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Old 15 June 2023, 02:00 AM   #61
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I'm sorry that this is one of those 'my AD' said thread but I had an interesting conversation at my AD yesterday. I have a very good relationship with the SA and we have talked previously about the various versions of the ceramic pepsi colours - Mark I, ii, iii and the new Kermit ceramic colour etx. Unprompted by me she told me that Rolex have told them that there will be reduced production for the Pepsi and it will be a new slight change to the colour (blue). She was clear that this was fact, not rumour, having been informed by Rolex to expect less of this reference. I'm not sure if that is to do with the failure rate, difficulty of colour accurate production or just a desire to reduce availability or prioritise the other GMT models.

I mention this because I have read similar things on this forum but this was information without asking. I think it's interesting but time will tell. I suspect Rolex want to firmly establish the Pepsi alongside the Daytona as one of the the most sought after pieces.
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Old 15 June 2023, 02:17 AM   #62
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Thanks for the constructive response. I have nothing to gain by posting this and it has since been confirmed to me by two other ADs. The reality is that the production has been reduced so it might make it harder to get a BLRO in the short term. I was just sharing the information I had.
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Old 15 June 2023, 06:48 AM   #63
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Believe what you want but, every single AD in my region told me the same story. One particular one is very honest with me, she's like a mom to me and told me it was the rolex representative that told them. The biggest dealer here said they didn't get any pepsis in 6 months. I don't think it's a rumor to make me stop complaining about having to wait for the pepsi because they reminded me about this problem as they allocated me my pepsi.
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Old 15 June 2023, 07:19 AM   #64
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Believe what you want but, every single AD in my region told me the same story. One particular one is very honest with me, she's like a mom to me and told me it was the rolex representative that told them. The biggest dealer here said they didn't get any pepsis in 6 months. I don't think it's a rumor to make me stop complaining about having to wait for the pepsi because they reminded me about this problem as they allocated me my pepsi.
That’s not the point, dealers are not privy to inside production information. Rolex specifically keeps them out of the loop.
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Old 15 June 2023, 08:31 PM   #65
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I can confirm-OP is right!
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Old 15 June 2023, 10:07 PM   #66
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That’s not the point, dealers are not privy to inside production information. Rolex specifically keeps them out of the loop.
Respectfully disagree with this. Of course they get snippets of information. I’ve mentioned in a post before, that some people, such as the manager of my AD have worked with Rolex for 30+ years. Of course during that time they are going to build relationships with the people they are working for.
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Old 15 June 2023, 10:48 PM   #67
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I’ll throw my hat in the ring and defend OP - Rolex is indeed having production issues with the bezel coloration and supply will be less this year. My SA confirmed this when asked a few weeks ago.
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Old 15 June 2023, 10:53 PM   #68
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I’ll throw my hat in the ring and defend OP - Rolex is indeed having production issues with the bezel coloration and supply will be less this year. My SA confirmed this when asked a few weeks ago.
did your SA showed you any proof, like letter from rolex? otherwise, this is just another AD bullshit, lol.
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Old 15 June 2023, 11:59 PM   #69
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It’s not about ADs getting inside info. It’s simply that ADs are receiving less Pepsis than usual. No deep inside secret Rolex info. Two of my ADs have stated the same thing.
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Old 16 June 2023, 01:11 AM   #70
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Op is right
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Old 16 June 2023, 07:47 AM   #71
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Been told the same by my AD - been on the list a long time now . Hoping another 12 months and I’d be the proud owner but maybe not to the point I’m being offered a chance to switch to a BLNR which is looking more accessible
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Old 16 June 2023, 07:52 AM   #72
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the reason I feel this is not true is because secondary prices for BLRO have not really moved in the last few months (if anything have decreased slowly) which wouldnt have been the case if the supply was restricted as being speculated.
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Old 16 June 2023, 08:25 AM   #73
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After making phone calls to the AD's I purchase from, neither of them were familiar with or had any knowledge of this
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Old 16 June 2023, 08:42 AM   #74
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did your SA showed you any proof, like letter from rolex? otherwise, this is just another AD bullshit, lol.
Welcome to TRF Mr. Joined in 2023… Some of us have relationships and connections with our ADs/SAs that date back YEARS. I have no reason to lie. No skin in the game. I’ve had my BLRO for years before you were even on these forums.
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Old 16 June 2023, 02:00 PM   #75
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Now is that a good thing or a bad thing? My daughter who knows nothing about watches thought my BLRO had a black and red bezel, and this was under the bright sun!

Do most people MK I more? Sorry but all new to this as I recently picked up a BLRO.
I paid a premium for MK1. No regret thus far.
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Old 16 June 2023, 02:05 PM   #76
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Welcome to TRF Mr. Joined in 2023… Some of us have relationships and connections with our ADs/SAs that date back YEARS. I have no reason to lie. No skin in the game. I’ve had my BLRO for years before you were even on these forums.
I am from Asia, and we hear the same here.

I am new and late to the party tho.
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Old 16 June 2023, 03:38 PM   #77
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Just looking on Chrono24 there are almost as many 2023 watches for sale as there are 2022 and we are only half way through the year.

Also the market price currently remains flat.

My thoughts on this is that we all know that Rolex always play their cards very close to their chest, do we honestly believe that a company that is so protective of their brand and image would be telling anyone they were having quality issues with one of their products. Absolutely not!
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