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sammy11 · 12 June 2020, 12:32 AM

If you're after a 'true' Pepsi GMT then try checking if any Hang-Tags. My GMT has 16710BLRO on the hang tag and the serial number.
This gave reassurance that it came originally as a PEPSI and it's not just a standard GMT with a new Bezel... which BTW - for the age and condition in the images, that's most certainly a replacement Bezel.

Yes Black or Pepsi bezel they are the same watch... but the Pepsi's do typically warrant a significant uptick in $/£ for what it essentially a £/$40 part at Service time.

Ksporty · 12 June 2020, 01:32 AM

It’s increasingly difficult to find that reference in that kind condition. Good luck!

Henrimontgomery · 12 June 2020, 03:54 PM

Thank you all. The box is the one with leather. Doesn't come with full papers. You get the booklets but no bill of sale. It does come with a RSC card from this year though, so at least I get some form of validation regarding the watch.

The FX is quite good for me at the moment, so I'll send an offer and perhaps will end up with an alternative to daily-driving my 17013, which I'm terrified of damaging !

chieftd · 12 June 2020, 04:15 PM

Looks great

Austin in Japan · 12 June 2020, 04:50 PM

Looks refinished, but perfectly so. I'd bet that's an RSC polish.
The insert should have serifs, so (I'm almost certain) that's not original.
Might not have been born a Pepsi.

Chester01 · 12 June 2020, 09:52 PM

Excellent piece, that is if one does not mind paying 12-15k for a 8-9k watch.

karleone · 13 June 2020, 04:51 AM

I know the dealer and the watch is not unpolished but refinished. Very well done indeed.

Onikage · 13 June 2020, 05:12 AM

Nice example and reference. Shut up and take my money should be your strategy.

996marty · 13 June 2020, 07:41 AM

It looks like beautiful I’d be buying it

strafer_kid · 13 June 2020, 08:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sandpit

It's a wonderful example. I wouldn't worry too much about the polishing if you're actually going to wear it.

Certainly looks nice...don't get too hung up on polishing etc....just enjoy it!

frednwatches · 13 June 2020, 10:20 AM

Sorry for hi-jacking, but I had a similar question about the following watch. Any opinions on the case finishing?

Water Wonderland · 13 June 2020, 12:12 PM

Great looking watch. What Serial letter is it?

frednwatches · 13 June 2020, 12:29 PM

It's a U serial. The teeth on the bezel feel sharp and when you wind the watch there's a satisfying click as the crown turns. The bracelet also looks to be in good condition.

13 June 2020, 05:12 AM	#38
Onikage "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: England Watch: 16710, 16628 Posts: 7,757	Nice example and reference. Shut up and take my money should be your strategy. __________________ GMT II 16710 TRADITIONAL ( D- Serial #) ROLEXFANBOY P-Club Member #4

13 June 2020, 10:20 AM	#41
frednwatches "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: new york Posts: 50	Sorry for hi-jacking, but I had a similar question about the following watch. Any opinions on the case finishing? Attached Images

13 June 2020, 12:12 PM	#42
Water Wonderland "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Michigan Posts: 94	Great looking watch. What Serial letter is it? __________________ Omega Railmaster 39mm Omega Speedmaster Professional Rolex Submariner 114060 Rolex GMT Master II 16710

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12 June 2020, 12:32 AM	#31
sammy11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Sam Thomas Location: United Kingdom Watch: GMT Meteorite Posts: 108	If you're after a 'true' Pepsi GMT then try checking if any Hang-Tags. My GMT has 16710BLRO on the hang tag and the serial number. This gave reassurance that it came originally as a PEPSI and it's not just a standard GMT with a new Bezel... which BTW - for the age and condition in the images, that's most certainly a replacement Bezel. Yes Black or Pepsi bezel they are the same watch... but the Pepsi's do typically warrant a significant uptick in $/£ for what it essentially a £/$40 part at Service time.

12 June 2020, 01:32 AM	#32
Ksporty "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: SC Posts: 266	It’s increasingly difficult to find that reference in that kind condition. Good luck!

12 June 2020, 03:54 PM	#33
Henrimontgomery "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Switzerland Watch: yourself Posts: 1,304	Thank you all. The box is the one with leather. Doesn't come with full papers. You get the booklets but no bill of sale. It does come with a RSC card from this year though, so at least I get some form of validation regarding the watch. The FX is quite good for me at the moment, so I'll send an offer and perhaps will end up with an alternative to daily-driving my 17013, which I'm terrified of damaging !

12 June 2020, 04:15 PM	#34
chieftd "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Real Name: Tim Location: Kapolei Hawaii Watch: Blue Sub, YM16623 Posts: 1,369	Looks great

12 June 2020, 04:50 PM	#35
Austin in Japan "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Austin Location: Tokyo, Japan Watch: Steel Professional Posts: 82	Looks refinished, but perfectly so. I'd bet that's an RSC polish. The insert should have serifs, so (I'm almost certain) that's not original. Might not have been born a Pepsi.

12 June 2020, 09:52 PM	#36
Chester01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: East Coast Watch: 16610 Posts: 4,933	Excellent piece, that is if one does not mind paying 12-15k for a 8-9k watch.

13 June 2020, 04:51 AM	#37
karleone "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Dayona Posts: 2,269	I know the dealer and the watch is not unpolished but refinished. Very well done indeed.

13 June 2020, 07:41 AM	#39
996marty "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: Uk Watch: RolexGMT/Tudor7928 Posts: 4,182	It looks like beautiful I’d be buying it

13 June 2020, 12:29 PM	#43
frednwatches "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: new york Posts: 50	It's a U serial. The teeth on the bezel feel sharp and when you wind the watch there's a satisfying click as the crown turns. The bracelet also looks to be in good condition.

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