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subtona · 17 March 2015, 11:01 AM

gmt

Ca$hOnly · 17 March 2015, 11:04 AM

IWC is my choice between these two. Pepsi looks just like the SS version and for the money we are talking I would need a watch with more complications that doesn't look exactly like its $6k counterpart.

Rockrolex · 17 March 2015, 11:05 AM

I have a Rolex GMT-II, all black Y-series. It's my favorite watch. I also have an IWC 3756 GST Perpetual, which is my second favorite watch. Rolex is a tank of a watch. I don't baby my IWC but I don't consider it a tank like I do the Rolex. What you get will depend on which works best for you. If you want something a little dressier, go with the IWC. If you want something very sporty, go with the GMT. I'm not going to make a decision for you.

tkerrmd · 17 March 2015, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Demonoid

Hi folks

Totally different animals but for the same money, what would be your choice? I know that one is sport the other dress.... so that out of the way what would you factor in, in order to make a decision?

The IWC is beautiful but for me I don't do dressier watches or straps and honestly the WG GMT is really as perfect an all around do anything go anywhere watch as you can get....PM, GMT, bezel, cyclops, WG bracelet = perfect watch!

Old Expat Beast · 17 March 2015, 11:17 AM

IWC all day for me. With the Pepsi, you're just getting a BLNR movement in a gold case and a colourful bezel. And yes...that Cyclops is woeful.

Vishy26 · 17 March 2015, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by cht

For that kind of money, you can take a loupe to the IWC to admire the level of quality fit and finish. .

The rolex you can just glance at it see a lack of quality control. Disappointing at that price point.

That being said, IWC all day long.

incontrol · 17 March 2015, 11:26 AM

IWC is a beauty! Pick the one that fits your lifestyle!

Tridor · 17 March 2015, 11:46 AM

As much as I love Rolex, I would go with the IWC here. While they are different animals, the IWC is a much more impressive piece. Also, QC on the Pepsi is disappointing given the cyclops magnification problem. For that kind of money, Rolex really needs to come clean on this and fix it as the problem appears pervasive.

www777 · 17 March 2015, 11:47 AM

Pepsi

kenn18 · 17 March 2015, 12:59 PM

GMT II Pepsi. Won't be needing the other complications in the IWC..

busytimmy · 17 March 2015, 01:13 PM

There are so many other perpetual calendars I'd own before buying the IWC, so in this case I'd go Pepsi.

Cru Jones · 17 March 2015, 04:23 PM

The IWC is a great complication, but a tad too large and chunky.

It being in the same ballpark, I would take a rose gold Aquanaut over either of these.

msdaytona · 17 March 2015, 04:37 PM

Iwc looks gorgeous. It gets my vote

Andad · 17 March 2015, 04:46 PM

That IWC is THE one.

What a beauty.

Who wants an SS looking watch at that price point.

And that cyclops magnification makes it look like a fake.

QueueCumber · 17 March 2015, 04:53 PM

I like the Pepsi more. I'm partial to Rolex though. I even ditched all my Pateks for Rolex...

Andad · 17 March 2015, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by QueueCumber

I like the Pepsi more. I'm partial to Rolex though. I even ditched all my Pateks for Rolex...

sturgeon123456 · 17 March 2015, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Ca$hOnly

IWC is my choice between these two. Pepsi looks just like the SS version and for the money we are talking I would need a watch with more complications that doesn't look exactly like its $6k counterpart.

This

lukajur · 17 March 2015, 05:33 PM

The IWC at this price point is clearly the better choice.

joli160 · 17 March 2015, 05:42 PM

I am typically a Rolex person but love a perpetual calendar complication and this IWC is one beautiful piece. I'd choose the IWC.

Sarko · 17 March 2015, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by bmwsubmariner

That cyclops magnification is really off.

I would go Pepsi but I would demand a new Cyclops

aaamax · 17 March 2015, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Invictus Maneo

You are SO right about that cyclops . What the heck is going on at Rolex? Even with their PM lines???? It's disturbing.

outside of fakes, I have never seen the mag so off.

travisb · 17 March 2015, 09:42 PM

My money would go to the BLRO. Love the IWC though. Just not my stye.

ragingcao · 17 March 2015, 09:44 PM

BLRO hands down

gerrya · 17 March 2015, 09:44 PM

When I look at that pic I can't stop looking at the IWC, so that gets my vote.

lbhphx23 · 17 March 2015, 10:05 PM

IWC. You can buy virtually the same GMT for much much less, you can buy a SS perpetual calendar. And while I love most of the older IWC novelties, this is one of the modern watches I lust over. Sorry, but the BLRO is a nice watch, but would just as much fancy a BLNR for about 20k less.

JD521 · 17 March 2015, 10:06 PM

Pepsi for me as well

jjnd08 · 17 March 2015, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by simongpaez

IWC and later buy a batman

I agree with this.

