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Old 24 December 2009, 08:02 PM   #1
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Stop Dreaming....GMT Pepsi patent request

Hello ,

Found this, it's the patent request from Rolex read it !!

Also posted it on the previous thread about the Ceramic Pepsi but that post was already that long a lot of people won't read it no more

http://v3.espacenet.com/publicationD...114953A1&KC=A1


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Old 24 December 2009, 08:58 PM   #2
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Nice no I mean crap yet another Rolex to buy.
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Old 24 December 2009, 09:05 PM   #3
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Always another one to buy.......
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Old 24 December 2009, 09:14 PM   #4
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Old 24 December 2009, 10:32 PM   #5
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Does this mean a new Pepsi is on the way. It would be great to see that iconic look return to the GMT.
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Old 24 December 2009, 11:01 PM   #6
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so how long does it usually take from patent application to product on the market for Rolex?
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Old 24 December 2009, 11:10 PM   #7
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Hopefully new Pepsi will be released at Basel 2010.
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Old 24 December 2009, 11:54 PM   #8
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I would be so surprised if Rolex introduced a blue/red GMT II with the ceramic. That would be fantastic but I have learned that when I get excited for Basel, I only end up disappointed by what Rolex has introduced. Every year lately it's the same thing, another classic design destroyed for a blinged out larger model.
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Old 25 December 2009, 01:19 AM   #9
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Not sure about when the watch will come out, but looking at the Search Report issued by the EPO, it looks like it'll be very difficult for Rolex to protect the coloured ceramic bezel with a patent...at least to any useful degree!
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Old 25 December 2009, 01:21 AM   #10
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Hopefully new Pepsi will be released at Basel 2010.


That's what I've heard, but then again it's all speculation as the only people that really know is Rolex
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Old 25 December 2009, 01:22 AM   #11
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At last!! A ceramic Pepsi! Yes!!!!!!!!!!
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Old 25 December 2009, 01:41 AM   #12
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Every year lately it's the same thing, another classic design destroyed for a blinged out larger model.
Good for us 16710 owners
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Old 25 December 2009, 01:59 AM   #13
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Rolex has already stated that they are working on this, but their success rate is something like 5%. If you read the details of this patent, it sounds like they are still having problems not getting a consistent red color. I wouldn't count on it anytime soon.
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Old 25 December 2009, 02:09 AM   #14
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I am going to hold off buying watches until this one arrives.....CANT WAIT!!
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Old 25 December 2009, 03:06 AM   #15
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I hope this means a Pepsi GMT will come along at some point soon . . .
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Old 25 December 2009, 03:08 AM   #16
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Some other patent docs from http://www.minus4plus6.com/116710.htm on the GMT page....
There is more insight on how 116710 ceramic bezel works on the Rolex US Patent document posted here (right click and save the .pdf to your desktop).


It appears that Rolex is working on a two tone ceramic bezel. Look at the Rolex US Patent document posted here (right click and save the .pdf to your desktop).

A January, 2008 US Patent document is posted here(right click and save the .pdf to your desktop).


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Old 25 December 2009, 03:11 AM   #17
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Some other patent docs from http://www.minus4plus6.com/116710.htm on the GMT page....
There is more insight on how 116710 ceramic bezel works on the Rolex US Patent document posted here (right click and save the .pdf to your desktop).


It appears that Rolex is working on a two tone ceramic bezel. Look at the Rolex US Patent document posted here (right click and save the .pdf to your desktop).

A January, 2008 US Patent document is posted here(right click and save the .pdf to your desktop).


-Sheldon

I love your site Sheldon. Great job / Thanks!!!

I especially like your writings re: a 6.5" wrist - that's me! - and the bracelet adjustments possible... I may need to try some of the recommendations. I am basically OK with the way my D-Series Coke GMT II fits, but it could be better.
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Old 26 December 2009, 04:49 AM   #18
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a new Pepsi...... what's the big deal? I'm waiting for the "New Coke" after all, it was the biggest thing in the 80's
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Old 26 December 2009, 04:59 AM   #19
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a new Pepsi...... what's the big deal? I'm waiting for the "New Coke" after all, it was the biggest thing in the 80's
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Old 26 December 2009, 06:22 AM   #20
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A ceramic gmt pepsi? If that is true all of the others watches on my list have just moved down a notch.
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Old 26 December 2009, 06:27 AM   #21
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The Ceramic Pepsi is the one thing that could actually get to me to a new style GMT II.

Overall not a fan of the supercase myself but a pepsi ceramic would look great.
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Old 27 December 2009, 07:09 AM   #22
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A ceramic gmt pepsi? If that is true all of the others watches on my list have just moved down a notch.
I agree. I have had my eye on the ceramic GMT, but would love to have a pepsi version.
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