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zama · 8 November 2014, 05:06 PM

Its nice but like many at that price points there are many brands and Rolex models I would befriending first. My Root Beer is more than enough GMT for me.

steve.r · 8 November 2014, 06:00 PM

I have a 16700 GMT Master Pepsi and of course love the new incarnation with the C bezel. If my pockets were deep enough I would love to own a new one, but I think like Adam said, it should have been st/st
Mine was bought in 1990/91 and used because I was working aboard (like now) so the 24 hand was crucial. I wonder if new buyers of the new PepC are buying it for looks or functionality.

Mind you, looks alone are a real draw, it is stunning

travisb · 8 November 2014, 09:40 PM

I love the look but for that price point there are many others I would get first.

Racerdj · 8 November 2014, 10:42 PM

I am quite surprised that you were able to see one that was not sold and delivered. I am still waiting to see one. I am quite impressed!

rle737ng · 8 November 2014, 10:48 PM

I still haven't seen one in the flesh.

brandrea · 8 November 2014, 10:50 PM

I'm not sure, I tried one on at my local, AD and it just didn't speak to me. Not that I'm in the market for one

I think at this price point with not much discounting yet, I'd opt for the 718. Different piece entirely, but they can be had in the low 20's

theken · 8 November 2014, 10:59 PM

Love it...white gold and an awesome tribute to the previous generations of the Pepsi GMTs.
Unfortunately, you gotta pay to play.
Looking forward to seeing the 116719 at a Rolex AD.

ralfcom · 8 November 2014, 11:01 PM

I've had 4 of the SS Pepsi's and I love them. I saw the WG Pepsi yesterday, not impressed.

Dyim · 8 November 2014, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by AlbertOC

I wonder if people would constantly think it's the older version in stainless steel? I know us WIS would never make that mistake but maybe someone out there who isn't as passionate about Rolex would?

I personally don't put too much weight on what other people think unless I want their opinion. I know what it is and that's all that matter to me IMO. The color is not the same brightness as the SS Pepsi. There is a real warm tone to the WG. Perfect 'sleeper' watch. Only those in the know will know. People that saw mine only recognizes it as a 'nice looking' rolex.

Quote:

Originally Posted by steve.r

I have a 16700 GMT Master Pepsi and of course love the new incarnation with the C bezel. If my pockets were deep enough I would love to own a new one, but I think like Adam said, it should have been st/st
Mine was bought in 1990/91 and used because I was working aboard (like now) so the 24 hand was crucial. I wonder if new buyers of the new PepC are buying it for looks or functionality.

Mind you, looks alone are a real draw, it is stunning

Both for me.

Le Chef · 8 November 2014, 11:18 PM

There are much better watches to be had at that price point. You can pick up the excellent Patek 5164 for similar money.

melons · 8 November 2014, 11:46 PM

I tried one on yesterday, it's very nice: but not for me. Also could get over how light my 114060 felt when I put it back on.

RHIII · 9 November 2014, 02:01 AM

I love the BLRO - great looking watch! White gold looks awesome. Although... I have to say there are not many I DON'T like!!! Ya know -- even after all of the banter back and forth about Stainless vs All gold...and precious metals. There is NOTHING like a watch in precious metal...the look...the feel...that's all that needs to be said!

sea-dweller · 9 November 2014, 02:18 AM

I love it, but would have to sell half of my home to buy one!

Wing-Co · 9 November 2014, 02:19 AM

Yes.

ltmgeller · 9 November 2014, 02:21 AM

Daytonaman799 · 9 November 2014, 02:28 AM

its great but at px i want other things....

tkerrmd · 9 November 2014, 02:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Dyim

I personally don't put too much weight on what other people think unless I want their opinion. I know what it is and that's all that matter to me IMO. The color is not the same brightness as the SS Pepsi. There is a real warm tone to the WG. Perfect 'sleeper' watch. Only those in the know will know. People that saw mine only recognizes it as a 'nice looking' rolex.

Both for me.

agree!!

locutus49 · 9 November 2014, 03:23 AM

Everyone "wishes" it were SS. Well, it's not. So you people can deal with wishes or deal with reality. Rolex is moving into luxury goods. You can't afford the ride, don't buy a ticket.

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Originally Posted by tkerrmd

agree!!

AK797 · 9 November 2014, 03:58 AM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

I'm not sure, I tried one on at my local, AD and it just didn't speak to me. Not that I'm in the market for one

I think at this price point with not much discounting yet, I'd opt for the 718. Different piece entirely, but they can be had in the low 20's

YG for me too.

Speed · 9 November 2014, 04:07 AM

No thanks. Would definitely opt for an A.lange or Patek and get the SS Pepsi.

Rickn · 9 November 2014, 04:16 AM

I need to see it in person. Right now it does very little for me at that price.

Piloto · 9 November 2014, 04:47 AM

I tried one on yesterday and LOVED IT!

I just dropped 30K on another project a few months ago, so it will be a year or more. As for this moment in time, it is my Rolex grail.

tkerrmd · 9 November 2014, 04:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Piloto

I tried one on yesterday and LOVED IT!

I just dropped 30K on another project a few months ago, so it will be a year or more. As for this moment in time, it is my Rolex grail.

this watch to you is like the Platona to me

hope to see it on your wrist my friend!!

Piloto · 9 November 2014, 04:56 AM

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Originally Posted by tkerrmd

this watch to you is like the Platona to me

hope to see it on your wrist my friend!!

