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desertyank · 3 August 2017, 10:36 AM

A while back, one of our TRF'ers posted pics of two different BLRO bezels. One of them had a pinkish red and slightly purplish blue.

Any idea where the thread went? I've tried numerous searches here on TRF, but I can't find it.

Reason I'm interested, is because a friend is questioning the color on his, and I thought the thread might help...

yxc145 · 3 August 2017, 10:47 AM

There is Hulk, There is Batman. Shouldn't the Pepsi called Superman?

MovieGuy · 3 August 2017, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by yxc145

There is Hulk, There is Batman. Shouldn't the Pepsi called Superman?

No. I don't understand why they can't just be called what they are. BLNR, BLRO, LV, etc.

MovieGuy · 3 August 2017, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by desertyank

A while back, one of our TRF'ers posted pics of two different BLRO bezels. One of them had a pinkish red and slightly purplish blue.

Any idea where the thread went? I've tried numerous searches here on TRF, but I can't find it.

Reason I'm interested, is because a friend is questioning the color on his, and I thought the thread might help...

This might help:

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=blro+different+bezel+colors

Syed117 · 3 August 2017, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by yxc145

There is Hulk, There is Batman. Shouldn't the Pepsi called Superman?

These comic book names are cringe worthy.

Pepsi and coke seem fine though.

Etschell · 3 August 2017, 10:59 AM

The current blro has one bezel. That is it. They haven't changed the color and it matches the original gmt that had a bakelite bezel. The red is darker.

The old gmt, 5 digit, has a more traditional brighter red color.

yxc145 · 3 August 2017, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by MovieGuy

No. I don't understand why they can't just be called what they are. BLNR, BLRO, LV, etc.

Of course they can be. Those are the model names already.

desertyank · 3 August 2017, 02:57 PM

Thanks for the effort so far..... hoping the OP might respond.

CrazyMD · 3 August 2017, 04:57 PM

There is definitely a variation in bezel colors. Some are more salmon colored instead of the red.

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Corsair66 · 3 August 2017, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by MovieGuy

No. I don't understand why they can't just be called what they are. BLNR, BLRO, LV, etc.

Exactly. I'll pass on all the nicknames - with my watches and everywhere else. It's not difficult (or shouldn't be!) to simply call a thing by its name without resorting to juvenile cutesiness.

Corsair66 · 3 August 2017, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Etschell

The current blro has one bezel. That is it. They haven't changed the color and it matches the original gmt that had a bakelite bezel. The red is darker.

The old gmt, 5 digit, has a more traditional brighter red color.

I'd argue that the gaudy red of the 5-digit pieces isn't traditional, but merely more commonly expected, mostly by those unfamiliar with the founding tradition of the 6542.

Etschell · 3 August 2017, 10:58 PM

I meant in the sense of what people consider the color red to be.

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watchwatcher · 4 August 2017, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by desertyank

A while back, one of our TRF'ers posted pics of two different BLRO bezels. One of them had a pinkish red and slightly purplish blue.

Any idea where the thread went? I've tried numerous searches here on TRF, but I can't find it.

Reason I'm interested, is because a friend is questioning the color on his, and I thought the thread might help...

The lighting and camera angle have a lot to do with the colors appearing to be different. But...they're not.

desertyank · 4 August 2017, 03:11 PM

Oh well, I thought the OP had pics of the two together, showing the difference. Also thought the AD fixed the problem by replacing the bezel.

Thanks for the responses......

CrazyMD · 4 August 2017, 03:17 PM

It may have been my post because I cracked my bezel. Had it replaced at the RSC. When I went to pickup the watch, it had the salmon colored bezel. I told them I wasn't paying for this they told me only 1 color bezel. I left and brought my friends watch back the next day. Compared the bezels and they agreed. Ordered another bezel from Geneva. I waited another 2 months. That bezel was the right color. I may have posted side by side pics.

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desertyank · 4 August 2017, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by CrazyMD

It may have been my post because I cracked my bezel. Had it replaced at the RSC. When I went to pickup the watch, it had the salmon colored bezel. I told them I wasn't paying for this they told me only 1 color bezel. I left and brought my friends watch back the next day. Compared the bezels and they agreed. Ordered another bezel from Geneva. I waited another 2 months. That bezel was the right color. I may have posted side by side pics.

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YES!, this sounds familiar. I will try to go back again and find the thread. Thanks.

3 August 2017, 10:36 AM	#1
desertyank 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: LAX Watch: out! Posts: 241	Pepsi bezel question A while back, one of our TRF'ers posted pics of two different BLRO bezels. One of them had a pinkish red and slightly purplish blue. Any idea where the thread went? I've tried numerous searches here on TRF, but I can't find it. Reason I'm interested, is because a friend is questioning the color on his, and I thought the thread might help... __________________ 'Only the dead have seen the end of war' - George Santayana 2019 WIS CON survivor

3 August 2017, 10:59 AM	#6
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	The current blro has one bezel. That is it. They haven't changed the color and it matches the original gmt that had a bakelite bezel. The red is darker. The old gmt, 5 digit, has a more traditional brighter red color. __________________ If you wind it, they will run. 25 or 6 to 4.

3 August 2017, 02:57 PM	#8
desertyank 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: LAX Watch: out! Posts: 241	Thanks for the effort so far..... hoping the OP might respond. __________________ 'Only the dead have seen the end of war' - George Santayana 2019 WIS CON survivor

3 August 2017, 10:58 PM	#12
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	I meant in the sense of what people consider the color red to be. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk __________________ If you wind it, they will run. 25 or 6 to 4.

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desertyank 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: LAX Watch: out! Posts: 241	Oh well, I thought the OP had pics of the two together, showing the difference. Also thought the AD fixed the problem by replacing the bezel. Thanks for the responses...... __________________ 'Only the dead have seen the end of war' - George Santayana 2019 WIS CON survivor

3 August 2017, 10:47 AM	#2
yxc145 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Real Name: David Location: Chicago Watch: SkyD,JC, BLNR, Ex2 Posts: 1,578	There is Hulk, There is Batman. Shouldn't the Pepsi called Superman?

3 August 2017, 04:57 PM	#9
CrazyMD "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: BoraBora Posts: 228	There is definitely a variation in bezel colors. Some are more salmon colored instead of the red. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

4 August 2017, 03:17 PM	#15
CrazyMD "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: BoraBora Posts: 228	It may have been my post because I cracked my bezel. Had it replaced at the RSC. When I went to pickup the watch, it had the salmon colored bezel. I told them I wasn't paying for this they told me only 1 color bezel. I left and brought my friends watch back the next day. Compared the bezels and they agreed. Ordered another bezel from Geneva. I waited another 2 months. That bezel was the right color. I may have posted side by side pics. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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