Buy a GMT Master 2 black bezel now, or wait for pepsi?

[brucethemanlee]

Originally Posted by capital

I have another problem now: i don't dare to wear it because I'm afraid of scratches... I guess it will pass with time.

It’s a watch....it’s not some delicate flower petal. What’s the point then?


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[Ryan L]

Go to a top pre owned jeweller and buy the BLRO jubilee otherwise you will never be happy.....honestly its the best one they have done and I have had them all.

Don't play the AD's games at least you get good service with a pre owned jeweller.

Rant over.......AD's only sell to flippers.............

[Chester01]

Originally Posted by capital

Hi all,

I fell in love with the GMT Master 2. I would like to buy the (brand new) Pepsi or Batman models in stainless steel.
At my local AD, there's one GMT Master 2 black bezel available which they are keeping for me for a few days only. I like it very much in black too, but I would ideally love to have the Pepsi or Batman.
I have never bought a new Rolex, so I'm not familiar with the waiting times and procedures. All ADs I called throughout Europe told me they have no GMT Master 2 stainless steel (even the black bezel), and that waiting times are long especially for Pepsi and Batman. I'm thus conscious I have here a nice opportunity.

My questions for you, the Rolex community, are:
1) Is there really so much waiting times for Pepsi/Batman, or is it just because I'm unknown at those ADs that they don't want to sell me any?
2) Is it worth letting go this all black bezel GMT to potentially have a Pepsi or Batman a few months from now?

Many thanks!

I would hold off until March to make any GMT moves to see what if any changes are made to the lineup.

[travisb]

Originally Posted by capital

I have another problem now: i don't dare to wear it because I'm afraid of scratches... I guess it will pass with time.

Wear it everyday. You'll love it even more.

[novae500]

if you are going to spend that much $$, might as well wear it and just be careful.

[capital]

Sure! Hard not to look at it during boring meetings

[lawrence1]

Originally Posted by Twinkie

But now the question is do you want the LN because it's available or do you actually like it? Based off the thread being made in the first place, doesn't sound you are fully committed to the LN and would prefer one of the other 2 options.

Personally I'd wait for the BLNR but I'm biased since I have one. In certain light the bezel can look all black, similar to the LN and I think the blue hand matches up with my wardrobe better than green would. Even though both are only really noticable by me. Good luck in your decision. Also, some people hate gray market because of principle, but getting a BLNR there is cheaper than buying 2 watches to finally get what you want.

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agreed. don't fall for the hype and buy it just because it's the only one available. You'll have another chance at an LN anyway so i would wait for the one you really want. Put a deposit down for one if you have to and let the AD know you are not just kicking tires.

[stanc1]

I think you should not rush into it, and get what you really want.

[TruthBalance]

Congrats on the LN! It's gonna get scratched no matter how careful you are, just ware it and enjoy it.

[capital]

I'm so glad I picked it up.

Almost 2 years down the line, I've acquired a couple additional Rolexes and Omega, but no BLRO or BLNR yet.

I have amazing memories with this watch which I would not have had had I waited for the BLRO.

Thanks to everyone who advised me to purchase it

[yorkzilla]

And, the LN is discontinued. I doubt that you’ll part with it now. Glad you made the right decision. I did, too.

[JRell]

I really like this watch. If I hadn’t had the 124060 I would have pulled the trigger. Got the root beer instead for a change up. Congrats!

[S’portEye]

Good call on buying it. It’s beautiful.

[GMT Aviator]

You made a good choice IMHO.

The LN is the easiest to live with of all the GMT’s in the real world and I own most of the more popular GMT bezel combos.

The LN became my daily many year’s ago and is set to remain that way. I’ll never part with mine. Whilst the bi-colour bezels are nice, their apparent popularity in this day and age is driven more by hype.

Whilst I wore a Pepsi for year’s which I still have and wear occasionally now, I personally tired of wearing a colourful watch on my wrist every day. I’ve never had that feeling with the LN in either 5 digit or 6 digit.

The LN is a classy functional GMT in every sense of the meaning, and can be worn with anything at anytime.

[dukie748]

Buy the LN, sell it later IF a BLRO is made available.

[Jack T]

Congratulations, hope you enjoy it. I also have a new old stock LN, it has long been a favorite watch for me.

Remarkable how many people post without knowing you already picked it up.

[dired]

I have never been a fan of Pepsi, but I rather wait for what I truly desire.

[capital]

Originally Posted by Jack T

Congratulations, hope you enjoy it. I also have a new old stock LN, it has long been a favorite watch for me.

Remarkable how many people post without knowing you already picked it up.

So true

[Nikrnic]

I'd definetly grab the LN now then add a 16710 down the road. That's what I'd do. Of course, as most say buy what 'YOU' love.

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[jlv982]

Wait for the Pepsi - the black bezel just doesn’t but right for me - maybe a little too similar to the sub?!

[Santiago32]

Originally Posted by capital

I'm so glad I picked it up.

Almost 2 years down the line, I've acquired a couple additional Rolexes and Omega, but no BLRO or BLNR yet.

I have amazing memories with this watch which I would not have had had I waited for the BLRO.

Thanks to everyone who advised me to purchase it

You made a great choice. GMT looks best on oyster imho.

[fixinbones]

I would buy the black LN now and enjoy it. God only knows how long you’ll be waiting to get one of the other GMT‘s. When one of those becomes available you could always unload the LN very quickly for a profit