
Auto16610's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2010
Real Name: Scott
Location: Santa Cruz
Watch: RolexOmegaPanerai
Posts: 1,163
Exactly

Quote:
Originally Posted by tyler1980 View Post
go find a WG BLRO. Every AD probably has one. The colors are the same and i like them.
Exactly what I was going to say. I did that, and it looks nice in the flesh.
Auto16610 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10 April 2018, 03:00 AM   #18
Lemieux66
"TRF" Member
 
Lemieux66's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2016
Real Name: Greg
Location: UK
Watch: $10 Casio
Posts: 521
Maybe they could market it as having a vintage patina look to the bezel colours? ;)

I'm sure it'll look good in person. The quality will shine through.
Lemieux66 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10 April 2018, 05:45 AM   #19
tomchicago
Banned
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Chicago
Watch: 16710BLRO, 214270.
Posts: 2,717
Quote:
Originally Posted by Lemieux66 View Post
Maybe they could market it as having a vintage patina look to the bezel colours? ;)

I'm sure it'll look good in person. The quality will shine through.
Ceramic has no patina except for when it shatters and has to be replaced.


Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk
tomchicago is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10 April 2018, 03:02 AM   #20
JayB
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: UK
Watch: EXP, DJ, NF
Posts: 710
Quote:
Originally Posted by ALF61 View Post
I have not handled one
Key point here, I want to see it in person before making my mind up.

__________________
In 1953 they used Rolex Oysters and oxygen on Everest.
In 1978 they managed without the oxygen.

Rolex Explorer -- Rolex Datejust -- Tudor North Flag -- Omega De Ville Trésor -- Tudor Black Bay GMT -- Omega Speedmaster Professional -- Tudor Black Bay Fifty Eight
JayB is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10 April 2018, 03:04 AM   #21
vacano
"TRF" Member
 
vacano's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Spain
Posts: 156
The pictures and videos you have probably seen are all indoors and with poor lighting. I would wait until you see one in the metal first.
vacano is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10 April 2018, 03:04 AM   #22
Paul_I
"TRF" Member
 
Paul_I's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2015
Location: USA
Posts: 1,448
Plenty of threads already on the forum criticising this watch. If you don't like it, and you might want to sit down for this one, don't buy it.

Trust me, they won't force it on you. More likely than not, you couldn't get one if you wanted at this point - at least not for a few years.

Beyond that, as others have alluded - thanks for your contribution.
__________________

Paul_I is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10 April 2018, 03:07 AM   #23
Syed117
"TRF" Member
 
Syed117's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2012
Real Name: Syed
Location: The Ether
Posts: 3,388
A lot of people including myself have the same issue.

I don't think the colors are a big deal, you just have to like them.

What I don't appreciate is Rolex heavily editing the colors they use on their website to make them look red and blue when they aren't.
Syed117 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10 April 2018, 03:09 AM   #24
rudestew
"TRF" Member
 
rudestew's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: UK Bristol
Watch: DSSD SD43 Mk1 50TH
Posts: 1,247
Quote:
Originally Posted by Syed117 View Post
A lot of people including myself have the same issue.

I don't think the colors are a big deal, you just have to like them.

What I don't appreciate is Rolex heavily editing the colors they use on their website to make them look red and blue when they aren't.
im thinking the same different light and white backgrounds do make it pop a bit to much im sure it looks great in the flesh
rudestew is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10 April 2018, 03:09 AM   #25
_speedmaster_
"TRF" Member
 
_speedmaster_'s Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Earth
Posts: 2,443
Quote:
Originally Posted by Syed117 View Post
What I don't appreciate is Rolex heavily editing the pictures they use on their website to make them look red and blue when they aren't.
Agreed. Although one could look at a WG pepsi to get a true sense of the bezel color. I don't really have much choice on the CHNR (but I'm hoping the editorial pieces I've read/seen show a true representation).
__________________
Blancpain | Chopard LUC | Grand Seiko/King Seiko | Grönefeld | Laurent Ferrier | Moritz Grossmann | Omega | Trilobe | Urban Jürgensen


instagram.com/ct_watch_guy
_speedmaster_ is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10 April 2018, 10:37 PM   #26
m j b
"TRF" Member
 
m j b's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2011
Real Name: Michael
Location: RTP, NC, USA
Watch: ♕& Ω
Posts: 5,070
Quote:
Originally Posted by Syed117 View Post
What I don't appreciate is Rolex heavily editing the colors they use on their website to make them look red and blue when they aren't.
I fell in love with and went to buy a BLRO until I saw it in person. I love the heft, the feel of the gold, etc. but the colors IRL just aren't as they appear in most photos. I assume, because it's what I read everywhere, that the bezel is the same for the Pepsi. So even at half the price, I still don't want it.
__________________
Enjoy life - it has an expiration date.


Disclaimer: Please note that the avatar is not an accurate representation of how I look. The camera adds 10 pounds...
m j b is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10 April 2018, 03:07 AM   #27
_speedmaster_
"TRF" Member
 
_speedmaster_'s Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Earth
Posts: 2,443
Quote:
Originally Posted by ALF61 View Post
I have not handled one, but I have seen tons of pictures side by side.

I don´t like the blue which is purplish, nor the red which is pinkish. The bezel looks like a raspberry and does not deserve to be called the Pepsi.

I will not be a taker of this watch until Rolex gets the colors right.

Very well written review. If Ben Clymer is a member of this forum, hopefully he sees how true editorials are done.
__________________
Blancpain | Chopard LUC | Grand Seiko/King Seiko | Grönefeld | Laurent Ferrier | Moritz Grossmann | Omega | Trilobe | Urban Jürgensen


instagram.com/ct_watch_guy
_speedmaster_ is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10 April 2018, 03:11 AM   #28
drmizzou
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2016
Real Name: Enthusiast!
Location: Midwest
Watch: Collector!
Posts: 1,761
definitely not for everyone! Actually am glad one less person is interested!
__________________
HULK
BLNR
YG Daytona 116515
Pepsi GMT 126710BLRO
White DaytonaC 116500
Omega Seamaster 50th Anniv Bond OHMSS
Omega Seamaster Bond titanium
drmizzou is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10 April 2018, 03:17 AM   #29
Rolexier
Banned
 
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: London
Posts: 106
In the UK a raspberry is slang for a fart
Rolexier is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10 April 2018, 03:23 AM   #30
Colin G
"TRF" Member
 
Colin G's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: Canada
Watch: 216570, 214270
Posts: 683
Quote:
Originally Posted by Rolexier View Post
In the UK a raspberry is slang for a fart
This thread is definitely a raspberry.

One less person on the waiting list for one means those of us waiting will get one sooner.
Colin G is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump

Takuya Watches

Bobs Watches

My Watch LLC

OCWatches

DavidSW Watches

Coronet


*Banners Of The Month*
This space is provided to horological resources.





Copyright ©2004-2024, The Rolex Forums. All Rights Reserved.

ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX

Rolex is a registered trademark of ROLEX USA. The Rolex Forums is not affiliated with ROLEX USA in any way.