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Saladin · 20 April 2009, 09:57 PM

Hi Guys,

I am just new to this forum and I havent even bought my first rolex watch yet!

A friend of mine owns two GMT II ( Z series). One with "Pepsi" bazel and the other one with "Coke". I am thinking of buying one of them but cant seem to decide which one to go for. I like them both.

Would really appreciate some expert advice as to which one should I buy!?

Many Thanks

padi56 · 20 April 2009, 10:04 PM

Easy buy the one you like most then just get a bezel insert to change to the others pepsi,black/red or full black insert they are not expensive around £30 and quite easy to change, 3 watches for the price of one, plus inserts cost.

Dan Pierce · 20 April 2009, 10:05 PM

Both, all, each, every.

dP

zak98 · 20 April 2009, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

Easy buy the one you like most then just get a bezel insert to change to the others pepsi,black/red or full black insert they are not expensive around £30 and quite easy to change,3 watches for the price of one, plus inserts cost.

exactly!

abr68 · 20 April 2009, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Both, all, each, every.

dP

AGREED

Just take the one in better shape, get a "Pepsi" + "Coke" and also a black insert and you have 3 watches...

Post some pictures

handdoc · 20 April 2009, 10:43 PM

agree, make sure you get all 3 bezels

hflee55 · 20 April 2009, 10:44 PM

don't worry, with the GMTII, you can have coke & pepsi. just get either one and then get the bezel inserts for the other.

Saladin · 20 April 2009, 10:49 PM

Thanks a lot guys! really appreciate the quick response :o) cheers

Trurolexer · 20 April 2009, 10:58 PM

Pepsi

CPTL · 20 April 2009, 11:05 PM

Buy whichever watch is a better deal (if there's a difference), and get the bezel inserts on the sales corner here...

ROLEX MAN · 20 April 2009, 11:23 PM

I drink Coke but love Pepsi!!!!

Saladin · 20 April 2009, 11:59 PM

G'Day mate! Coke is big in Australia compared to Pepsi. Wonder why!?
Could anyone tell me which bezel looks more "cool",... "Pepsi" or "Coke"?
I just want others opinion.
Cheers

Dan Pierce · 21 April 2009, 12:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Saladin

G'Day mate! Coke is big in Australia compared to Pepsi. Wonder why!?
Could anyone tell me which bezel looks more "cool",... "Pepsi" or "Coke"?
I just want others opinion.
Cheers

Each insert has it's place; black for a dressier, classic look, coke for winter, and pepsi for summer, imho. Overall the pepsi looks the coolest.

dP

Saladin · 21 April 2009, 12:36 AM

Cheers Dan!Thanks for your opinion. great photo by the way!

Lion · 21 April 2009, 12:39 AM

I like the PEPSI bezel insert the best!!!

Dan Pierce · 21 April 2009, 12:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Saladin

Cheers Dan!Thanks for your opinion. great photo by the way!

Thanks!

dP

116520 · 21 April 2009, 12:43 AM

I love to drink coke, but I love pepsi bezel!!!

mck22 · 21 April 2009, 12:48 AM

I agree with these guys buy both. I bought the black one, then a coke insert, and now looking for a pepsi insert.

train-time · 21 April 2009, 12:57 AM

I'm a Pepsi drinker, however, I have both. Buy whatever one you like the most and enjoy it!

jdc · 21 April 2009, 01:40 AM

Rebel · 21 April 2009, 01:48 AM

Welcome to TRF.

I wore a GMT for years before I flipped it for my Polar Expy II. My GMT was had a Pepsi bezel. Enjoyed it for years. Recommend it based on my likes.

tubojunk · 21 April 2009, 02:01 AM

Get the one in better condition,you can easily swap out bezel inserts.

gmt master x · 21 April 2009, 02:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lion

I like the PEPSI bezel insert the best!!!

sea-dweller · 21 April 2009, 02:30 AM

I have Subs and an SD, so on my GMT II, I have a Pepsi bezel only, as the black bezel insert would make the GMT II resemble a Sub !

Tools · 21 April 2009, 03:14 AM

Stop Calling it a COKE.......................

