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Fatso · 22 January 2008, 11:33 AM

Can anyone confirm that the red on the Pepsi bezel is a shade lighter than on the Black/Red version? I could swear the Pepsi red is slightly more 'orange' when both watches are side by side. I also have the impression that the GMT-Master I (16700 series) Pepsi dial has more saturated reds and blues.

Paul

Dan Pierce · 22 January 2008, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fatso

Can anyone confirm that the red on the Pepsi bezel is a shade lighter than on the Black/Red version? I could swear the Pepsi red is slightly more 'orange' when both watches are side by side. I also have the impression that the GMT-Master I (16700 series) Pepsi dial has more saturated reds and blues.

Paul

Don't know about the GMT 1 but the red on the pepsi bezel is a brighter red and the black / red is more of a burgandy.
dP

Robb · 22 January 2008, 11:38 AM

sea-dweller · 22 January 2008, 11:40 AM

Yes, I agree with Robb. I've had both Red/Blue and Red/Black bezel inserts on my 16710 and noticed the differences also.

scottschoe · 22 January 2008, 01:16 PM

Also, insert colors fade over time.

clbcpa · 22 January 2008, 02:03 PM

I also have both and I agree that pepsi red is brighter

CPCC · 22 January 2008, 03:09 PM

Pepsi is much brighter.

frostie · 22 January 2008, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by cpcc

Pepsi is much brighter.

+1

anglykos · 22 January 2008, 05:41 PM

Ok ok I'll go and buy a Coke one as well just to compare....

Fatso · 1 February 2008, 02:33 PM

I've seen a few GMT I - the red is much richer. Are the inserts compatible between the two watches? Would Rolex approve the switch?

ji603 · 1 February 2008, 02:36 PM

Nope - not interchangeable. One has a sapphire crystal and the other has plastic. The inserts are slightly different.

Fatso · 1 February 2008, 03:29 PM

How about with an 80's sapphire GMT I ?

CPCC · 1 February 2008, 03:34 PM

Almost matches the respective soda cans.

tonelar · 1 February 2008, 04:03 PM

Is that what they're calling the red and black? the "coke" bezel? makes me think of a red and white bezel (which of course doesn't exist).

My pepsi GMTII is 7 years newer than my std GMTII since red is the quickest color to fade, it's not an easy comparison for me to make live...

SPACE-DWELLER · 1 February 2008, 11:38 PM

This pic tells it all, IMHO:

mike · 2 February 2008, 01:17 AM

Here's mine,

Dan Pierce · 2 February 2008, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by mike

Here's mine,

I'd love to have one on each. But then I'd have to find a root beer too cause those pics from Brendan and Joe are stunning.

dP

Fatso · 2 February 2008, 01:36 AM

Can anyone do a side-by-side comparison of a GMT I/II (Pepsi)?

22 January 2008, 11:33 AM	#1
Fatso "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: Montreal Watch: GMT 1675 Posts: 129	GMT-Master II - color variations Can anyone confirm that the red on the Pepsi bezel is a shade lighter than on the Black/Red version? I could swear the Pepsi red is slightly more 'orange' when both watches are side by side. I also have the impression that the GMT-Master I (16700 series) Pepsi dial has more saturated reds and blues. Paul

22 January 2008, 11:38 AM	#3
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22 January 2008, 01:16 PM	#5
scottschoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: CA Posts: 3,295	Also, insert colors fade over time. __________________ __________________

22 January 2008, 03:09 PM	#7
CPCC "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: USA Posts: 1,857	Pepsi is much brighter. __________________

1 February 2008, 03:34 PM	#13
CPCC "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: USA Posts: 1,857	Almost matches the respective soda cans. __________________

22 January 2008, 11:40 AM	#4
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Yes, I agree with Robb. I've had both Red/Blue and Red/Black bezel inserts on my 16710 and noticed the differences also.

22 January 2008, 02:03 PM	#6
clbcpa 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: georgia Watch: 5508 Posts: 758	I also have both and I agree that pepsi red is brighter

22 January 2008, 05:41 PM	#9
anglykos "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Manos Location: ITS Watch: Bedside alarm Posts: 209	Ok ok I'll go and buy a Coke one as well just to compare....

1 February 2008, 02:33 PM	#10
Fatso "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: Montreal Watch: GMT 1675 Posts: 129	I've seen a few GMT I - the red is much richer. Are the inserts compatible between the two watches? Would Rolex approve the switch?

1 February 2008, 02:36 PM	#11
ji603 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Watch: GMT Master II Posts: 95	Nope - not interchangeable. One has a sapphire crystal and the other has plastic. The inserts are slightly different.

1 February 2008, 03:29 PM	#12
Fatso "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: Montreal Watch: GMT 1675 Posts: 129	How about with an 80's sapphire GMT I ?

1 February 2008, 04:03 PM	#14
tonelar "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Tony Location: san francisco Watch: Seadweller Posts: 1,368	Is that what they're calling the red and black? the "coke" bezel? makes me think of a red and white bezel (which of course doesn't exist). My pepsi GMTII is 7 years newer than my std GMTII since red is the quickest color to fade, it's not an easy comparison for me to make live... __________________ It's a rarity that something popular is actually right... Wear 'em with PRIDE, y'all.

1 February 2008, 11:38 PM	#15
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	This pic tells it all, IMHO: __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

2 February 2008, 01:17 AM	#16
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Here's mine,

2 February 2008, 01:36 AM	#18
Fatso "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: Montreal Watch: GMT 1675 Posts: 129	Can anyone do a side-by-side comparison of a GMT I/II (Pepsi)?

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