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Robbyman · 7 June 2018, 07:29 AM

I’ve had quite a few watches over the years and a number of Rolex including a 116500 white dial DaytonaC, SubC,BLNR and a 16610. Lots of vintage, tons of Omega and the odd Breitling and JLC. Nothing haute horology but some nice watches.

This Pepsi is the first one and only one that has taken my breath away on just how nice it is. I am normally a 5 digit guy and a 5513 James Bond Sub or a Magnum GMT were always what drew me to Rolex but wow this thing is so nice.

While the Pepsi does not have the classic shape of a pre ceramic watch the small changes to the design, especially the case/lugs with the addition of the different shaped end links of the Jubilee means the watch does not look square or too wide.

It totally works and while not the classic looks, it feels wonderfully proportioned and works 100%. It is the first ceramic that goes toe to toe with a five digit and wins in my opinion on just the aesthetic look.

Then we get the Jubilee. This is my first Jubilee and I have always liked the look but it is super comfortable, very tactile and the PCL suits the watch again 100%.

Because the rest of the watch is quite blingy and loud I can see why Rolex have made the colours of the bezel quite subdued. Again, this works and they are unique to Rolex and not to be found on any other manufacturer. I really like the colours and Rolex have got a home run.

Overall if you can get one then please do so. I don’t think anyone will be disappointed.

My DaytonaC will remain my holiday, special occasion watch but I really do prefer the Pepsi more. When fellow TRF guys have said how much they have loved a watch I have not quite got it. Even with my 16610 I did not feel as smitten as I do with this Pepsi.

I should not feel lucky for spending for so much money but I really do feel lucky to have this one.

The only negative, not really a negative though, is that all the people I have asked prefer my Daytona!

rudestew · 7 June 2018, 07:34 AM

Looks good but for me it just looks tooooo good

faz · 7 June 2018, 07:37 AM

Congrats on that beauty.

Number3 · 7 June 2018, 07:38 AM

Looks absolutely fantastic. I cannot wait to get my hands on one.

Chadridv · 7 June 2018, 07:52 AM

nice write up! I need this.

HL65 · 7 June 2018, 07:56 AM

Can’t wait...Love it!

Hard_Six · 7 June 2018, 07:59 AM

Super jelly! Congrats

CoveWatch · 7 June 2018, 08:02 AM

Congratulations! Still can’t wait to get my call

nyc2la · 7 June 2018, 08:14 AM

Congrats!!

sunnyd · 7 June 2018, 08:16 AM

Congrats! I would love to pick up this piece (at MSRP, not market price

).

AK797 · 7 June 2018, 08:17 AM

Enjoy that early adopter's glow!

sensui · 7 June 2018, 08:22 AM

Sweet congrats.

richard371 · 7 June 2018, 08:29 AM

Looks great. Honeymooon phase. :)

chris_xitsas · 7 June 2018, 08:30 AM

Amazing and glad to hear the raving review! Enjoy

Anhjonson · 7 June 2018, 08:38 AM

Very nice to hear this cuz I am waiting for mine

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jzzmn88 · 7 June 2018, 08:39 AM

Looks amazing. So jealous! Enjoy it in good health.

deltabravo786 · 7 June 2018, 08:45 AM

Congrats on the beauty but I went and saw the BLRO in person today and hate to say it that purple hue kills the insert for me.

Wear it in good health

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air_king · 7 June 2018, 08:54 AM

Really ,really like that watch. I’m hoping for a call around August or September. Congrats

jonnyz1245 · 7 June 2018, 09:18 AM

Congrats! Thanks for the review. I am patiently awaiting the arrival of mine.

Colin10101 · 7 June 2018, 10:55 AM

Beautiful! Put myself on a list at an AD recently, hope to join you (in a few years it sounds like lol)

jbenjamin1 · 7 June 2018, 11:04 AM

Congrats! Glad to see members are getting these pieces

jackcarls0n · 7 June 2018, 11:23 AM

Enjoy the honeymoon phase with your favorite watch. Congratulations.

