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Old 19 March 2024, 08:02 AM   #31
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BLRO will be better fit in your collection
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Old 19 March 2024, 08:19 AM   #32
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I recently tried on a new Pepsi, looking to purchase, I was very underwhelmed by the colours, they were tomato red and dark red almost burgundy and blue was close to navy, it was on jubilee and was lovely to wear, colour just did t do it for me, I’d much prefer an old Pepsi with aluminium bezel where the colours pop ..
I have a VTNR, and I’m not interested in selling even if it does get discontinued, I bought it purely for the fact it is quite quirky, unique in the Rolex line up, left apart from old King Midus …
But I don’t think you will be disappointed either watch .. both GMTs at the end of the day ..
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Old 19 March 2024, 08:55 AM   #33
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I own both the Pepsi and the Sprite and I am a lefty. If I could only own one it would be the Pepsi just because I wear it more. However the Sprite is going to be a collectible so buy both if you can : ) like I did.
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Old 19 March 2024, 09:53 AM   #34
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The true classic and original GMT, with stellar colors that POP, only one choice, see below!!
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Old 19 March 2024, 10:04 AM   #35
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Pepsi over Sprite 24/7/365
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Old 19 March 2024, 10:07 AM   #36
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I like BOTH and will wear all the time same as my other watches.
In this case my inclination would be to get listed for both and buy the first one that turns up. If I had an equal opportunity to buy either I would go for the one with the lowest price.
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Old 19 March 2024, 10:50 AM   #37
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Old 19 March 2024, 11:00 AM   #38
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I have chance to purchase either Pepsi OR Sprite

Pepsi - I like the blue and red bezel

Sprite - I like the green bezel ( Rolex colour) , unique and I am not lefty

Currently I have Gold/Steel GMT , Gold/Steel Dayjust , OP41 green , Milgauss GV.

I love both . Then which one is more rare and the value which one is holding better ?

All the opinions will be appreciated

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Define "you have a chance"? I have a chance to win the lottery but probably not gonna happen.


I think you buy what you are offered. If you are offered both you buy both. Then you decide. If you don't like it after wearing it for 6 months then sell it for profit.

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Old 19 March 2024, 12:42 PM   #39
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All have their own appeal


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Old 19 March 2024, 01:18 PM   #40
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BLRO but take either if they offer.
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Old 19 March 2024, 02:11 PM   #41
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BLRO wins this one.

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Old 19 March 2024, 03:43 PM   #42
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Old 19 March 2024, 08:11 PM   #43
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Old 19 March 2024, 09:24 PM   #44
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The BLRO hands down for me. Classic and with a Rolex History based on color. I prefer the Jubilee. The Sprite hurts my head to look at it and I think it is a niche watch.
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Old 19 March 2024, 09:30 PM   #45
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Another BLRO vote here.
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Old 20 March 2024, 02:17 AM   #46
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Depends how deep your collection runs and what else you have.

Generally though, the BLRO is better in a more limited collection but once you go deep, a VTNR is kind of a must-have imo due to its unique user experience.

So, start with the Pepsi and get the VTNR later.


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I do agree with this. If you're only collecting 3 or so watches, I would just stick with the base GMTs. I don't care for the BLNR/BLRO, had to get a VTNR for my leftie daughter. Always wanted a destro Panerai so this fits nicely in the collection.
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Old 20 March 2024, 10:53 AM   #47
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You can't actually go wrong with any of them, but I'd go with the Pepsi.
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Old 20 March 2024, 10:02 PM   #48
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Old 20 March 2024, 10:35 PM   #49
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Hi
I have chance to purchase either Pepsi OR Sprite
Pepsi - I like the blue and red bezel
Sprite - I like the green bezel ( Rolex colour) , unique and I am not lefty
Currently I have Gold/Steel GMT , Gold/Steel Dayjust , OP41 green , Milgauss GV.
I love both . Then which one is more rare and the value which one is holding better ?
All the opinions will be appreciated
Thanks
Definitely the Pepsi. Since getting my Sprite, I have probably only worn it 4 times (in 3 months), I think it's because of the color, the Blue and Red I feel is more usable.
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Old 20 March 2024, 11:12 PM   #50
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Silly question, buy the one you will love, wear and enjoy regularly -not the one you think we like, or the one you think will make you $500 more eventually. You are not a lefty, so... Pepsi is awesome.
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Old 20 March 2024, 11:22 PM   #51
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I think for the majority the Pepsi would be the better choice.
I bought a Sprite because I am a right wrist lefty, and it intrigued me.
I have a BLNR, I wear that on my right wrist also.
Who knows about collectibility, only time will tell. Buy the one you like best, and wear it! Enjoy!
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Old 21 March 2024, 12:17 PM   #52
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Old 21 March 2024, 12:20 PM   #53
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Old 21 March 2024, 06:08 PM   #54
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Who doesn’t have a Pepsi? Here’s mine from 1994
All my friends and watch club dudes have them

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Old 21 March 2024, 11:42 PM   #55
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Old 22 March 2024, 01:18 AM   #56
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Pepsi will have my vote.
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Old 22 March 2024, 01:28 AM   #57
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Get the Pepsi first for some colour and broader appeal, then Sprite (you have green OP). I like both and that's my current approach.
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Old 22 March 2024, 01:49 AM   #58
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Old 22 March 2024, 04:51 AM   #59
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Depends how deep your collection runs and what else you have.

Generally though, the BLRO is better in a more limited collection but once you go deep, a VTNR is kind of a must-have imo due to its unique user experience.

So, start with the Pepsi and get the VTNR later.


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I agree. The BLRO is an icon like the Daytona
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Old 22 March 2024, 05:14 AM   #60
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