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andynj · 19 July 2019, 02:15 AM

I’m just starting to look around for a 1980 ish GMT Pepsi so late 1675 or early 16750 I suppose.

Would love to hear thoughts on the below watch - I would want something pretty authentic but I would be wearing it so “safe queen” not necessary!

https://www.chrono24.com/rolex/vinta...id11476505.htm

swish77 · 19 July 2019, 02:58 AM

Good lord, that ain't pretty. Dial discoloration is a huge turn-off, not to mention the newer, mismatched hands. Possible that moisture got to the tritium. I'd keep looking.

andynj · 19 July 2019, 03:03 AM

Thats exactly what I wanted to know! Thanks. (Did I mention I’m no expert!)

patrolmi · 19 July 2019, 05:26 AM

I've never liked the tritium that turns black like that-- the best examples seem to fade into a deep yellow. The black is some other sort of corrosion. And yes, the hands! Watch out when shopping there's a lot of "weird" stuff that people price high with the idea that it's a unique example and really they are just messed up.

patrolmi · 19 July 2019, 05:30 AM

If you are going to wear it, and don't mind something a couple years later-- where you get a gloss dial with gold surrounds on the markers, you can save a few thousand, maybe upto $5k. The earliest GMT dials (non date dial, matte, no gold surround) really command a premium. Back in the day, the gloss with gold surround was considered a premium, but not so much now! You can find aged tritium in both examples.

jb335 · 21 July 2019, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by patrolmi

If you are going to wear it, and don't mind something a couple years later-- where you get a gloss dial with gold surrounds on the markers, you can save a few thousand, maybe upto $5k. The earliest GMT dials (non date dial, matte, no gold surround) really command a premium. Back in the day, the gloss with gold surround was considered a premium, but not so much now! You can find aged tritium in both examples.

Yeah, that's what I did, and I think that is a good option for some. Two years ago I bought a 16750 8.4 mil with gloss dial. One of the earliest gloss dials, I believe.

Sure, I'd probably prefer a matte dial, but the matte dials in great condition are/were significantly more. I do get compliments from WIS about the condition of mine. For a 35 year old watch it looks amazing and still very much scratches the vintage watch itch.

jb335 · 21 July 2019, 09:58 AM

and like the first response, Id stay away form this one you linked.

Gmt21 · 21 July 2019, 02:58 PM

Hard pass, good full sets are north of 16/17k these days and more if exceptional.

Andad · 21 July 2019, 04:03 PM

Pass.

Mattmynhier · 23 July 2019, 08:42 AM

Yea that’s been on eBay for months. The hands really kill the look.

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19 July 2019, 02:15 AM	#1
andynj "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: NJ Watch: Rolex Daytona Posts: 74	Thoughts on a 1980 Pepsi GMT Master please I’m just starting to look around for a 1980 ish GMT Pepsi so late 1675 or early 16750 I suppose. Would love to hear thoughts on the below watch - I would want something pretty authentic but I would be wearing it so “safe queen” not necessary! https://www.chrono24.com/rolex/vinta...id11476505.htm

21 July 2019, 04:03 PM	#9
Andad 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 36,807	Pass. __________________ E

19 July 2019, 02:58 AM	#2
swish77 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Aaron Location: CT/NYC Watch: ing the time! Posts: 6,793	Good lord, that ain't pretty. Dial discoloration is a huge turn-off, not to mention the newer, mismatched hands. Possible that moisture got to the tritium. I'd keep looking.

19 July 2019, 03:03 AM	#3
andynj "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: NJ Watch: Rolex Daytona Posts: 74	Thats exactly what I wanted to know! Thanks. (Did I mention I’m no expert!)

19 July 2019, 05:26 AM	#4
patrolmi "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: USA Posts: 170	I've never liked the tritium that turns black like that-- the best examples seem to fade into a deep yellow. The black is some other sort of corrosion. And yes, the hands! Watch out when shopping there's a lot of "weird" stuff that people price high with the idea that it's a unique example and really they are just messed up.

19 July 2019, 05:30 AM	#5
patrolmi "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: USA Posts: 170	If you are going to wear it, and don't mind something a couple years later-- where you get a gloss dial with gold surrounds on the markers, you can save a few thousand, maybe upto $5k. The earliest GMT dials (non date dial, matte, no gold surround) really command a premium. Back in the day, the gloss with gold surround was considered a premium, but not so much now! You can find aged tritium in both examples.

21 July 2019, 09:58 AM	#7
jb335 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: The States Watch: Cosmograph Daytona Posts: 6,834	and like the first response, Id stay away form this one you linked.

21 July 2019, 02:58 PM	#8
Gmt21 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Real Name: Frank Location: Earth Watch: Rolex 1665 Posts: 295	Hard pass, good full sets are north of 16/17k these days and more if exceptional.

23 July 2019, 08:42 AM	#10
Mattmynhier "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Knoxville Posts: 16	Yea that’s been on eBay for months. The hands really kill the look. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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