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unknown · 14 November 2018, 07:00 PM

Guys,

Since months I have a conversation with my AD concerning the GMT. Mine is already a couple of months old ( first delivery)
Anyway, she says that the bezel color changed, according to her the color is darker today so less purple and pink.

Anyone heard this before ? I mean... not one single forum says anything about this.

I keep on thinking it's because of the light and angle you look at the watch. Same reason they look so different in pictures

HELP !!

lord91 · 14 November 2018, 07:19 PM

Even if that would be true, you can't do anything about it. Enjoy your watch.

brettpaul · 14 November 2018, 07:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by unknown

Guys,

Since months I have a conversation with my AD concerning the GMT. Mine is already a couple of months old ( first delivery)
Anyway, she says that the bezel color changed, according to her the color is darker today so less purple and pink.

Anyone heard this before ? I mean... not one single forum says anything about this.

I keep on thinking it's because of the light and angle you look at the watch. Same reason they look so different in pictures

HELP !!

I just received mine and the bezel colours have not changed - the bezel looks completely different in the daylight than it does inside.

To me, when the watch is inside the colours look more like the original bakelite bezel, but when you get into sunlight it's extremely vibrant.

The few, the proud, the Pepsi owners!!

Enjoy!

DoctorA · 14 November 2018, 08:28 PM

I doubt they change the color that soon but if they did then I’m so lucky to have received the “MK I”

Onikage · 14 November 2018, 08:33 PM

People are still wondering if it's pink so I'd say probably not.

Jonesy2099 · 14 November 2018, 08:35 PM

My understanding was that the colours on a ceramic couldn't fade so it must be the different lighting conditions. Either way, enjoy the watch as many others will not get the chance to experience it at all!

AK797 · 14 November 2018, 08:37 PM

I think it could be true as the SS seems to have more pics of it as blue and red as opposed to the WG which had a lot of pink and purple, I'm sure they experimented some more with the compound mix. Or could be the SS guys take cleverer pics.

Rashid.bk · 14 November 2018, 09:27 PM

Nonetheless, a beautiful watch in all it's shades.

Ljung · 14 November 2018, 09:33 PM

Please, not another MK I and MK II in the searching...

GSBC · 14 November 2018, 09:52 PM

I hope they make some adjustments to the colors. I for one passed on the BLRO when it was offered to me due to the color of the bezel under sunlight. (Before anyone suggests sour grapes, I purchased my 116500 LN white dial from the same AD. They have been good to me.)
Anyway, it is a beautiful watch as-is, but I would prefer a truer red and blue under sunlight.

brandrea · 14 November 2018, 09:55 PM

I wonder how many BLRO your AD has handled

Seems like the same colors to me and this reference more than any, seems to be the most sensitive to light conditions when photographed

kauffee · 14 November 2018, 09:58 PM

Yeah this has been mentioned before. The newer BLRO bezels have slightly deeper, more saturated color. It’s very subtle though. Here’s a comparison shot from someone I know... WG BLRO a few years old, SS from October.

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piratepress · 14 November 2018, 11:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kauffee

Yeah this has been mentioned before. The newer BLRO bezels have slightly deeper, more saturated color. It’s very subtle though. Here’s a comparison shot from someone I know... WG BLRO a few years old, SS from October.

The color differences are very minor, but I do like the darker SS BLRO. Can't wait until I finally get mine!

JacksonStone · 14 November 2018, 11:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kauffee

Yeah this has been mentioned before. The newer BLRO bezels have slightly deeper, more saturated color. It’s very subtle though. Here’s a comparison shot from someone I know... WG BLRO a few years old, SS from October.

I think the OP is asking if the newest SS Pepsi bezels are more saturated than the first SS Pepsi bezels issued earlier this year.

watchwatcher · 15 November 2018, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by JacksonStone

I think the OP is asking if the newest SS Pepsi bezels are more saturated than the first SS Pepsi bezels issued earlier this year.

I think so, too.

And I'm going to say I don't think so.

ltmgeller · 15 November 2018, 12:49 AM

Can't wait to get my hands on one to see for myself.

10klakes · 15 November 2018, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by ltmgeller

Can't wait to get my hands on one to see for myself.

I was not disappointed when I was presented with one. Straight to the wrist.... the hype is real but for good reason.

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travisb · 15 November 2018, 01:25 AM

I think it all depends on the lighting.
I can't say that I can notice a difference between my WG and SS.

ALF61 · 15 November 2018, 01:36 AM

The bezel colors play tricks according to color surroundings. For example, under the same light if I set the watch right next to the green rolex box or on top of it, it will look more purple. Changing to a lighter background it will look more blue and darker. Same with the red. Enjoy the different shade variations this is one watch with different personalities !!

unknown · 15 November 2018, 01:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brandrea

I wonder how many BLRO your AD has handled

Seems like the same colors to me and this reference more than any, seems to be the most sensitive to light conditions when photographed

one every month

unknown · 15 November 2018, 01:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JacksonStone

I think the OP is asking if the newest SS Pepsi bezels are more saturated than the first SS Pepsi bezels issued earlier this year.

indeed

brandrea · 15 November 2018, 10:08 PM

One other thought I had is that perhaps the subtle difference between WG and SS plays into how the bezel colors are perceived ...

BlackOnyx · 5 December 2018, 04:12 AM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

One other thought I had is that perhaps the subtle difference between WG and SS plays into how the bezel colors are perceived ...

no this is definitely not the case. Last weekend I was at my AD and held my august BLRO next to a new one from december, we've compared from every angle with different light and there is absolutely a difference between the two. The new one being harder (brighter) en a darker kind of red and blue.

klenboy · 5 December 2018, 04:17 AM

Definitely lighting and surrounding color conditions make the bezel color seem different. On my CHNR there's an angle where I can't tell which is CH and which is NR unless I concentrate.