Nikrnic · 7 June 2018, 11:32 AM

That is a great looker. Congrats ! I'm on a list but I'm sure I'll never get the call. I have been thinking about getting an LN for awhile though. I may pull the trigger pretty soon.

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brandrea · 7 June 2018, 11:33 AM

Enjoy it

Psijason · 7 June 2018, 11:34 AM

Beautiful!!! Congrats!!! Wear it in good health!!

airpeace · 7 June 2018, 11:36 AM

Still not feeling it

fishingbear · 7 June 2018, 11:38 AM

Beautiful; Congrats!

mps354 · 7 June 2018, 11:56 AM

Fantastic watch!

ttomczak · 7 June 2018, 12:00 PM

Looks great! Congratulations.

05carbondrz · 7 June 2018, 12:02 PM

It’s called the Honeymoon period,Every new Watch instantly becomes your new favorite.It takes Months to truly make that decision I’ve found.

7 June 2018, 07:29 AM	#1
Robbyman "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Blighty (England) Watch: Daytona/Pepsi/Sub Posts: 1,517	Rolex GMT Pepsi - I can’t believe how much I love this watch! I’ve had quite a few watches over the years and a number of Rolex including a 116500 white dial DaytonaC, SubC,BLNR and a 16610. Lots of vintage, tons of Omega and the odd Breitling and JLC. Nothing haute horology but some nice watches. This Pepsi is the first one and only one that has taken my breath away on just how nice it is. I am normally a 5 digit guy and a 5513 James Bond Sub or a Magnum GMT were always what drew me to Rolex but wow this thing is so nice. While the Pepsi does not have the classic shape of a pre ceramic watch the small changes to the design, especially the case/lugs with the addition of the different shaped end links of the Jubilee means the watch does not look square or too wide. It totally works and while not the classic looks, it feels wonderfully proportioned and works 100%. It is the first ceramic that goes toe to toe with a five digit and wins in my opinion on just the aesthetic look. Then we get the Jubilee. This is my first Jubilee and I have always liked the look but it is super comfortable, very tactile and the PCL suits the watch again 100%. Because the rest of the watch is quite blingy and loud I can see why Rolex have made the colours of the bezel quite subdued. Again, this works and they are unique to Rolex and not to be found on any other manufacturer. I really like the colours and Rolex have got a home run. Overall if you can get one then please do so. I don’t think anyone will be disappointed. My DaytonaC will remain my holiday, special occasion watch but I really do prefer the Pepsi more. When fellow TRF guys have said how much they have loved a watch I have not quite got it. Even with my 16610 I did not feel as smitten as I do with this Pepsi. I should not feel lucky for spending for so much money but I really do feel lucky to have this one. The only negative, not really a negative though, is that all the people I have asked prefer my Daytona!

7 June 2018, 07:37 AM	#3
faz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Real Name: Faz Location: California Watch: like'em all Posts: 4,688	Congrats on that beauty. __________________ -Faz Instagram @fazmoto

7 June 2018, 07:52 AM	#5
Chadridv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chadri Location: LI, NY Watch: 116610LV Posts: 11,357	nice write up! I need this. __________________ - i͞n͟s͞t͟a͞g͞r͟a͞m͞ @ⓒⓄⓁⒹⓒⒶⓈⒺⓦⒶⒶⓉⒸⒽⒺⓈ

7 June 2018, 07:56 AM	#6
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SUBMARINER Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,845	Can’t wait...Love it! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

7 June 2018, 08:14 AM	#9
nyc2la "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Stephen Location: Beach Watch: 16660 Posts: 9,304	Congrats!! __________________ "Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm." --- RWE

7 June 2018, 07:34 AM	#2
rudestew "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: UK Bristol Watch: DSSD SD43 Mk1 50TH Posts: 1,247	Looks good but for me it just looks tooooo good

7 June 2018, 07:38 AM	#4
Number3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: London Watch: 114060LB Posts: 3,912	Looks absolutely fantastic. I cannot wait to get my hands on one.

