Pepsi popularity to in-the-wild sightings is totally out of whack

[Oldfellow]

I’m a keen watch spotter, and only have seen one BLRO in the wild.

[Nepats81]

Ive had my pepsi for 2 weeks.

Ive worn it everyday since.

I’ve had 4 people come up to me and say it was the first pepsi they have seen. I’m not some friendly approachable guy either. I typically am disgruntled for various reasons.

[bluestreak]

Originally Posted by the dark knight

+1 on the Speedmaster. That's the one that I'm always surprised by considering they are obviously super popular and Omega sells a lot of them

I’ve seen a bunch of Speedys in the wild.


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[SwissmadeTexan]

Have to remember the ceramic steel Pepsi has only been produced for 4-5 years. And in an impossible time to obtain one from an AD. So it’s unsurprising that you see many other watches that have been made for many years before. I rarely even see another Rolex in the wild at all unless I go to some kind of huge event. And I’m in one of the largest metropolitan areas in the US.

[D_Rolex]

Originally Posted by the dark knight

Obviously the Pepsi is popular, just judging by secondary market prices. But I have not seen a single ceramic Pepsi in the wild yet. I've seen Daytonas and plenty of BLNRs, but not a single BLRO, ever.

To add, another thing I've noticed is in those watch-spotting events that outlets like Hodinkee like to photograph and publish, I so rarely see a Pepsi. Hodinkee just published a story and photos from their most recent meet-up event, and there is not a single Pepsi to be seen there. And this is something I've noticed quite frequently.

Anyone noticed the same? Any explanations?

Same. I’ve never seen a Pepsi in the wild…

I personally know 4 ppl that have a Daytona - 3 Panda and 1 Black dial…

In addition, I was at Christmas party back in December and I met 2 women that night that had a Panda Daytona on…


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[Krash]

I’ve never seen a Pepsi.

In FL, I see Datejusts, DayDates, back dial Subs, and the Bluesy too. Actually, I see the Blusey more than the black dial Subs.


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[ArtNouveau]

Never thought about it much. I wear mine regularly but don’t think I’ve seen another.

[Armis]

It may be related to all the stories of thefts/muggings that either prevents many from wearing their BLROs in general public, or they are discreet so as not to be noticed.

[the dark knight]

Originally Posted by bluestreak

I’ve seen a bunch of Speedys in the wild.


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I haven't seen a single one.

[lamnyc]

I used to see lots of Rolex. Not as much anymore. I think people just don’t want to attract unwanted attention.

[YGRLX]

Just had dinner with 4 at the table… all family to be fair

[Hkspwrsche]

I wear mine a lot but I don’t show it off. During long sleeve season it’s not showing. I had one interaction while traveling in Louisville KY where the hotel manager noticed it. More often than not, people wouldn’t have a good chance to see it.

[TheHulk]

It’s official- we are a bunch of Weirdos…… myself included

[shirtguy]

Besides myself i know of 2more pple with pepsi on jubilee

[the_Hunter]

Everyone I know that has one also has several other watches vs a lot of people that only have a sub or DJ. Only time I have seen on in the wild was in the DFW airport on an AA pilots wrist

[amh]

Never seen a Pepsi IRL or even at an AD. I've seen a SS Daytona at least.

[WatchGuy1966]

I've seen a few, but I live in a big city

[Mathematoxic]

Most of the Pepsi are locked in safes or cabinets waiting to be traded or sold haha
Personally seen around 6 Pepsi being worn in the past 3 years.

[Sunny Arizona]

My old doctor had an all original McQueen Exp II and a 1016

[Bigsoftee]

Living in Dubai, I have seen quite a few, although probably seen more Richard Mille’s than Pepsi’s

[Rollieo]

I don’t see that many Rolexes period.

Let’s make some assumptions…

1m Rolexes made a year. 20% of these are sports model. Maybe 20% of those are Pepsi. 15% going to the US. So 6000 Pepsi a year to the US. Let’s say 10 years worth of Pepsis out there (though not ceramic as hasn’t been that long). Population of 180 million adults, half men. So 60000/ 90m. Less than 0.1% of people will have one.

[Incident]

With all of them locked up in safes, is it really any surprise?

[Tensai]

I have seen numerous ceramic red/blue GMTs in nyc, Ack, Asia and southern florida.
Nice watch but certainly not rare. Mass produced :)

[rolexjackson]

I saw a Pepsi at the airport last week. Guy on the tram was holding onto the pole in front of me was wearing a Pepsi

[Me4u2night]

Here in NYC I see a few pre ceramic in the wild, but I haven’t seen anyone, other than an SA at an AD wearing a ceramic model.

[SLWoodster]

I am on west coast. I have been seeing pepsi since 2018. Regularly.

A pepsi is a basic watch. But it only gets more elusive over time. It has been out for five years now. If you cannot get one that is on you.

Originally Posted by the dark knight

Obviously the Pepsi is popular, just judging by secondary market prices. But I have not seen a single ceramic Pepsi in the wild yet. I've seen Daytonas and plenty of BLNRs, but not a single BLRO, ever.

To add, another thing I've noticed is in those watch-spotting events that outlets like Hodinkee like to photograph and publish, I so rarely see a Pepsi. Hodinkee just published a story and photos from their most recent meet-up event, and there is not a single Pepsi to be seen there. And this is something I've noticed quite frequently.

Anyone noticed the same? Any explanations?

[Nairn1980]

Originally Posted by ndrs63

Here’s a possible answer for you. I have one and don’t like to wear it in the public.


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That’s pretty sad. I wear mine in rotation with my other pieces and always enjoy wearing mine.

Do you feel unsafe wearing it?

[PenDelicate]

Have only ever seen DJs, Subs and Daytonas in the wild.

[SS Oyster]

I've run into probably about six in the wild over the last 4 years. Rare, but not as rare as SS Daytona, which I've seen only twice ... both white dial. Never seen a black Daytona in the wild, except on my own wrist.

To be honest, very very few people notice. Funny though, every time I go through Camp Pendleton and a certain gate guard (looks exactly like a 40 year old Tom Berenger) is on duty, he always comments on my watch, especially if I'm wearing a Daytona. Funny; you never know where you'll run into a WIS.

[PT_91]

Went to a private equity event recently. Out of 15 participants, 5 wore GMTs, of which 4 BLRO and 1 BLNR.

The BLRO is a beauty, but it's so common because people buy it knowing they can't make a mistake with it. Some of them should be a bit more brave :)