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errol0_7 · 2 November 2011, 07:41 PM

Hi fellas

watch update!!!

The long sought after pepsi arrived, & being used to the newer Rolex feel, clasp, PCLs engraved inner bezel and so on I just didn't feel any love for the pepsi!!!

This is a watch I have wanted since flipping one to get the GMTIIc and sadly I didn't feel the same about it.

So I flipped again for a Panerai that I will wear a very robust PAM00025.

I think Rolex have spoiled Rolex for me as the older models just dont do it for me now I have worn the newer models.

I know this goes against how a lot of you collectors feel and if I had more cash I would have a few older models in my collection but as it is I have four watches that get worn on a regular basis, sadly the pepsi wouldn't get much wrist time as it just didn't feel right!

I hang my head in shame.

dddrees · 2 November 2011, 07:44 PM

Some watches just aren't for some people. Myself I have a mixture of new, old, and older. I guess I just like a number of different options. The pepsi is just one of the options that I like.

Leeemjack · 2 November 2011, 08:59 PM

I'm like u errol, the older ones just feel reeeeaallly flimsy. To be fair though so do older omegas etc, but they cost a loooooot less!!

FremStar · 2 November 2011, 09:06 PM

No need to hang your head in shame sir, why would you think that because someone else loves vintage you would need to love it too?

Now if this was a 1655 you flipped we may have some issues here!

best to you sir in finding your horological happiness!

HDHNTER · 2 November 2011, 11:49 PM

I know the feeling. I was confident I would never have the urge to part with my Pepsi (a 3186 at that) but the Sub C has spoiled me to the point where I really don't enjoy wearing the GMT like I used to. Even giving some thought to selling it & becoming a very satisfied one watch guy...

johnbeth · 2 November 2011, 11:57 PM

I know the feeling, I hated wearing my 116519 with meteorite dial because of the strap.

Beautiful dial. The fricking strap drove me crazy!
So I hardly wore it for the whole year I had it, I say around 40 times tops..

nauticajoe · 3 November 2011, 12:02 AM

To each his own. The only 'collector' you should be concerned about is yourself.

Now, go and enjoy the GMTIIC & don't look back!

mlotus95 · 3 November 2011, 12:17 AM

i am the same way. i greatly prefer the newer models over old.

firstOwatch · 3 November 2011, 12:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mlotus95

i am the same way. i greatly prefer the newer models over old.

I like driving my new Miata than my classic MBZ 380SL

Thinking twice about classic GMT now!

Gharddog03 · 3 November 2011, 12:19 AM

A 1655 or Comex would do the trick!

azguy · 3 November 2011, 12:20 AM

Older for me

But enjoy your watch

errol0_7 · 3 November 2011, 12:29 AM

Thanks guys I have four watches now that all get a lot of use & I am going to resist flipping any again, may save up over the next couple of years and pick up something for my 40th!!!

Mickey® · 3 November 2011, 12:36 AM

I completely disagree...

Like To Watch · 3 November 2011, 01:29 AM

I like both the old and new models.

errol0_7 · 3 November 2011, 01:33 AM

Dont get me wrong I like the pepsi, but not enough to de-wrist the GMTIIc and that is the reason I flipped it for a watch that would...

2 November 2011, 07:41 PM	#1
errol0_7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: UK Watch: them come and go Posts: 689	Sorry guys guess I am not old school Hi fellas watch update!!! The long sought after pepsi arrived, & being used to the newer Rolex feel, clasp, PCLs engraved inner bezel and so on I just didn't feel any love for the pepsi!!! This is a watch I have wanted since flipping one to get the GMTIIc and sadly I didn't feel the same about it. So I flipped again for a Panerai that I will wear a very robust PAM00025. I think Rolex have spoiled Rolex for me as the older models just dont do it for me now I have worn the newer models. I know this goes against how a lot of you collectors feel and if I had more cash I would have a few older models in my collection but as it is I have four watches that get worn on a regular basis, sadly the pepsi wouldn't get much wrist time as it just didn't feel right! I hang my head in shame. __________________ John Sub 126610LV incoming GMT 126710 BLRO YM 40 126622 Rhodium IWC Portugieser Automatic 40.4mm - Pink dial

2 November 2011, 07:44 PM	#2
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Some watches just aren't for some people. Myself I have a mixture of new, old, and older. I guess I just like a number of different options. The pepsi is just one of the options that I like. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

3 November 2011, 12:29 AM	#12
errol0_7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: UK Watch: them come and go Posts: 689	Thanks guys I have four watches now that all get a lot of use & I am going to resist flipping any again, may save up over the next couple of years and pick up something for my 40th!!! __________________ John Sub 126610LV incoming GMT 126710 BLRO YM 40 126622 Rhodium IWC Portugieser Automatic 40.4mm - Pink dial

3 November 2011, 01:33 AM	#15
errol0_7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: UK Watch: them come and go Posts: 689	Dont get me wrong I like the pepsi, but not enough to de-wrist the GMTIIc and that is the reason I flipped it for a watch that would... __________________ John Sub 126610LV incoming GMT 126710 BLRO YM 40 126622 Rhodium IWC Portugieser Automatic 40.4mm - Pink dial

2 November 2011, 08:59 PM	#3
Leeemjack Banned Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Edinburgh Watch: Sub C, Omega SMP Posts: 48	I'm like u errol, the older ones just feel reeeeaallly flimsy. To be fair though so do older omegas etc, but they cost a loooooot less!!

2 November 2011, 09:06 PM	#4
FremStar "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Sam Location: Gotham City Watch: Wall Street Posts: 9,954	No need to hang your head in shame sir, why would you think that because someone else loves vintage you would need to love it too? Now if this was a 1655 you flipped we may have some issues here! best to you sir in finding your horological happiness!

2 November 2011, 11:49 PM	#5
HDHNTER "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Allen Location: SC Posts: 2,766	I know the feeling. I was confident I would never have the urge to part with my Pepsi (a 3186 at that) but the Sub C has spoiled me to the point where I really don't enjoy wearing the GMT like I used to. Even giving some thought to selling it & becoming a very satisfied one watch guy...

2 November 2011, 11:57 PM	#6
johnbeth "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: John Location: Australia Watch: Depends on mood. Posts: 9,536	I know the feeling, I hated wearing my 116519 with meteorite dial because of the strap. Beautiful dial. The fricking strap drove me crazy! So I hardly wore it for the whole year I had it, I say around 40 times tops..

3 November 2011, 12:02 AM	#7
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	To each his own. The only 'collector' you should be concerned about is yourself. Now, go and enjoy the GMTIIC & don't look back!

3 November 2011, 12:17 AM	#8
mlotus95 Banned Join Date: May 2010 Location: pa Watch: GMT master II Posts: 600	i am the same way. i greatly prefer the newer models over old.

3 November 2011, 12:19 AM	#10
Gharddog03 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Genaro Location: Fresno Ca. Watch: R O L E X Posts: 4,466	A 1655 or Comex would do the trick!

3 November 2011, 12:20 AM	#11
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	Older for me But enjoy your watch

3 November 2011, 12:36 AM	#13
Mickey® Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Mickey® Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: Swiss Made Posts: 5,801	I completely disagree...

3 November 2011, 01:29 AM	#14
Like To Watch "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 1,196	I like both the old and new models.

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