Kermit or Pepsi GMT!? Please help

[Sub King]

I am trying to help my father decide which watch to add to his collection. He currently has a yellow gold sub with blue dial and a no-date sub. Should he enhance his submariner collection with the LV MK2 or should he diversify with a Pepsi GMT? He is concerned about going from glidelock to easylink. How much do you guys miss glidelock when wearing a GMT (assuming you have experienced both)?

Thanks all!!!

[Roger Lococco]

Pepsi. He already has a Sub.

Glide lock is great. The GMTs should have it, but obviously do not yet.

[Stan Cooper]

Originally Posted by Roger Lococco

Pepsi. He already has a Sub.

Glide lock is great. The GMTs should have it, but obviously do not yet.

^ This.

[wgdaytona]

I wear both a Pepsi and Kermit and love them both and have no issues. He should go for the Pepsi since he has a sub.. me thinks. But really, he needs you to ask us what to buy? He already has a solid gold sub and cares what I think...

[Sub King]

Originally Posted by wgdaytona

I wear both a Pepsi and Kermit and love them both and have no issues. He should go for the Pepsi since he has a sub.. me thinks. But really, he needs you to ask us what to buy? He already has a solid gold sub and cares what I think...

Talking watches is just a fun father-son activity, and discussing them on this forum is a fun activity too! It’s certainly not a matter of necessity but then neither is spending $$$ on luxury watches in general. Thank you for your comment

[Duke10]

Originally Posted by wgdaytona

I wear both a Pepsi and Kermit and love them both and have no issues. He should go for the Pepsi since he has a sub.. me thinks. But really, he needs you to ask us what to buy? He already has a solid gold sub and cares what I think...

Are you aware of what a forum actually is?


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[43Airking]

GMT - no question from my POV.

[brandrea]

I own both and here’s my recent experience.

I used to always say that it would be nice to have a mini glidelock on all the professional references … maybe I still think it’s a good idea.

That said, I just wore my BLRO for two weeks solid while away on vacation. I found that the easy link was just perfect whenever I needed a bit more slack in the bracelet. Maybe I don’t need as much adjustability as I figured.

Anyway, I think he should get the GMT. He already has his Submariner bases covered

[Subshark1861]

Get the GMT. The 5mm extension is quick and easy to use (easier than Glidelock) and is just enough for me when my arm swells a bit.

[nighthawk77]

GMT

The glidelock is great, but I find the easylink on my others to work just fine

[Wrathchild]

[Apdl]

Originally Posted by Wrathchild

Its time for a GMT

[Potawatomi]

I vote for the Korean Airlines.

[shirtguy]

Pepsi gmt, is my opinion.

Have the sub c and a panda, pepsi gets the most.wrist time

[Rex Kwon Do]

I actually went the other way. Wanted the Pepsi badly, ended up getting it and Kermit/Starbucks about 8 mo later. After a year or so of both I sold the Pepsi back to my AD. Wore the LV 7 out of 10 times bc:

- comfort
- glidelock
- color

I found the green in my MK1 perfect (and the MK2 looks freaking awesome in its own right). On the flip side, I ultimately just wasn’t crazy about the shades of red and blue. I *love* the OG Pepsi colors. I love the blue in the BLNR. If it was BLNR blue and a brighter red it may be perfect. And love jubilee. But that’s just not where it is right now.

Have been quasi-offered to buy a Pepsi again (I only sold it bc I wasn’t wearing it, and I had a steep tax bill at the time….just felt a bit wasteful just sitting there….i have several other Rolex in the fold)….bit I feel like until the colors are adjusted I’d prob just want to sell again. Or buy an OG Pepsi. Should be in for a white dial 12 soon anyways and would rather try that.

Love it, just love the LV a lot more.

[JRell]

I like the green sub better. Also he will have the ultimate trio. I would go LV Sub.

[David5807]

I would suggest that he buy the GMT to diversify his collection. Also, the Pepsi may be getting discontinued so, better to get that first.

[Galaga167]

If the BLRO gets discontinued my next Rolex will be the Kermit to compliment my 116710LN.

[D_Rolex]

Originally Posted by Sub King

I am trying to help my father decide which watch to add to his collection. He currently has a yellow gold sub with blue dial and a no-date sub. Should he enhance his submariner collection with the LV MK2 or should he diversify with a Pepsi GMT? He is concerned about going from glidelock to easylink. How much do you guys miss glidelock when wearing a GMT (assuming you have experienced both)?

Thanks all!!!

Given your father’s collection definitely go with the Pepsi - coming from a person that owns both watches…

I don’t miss the Glidelock at all when wearing my GMT… tbh I don’t use easy link either. I’m lucky the bracelets are sized right for me where I don’t need to adjust based on weather conditions etc.


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[Bxtek]

Pepsi for sure! I think he would enjoy just how different a GMT is from the Subs he already has. I think he would easily adapt and get used to the Easylink.

[ganagati]

I went from a 116600 to a Pepsi, and don’t miss the glidelock at all. The variations needed in bracelet sizing was always accomplished with a minor tweak with the glidelock, which is also satisfied with the easylink.

Unless he was in situations requiring significant movement of the glidelock, he should be fine.

[Spoonage]

GMT > Sub... I have both, and while I wear both often, the GMT functionally serves a better purpose. Regarding the glide lock, I don't miss it when wearing the GMT. I don't constantly adjust the glide lock or easy link so it's not an issue.

[Andad]

It takes just a bit longer to adjust the clasp on my 16710 and 16610LV so I think you are referring to the 6 digit?

[Rolex1982]

The GMT, you really don’t need another sub. The glidelock is nice but on my GMT i really don’t miss it once it is sized right. And do you need some extra room, the easylink also does the job.

[Michael1968]

Pepsi

[Andad]

I thought the Kermit was the original 16610LV.

Why confuse it with the 6 digit models?

We should use model numbers?

[Verdi]

Easy link is good enough. He won't miss the glidelock. I have watches with both and never missed the glidelock on the others.
Also, the GMT is more comfortable as the clasp is smaller. I find the new clasp on the new Sub a bit too long.

I'd add the Pepsi on jubile if I had 2 Subs already.

[TikTok]

No contest. Pepsi.

[Recaro18]

It’s a tough choice! Both Awesome pieces…But since he already has 2 Subs, I’d say go with Pepsi!




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[Rolex.Journey]

Glidelock is the cats meow. But a Pepsi seems like the better move


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