But I'd look at the JLC Perpetual first.

RMC12 · 17 March 2015, 10:46 PM

I would personally choose the GMT.

cd5508 · 29 May 2015, 05:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Invictus Maneo

You are SO right about that cyclops . What the heck is going on at Rolex? Even with their PM lines???? It's disturbing.

Actually it's installed correctly. The idea is that you are usually looking at your watch at an angle. From that perspective the date is centered. You are rarely checking the time/date straight on....

17 March 2015, 11:01 AM	#31
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,599	gmt __________________

17 March 2015, 11:05 AM	#33
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,968	I have a Rolex GMT-II, all black Y-series. It's my favorite watch. I also have an IWC 3756 GST Perpetual, which is my second favorite watch. Rolex is a tank of a watch. I don't baby my IWC but I don't consider it a tank like I do the Rolex. What you get will depend on which works best for you. If you want something a little dressier, go with the IWC. If you want something very sporty, go with the GMT. I'm not going to make a decision for you. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

17 March 2015, 11:26 AM	#37
incontrol "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Somewhere in PA Watch: All of them... Posts: 10,355	IWC is a beauty! Pick the one that fits your lifestyle! __________________ Patek Philippe Rolex

17 March 2015, 04:46 PM	#44
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,533	That IWC is THE one. What a beauty. Who wants an SS looking watch at that price point. And that cyclops magnification makes it look like a fake. __________________ E

17 March 2015, 04:53 PM	#45
QueueCumber "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Q Location: The Q Continuum Watch: ST:TNG Posts: 8,466	I like the Pepsi more. I'm partial to Rolex though. I even ditched all my Pateks for Rolex... __________________ Instagram: _queuecumber_

17 March 2015, 11:04 AM	#32
Ca$hOnly "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Tim Location: Dallas Posts: 83	IWC is my choice between these two. Pepsi looks just like the SS version and for the money we are talking I would need a watch with more complications that doesn't look exactly like its $6k counterpart.

17 March 2015, 11:17 AM	#35
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,826	IWC all day for me. With the Pepsi, you're just getting a BLNR movement in a gold case and a colourful bezel. And yes...that Cyclops is woeful.

17 March 2015, 11:46 AM	#38
Tridor "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: The Ozone Watch: DD, DJ, SubC Date Posts: 1,666	As much as I love Rolex, I would go with the IWC here. While they are different animals, the IWC is a much more impressive piece. Also, QC on the Pepsi is disappointing given the cyclops magnification problem. For that kind of money, Rolex really needs to come clean on this and fix it as the problem appears pervasive.

17 March 2015, 11:47 AM	#39
www777 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: At Home Posts: 1,285	Pepsi

17 March 2015, 12:59 PM	#40
kenn18 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: New City Watch: Rolex Posts: 169	GMT II Pepsi. Won't be needing the other complications in the IWC..

17 March 2015, 01:13 PM	#41
busytimmy "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Sydney, Australia Watch: ing the detectives Posts: 3,745	There are so many other perpetual calendars I'd own before buying the IWC, so in this case I'd go Pepsi.

17 March 2015, 04:23 PM	#42
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,300	The IWC is a great complication, but a tad too large and chunky. It being in the same ballpark, I would take a rose gold Aquanaut over either of these.

17 March 2015, 04:37 PM	#43
msdaytona "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Canada Posts: 385	Iwc looks gorgeous. It gets my vote

17 March 2015, 05:33 PM	#48
lukajur "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Luka Location: Austria Watch: Speedy Posts: 387	The IWC at this price point is clearly the better choice.

17 March 2015, 05:42 PM	#49
joli160 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,761	I am typically a Rolex person but love a perpetual calendar complication and this IWC is one beautiful piece. I'd choose the IWC. __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

17 March 2015, 09:42 PM	#52
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,493	My money would go to the BLRO. Love the IWC though. Just not my stye.

17 March 2015, 09:44 PM	#53
ragingcao "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Tokyo Watch: cha talking about? Posts: 2,919	BLRO hands down

17 March 2015, 09:44 PM	#54
gerrya "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Gerry Location: Mahopac, NY Watch: Exp II Polar Posts: 129	When I look at that pic I can't stop looking at the IWC, so that gets my vote.

17 March 2015, 10:05 PM	#55
lbhphx23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Arizona Watch: HULK Posts: 72	IWC. You can buy virtually the same GMT for much much less, you can buy a SS perpetual calendar. And while I love most of the older IWC novelties, this is one of the modern watches I lust over. Sorry, but the BLRO is a nice watch, but would just as much fancy a BLNR for about 20k less.

17 March 2015, 10:06 PM	#56
JD521 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: John Location: The Bay Posts: 1,055	Pepsi for me as well

17 March 2015, 10:46 PM	#58
RMC12 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Jon Location: UK Watch: Smurf/Hulk/1680 Posts: 2,920	I would personally choose the GMT.

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