7 June 2018, 07:59 AM	#7
Hard_Six "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: Trey Location: Texas Watch: those three’s roll Posts: 3,036	Super jelly! Congrats

7 June 2018, 08:02 AM	#8
CoveWatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: SoCal Watch: Rolex & AP Posts: 4,535	Congratulations! Still can’t wait to get my call

7 June 2018, 08:16 AM	#10
sunnyd "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: CA Watch: me watch you Posts: 459	Congrats! I would love to pick up this piece (at MSRP, not market price ). __________________ 116610LVc 1803 Wideboy 1680 Red MKIV

7 June 2018, 08:17 AM	#11
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,357	Enjoy that early adopter's glow!

7 June 2018, 08:22 AM	#12
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,422	Sweet congrats.

7 June 2018, 08:29 AM	#13
richard371 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: sf Watch: 116500LN White Posts: 1,853	Looks great. Honeymooon phase. :)

7 June 2018, 08:30 AM	#14
chris_xitsas "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 31	Amazing and glad to hear the raving review! Enjoy

7 June 2018, 08:38 AM	#15
Anhjonson "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Virginia Posts: 90	Very nice to hear this cuz I am waiting for mine Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

7 June 2018, 08:39 AM	#16
jzzmn88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Kevin Location: SoCal Watch: 118238 Posts: 35	Looks amazing. So jealous! Enjoy it in good health.

7 June 2018, 08:45 AM	#17
deltabravo786 Banned Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: San Francisco Posts: 84	Congrats on the beauty but I went and saw the BLRO in person today and hate to say it that purple hue kills the insert for me. Wear it in good health Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk

7 June 2018, 08:54 AM	#18
air_king "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: US Posts: 383	Really ,really like that watch. I’m hoping for a call around August or September. Congrats

7 June 2018, 09:18 AM	#19
jonnyz1245 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Earth Posts: 2,324	Congrats! Thanks for the review. I am patiently awaiting the arrival of mine.

7 June 2018, 10:55 AM	#20
Colin10101 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Colin Location: Toronto Watch: 16710 Posts: 1,336	Beautiful! Put myself on a list at an AD recently, hope to join you (in a few years it sounds like lol) __________________ Rolex GMT-Master II 16710 "Z" Serial COKE Montblanc 1858 Iced Sea *BLACK*

7 June 2018, 11:04 AM	#21
jbenjamin1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Jay Location: NY Metropolitan Watch: Many Posts: 741	Congrats! Glad to see members are getting these pieces

7 June 2018, 11:23 AM	#22
jackcarls0n "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: FL350 Watch: D'tona,BLNR,Bronze Posts: 644	Enjoy the honeymoon phase with your favorite watch. Congratulations. __________________ YouTube- Jumbo Jet Driver Insta @thejumbojetdriver

7 June 2018, 11:32 AM	#23
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,172	That is a great looker. Congrats ! I'm on a list but I'm sure I'll never get the call. I have been thinking about getting an LN for awhile though. I may pull the trigger pretty soon. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

7 June 2018, 11:33 AM	#24
brandrea 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 76,582	Enjoy it

7 June 2018, 11:34 AM	#25
Psijason "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Jason Location: Boston Watch: Seamster 300 Green Posts: 1,617	Beautiful!!! Congrats!!! Wear it in good health!!

7 June 2018, 11:36 AM	#26
airpeace Banned Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Phila Posts: 393	Still not feeling it

7 June 2018, 11:38 AM	#27
fishingbear 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: George Location: Alabama Watch: GMTsSubLVEx2SDDayt Posts: 4,524	Beautiful; Congrats!

7 June 2018, 11:56 AM	#28
mps354 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: CT Posts: 9,064	Fantastic watch!

7 June 2018, 12:00 PM	#29
ttomczak 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Thomas Location: North Carolina Watch: The Beach Posts: 3,419	Looks great! Congratulations. __________________ If you wind it, it tells pretty good time (Paul Newman)

7 June 2018, 12:02 PM	#30
05carbondrz Banned Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: USA Posts: 2,030	It’s called the Honeymoon period,Every new Watch instantly becomes your new favorite.It takes Months to truly make that decision I’ve found.

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