Ceramic "3 microns of variance"

[GovernorsGovernor]

And here's another in lower light.. The difference is still clear to me...

[inadeje]

Cannot be any measurement, color tones are not calibrated as distances or measurements. Pantone is the de-facto color chart which is used professionally. Typical AD BS if you ask me

Like some other poster who when he asked his AD why BLROs are unobtainable, the reply was that “at Rolex there’s only a handful of workers who have the skill to make ceramic bezels”

Maybe they’re moonlighting across the border in France for Parnis

[Seibei]

Originally Posted by inadeje

Like some other poster who when he asked his AD why BLROs are unobtainable, the reply was that “at Rolex there’s only a handful of workers who have the skill to make ceramic bezels”

Maybe they’re moonlighting across the border in France for Parnis

That is so funny, thanks. Seems like there is no one out there who is really skillful enough to make those colors consistently.

[Father and Son]

Originally Posted by GovernorsGovernor

OP, c'mon man... You're telling me you can't see a noticeable difference between your bezel and dial??? I have an MK3, and it's clear to me..,

Im the OP... You are missing the point... I never said I cant see a difference between my truly black dial and the (super dark) blue on my bezel...

I am saying that the Pepsi I received a few weeks ago has a *BEZEL* with blue that is significantly darker (more like a COKE) than the *BEZEL* of other BLRO's I have seen... I dont want a Coke. I am a Pepsi guy.

I received a new Pepsi yesterday. Here it is compared to the Pepsi (almost COKE) that I received two weeks ago (which is the subject of my original post). My AD was kind enough to take that (almost) Coke back, btw.

There is a clear variance between BLRO's...

[fskywalker]

Originally Posted by Father and Son

Im the OP... You are missing the point... I never said I cant see a difference between my truly black dial and the (super dark) blue on my bezel...



I am saying that the Pepsi I received a few weeks ago was significantly darker (more like a COKE) than other BLRO's I have seen... I dont want a Coke. I am a Pepsi guy.



I received a new Pepsi yesterday. Here it is compared to the Pepsi (almost COKE) that I received two weeks ago (which is the subject of my original post). My AD was kind enough to take that Coke back, btw.

Lucky guy in getting a swap! Congrats!


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[Father and Son]

Originally Posted by GovernorsGovernor

And here's another in lower light.. The difference is still clear to me...

That's a handsome looking 16760 you have there..

lol

[paul cbc]

Originally Posted by inadeje

Cannot be any measurement, color tones are not calibrated as distances or measurements. Pantone is the de-facto color chart which is used professionally. Typical AD BS if you ask me

Pantone is the universal color reference I am familiar with.
Agree the "microns" comment seems inaccurate.

Glad the OP's AD took care of the situation.

[jackin_jill]

Originally Posted by Nikrnic

I'm still trying to get why the blue wasn't more like the Blnr from the start...

I think it has something to do with the BLNR blue is laid over black, which gives it a dark base whereas the BLRO blue is laid over red which wants to turn it more of a violet.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by Father and Son

Im the OP... You are missing the point... I never said I cant see a difference between my truly black dial and the (super dark) blue on my bezel...

I am saying that the Pepsi I received a few weeks ago has a *BEZEL* with blue that is significantly darker (more like a COKE) than the *BEZEL* of other BLRO's I have seen... I dont want a Coke. I am a Pepsi guy.

I received a new Pepsi yesterday. Here it is compared to the Pepsi (almost COKE) that I received two weeks ago (which is the subject of my original post). My AD was kind enough to take that (almost) Coke back, btw.

There is a clear variance between BLRO's...

I’m curious ... was the new watch BNIB or used

I think most of the forum was under the impression that the BLRO bezels are darker as each interaction is released (MK1 being the lightest colour).

Perhaps I missed this in an earlier post. If so sorry.

[ROlesorusLEX]

Regarding the micron statement, perhaps they are referring to the wavelength measurements of the visible spectrum. However, that is still a curious way to describe color, since the visible spectrum wavelengths vary only between 0.4-0.7 micrometers (microns), so there really can't be "a few" without dividing that range into nanometers, which would be 400-700 nanometers, more than just "a few"

[Nikrnic]

Originally Posted by jackin_jill

I think it has something to do with the BLNR blue is laid over black, which gives it a dark base whereas the BLRO blue is laid over red which wants to turn it more of a violet.