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Dan Pierce · 21 April 2009, 03:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

Stop Calling it a COKE.......................

......

Larry,
I've always been curious why pepsi is a legit nickname for the blue/ red insert but coke is not for the black/ burgundy? Aren't both non official anyway? Makes no difference to me other than it's much easier to label it "coke" rather than black/ burgundy.
Thanks in advance,
dP

Saladin · 21 April 2009, 08:39 AM

Lol! you are right Dan, I agree. Thanks everyone for your input! cheers

Tools · 21 April 2009, 10:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Larry,
I've always been curious why pepsi is a legit nickname for the blue/ red insert but coke is not for the black/ burgundy? Aren't both non official anyway? Makes no difference to me other than it's much easier to label it "coke" rather than black/ burgundy.
Thanks in advance,
dP

Yes....

They are unofficial and anybody can call it whatever they want..

I've been a GMT wearer for decades though, and primarily the red/black......it has never been nicknamed after a soft-drink (or a drug you snort up your nose) until the past couple of years.... and it's mostly come about because of "competitions" on forums such as this one who seem to think that their watch needs a nick-name.

The bright blue/red bezel combo got it's "Pepsi" nickname because it looked like the circular emblem for Pepsi, not just because it had a blue and red motif... the Black and red bezel doesn't resemble a logo of any soft-drink company in any form....and it could be argued that Dr. Pepper used red/black way before Coke took on the colors a couple of years back with their Coke-zero.

So, I guess I'm a purist and traditionalist, as well as a long-time GMTer....

I call a Sub without a Date a Sub.........the one with the Date is a Sub Date..

I call a GMT a GMT.....

and I guess I still slip and call my Daytona a Cosmo, because they all didn't used to be Daytonas.

So, gimme a break .............. I haven't banned anybody yet for calling it a "coke"...........

................................although I've been sorely tempted.........

Dan Pierce · 21 April 2009, 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

Yes....

They are unofficial and anybody can call it whatever they want..

I've been a GMT wearer for decades though, and primarily the red/black......it has never been nicknamed after a soft-drink (or a drug you snort up your nose) until the past couple of years.... and it's mostly come about because of "competitions" on forums such as this one who seem to think that their watch needs a nick-name.

The bright blue/red bezel combo got it's "Pepsi" nickname because it looked like the circular emblem for Pepsi, not just because it had a blue and red motif... the Black and red bezel doesn't resemble a logo of any soft-drink company in any form....and it could be argued that Dr. Pepper used red/black way before Coke took on the colors a couple of years back with their Coke-zero.

So, I guess I'm a purist and traditionalist, as well as a long-time GMTer....

I call a Sub without a Date a Sub.........the one with the Date is a Sub Date..

I call a GMT a GMT.....

and I guess I still slip and call my Daytona a Cosmo, because they all didn't used to be Daytonas.

So, gimme a break .............. I haven't banned anybody yet for calling it a "coke"...........

................................although I've been sorely tempted.........

Fair enough. Thanks for the explanation.

dP

mike · 21 April 2009, 10:10 AM

As stated, go for the nicer case etc... add inserts later.

20 April 2009, 09:57 PM	#1
Saladin Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Sani Jadoon Location: Australia Watch: GMTII(Z)-Pepsi Posts: 197	Pepsi or Coke? Hi Guys, I am just new to this forum and I havent even bought my first rolex watch yet! A friend of mine owns two GMT II ( Z series). One with "Pepsi" bazel and the other one with "Coke". I am thinking of buying one of them but cant seem to decide which one to go for. I like them both. Would really appreciate some expert advice as to which one should I buy!? Many Thanks

20 April 2009, 10:04 PM	#2
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,224	Easy buy the one you like most then just get a bezel insert to change to the others pepsi,black/red or full black insert they are not expensive around £30 and quite easy to change, 3 watches for the price of one, plus inserts cost. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

20 April 2009, 10:05 PM	#3
Dan Pierce "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,334	Both, all, each, every. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

