Pepsi and Sprite discontinued???

[Krash]

Originally Posted by Milkshake

Sprite sells for more than the BLNR

Do we have any credible data to back that up?


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[Milkshake]

Originally Posted by Krash

Do we have any credible data to back that up?


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Same data as all watch prices.

[Krash]

Originally Posted by Milkshake

Same data as all watch prices.

Sorry. I misread that. I thought it said Sprite outsells BLNR in terms of pure numbers. But yes, Sprite sells for more.


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[Milkshake]

Originally Posted by Krash

Sorry. I misread that. I thought it said Sprite outsells BLNR in terms of pure numbers. But yes, Sprite sells for more.


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[hopkinswatch22]

Originally Posted by thatswhatshesaid

I called it a flop in relation to how hot the SS GMT line is. In that regard it is a flop. Not many collectors would pass if offered a SS BLRO or BLNR but many would pass on the VTNR.
That's a flop.

I mean the VTNR literally goes for more on secondary than BLNR, so either they’re both flops or both still high demand pieces. You can’t really say one is a high demand and other is a flop….

[Stan Cooper]

There's been a Pepsi bezel in the catalog since the GMT-Master was introduced in 1954. I doubt it will be discontinued.

[thatswhatshesaid]

Originally Posted by hopkinswatch22

I mean the VTNR literally goes for more on secondary than BLNR, so either they’re both flops or both still high demand pieces. You can’t really say one is a high demand and other is a flop….

Not literally.

The VTNR is brand new and not as saturated in the secondary market, so it still sells for more to those initially interested in it, mainly our left handed, GMT friends.

This won't last. Most SS GMT enthusiasts are not interested and would turn it down if offered. The BLNR and BLRO are much more popular and require a much longer AD wait, despite being available much longer. And it's not even close.

[Milkshake]

Originally Posted by thatswhatshesaid

Not literally.

The VTNR is brand new and not as saturated in the secondary market, so it still sells for more to those initially interested in it, mainly our left handed, GMT friends.

This won't last. Most SS GMT enthusiasts are not interested and would turn it down if offered. The BLNR and BLRO are much more popular and require a much longer AD wait, despite being available much longer. And it's not even close.

[hopkinswatch22]

Originally Posted by thatswhatshesaid

Not literally.

The VTNR is brand new and not as saturated in the secondary market, so it still sells for more to those initially interested in it, mainly our left handed, GMT friends.

This won't last. Most SS GMT enthusiasts are not interested and would turn it down if offered. The BLNR and BLRO are much more popular and require a much longer AD wait, despite being available much longer. And it's not even close.

Spoken like a new hype driven watch consumer. Enthusiasts are definitely interested in a unique piece like the Sprite. A lot of them already have other GMTs, Subs, etc. so a different one off variation of a GMT model will stay in demand, if they were to discontinue this it would shoot through the roof secondary. I also highly doubt there are a lot of people out there turning down any GMT if offered if they are looking for one.

[jb335]

Originally Posted by hopkinswatch22

Spoken like a new hype driven watch consumer. Enthusiasts are definitely interested in a unique piece like the Sprite. A lot of them already have other GMTs, Subs, etc. so a different one off variation of a GMT model will stay in demand, if they were to discontinue this it would shoot through the roof secondary. I also highly doubt there are a lot of people out there turning down any GMT if offered if they are looking for one.

I agree with you.

Not sure if it would “shoot through the roof” but would appreciate.

Either way, it’s a desirable GMT, like all the SS versions.


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[APPRF]

A Lot of Pepsi 2024 incominges reported these days, and on Insta auctions in Gulf States. I doubt it will be discontinued. Most probably production is in batches, and Rolex was concentrating on other Rolex models.

[lab rat]

Maybe the smaller incoming number during the last and alleged increase in deliveries during January means that at least part of Pepsi production was moved to Le Vivier SA industrial park in Villaz-Saint-Pierre.

