The purists will probably hate me...

[flyingdoctor]

Just couldn't bring myself to pay the inflated prices of the 5 digit GMT Master II so I switched out the original insert on my 1995 Submariner for an aftermarket Pepsi insert. Probably get grief for it from some of the chaps here but I think it transforms the watch.

Many other companies have been doing non GMT 2 colour bezels for years, I wonder if Rolex ever though of a Coke or Pepsi Submariner?

[Chadridv]

Just not sure how I feel about this. On one hand, hey, it looks great! On another just feels wrong haha. As long as you’re enjoying it, I say rock it!

[PatronMTL]

Looks good! I like (I’m not a purist ;)

[Chadridv]

But to answer your question I believe the bi color bezel is functional specific to the gmt. But wouldn’t work or at least make sense, with the function of the subs timing bezel. So my guess is no Rolex won’t make a Pepsi or coke sub bezel.

[Danny83]

Nooo put it back !!!! Lol

[Wrist King]

You lose the timing ability of the bezel with no gain in function as you don't have the 24hour hand. Plus it looks weird.

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[Jason71]

Originally Posted by Wrist King

You lose the timing ability of the bezel with no gain in function as you don't have the 24hour hand. Plus it looks weird.

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It’s an aftermarket Submariner bezel

[pickettt]

Originally Posted by Wrist King

You lose the timing ability of the bezel with no gain in function as you don't have the 24hour hand. Plus it looks weird.

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Huh?

[IndyTim]

Originally Posted by Wrist King

You lose the timing ability of the bezel with no gain in function as you don't have the 24hour hand. Plus it looks weird.

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How is timing ability lost? Isn’t it just an insert?

[PatronMTL]

Originally Posted by Wrist King

You lose the timing ability of the bezel with no gain in function as you don't have the 24hour hand. Plus it looks weird.

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It’s a sub bezel! Not gmt. Just colours are different

If it had the 24 hour markings around it then it would be weird

[DoctorA]

Sorry but it’s like a plastic surgery that went real baaaaaad!!

[R@lex]

I hate you...lol

[007timer]

Originally Posted by Chadridv

But to answer your question I believe the bi color bezel is functional specific to the gmt. But wouldn’t work or at least make sense, with the function of the subs timing bezel. So my guess is no Rolex won’t make a Pepsi or coke sub bezel.

+1


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[007timer]

To each their own. But as other have mentioned. The bezel does serve a purpose to help with reading the 24 hour time and differentiate between day & night.

It’s not my thing. (Not a 100% purist either)


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[pickettt]

Originally Posted by Chadridv

But to answer your question I believe the bi color bezel is functional specific to the gmt. But wouldn’t work or at least make sense, with the function of the subs timing bezel. So my guess is no Rolex won’t make a Pepsi or coke sub bezel.

In my opinion, the bi-color bezel on the GMT doesn't make much sense either.

[pickettt]

Originally Posted by 007timer

To each their own. But as other have mentioned. The bezel does serve a purpose to help with reading the 24 hour time and differentiate between day & night.

It’s not my thing. (Not a 100% purist either)


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I wonder who determined 0600 was day and 1800 was night.

[007timer]

Originally Posted by pickettt

I wonder who determined 0600 was day and 1800 was night.

Well, GMT time did. Sunrise is at 6:15 am (0600) and sunset is 6:04 pm (1800)

It’s not just for looks.


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[toxicavenger]

Looks cool and you like it. Pimp the hell out of it.

[pickettt]

Originally Posted by 007timer

Well, GMT time did. Sunrise is at 6:15 am (0600) and sunset is 6:04 pm (1800)

It’s not just for looks.


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But if you know that, why bother with coloring the bezel? The numbers on the bezel would tell you that.

[Tools]

It is your watch..

Still, anybody who knows watches will likely think that your watch is not real.

[toxicavenger]

Originally Posted by Tools

It is your watch..

Still, anybody who knows watches will likely think that your watch is not real.

Considering how many fake rolex's there are in the world most people probably think they are fake anyways.

[pickettt]

Originally Posted by Tools

It is your watch..

Still, anybody who knows watches will likely think that your watch is not real.

Originally Posted by toxicavenger

Considering how many fake rolex's there are in the world most people probably think they are fake anyways.

...and if we bought watches for the reasons we claim to, we wouldn't care what anyone thought.

[toxicavenger]

Originally Posted by pickettt

...and if we bought watches for the reasons we claim to, we wouldn't care what anyone thought.

totally right

[Seibei]

Nooooooo

[Jerrocop]

Yeah, I’d have to give it two thumbs up.

[CNDguy]

Originally Posted by IndyTim

How is timing ability lost? Isn’t it just an insert?

Um... well a dive watch was used back in the day for timing before dive computers were around.
Sorry maybe you were kidding... were you kidding or is this a real reply

[Reinhard in SA]

You may just be on to something

[Likestheshiny]

But if you know that, why bother with coloring the bezel? The numbers on the bezel would tell you that.

And you can also just do the very easy math instead of bothering to look at the bezel at all. Considering how many watch complications are completely useless, a two-colour bezel that's only mostly useless is actually a step up.

Functionality can be fun. These are mechanical watches. Practicality hasn't been the point in a long time.

[HogwldFLTR]

It would make more sense if it had a 15 minute section of a different color than the remainder of the watch. I once put a red bezel on my 14060 because I loved the Tudor BBR.

[Brian Page]

I kind of like it ... it's weird and against the grain, THE PEPSI SUB!