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mikkemus23 · 27 March 2014, 08:06 AM

It's a stunner and I am happy for those about to get one

PS: Ken why would you not likely get it if it was SS? Love for gold?

Cru Jones · 27 March 2014, 08:06 AM

After the rush and excitement of the day, I'm getting a major turnoff to this model.

I mean, who hasn't wanted this red/blue GMT? And for Rolex to make it an extremely expensive model only accessible to very few is a slap in the face to Rolex lovers.

I'm not saying thi

SALTY · 27 March 2014, 08:06 AM

Hopefully the bezel will eventually be available in SS.

What's next an solid YG Rootbeer? (Psst, psst: Rolex, are you listening?)

bayerische · 27 March 2014, 08:06 AM

But I have to say, the WG Pepsi is STUNNING!

rfknauss · 27 March 2014, 08:08 AM

A truly gorgeous watch!

mck22 · 27 March 2014, 08:13 AM

I like it

HL65 · 27 March 2014, 08:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikkemus23

It's a stunner and I am happy for those about to get one

PS: Ken why would you not likely get it if it was SS? Love for gold?

Precisely love for gold and platinum and that is my Rolex focus now.

And for this who hold out hope for a SS BLRO...It will never happened as that isn't how Rolex does things. The WG Sub is the blue bezel Sub and nor going to be shared with SS Sub. The BLNR is the dual color bezel for SS GMT and the BLRO for WG.

dddrees · 27 March 2014, 08:18 AM

This one gets my vote.

Smart move Rolex.

Psmith · 27 March 2014, 08:21 AM

Quote:

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

HauteHorlogerie · 27 March 2014, 08:22 AM

I love it. Everything I wanted (well I sort of wanted Platinum but I understand...). I have always preferred WG to YG and RG so I'm happy. Also happy to see the red gmt hand. Very happy the datewheel isn't red (like some photoshop jobs I saw pre-basel).

Looks like some of the teaser photos ended up being right after all these years. I've been wanting this since 2005 haha.

AK797 · 27 March 2014, 08:34 AM

On all the website pics the blue is darker than all the website BLNR pics, looks duller and more navy. So far I prefer the more vibrant BLNR blue.

Racerdj · 27 March 2014, 09:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FTX I

This is my favorite basel release.

Same here

FeelingTheBlues · 27 March 2014, 09:15 AM

I quite like this watch and the fact that it comes in white gold, I don't know why but this detail makes the watch very special to me (seems to be the equivalent of the white gold Submariner for the GMT's).

Rags · 27 March 2014, 09:36 AM

It's a beauty but making it in WG has made it unattainable to a lot of buyers who would have purchased it had it been done in SS. Maybe next year a coke model will be done in SS. I always preferred the coke model over the pepsi anyway.

nauticajoe · 27 March 2014, 09:40 AM

Love it but will wait for the SS model.

DKRanger22 · 27 March 2014, 09:53 AM

Hate to even ask, but do we know a list price yet? I suspect this will be in WG sub territory.

Tools · 27 March 2014, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DKRanger22

Hate to even ask, but do we know a list price yet? I suspect this will be in WG sub territory.

That's exactly where it will be. The GMT has always been positioned just below the Sub Date, so expect to see a list price just slightly less than the WG Sub..

sleddog · 27 March 2014, 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DKRanger22

Hate to even ask, but do we know a list price yet? I suspect this will be in WG sub territory.

$43K, give or take according to this thread!!

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=343850

codecow · 27 March 2014, 10:30 AM

I love it, but I don't know if I can justify a 4th GMT to go with my 16710, 718, and BLNR. WG is my least favorite metal; I wish it had been SS. I still like it, I just don't think it will be worth the asking price for me.

BA211 · 27 March 2014, 11:33 AM

It is very nice and the obvious addition for the GMT line

fmc000 · 27 March 2014, 02:49 PM

Will never be able to purchase it unfortunately, way to much money for a normal employee like me. It will remain another toy for the wealthiest, it seems that Rolex preferred this way. I suppose they ran their marketing analysis and decided that this was the best for them.

