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Dan Pierce · 19 April 2007, 01:59 AM

As many of you have read my wife was in Germany

and bought a pepsi bezel insert for my GMT II.
The insert swap was a breeze using the tutorial on TZ.

Took less than 5 minutes.
The 16710 has got to be the most versatile Rolex ever made. Changing the bezel makes for a completely new look.
Anyway, hope you enjoy the pics.
dP

GerardoG · 19 April 2007, 02:00 AM

My 2 cents: I like the PEPSI better! Congrats!!!

Chris B · 19 April 2007, 02:15 AM

Its always amazed me how just swapping a bezel insert can give the GMT a totally new look, great job, its beautiful.

Lets hope they sort the coloured ceramic out sometime soon.

nje39 · 19 April 2007, 03:06 AM

excellent. I currently have black/red. Hopefully I can locate a black and pepsi bezel soon!

colemanitis · 19 April 2007, 03:09 AM

Very nice! The pepsi bezel has always been my favorite.

Alex Stylianou · 19 April 2007, 03:27 AM

Lovley !

#600 YES !!

Blue Bull · 19 April 2007, 04:12 AM

Very nice change.Get a red/black,too,for even greater versatillity ..

JJ Irani · 19 April 2007, 04:15 AM

Great swap over. Now you have the pleasure of looking at TWO watches for the price of ONE!!

Dan Pierce · 19 April 2007, 04:45 AM

Thanks for the kind words fellas. I'm stoked.
dP

JJ Irani · 19 April 2007, 04:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Thanks for the kind words fellas. I'm stoked.
dP

Good, but for Heaven's sake don't have a "stroke"!!

karmatp · 17 July 2008, 11:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Great swap over. Now you have the pleasure of looking at TWO watches for the price of ONE!!

Exactly JJ, it's a wonderful thing to be able to change the look of a fantastic watch. I really think this is going to be my next watch, I plan on starting with the coke and then buying a pepsi for a nice change.

Tombstone · 19 April 2007, 05:41 AM

I consume coke as a beverage, how ever for my watches it would be Pepsi all the way. Your GMT II looks very beautiful. You have a very nice wife.

mike · 19 April 2007, 08:18 AM

Love the orginal!

D4UK · 19 April 2007, 08:29 AM

it's interesting.. I ordered the Pepsi bezel for my GMTII at the weekend.. I already have the other 2 bezels for my GMT and was really pleased when I swapped the black bezel for the Black/red last year.. can't wait to try out the Pepsi when it arrives in a week or so...

yours looks great...

Solar · 19 April 2007, 10:19 AM

Nice swap my friend, was it tricky to do? Does the spring go flying across the room when you lift the bezel? I fingured that the bezel would be very hard to life off, one of the tutorials shows a screwdriver (!!

yikes) being used to lift the bezel off.

Anyways, I love the Pepsi, which is how I bought my GMT. I must admit the GMT is getting more wrist time than the SD. Its a very comfortable, functional watch, and with the Pepsi bezel, it has an unusual amount of colour for a Rolex (well, compared to the pre-Basel 2007 offerings....)

I too would entertain the idea of doing out a bezel swap from time to time, see how the all black looks, etc. The more I wear the Pepsi, though, the better I like it. Wear yours in good health!

I find that blue-red transition at 06:00 is cool because these days at Eastern Standard Time at about 06:00, if you look outside you'll see the morning horizon looks like the red/blue transition at 06:00 on the Pepsi, blue and red horizons as dawn pushes away the night. A good, classic design that does today what it was designed to do for those PanAm pilots decades ago...............

I should add that as of 2007, the GMT II 16710 Pepsi (and burgundy-black) are no more, being phased out for the new SS ceramic black bezel GMT.

Best,

Chris

Edensknight · 19 April 2007, 10:39 AM

Wow, awesome look, Dan! Nice gift! And, you have taken some well angled shots (great pics)! Enjoy the versatility of that beautiful Rollie!

Rockrolex · 19 April 2007, 10:45 AM

Dan, all I can say is

.

AZeng · 19 April 2007, 11:36 AM

Nice change!

The Pepsi is, by far, my favorite! I just sent mine to Rolex for repairs and am missing it already

Dan Pierce · 19 April 2007, 12:40 PM

Quote:

Dan, all I can say is .

I can always go back.

dP

Chunky · 17 July 2008, 10:38 PM

Your watch looks awesome. The GMT pepsi is definately my favourite Rollie for sentimental reasons. Enjoy your new look.

Tools · 18 July 2008, 12:07 AM

Great look Dan...

Z-Sub · 18 July 2008, 09:40 AM

My favorite as well. Coke is not too far behind either.

Trurolexer · 18 July 2008, 05:49 PM

Dan...IMHO...PEPSI more Rules!!! LOVE IT!!!

dfn8tly · 19 April 2007, 12:44 PM

Hi Dan;

I too have the GMT-II and use the black bezel insert in the winter (it's a little more formal looking) and the Pepsi insert in the summer when everyone is feeling a little more colorful.

