2014 Pepsi GMT Ceramic, Finally

[Tools]

Is it really all that we want ? Time will find a place for this !!





MODEL CASE
Oyster (monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown), 40 mm
DIAMETER
40 mm
MATERIAL
18 ct white gold, satin and polished finish
CASE BACK
Screw-down with Rolex fluting
BEZEL
Bidirectional rotatable 24-hour graduated, with two-colour Cerachrom insert in red and blue ceramic, engraved numerals and graduations coated with platinum via magnetron sputtering (PVD)
WINDING CROWN
Screw-down, Triplock triple waterproofness system
CROWN GUARD
Integral part of the middle case
MOVEMENT
3186, Manufacture Rolex Mechanical movement with bidirectional self-winding via Perpetual rotor
CALIBRE
3186, Manufacture Rolex Mechanical movement with bidirectional self-winding via Perpetual rotor
PRECISION
Officially certified Swiss chronometer (COSC)
FUNCTIONS
Centre hour, minute and seconds hands; 24-hour display via an additional hand; Second time zone via independent rapid setting of the hour hand;
Instantaneous date at 3 o’clock
Stop-seconds for precise time setting
OSCILLATOR
Frequency: 28,800 beats/hour (4Hz)
Paramagnetic blue Parachrom hairspring
Breguet overcoil
Large balance wheel with variable inertia
High-precision regulating via four gold Microstella nuts
Traversing balance bridge
JEWELLING
31 rubies
POWER RESERVE
Approximately 48 hours
DIAL
Black lacquer
COLOUR
Black lacquer
HOUR MARKERS
Highly legible Chromalight appliques (long-lasting luminescence) in 18 ct white gold
HANDS
Chromalight hands in 18 ct white gold, red 24-hour hand
BRACELET
Oyster, three-piece solid links
MATERIAL
18 ct white gold, polished centre links, satin-finished outer links with polished edges
CLASP
Oysterlock folding safety clasp
Easylink 5 mm comfort extension link

[Casey VP-26]

I thought the 3186 movement had been upgraded to a 3187 movement?

[mannyv11]

I thought the 3187 was for the explorer 2 not the Gmt?
I could be wrong

[Casey VP-26]

Originally Posted by mannyv11

I thought the 3187 was for the explorer 2 not the Gmt?
I could be wrong

Thanks: That could be, I don't know.

[nickb732]

Originally Posted by mannyv11

I thought the 3187 was for the explorer 2 not the Gmt?
I could be wrong

yup, it is.. that's why the exp ii is 42mm

[jonnyz1245]

Originally Posted by mannyv11

I thought the 3187 was for the explorer 2 not the Gmt?
I could be wrong

It is for the EXPII

My understanding is the 3187 is essentially the same as the 3186 save for several parts that have to be produced larger to fit the 42mm case of the EXP and an improved shock absorption system.

[Psmith]

Originally Posted by jonnyz1245

It is for the EXPII

My understanding is the 3187 is essentially the same as the 3186 save for several parts that have to be produced larger to fit the 42mm case of the EXP and an improved shock absorption system.

Yes, it's a physically larger movement (parts thereof) and uses the in-house Paraflex shock system

[joe100]

It's all that I want... Minus the horrifying price tag. So beautiful though

[stevedssd]

Originally Posted by joe100

It's all that I want... Minus the horrifying price tag. So beautiful though

Totally agree

[Nidal]

Originally Posted by stevedssd

Totally agree

Me x3

[MATCH1969]

Originally Posted by stevedssd

Totally agree

Stupid price !

[Tools]

Looking good..

I do wish they had slimmed the bezel numbers down a bit like on the SubC, but still, killer looks..

[walds11]

Agreed, slimmed down numbers on the ceramic GMT bezel would of been nice, but it's still a killer piece!

Originally Posted by Tools

Looking good..

I do wish they had slimmed the bezel numbers down a bit like on the SubC, but still, killer looks..

[swils8610]

Exactly what I want! Sadly out of my price range!


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[mike]

It'll sell. Mostly to those that have no idea of the history of the reference.

[FTX I]

This is my favorite basel release.

[Racerdj]

Originally Posted by FTX I

This is my favorite basel release.

Same here

[vette5451]

Originally Posted by FTX I

This is my favorite basel release.

X2

[Speed]

No thanks. Smart move for Rolex though. This may also confirm that only (wealthy / nostalgic) WIS are expected to care about the Pepsi C Vs the mass market.

[JP Chestnut]

Love the look, hate the price. If I were going to get a solid gold Rolex sports model, it would be this one!

[h20addict]

Its beautiful, but for that kind of money I would rather have the YG GMT. Now if they offered it in SS, sign me up.

[Rondineli]

Originally Posted by h20addict

Its beautiful, but for that kind of money I would rather have the YG GMT. Now if they offered it in SS, sign me up.

This^

[bayerische]

A Coke in SS would have been PERFECT. I would have called my AD ASAP.

[SeaDweller50]

Originally Posted by bayerische

A Coke in SS would have been PERFECT. I would have called my AD ASAP.

Yup me too. Next year, perhaps.

[bayerische]

Originally Posted by RolexplorerII

Yup me too. Next year, perhaps.

Keeping fingers crossed.

[Singslinger]

Beautiful watch, not so beautiful price tag. Then again, it is white gold...

[jack1024]

Beautiful - just beautiful.

But what a waste - by using white gold (with NO technical advantage to the wonderful 904L) they have made this unobtainable - and more of a signal of net worth rather than a horological milestone.

[JohnBaker3]

Originally Posted by jack1024

Beautiful - just beautiful.

But what a waste - by using white gold (with NO technical advantage to the wonderful 904L) they have made this unobtainable - and more of a signal of net worth rather than a horological milestone.

I re-read the technical sheet and the case/bracelet are actually made out of 956 Unobtainium....this explains the price structure...

Who knew?

[ingoodtime]

Originally Posted by jack1024

Beautiful - just beautiful.

But what a waste - by using white gold (with NO technical advantage to the wonderful 904L) they have made this unobtainable - and more of a signal of net worth rather than a horological milestone.

Agreed. I imagine that they would have sold a boatload if they offered them in SS. I wonder why they made this decision? They must realize how many existing loyal customers would have jumped at the chance to own a SS ceramic Pepsi. The hard cold facts are now many of us will never be able to as the price of admission is just rediculous. I could see possibly see going into hoc for a watch I could pay off in a year or two but the gold watch is way outta my league as it is for many. ROLEX..thanks for nothing!

[mike]

This thread has really brought out a lot of strong feelings..me included.

I don't think anyone is going to change anyone else's mind though.

Rolex chose to go the route it did because they knew they could sell everyone they make. There's a lot of people with big money that buy the name and the metal.

Rolex could care less about the collector or one that appreciates the heritage of any reference.

Couple years ago the Rolex website was awash with the history of certain models to include letters and tests by the MOD in evaluating the 5513. All gone. Replaced by the glitz and glam we see now.

Personally I think it's one of the reasons Tudor is back in the states and in England. To garner the customers they'll priced out of the market as they take their 20 year old movements up the pay scale.

I've had a couple collector's comment to me the the new WG GMT is a nice watch, but what a shame Rolex chose the path they took.

Oh well,.....