I see what you mean. Must be the gold. I strapped it on, and it felt like it just melted to my wrist. The AD saw I was hooked 100%. So the the wife...

In the time I will save up for this one, there may be a platinum coke release. I'll have to look at that one too.

Have a good weekend.

1995akcoop · 9 November 2014, 05:12 AM

who doesn't want one??? bad a$$ watch!!!

Psmith · 9 November 2014, 05:25 AM

It's a nice watch, but for that money I would be looking at haute horlogerie

venom43 · 9 November 2014, 05:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Le Chef

There are much better watches to be had at that price point. You can pick up the excellent Patek 5164 for similar money.

Nay....would rather have a "COKE" version.

Exactly what I would do....but than again I own a 718.

scrappy · 9 November 2014, 06:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Le Chef

There are much better watches to be had at that price point. You can pick up the excellent Patek 5164 for similar money.

Agree. I have an issue paying $40k for a watch with a mass produced movement.... unless it weighs 30oz lol

8 November 2014, 05:06 PM	#31
zama "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Craig Location: Sydney Watch: 4 Broken glass Posts: 5,807	Its nice but like many at that price points there are many brands and Rolex models I would befriending first. My Root Beer is more than enough GMT for me. __________________ Day Date 118206, Daytona 116509 & 116505, AP 25859ST Gone but not forgotten and genuinely missed..... Root Beer GMT, Sub, TT Daytona, YG DD Bark, Datejust(2 his & hers), AP RO, PP Aquanaut, Lange 1, Heuer Monza, Piaget Altiplano, GP Chrono, Seamaster, Tudor Sub, Tudor Chrono, Tudor Black Bay Bronze

8 November 2014, 10:42 PM	#34
Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	I am quite surprised that you were able to see one that was not sold and delivered. I am still waiting to see one. I am quite impressed! __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

8 November 2014, 11:18 PM	#40
Le Chef "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,005	Nay There are much better watches to be had at that price point. You can pick up the excellent Patek 5164 for similar money.

9 November 2014, 05:25 AM	#56
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	It's a nice watch, but for that money I would be looking at haute horlogerie __________________

8 November 2014, 06:00 PM	#32
steve.r "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Steve Location: China Watch: ExII & GMT Master Posts: 334	I have a 16700 GMT Master Pepsi and of course love the new incarnation with the C bezel. If my pockets were deep enough I would love to own a new one, but I think like Adam said, it should have been st/st Mine was bought in 1990/91 and used because I was working aboard (like now) so the 24 hand was crucial. I wonder if new buyers of the new PepC are buying it for looks or functionality. Mind you, looks alone are a real draw, it is stunning

8 November 2014, 09:40 PM	#33
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,405	I love the look but for that price point there are many others I would get first.

8 November 2014, 10:48 PM	#35
rle737ng "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Real Name: Randy Location: PTC, GA Watch: 16710 Posts: 565	I still haven't seen one in the flesh.

8 November 2014, 10:50 PM	#36
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 77,748	I'm not sure, I tried one on at my local, AD and it just didn't speak to me. Not that I'm in the market for one I think at this price point with not much discounting yet, I'd opt for the 718. Different piece entirely, but they can be had in the low 20's

8 November 2014, 10:59 PM	#37
theken "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Watch: GMT-Master II Posts: 3,417	Love it...white gold and an awesome tribute to the previous generations of the Pepsi GMTs. Unfortunately, you gotta pay to play. Looking forward to seeing the 116719 at a Rolex AD.

8 November 2014, 11:01 PM	#38
ralfcom "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Ralf Location: FL. Watch: enthusiast Posts: 502	I've had 4 of the SS Pepsi's and I love them. I saw the WG Pepsi yesterday, not impressed.

8 November 2014, 11:46 PM	#41
melons "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: GMT -5 Watch: Rolex/Panerai Posts: 991	I tried one on yesterday, it's very nice: but not for me. Also could get over how light my 114060 felt when I put it back on.

9 November 2014, 02:01 AM	#42
RHIII Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Roger Location: ... Watch: AP/Rolex/PP Posts: 6,309	I love the BLRO - great looking watch! White gold looks awesome. Although... I have to say there are not many I DON'T like!!! Ya know -- even after all of the banter back and forth about Stainless vs All gold...and precious metals. There is NOTHING like a watch in precious metal...the look...the feel...that's all that needs to be said!

9 November 2014, 02:18 AM	#43
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	I love it, but would have to sell half of my home to buy one!

9 November 2014, 02:19 AM	#44
Wing-Co "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Germany Watch: Day Date 40mm WG Posts: 573	Yes.

9 November 2014, 02:21 AM	#45
ltmgeller 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 22,486

9 November 2014, 02:28 AM	#46
Daytonaman799 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NYC/South Fl Watch: Rolex, Patek Posts: 3,680	its great but at px i want other things....

9 November 2014, 04:07 AM	#50
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	No thanks. Would definitely opt for an A.lange or Patek and get the SS Pepsi.

9 November 2014, 04:16 AM	#51
Rickn "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Pittsburgh Watch: Green Sub Posts: 604	I need to see it in person. Right now it does very little for me at that price.

9 November 2014, 04:47 AM	#52
Piloto "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: My overnight bag Watch: 16613 & 116710BLNR Posts: 572	I tried one on yesterday and LOVED IT! I just dropped 30K on another project a few months ago, so it will be a year or more. As for this moment in time, it is my Rolex grail.

9 November 2014, 05:12 AM	#55
1995akcoop "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,162	who doesn't want one??? bad a$$ watch!!!

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