Sent from my SGS using Tapatalk.

topgear · 27 March 2014, 03:03 PM

I like the watch but will not buy the WG version. A bit too expensive for me

codecow · 27 March 2014, 03:05 PM

Actually maybe I will get one, I'm a sucker for GMTs.

Shade · 27 March 2014, 03:10 PM

Stunning watch that MANY have been waiting for. The whitegold is really a let down though, I'd never buy one. I would spend that amount of money on a gilt instead!

Speed · 27 March 2014, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shade

Stunning watch that MANY have been waiting for. The whitegold is really a let down though, I'd never buy one. I would spend that amount of money on a gilt instead!

I disagree. IMO, the many who have been wanting this are on TRF. The masses of asses out there who buy Rolex without giving a tinker's cuss about the backstory etc. of the SS Pepsi will plop their money down for other models... The wealthy WIS and the occasional brave know-nothing might fancy the red / blue and buy it.

Cru Jones · 27 March 2014, 04:12 PM

Agreed, Speed. What used to be part of the Rolex heritage for all lovers of Rolex has become a very expensive bauble for the very select. It's just a piece of jewelry now (I mean, how many pilots out there are going to be wearing this to work?), and, IMHO, has nothing to do with the Pepsis of old.

But, yes, it is a very pretty watch, and the bezel insert technology is pretty impressive. Those that will own are in for a treat, and that's great. My issue is with Rolex the company and how they view this model as a cash grab, pure and simple.

horseco · 27 March 2014, 04:27 PM

All the looks of a steel watch, with all the price of a yellow gold watch...

Nidal · 27 March 2014, 04:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevedssd

Totally agree

Me x3

skprd13 · 27 March 2014, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cru jones

after the rush and excitement of the day, i'm getting a major turnoff to this model.

I mean, who hasn't wanted this red/blue gmt? And for rolex to make it an extremely expensive model only accessible to very few is a slap in the face to rolex lovers.

I'm not saying thi

x2

Singslinger · 27 March 2014, 04:57 PM

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

27 March 2014, 08:06 AM	#33
SALTY "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA Watch: Your Six Posts: 1,500	Hopefully the bezel will eventually be available in SS. What's next an solid YG Rootbeer? (Psst, psst: Rolex, are you listening?) __________________ Time and tide wait for no man.

27 March 2014, 08:06 AM	#34
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	But I have to say, the WG Pepsi is STUNNING! __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

27 March 2014, 08:08 AM	#35
rfknauss 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Richard Location: Macungie, PA Watch: 5513 Sub, LV Sub Posts: 14,497	A truly gorgeous watch! __________________ *"Few things in life give man as great a pleasure as wearing a Rolex!"* TRF's "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron

27 March 2014, 08:13 AM	#36
mck22 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Brent Location: St Louis Watch: Rolex Sub Date Posts: 1,516	I like it __________________ 16610 Submariner GMT Master II 16710 1675

27 March 2014, 08:18 AM	#38
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	This one gets my vote. Smart move Rolex. __________________ 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

27 March 2014, 08:06 AM	#31
mikkemus23 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Eirik Location: Norway Watch: Rolex/Omega/PAM Posts: 1,160	It's a stunner and I am happy for those about to get one PS: Ken why would you not likely get it if it was SS? Love for gold?

27 March 2014, 08:06 AM	#32
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,307	After the rush and excitement of the day, I'm getting a major turnoff to this model. I mean, who hasn't wanted this red/blue GMT? And for Rolex to make it an extremely expensive model only accessible to very few is a slap in the face to Rolex lovers. I'm not saying thi

27 March 2014, 08:22 AM	#40
HauteHorlogerie Banned Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: My house Watch: 519LN \| 64A Posts: 1,241	I love it. Everything I wanted (well I sort of wanted Platinum but I understand...). I have always preferred WG to YG and RG so I'm happy. Also happy to see the red gmt hand. Very happy the datewheel isn't red (like some photoshop jobs I saw pre-basel). Looks like some of the teaser photos ended up being right after all these years. I've been wanting this since 2005 haha.

