New Pepsi vs Older Pepsi

[Soarer]

Originally Posted by grymg

Wow, same wrist, same lighting, same angle clearly shows the 5-digit red and blue colors as the clear winner.

I wonder if Rolex will be releasing a "true color" Pepsi at some point (and anger many of the BLRO owners in the process).

That'll be hilarious as people start dumping the BLRO. I think Rolex is still a few years away from getting the "true color" Pepsi to fruition.

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[WJGESQ]

Originally Posted by Bagman

I posted a picture last week of new Pepsi.
Thought you’d want to see the difference in the colors. The fact that one of them is approaching 20yrs old & the others bezel is ceramic may have something to do with it.



Richard B.
#16013 datejust, #216580 Explorer 2 (PVD’d), #16710 Pepsi#218238 yg President, #116610LV Hulk, #126600 Sea dweller

Wow that photo favors the old school.

[WJGESQ]

Originally Posted by Soarer

That'll be hilarious as people start dumping the BLRO. I think Rolex is still a few years away from getting the "true color" Pepsi to fruition.

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Yeah. You might be dead on.

[auto4me]

The new ref just jumps for me. Thanks for the side by side.

[Bagman]

Originally Posted by auto4me

The new ref just jumps for me. Thanks for the side by side.

I thought this group would enjoy the picture



Richard B.
#16013 datejust, #216580 Explorer 2 (PVD’d), #16710 Pepsi#218238 yg President, #116610LV Hulk, #126600 Sea dweller

[ttomczak]

Older Pepsi just works.

[blue lion]

I thought I would like the new model but I vote older. And the jubilee bracelet I don't like.

[10klakes]

I love them both and wear them equally in rotation. Rolex has continued to improve their product but the charm and appearance of the 5 digit are a mainstay in my collection.


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[VinnieVegas]

Originally Posted by chazadams

Great shot and comparison! Really getting the itch for 5 digit GMT!!!

I dig it! My 16710 is my go to watch! Get one and enjoy!

[gin47]

When compared side to side clearly shows the 5-digit red and blue colors as the winner for sure.

[The Libertine]

You can keep the 6 digit. I’ll take my 16710 any, and every day over it.

[maylebox]

My preference favors the 16710 but there's no denying that's one lucky wrist.

[SS Oyster]

Like the 5 digit looks better, but know the 6 digit is a terrific watch at MSRP.

5 digit advantages:
- can still acquire nice one for around $10k
- bezel colors more vibrant, font of numbers better with more spacing, and triangle at the top seems better shaped like on the dial
- oyster bracelet looks much more utilitarian and masculine

6 digit advantages:
- movement accuracy and 70hr power reserve
- supercase looks more modern (to me)
- ceramic bezel durability
- huge financial gain if you can buy one at MSRP
- if you put a SubC Glidelock on this one, would get all the looks advantages with solid links and far better clasp
- maxi dial and better lume


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[AJM914]

Great pic!

[Brny11]

Saw a 5dig in wild on my flight home today. As shiny as the new one is, no way it compares imo.


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[mistercoach32]

New

[uber]

5 digit floats my boat :)

[Bello_nyc]

Nice pic

[Frakis]

The 16710 is a versatile timepiece with the 6 in 1 options. Cheers!

[Chilly Coconut]

Originally Posted by SS Oyster

Like the 5 digit looks better, but know the 6 digit is a terrific watch at MSRP.

5 digit advantages:
- can still acquire nice one for around $10k
- bezel colors more vibrant, font of numbers better with more spacing, and triangle at the top seems better shaped like on the dial
- oyster bracelet looks much more utilitarian and masculine

6 digit advantages:
- movement accuracy and 70hr power reserve
- supercase looks more modern (to me)
- ceramic bezel durability
- huge financial gain if you can buy one at MSRP
- if you put a SubC Glidelock on this one, would get all the looks advantages with solid links and far better clasp
- maxi dial and better lume


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How could you leave off the main advantage of the 5-digit?! The DIY ability to swap out bezel inserts, effectively making it three watches in one.

[fishingbear]

Great shot! I love all the GMTs!

[challer]

I'm looking for a 5 digit - versatility

[Chilly Coconut]

Originally Posted by challer

I'm looking for a 5 digit - versatility

And variety. Three watches in one with the ability to swap bezel inserts.

[Swearengen]

Love em all

[ras47]

I'm shocked that the 6-digit doesn't look significantly larger than the 5-digit. I thought the maxi case would make it look much larger than it actually does. The newer model looks a little beefier, but not larger. Hm...

[RRGHOST1]

Prefer the new one as I like the maxi dial better.

[nyc2la]

Great picture to compare. Thanks!

Both are fantastic. Personally, I prefer (and have) the new one, but I’d love to have both.

Wear and enjoy both of those beauties!

[Cru Jones]

Photographic proof that a collection can easily have both. :-)

[Wools]

This is a tricky one.

I prefer the new 6 digit watches but the Jubilee bracelet has never done anything for me, neither do PCL's. However, I've been spoiled by the fit and finish of 6 digit Rolex's and their Oyster Bracelets so can't go back to 5 digit models. I'm not keen on drilled lugs, holes and a more flimsy (Over time) bracelet so don't have any desire for them.

So my perfect GMT Master II would be a new Oyster Steel 6 digit model with a brushed Oyster bracelet, preferably with the Glidelock that the Submariner has.

If Rolex made that in the next few years, a possibility, then that would be my second Rolex model!

[Langnam]

New one, every darn day!