They are building three new factories, due to open in the next couple of years. The Vivier one should be temporary, but also the only one which was planned to start working in 2024.

[2loaded]

Originally Posted by Stan Cooper

There's been a Pepsi bezel in the catalog since the GMT-Master was introduced in 1954. I doubt it will be discontinued.

Incorrect.
The red and blue aluminum bezel left the catalog in 2007 and took 7 years to return on Cerchrom in white gold.

I agree, it will not be discontinued.

[Flying Doctor]

If any GMT is for discontinuation I think more likely the Sprite goes. I just cannot see why they would do a long run of this one.....

FD.

[koronet-kid]

Rolex just taking the p155 out of all the YouTube wannabe prediction click bait merchants good on them

[Nairn1980]

Originally Posted by Stan Cooper

There's been a Pepsi bezel in the catalog since the GMT-Master was introduced in 1954. I doubt it will be discontinued.

Are you sure about that?

[cmc_tht]

I do consider it a hint from the Rolex Official

[cmc_tht]

Perhaps they will retain the pepsi bezel in WG model and replace pepsi with coke in stainless steel lineup

[Rolex1982]

Originally Posted by cmc_tht

I do consider it a hint from the Rolex Official

Maybe, or it’s just Rolex his marketing team getting the rumours train started. Free publicity for the upcoming event. ;)

[Giangos]

Originally Posted by Stan Cooper

There's been a Pepsi bezel in the catalog since the GMT-Master was introduced in 1954. I doubt it will be discontinued.

Wrong. There was a gap before 2014, maybe 8 years or so. It came back with the WG 116719


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[Stan Cooper]

Originally Posted by 2loaded

Incorrect.
The red and blue aluminum bezel left the catalog in 2007 and took 7 years to return on Cerachrom in white gold.

I agree, it will not be discontinued.

Originally Posted by Nairn1980

Are you sure about that?

Originally Posted by Giangos

Wrong. There was a gap before 2014, maybe 8 years or so. It came back with the WG 116719

Oops! Mea Culpa; you guys are right. Brain fart.

[trout_thumper21]

The GMT will move to 41mm with more tapered lugs, BLNR gets retired in SS and offered in white gold only, LN and Coke return.

[2loaded]

Originally Posted by trout_thumper21

The GMT will move to 41mm with more tapered lugs, BLNR gets retired in SS and offered in white gold only, LN and Coke return.

More like Red/Black in WG only like they did with the Red/Blue in the beginning.

[rockysw]

Originally Posted by JSCP

Really, now we predict based on ads?

yeah, i dont think there is any need to overthink. I think they were focusing more on the two tone and full gold models to drive up the interest (and included one steel reference for completion).

[thatswhatshesaid]

Originally Posted by hopkinswatch22

Spoken like a new hype driven watch consumer.

I've been a serious watch collector of many brands for almost 3 decades.

[HMHM]

The best solution is for Rolex to announce they are ending their business, shutting down all their factories and stop production completely! Then everybody will be happy and can go around chanting that “my watch has been discontinued” while carrying a banner saying the same message! After all, it seems people are more interested in looking whether their watches are discontinued rather than enjoying what’s on their wrist anyway!

[OTX]

I was just watching the ad and the Pepsi is IN the video at the 10 seconds mark. It’s just shown in dark lighting with bright lume. I took a screen shot and edited the pic by lightening it. I did not add any other effects. As you can see, it’s obviously the Pepsi!. So the only current SS GMT I don’t see in the video is the Sprite. To me it’s a hint that the Sprite will be gone this year. Not too much longer to find out!.

[micro]

makes sense ^ sprite only one left out, not a coincidence

[jayc6]

In the video we can see the same airplane reverse view as per when the lefty was released. My guess is a new lefty is coming up but which one CHNR ? BLRO ? BLNR?
Could Rolex have decided to have all GMTs with both right and left option ?
The wait is over soon but what's sure is speculations are way more fun than the actual releases.

[favx]

I don't think so, both are not that old.