20 April 2009, 11:05 PM	#10
CPTL "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Texas on my mind Watch: Sub Date; SS/WG DJ Posts: 2,445	Buy whichever watch is a better deal (if there's a difference), and get the bezel inserts on the sales corner here... __________________ 16610 Submariner Date; D Serial 16234 DateJust SS with WG Fluted Bezel & Jubillee, White Roman Dial; F Serial 16570 Explorer II White Dial; M Serial And Hers: 78240 Mid-Size DateJust SS with Domed Bezel & Oyster, White Roman; D Serial

20 April 2009, 11:23 PM	#11
ROLEX MAN 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: Home and Away Watch: you? "YES PLEASE"! Posts: 3,742	I drink Coke but love Pepsi!!!! __________________ *it's not just about telling the time...* *happy rolexing...* I'm just a man with a passion

20 April 2009, 10:43 PM	#6
handdoc "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New England Posts: 328	agree, make sure you get all 3 bezels

20 April 2009, 10:44 PM	#7
hflee55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Andy Location: Kuala Lumpur, MY Watch: Me Watching You!! Posts: 3,260	don't worry, with the GMTII, you can have coke & pepsi. just get either one and then get the bezel inserts for the other.

20 April 2009, 10:49 PM	#8
Saladin Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Sani Jadoon Location: Australia Watch: GMTII(Z)-Pepsi Posts: 197	Thanks a lot guys! really appreciate the quick response :o) cheers

20 April 2009, 10:58 PM	#9
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	Pepsi

20 April 2009, 11:59 PM	#12
Saladin Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Sani Jadoon Location: Australia Watch: GMTII(Z)-Pepsi Posts: 197	G'Day mate! Coke is big in Australia compared to Pepsi. Wonder why!? Could anyone tell me which bezel looks more "cool",... "Pepsi" or "Coke"? I just want others opinion. Cheers

21 April 2009, 12:36 AM	#14
Saladin Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Sani Jadoon Location: Australia Watch: GMTII(Z)-Pepsi Posts: 197	Cheers Dan!Thanks for your opinion. great photo by the way!

21 April 2009, 12:39 AM	#15
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	I like the PEPSI bezel insert the best!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

21 April 2009, 12:43 AM	#17
116520 Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Dennis Location: Singapore Watch: 116520 Posts: 181	I love to drink coke, but I love pepsi bezel!!!

21 April 2009, 12:48 AM	#18
mck22 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Brent Location: St Louis Watch: Rolex Sub Date Posts: 1,516	I agree with these guys buy both. I bought the black one, then a coke insert, and now looking for a pepsi insert. __________________ 16610 Submariner GMT Master II 16710 1675

21 April 2009, 12:57 AM	#19
train-time 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Maryland, US Watch: less Posts: 4,199	I'm a Pepsi drinker, however, I have both. Buy whatever one you like the most and enjoy it!

21 April 2009, 01:40 AM	#20
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21 April 2009, 01:48 AM	#21
Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Dr Mark R Nail Location: New Albany Watch: Tudor Sub 75090 Posts: 8,313	Welcome to TRF. I wore a GMT for years before I flipped it for my Polar Expy II. My GMT was had a Pepsi bezel. Enjoyed it for years. Recommend it based on my likes. __________________ ------------------------------- Member of the Nylon Nation

21 April 2009, 02:01 AM	#22
tubojunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 507	Get the one in better condition,you can easily swap out bezel inserts. __________________ Audemars 15707ce Lange 191.032 Patek 5990/1a Rolex 126610LN

21 April 2009, 02:30 AM	#24
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	I have Subs and an SD, so on my GMT II, I have a Pepsi bezel only, as the black bezel insert would make the GMT II resemble a Sub ! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

21 April 2009, 03:14 AM	#25
Tools TRF Moderator & 2025 Titanium Yacht-Master Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,646	Stop Calling it a COKE....................... ...... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

21 April 2009, 08:39 AM	#27
Saladin Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Sani Jadoon Location: Australia Watch: GMTII(Z)-Pepsi Posts: 197	Lol! you are right Dan, I agree. Thanks everyone for your input! cheers

21 April 2009, 10:10 AM	#30
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,682	As stated, go for the nicer case etc... add inserts later.

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