That validates what I was thinking, it seems to make sense anyway

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[e dantes]

Originally Posted by Father and Son

I received a new Pepsi yesterday. Here it is compared to the Pepsi (almost COKE) that I received two weeks ago (which is the subject of my original post). My AD was kind enough to take that (almost) Coke back, btw.

There is a clear variance between BLRO's...

Glad it worked out and you got the BLRO you wanted!

[Rado63]

Originally Posted by Father and Son

I recently expressed my disappoint to Rolex regarding the dark colors of my Pepsi BLRO GMT... I shared that I didnt know there was a MK3 and that I was expecting my grail watch not to look like a Coke in many if not most lighting conditions.

They said there is no such thing as MK1, MK2 and MK3 but instead that they allow for a variance of 3 microns in the color of the ceramic bezels.

Curious what you guys think and if anyone has heard of this explanation.

I didnt argue with them about the concept of MK1, MK2 and MK3 and whether it is real or not... I kept it simple... 3 microns or not--- my Pepsi is a Coke.. Other Pepsi's look like Pepsi's in various hues/shades. And yes they all vary in different lighting conditions and photos... But put mine next to any of the others I have seen and it is clearly more Coke than Pepsi unless you are holding a military issued spotlight at it.

To Whom did you express your disappointment? and they mentioned no such thing as MK I,II II bezel?

I have seen to of these watches in person and they looked the same to me maybe I was looking at two so called MK II's?

[Roddypeepa]

Originally Posted by ROlesorusLEX

Regarding the micron statement, perhaps they are referring to the wavelength measurements of the visible spectrum. However, that is still a curious way to describe color, since the visible spectrum wavelengths vary only between 0.4-0.7 micrometers (microns), so there really can't be "a few" without dividing that range into nanometers, which would be 400-700 nanometers, more than just "a few"

It’s utter bollocks from whoever has told him this is what it is. Just got back from the pub having had 3 electron volts of beer and a fathom of pork scratchings. Love a bit of units top trumps. Whatever though I think any of the variants are stunning and I’m sure they’ll make consistent the colours in any future variants. It’s a bit like saying you’d kick Cindy Crawford out of bed cos she’s got a mole


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[johnnyjazz]

It’s a bit like saying you’d kick Cindy Crawford out of bed cos she’s got a mole

Quite right, a mole is blind, it wouldn,t see what you were getting up to with Cindy.

[sinkholeninja]

Originally Posted by johnnyjazz

It’s a bit like saying you’d kick Cindy Crawford out of bed cos she’s got a mole

Quite right, a mole is blind, it wouldn,t see what you were getting up to with Cindy.

[Father and Son]

Originally Posted by Rado63

To Whom did you express your disappointment? and they mentioned no such thing as MK I,II II bezel?

I have seen to of these watches in person and they looked the same to me maybe I was looking at two so called MK II's?

HI. I texted my thoughts to my sales rep at my AD... Shared photos with her. She went to bat for me. The AD's Rolex rep responded to my feedback which I presented to her with the sentiments that MK's are a fallacy but rather that there is variation based on a 3 micron range of tolerance...

I believe that Rolex doesn't officially acknowledge marks/MKs for this model. But I also believe that they progressively made changes including the bezel colors (going darker) and as of late the boldness or depth (I dont know how to verbalize it) of the GMT numbers on the bezel.

So I sorta believe both. That they changed the watch at least twice. And that there is variance / range of tolerance in the batches released after and between changes.

But this is an opinion based on observation moreso than anything indisputable or any insider knowledge.

Two cents and more.

G

[Gary.]

When we complain that the colours aren't like a true Pepsi, it might pay to reacquaint ourselves with the original.



At the launch of the ss ceramic, there was a lot of complaining about the pink/purple colouring and negative comparisons to the Tudor BB GMT (which seemed almost universally praised). Seems like someone at Rolex was listening.

[padi56]

Staring at these so called MK1,MK2,MK3 possible MK4 or future MK5 or MK6 will cause instant colour blindness.