27 March 2014, 08:34 AM	#41
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	On all the website pics the blue is darker than all the website BLNR pics, looks duller and more navy. So far I prefer the more vibrant BLNR blue.

27 March 2014, 09:15 AM	#43
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	I quite like this watch and the fact that it comes in white gold, I don't know why but this detail makes the watch very special to me (seems to be the equivalent of the white gold Submariner for the GMT's). __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

27 March 2014, 09:36 AM	#44
Rags 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: SW Florida Watch: 16233,16610,214270 Posts: 11,196	It's a beauty but making it in WG has made it unattainable to a lot of buyers who would have purchased it had it been done in SS. Maybe next year a coke model will be done in SS. I always preferred the coke model over the pepsi anyway. __________________ 16233 Y Serial Datejust 16610 Z Serial Submariner 214270 Explorer *114300 Oyster Perpetual* *76200 Tudor Date+Day*

27 March 2014, 09:40 AM	#45
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	Love it but will wait for the SS model.

27 March 2014, 09:53 AM	#46
DKRanger22 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Andrew Location: Cleveland Posts: 557	Hate to even ask, but do we know a list price yet? I suspect this will be in WG sub territory.

27 March 2014, 10:30 AM	#49
codecow "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Louis Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: PP 5131R Posts: 5,197	I love it, but I don't know if I can justify a 4th GMT to go with my 16710, 718, and BLNR. WG is my least favorite metal; I wish it had been SS. I still like it, I just don't think it will be worth the asking price for me.

27 March 2014, 11:33 AM	#50
BA211 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Jakarta Posts: 234	It is very nice and the obvious addition for the GMT line

27 March 2014, 02:49 PM	#51
fmc000 Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Fabio Location: Como - Italy Posts: 4,811	Will never be able to purchase it unfortunately, way to much money for a normal employee like me. It will remain another toy for the wealthiest, it seems that Rolex preferred this way. I suppose they ran their marketing analysis and decided that this was the best for them. Sent from my SGS using Tapatalk.

27 March 2014, 03:03 PM	#52
topgear "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Middle East Watch: 116710 LN, PAM390 Posts: 887	I like the watch but will not buy the WG version. A bit too expensive for me

27 March 2014, 03:05 PM	#53
codecow "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Louis Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: PP 5131R Posts: 5,197	Actually maybe I will get one, I'm a sucker for GMTs.

27 March 2014, 03:10 PM	#54
Shade "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Norman Location: Jakarta Watch: All of 'em.. Posts: 2,926	Stunning watch that MANY have been waiting for. The whitegold is really a let down though, I'd never buy one. I would spend that amount of money on a gilt instead! __________________ My collections.. Plus PAM 233, 232, 249 & PAM 417.

27 March 2014, 04:12 PM	#56
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,307	Agreed, Speed. What used to be part of the Rolex heritage for all lovers of Rolex has become a very expensive bauble for the very select. It's just a piece of jewelry now (I mean, how many pilots out there are going to be wearing this to work?), and, IMHO, has nothing to do with the Pepsis of old. But, yes, it is a very pretty watch, and the bezel insert technology is pretty impressive. Those that will own are in for a treat, and that's great. My issue is with Rolex the company and how they view this model as a cash grab, pure and simple.

27 March 2014, 04:27 PM	#57
horseco "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Anthony Location: North Jersey Watch: Daytona 116528 Posts: 3,426	All the looks of a steel watch, with all the price of a yellow gold watch...

27 March 2014, 04:57 PM	#60
Singslinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 6,424	Beautiful watch, not so beautiful price tag. Then again, it is white gold...

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