SS Oyster · 5 December 2018, 08:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kauffee

Yeah this has been mentioned before. The newer BLRO bezels have slightly deeper, more saturated color. It’s very subtle though. Here’s a comparison shot from someone I know... WG BLRO a few years old, SS from October.

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Looks like bezel font is larger and lighter in color

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bradyb · 5 December 2018, 08:51 AM

Pink, raspberry, red, purple, blueberry, blue, grape - it's all the same.

Danny83 · 5 December 2018, 08:57 AM

It looks the same to me

Boaters · 5 December 2018, 09:08 AM

It looks the same to me and it all looks good.

jonnyz1245 · 5 December 2018, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Danny83

It looks the same to me

Trust me, they are different in person. It is subtle but the difference is real and not imagined

JacksonStone · 5 December 2018, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by jonnyz1245

Trust me, they are different in person. It is subtle but the difference is real and not imagined

I believe it, although it seems the newer bezels present a slightly deeper, more intense version of the same colors; the colors themselves haven't changed.

14 November 2018, 07:00 PM	#1
unknown "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Europe Posts: 2,799	GMT BLRO ... Different bezels ??????? Guys, Since months I have a conversation with my AD concerning the GMT. Mine is already a couple of months old ( first delivery) Anyway, she says that the bezel color changed, according to her the color is darker today so less purple and pink. Anyone heard this before ? I mean... not one single forum says anything about this. I keep on thinking it's because of the light and angle you look at the watch. Same reason they look so different in pictures HELP !! __________________ Instagram : @collectible_watches

14 November 2018, 08:28 PM	#4
DoctorA "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: USA Posts: 6,523	I doubt they change the color that soon but if they did then I’m so lucky to have received the “MK I” __________________ Wear the watch you like, not the one they tell you to wear!

14 November 2018, 08:33 PM	#5
Onikage "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: England Watch: 16710, 16628 Posts: 7,758	People are still wondering if it's pink so I'd say probably not. __________________ GMT II 16710 TRADITIONAL ( D- Serial #) ROLEXFANBOY P-Club Member #4

15 November 2018, 12:49 AM	#16
ltmgeller 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 21,350	Can't wait to get my hands on one to see for myself. __________________ Oh, look at the time... Official Member: 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas International GTG 2019

14 November 2018, 07:19 PM	#2
lord91 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Bucuresti Watch: Submariner Posts: 1,724	Even if that would be true, you can't do anything about it. Enjoy your watch.

14 November 2018, 08:35 PM	#6
Jonesy2099 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Milton Keynes Posts: 388	My understanding was that the colours on a ceramic couldn't fade so it must be the different lighting conditions. Either way, enjoy the watch as many others will not get the chance to experience it at all!

14 November 2018, 08:37 PM	#7
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,220	I think it could be true as the SS seems to have more pics of it as blue and red as opposed to the WG which had a lot of pink and purple, I'm sure they experimented some more with the compound mix. Or could be the SS guys take cleverer pics.

14 November 2018, 09:27 PM	#8
Rashid.bk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas Watch: 12800ft = 3900m Posts: 11,172	Nonetheless, a beautiful watch in all it's shades.

14 November 2018, 09:33 PM	#9
Ljung "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Singapore Posts: 284	Please, not another MK I and MK II in the searching...

14 November 2018, 09:52 PM	#10
GSBC "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: USA Posts: 329	I hope they make some adjustments to the colors. I for one passed on the BLRO when it was offered to me due to the color of the bezel under sunlight. (Before anyone suggests sour grapes, I purchased my 116500 LN white dial from the same AD. They have been good to me.) Anyway, it is a beautiful watch as-is, but I would prefer a truer red and blue under sunlight.

14 November 2018, 09:55 PM	#11
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,577	I wonder how many BLRO your AD has handled Seems like the same colors to me and this reference more than any, seems to be the most sensitive to light conditions when photographed

14 November 2018, 09:58 PM	#12
kauffee 2024 ROLEX DATE-JUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Portland, OR Watch: 116610LN, 116500LN Posts: 1,379	Yeah this has been mentioned before. The newer BLRO bezels have slightly deeper, more saturated color. It’s very subtle though. Here’s a comparison shot from someone I know... WG BLRO a few years old, SS from October. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

15 November 2018, 01:25 AM	#18
travisb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 32,192	I think it all depends on the lighting. I can't say that I can notice a difference between my WG and SS.

15 November 2018, 01:36 AM	#19
ALF61 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Middle America Posts: 1,085	The bezel colors play tricks according to color surroundings. For example, under the same light if I set the watch right next to the green rolex box or on top of it, it will look more purple. Changing to a lighter background it will look more blue and darker. Same with the red. Enjoy the different shade variations this is one watch with different personalities !!

15 November 2018, 10:08 PM	#22
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,577	One other thought I had is that perhaps the subtle difference between WG and SS plays into how the bezel colors are perceived ...

5 December 2018, 04:17 AM	#24
klenboy 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 818	Definitely lighting and surrounding color conditions make the bezel color seem different. On my CHNR there's an angle where I can't tell which is CH and which is NR unless I concentrate.

5 December 2018, 08:51 AM	#26
bradyb "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Brady Location: Austin, TX Watch: GMT Posts: 945	Pink, raspberry, red, purple, blueberry, blue, grape - it's all the same.

5 December 2018, 08:57 AM	#27
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,162	It looks the same to me

5 December 2018, 09:08 AM	#28
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,649	It looks the same to me and it all looks good.

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