I congratulate you on doing the swap yourself. I take mine to a professional since my eyesight is not as good as it once was. I know that darn ratchet spring is going to jump out if I try this myself.

Enjoy your watch, I know I do.

Dan Pierce · 19 April 2007, 01:02 PM

After a few inquiries I have to update the bezel swap.
As I stated in the beginning the insert swap was suprsingly easy and fast. The bezel lifted quickly with a screwdriver covered in tape. The spring stayed in place but you have to do it slowly. Everything just like the TZ tutorial.

Then later in the day it seemed there was no click feel to the bezel.

So I duplicated the procedure but somehow scratched a lug in the process.

I used tape per the tutorial and the screwdriver went thru it.

If you can find a plastic or rubber tipped blade to pry the bezel the rest is real easy.
The scratches are small

but I'm taking the GMT II to my watchmaker tomorrow to get buffed.
Just when you thing you got it.........................

Oh well, I'd have no trouble doing it again [without scratches] with the right pry tool.
Hope this helps,
dP

Dan Pierce · 20 April 2007, 02:53 AM

I took the GMT II to my watchmaker and in 5 minutes...........bada bing, bada boom........the lug scratches are gone and all is well with the world.

Scratches and marks that accumulate while living life and enjoying your Rolex, totally understandable.
Scratches and marks caused by trying to work on your Rolex like a Homer Simpson spice rack

, unacceptable.
Having a trusted watchmaker close by, priceless.

dP

colemanitis · 20 April 2007, 03:19 AM

I'm glad to hear the scratches were easily removed.

Yes, you must be VERY careful not to scratch the lugs or an endlink. For my old GMT, I used thick electrical tape and the smallest flat-head screwdriver I could find. It's VERY easy for the screwdriver to pierce the tape, as you unfortunately found out.

pigcorn · 20 April 2007, 01:37 PM

Will the new 2007 GMT II only be sold with the Black Ceramic Bezel?

mike · 16 May 2007, 05:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pigcorn

Will the new 2007 GMT II only be sold with the Black Ceramic Bezel?

Initally that seem to be the case. I've read that Rolex is trying to come up with a means to do colors on the ceramic bezel.

colemanitis · 16 May 2007, 05:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike

Initally that seem to be the case. I've read that Rolex is trying to come up with a means to do colors on the ceramic bezel.

They seemed to have come up with a partial solution for the YMII... they can definitely do blue!

19 April 2007, 01:59 AM	#1
Dan Pierce "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,346	PEPSI Time! As many of you have read my wife was in Germany and bought a pepsi bezel insert for my GMT II. The insert swap was a breeze using the tutorial on TZ. Took less than 5 minutes. The 16710 has got to be the most versatile Rolex ever made. Changing the bezel makes for a completely new look. Anyway, hope you enjoy the pics. dP Attached Images __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

19 April 2007, 03:09 AM	#5
colemanitis "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jeff Location: Florida Watch: PAM 1090 Posts: 3,723	Very nice! The pepsi bezel has always been my favorite. __________________ Member #471

19 April 2007, 04:15 AM	#8
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,317	Great swap over. Now you have the pleasure of looking at TWO watches for the price of ONE!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

19 April 2007, 04:45 AM	#9
Dan Pierce "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,346	Thanks for the kind words fellas. I'm stoked. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

19 April 2007, 10:19 AM	#15
Solar "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: North America Watch: their hands, baby. Posts: 1,116	I like the original too Nice swap my friend, was it tricky to do? Does the spring go flying across the room when you lift the bezel? I fingured that the bezel would be very hard to life off, one of the tutorials shows a screwdriver (!! yikes) being used to lift the bezel off. Anyways, I love the Pepsi, which is how I bought my GMT. I must admit the GMT is getting more wrist time than the SD. Its a very comfortable, functional watch, and with the Pepsi bezel, it has an unusual amount of colour for a Rolex (well, compared to the pre-Basel 2007 offerings....) I too would entertain the idea of doing out a bezel swap from time to time, see how the all black looks, etc. The more I wear the Pepsi, though, the better I like it. Wear yours in good health! I find that blue-red transition at 06:00 is cool because these days at Eastern Standard Time at about 06:00, if you look outside you'll see the morning horizon looks like the red/blue transition at 06:00 on the Pepsi, blue and red horizons as dawn pushes away the night. A good, classic design that does today what it was designed to do for those PanAm pilots decades ago............... I should add that as of 2007, the GMT II 16710 Pepsi (and burgundy-black) are no more, being phased out for the new SS ceramic black bezel GMT. Best, Chris Attached Images

19 April 2007, 02:00 AM	#2
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	My 2 cents: I like the PEPSI better! Congrats!!!

19 April 2007, 02:15 AM	#3
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	Its always amazed me how just swapping a bezel insert can give the GMT a totally new look, great job, its beautiful. Lets hope they sort the coloured ceramic out sometime soon.

19 April 2007, 03:06 AM	#4
nje39 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: nj Posts: 69	excellent. I currently have black/red. Hopefully I can locate a black and pepsi bezel soon!

