Batman or Pepsi? Hmm?

[jack81]

Originally Posted by eric chan

if price was not an issue, i would own both.

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[ltmgeller]

The new PepC would be my choice. I must disclose that I already have a BLNR. I do love the new PepC.

[michel33]

Each of them has a strong personality, I think they can't be compared to each other.
- the BLNR is both sober and sporty, the night/Day bezel is so intuitive, it is the first two-tone ceramic bezel manufactured by Rolex.
-The BLRO is the new version of the historical Pepsi bezel in precious metal, so long awaited. I guess it will not be often spotted on wrists in the wild.

[Nycturbovr6]

I prefer the Pepsi colors but wish it were ss

[tkerrmd]

Originally Posted by xbox

Wow, the black face looks bigger and more open than the blue, or is it just my blurry morning eyes?

No I think you are right

[ssultan]

Pepsi!

[S329]

Many were saying how the colors on the platona were horrendous upon release. Weird brown bezel combined with the blue dial. A couple years later...it's legendary. Same thing will happen to the BLRO.

[Degas]

This is one of the reasons I love my BLNR, the mere fact that it is compared to the WG Pepsi !

[950 daytona]

I like the blnr better, but if i can get a good discount on the blro then I will likely get both

[tkerrmd]

Both great looking watches!

[Trouble15]

Originally Posted by Piloto

Hmmmm.. Amazing difference in the "blue".

I was thinking the same thing. Thought probably done on purpose like others said talked about.

If you look in for sale DavidSW has a BLRO for sale, however the price is around a SkyD haha.. that being said I do love the BLRO and the heritage that's being carried forward with this piece

[tkerrmd]

Originally Posted by S329

Many were saying how the colors on the platona were horrendous upon release. Weird brown bezel combined with the blue dial. A couple years later...it's legendary. Same thing will happen to the BLRO.

I remember all the initial Platona haters, for me the Platona and BLRO were love at first site

[harrjaso]

I have both. I wear the pepsi more but the BLNR is nicer in my opinion. To me, the big decision is PCL or non-PCL, lol. Unless you are talking the new WG Pepsi, then it's more difficult to compare. Cost aside, I'll take the WG GMT.


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[dph473]

I'm biased toward BLNR but that Pepsi looks pretty cool too.

[AK797]

For BLRO's price could have a YG GMTc and BLNR.

[Babolat]

Blnr

[Catyack]

Originally Posted by Zpeedbird

You might be on to something there. Rolex may have done this on purpose. I for one initially hoped for it to be as close to the original Pepsi colours as possible but now I'm starting to like the colours of the WG BLRO. It makes it unique but not stand out too much.

I believe they muted the colors on purpose to do just that; as a nod to the original bakelite bezels ('54 to '56) found on the first ref 6542 GMTs. The real originals weren't as shiny as what we're all used to (especially now with the faded-bezel craze), and the red was deep like the BLROs. For it's anniversary release I think that's what Rolex was shooting for.

Personally, I think it's a great modern rendition of the icon that started it all. To make it look like what was released 60 years ago they didn't have to take away the date, cyclops, or mercedes hands, those were part of the GMT in its original form in 1954. Outwardly, the only real change has been the addition of protective crown guards in 1959.

[elcompa]

Originally Posted by jjnd08

I think Pepsi will win this battle because it's the new kid on the block, and made of WG.

Based on looks alone, BLNR wins for me.

Im with you on this.

Just looks............................................. .............BLNR.
Based on price............................................. ......BLNR.
Bang for the buck.............................................. BLNR.
Goes with most things I wear .............................BLNR.
If both offered in stainless at same price?...............likely still BLNR.

I like the BLRO, just not enough for the cost.

[smc23]

Wish the BLNR was in white gold. If that was the case BLnr hands down. Wonder how that would sway the results?

I think most are choosing the BLRO because it's in Wg

[joli160]

Originally Posted by tkerrmd

Both great looking watches!

The new colours introduced are spot on imho, fantastic looking piece

[tkerrmd]

Originally Posted by joli160

The new colours introduced are spot on imho, fantastic looking piece

thanks