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

[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?

[Rolexatlast]

I’ve never seen one, either.

[huncho]

i've only ever seen one pepsi and one daytona (white dial). mostly just see black subs everywhere

[GotRolex]

Pepsi is pretty common. I have them a lot in the grocery stores.


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[Zuger]

Still winter here so haven't seen too many watches

[Ensign]

I just attended a training at work and a guy from another office was wearing one.

But yeah, I’ve seen a dozen Daytonas to one Pepsi.

[Corvette]

I’ve only seen one Pepsi in the wild and it was at Barrett Jackson car auction in Scottsdale. Have seen plenty of Datejust, Subs, and Day Dates though.

[the dark knight]

Originally Posted by GotRolex

Pepsi is pretty common. I have them a lot in the grocery stores.


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I hope you are at least paying for them.

[ndane]

Never seen a Pepsi in the wild, either. I typically only see Subs (SS, TT), the occasional Exp2, and DJs.

[-94-]

Like Beatles sing "Got to be good-lookin' 'cause he's so hard to see"

[messikens]

Interesting question - same here.
I think my sighting ratios are something like

For every 10 subs
I see 5 BLNRs
And 3 daytonas
And 1 pepsi

[Andad]

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?

Did you have a particular ‘Pepsi’ model in mind as there seems to be quite a few of them since the original one was produced?

[huncho]

Originally Posted by Andad

Did you have a particular ‘Pepsi’ model in mind as there seems to be quite a few of them since the original one was produced?

he said ceramic

[Blanch]

Over the past 5 years I've seen two in the wild:
16710 in Palm Springs in 2018
126710 in Las Vegas in 2023
On both occasions I was wearing my 126710 and conversed with the other owners about Rolex and life. The owner of the 16710 was an older gentleman in his 60s. The owner of the 126710 was my age: early 50s. Only two I've ever seen in the wild.

[Laostuh]

Admittedly, I don't try to spot watches. But I've only seen a Hulk, Bluesy, and Black sub in the wild.

[KY..]

Order seen from the most in the wild…
Datejust 41
Submariner
Day-Date 36
Explorer II/GMT Master

[andrewls24]

I have a buddy that wears his Pepsi on the golf course with a rubber strap…

[mmbiker]

Seen subs, Daytona (ceramic, steel bezel), yacht, and GMT (black bezel) in the wild in HK.

Never BLNR or BLOR yet


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[walkman2727]

I have seen some old Pepsi 16710s , and batman. also subs

[shirtguy]

We all go for the subs first

Then we go to the Daytona

Gmt is usually a 3rd watch

[rockysw]

interesting question. I am not entirely sure but I think have seen BLRO only once a while back (the gentleman was a little further away so I am not sure).

I have seen BLNRs and daytonas (116520).

[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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[enjoythemusic]

Saw one at Mcdonald's on Sanibel Island. We had a great brief conversation while filling our drinks.

[jb335]

I've noticed this as well. I have seen modern BLROs in the wild but it's very rare. I think the modern SS Daytona is rarer though.

See plenty of BLNRs

[logo]

My in the wild sightings of Rolex, in order of frequency and considering all metal types:

(Common)
- Datejust
- Submariner (some could have been LN GMTs)

(Often)
- Daydate
- Daytona
- OP

(On occasion)
- GMT (much more BLNR, some CHNR, rare BLRO)
- Milgauss
- Exp2
- Yachtmaster I

(Rare)
- YMII (never seen)
- Air King (never seen)
- ExpI (never seen)

[MRBolton]

Outside of the one I've had, I've seen it on precisely two people ever--both in my small metro area and both on jubilee.
I've seen probably 4 pre-ceramic pepsis ever.

I mainly see Subs and Datejusts--mainly Sub date pre-ceramic.

[logo]

Thinking about it, I’ve seen more Patek 5004s, Nautilus, and AP RO than I have ExpI, AK and YMII. Maybe it’s because the ExpI/AK are so under the radar, but the YMII is…not. Also never seen a speedmaster except my own.

[ACE 94]

Same here. Never seen a ceramic Pepsi while out and about.


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[kiwiflorian]

There are plenty of watches sporting the same colorway but on top of that I see a few when I travel. I have one so I probably notice them more.

[the dark knight]

Originally Posted by logo

Thinking about it, I’ve seen more Patek 5004s, Nautilus, and AP RO than I have ExpI, AK and YMII. Maybe it’s because the ExpI/AK are so under the radar, but the YMII is…not. Also never seen a speedmaster except my own.

+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