19 April 2007, 03:27 AM	#6
Alex Stylianou "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: UK Posts: 1,785	Lovley ! #600 YES !!

19 April 2007, 04:12 AM	#7
Blue Bull Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,887	Very nice change.Get a red/black,too,for even greater versatillity ..

19 April 2007, 05:41 AM	#12
Tombstone "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Richard Location: LV, NV Watch: LV Sub and others Posts: 2,692	I consume coke as a beverage, how ever for my watches it would be Pepsi all the way. Your GMT II looks very beautiful. You have a very nice wife.

19 April 2007, 08:18 AM	#13
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,682	Love the orginal!

19 April 2007, 08:29 AM	#14
D4UK Banned Join Date: May 2006 Location: USA Watch: TT SUB LV GMTII Posts: 527	it's interesting.. I ordered the Pepsi bezel for my GMTII at the weekend.. I already have the other 2 bezels for my GMT and was really pleased when I swapped the black bezel for the Black/red last year.. can't wait to try out the Pepsi when it arrives in a week or so... yours looks great...

19 April 2007, 10:39 AM	#16
Edensknight Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 407	Wow, awesome look, Dan! Nice gift! And, you have taken some well angled shots (great pics)! Enjoy the versatility of that beautiful Rollie!

19 April 2007, 10:45 AM	#17
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2025 Titanium Yacht-Master Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 38,133	Dan, all I can say is . __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

19 April 2007, 11:36 AM	#18
AZeng Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: George Location: Tucson Posts: 32	Nice change! The Pepsi is, by far, my favorite! I just sent mine to Rolex for repairs and am missing it already

17 July 2008, 10:38 PM	#20
Chunky "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Charles Location: Montreal, QC Watch: 1680 Red, 116710 Posts: 359	Your watch looks awesome. The GMT pepsi is definately my favourite Rollie for sentimental reasons. Enjoy your new look. __________________ 1972 1680 SUB 2018 116710 BLNR 2005 Citizen Skyhawk C651

18 July 2008, 12:07 AM	#21
Tools TRF Moderator & 2025 Titanium Yacht-Master Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,684	Great look Dan... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

18 July 2008, 09:40 AM	#22
Z-Sub 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal, USA Watch: Not a ONEWatch Man Posts: 7,383	My favorite as well. Coke is not too far behind either. __________________ SS Submariner Date "Z" SS SeaDweller "D" SS Submariner "Random" TT Blue Submariner "P" SS GMT-Master ll "M", Pepsi Pam 311, 524, 297

18 July 2008, 05:49 PM	#23
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	Dan...IMHO...PEPSI more Rules!!! LOVE IT!!!

19 April 2007, 12:44 PM	#24
dfn8tly Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Richard Location: The Villages, FL Watch: GMT-II Posts: 396	Hi Dan; I too have the GMT-II and use the black bezel insert in the winter (it's a little more formal looking) and the Pepsi insert in the summer when everyone is feeling a little more colorful. I congratulate you on doing the swap yourself. I take mine to a professional since my eyesight is not as good as it once was. I know that darn ratchet spring is going to jump out if I try this myself. Enjoy your watch, I know I do.

19 April 2007, 01:02 PM	#25
Dan Pierce "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,346	Update! After a few inquiries I have to update the bezel swap. As I stated in the beginning the insert swap was suprsingly easy and fast. The bezel lifted quickly with a screwdriver covered in tape. The spring stayed in place but you have to do it slowly. Everything just like the TZ tutorial. Then later in the day it seemed there was no click feel to the bezel. So I duplicated the procedure but somehow scratched a lug in the process. I used tape per the tutorial and the screwdriver went thru it. If you can find a plastic or rubber tipped blade to pry the bezel the rest is real easy. The scratches are small but I'm taking the GMT II to my watchmaker tomorrow to get buffed. Just when you thing you got it......................... Oh well, I'd have no trouble doing it again [without scratches] with the right pry tool. Hope this helps, dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

20 April 2007, 02:53 AM	#26
Dan Pierce "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,346	Another Update I took the GMT II to my watchmaker and in 5 minutes...........bada bing, bada boom........the lug scratches are gone and all is well with the world. Scratches and marks that accumulate while living life and enjoying your Rolex, totally understandable. Scratches and marks caused by trying to work on your Rolex like a Homer Simpson spice rack , unacceptable. Having a trusted watchmaker close by, priceless. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

20 April 2007, 03:19 AM	#27
colemanitis "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jeff Location: Florida Watch: PAM 1090 Posts: 3,723	I'm glad to hear the scratches were easily removed. Yes, you must be VERY careful not to scratch the lugs or an endlink. For my old GMT, I used thick electrical tape and the smallest flat-head screwdriver I could find. It's VERY easy for the screwdriver to pierce the tape, as you unfortunately found out. __________________ Member #471

20 April 2007, 01:37 PM	#28
pigcorn 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Ed Location: New York Watch: LV 50th Ann Posts: 65	Will the new 2007 GMT II only be sold with the Black Ceramic Bezel?

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