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Wools · 19 July 2017, 06:44 AM

I was reading Hodinkee's hands on of the White Gold GMT Master II in Pepsi colours and it got me thinking: When will the Steel version arrive?

I've been a fan of watches all my life but I've only been delving deep into Rolex's history for the past year or so as the opportunity to buy a Rolex has presented itself. I was always a fan of the Submariner but a recent trip to an AD here in the UK to be introduced to Rolex's line up allowed me to try the GMT II in it's BLNR form and I've kind of fallen for it! However, given a chance to have a Pepsi bezel rather than the still attractive blue and black would be too good an opportunity to pass up. Despite my preference, £28K for the white gold GMT is a little bit over my budget! £6.5K in steel is a lot more plausible!

Reading up when this was re-introduced, it's been around 2 years since the ceramic red and blue bezel was made available but its still only on the white gold model. Do you think Rolex know the demand for its official introduction on the steel model (Along with the red 24 hour hand) and will ever release it?

hugs · 19 July 2017, 06:45 AM

If they did make more SS GMTs, I reckon a "Coke" would come first.

Maiden · 19 July 2017, 06:48 AM

I doubt it would happen as it would alienate those who purchased the white gold model. But you never know, look at the Skydweller.

joli160 · 19 July 2017, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Maiden

I doubt it would happen as it would alienate those who purchased the white gold model. But you never know, look at the Skydweller.

I don't know if it would matter, the difference between WG and SS is pretty obvious. Still saving up for the Skydweller in gold

watchwatcher · 19 July 2017, 07:13 AM

I think the better question is "if," not "when."

beshannon · 19 July 2017, 07:18 AM

Call Rolex and ask

Report back here

AS1 · 19 July 2017, 07:19 AM

Come on man.....

The Libertine · 19 July 2017, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by watchwatcher

I think the better question is "if," not "when."

Exactly.

Benjo74 · 19 July 2017, 07:45 AM

Hang on a minute. Just popped into an AD in the UK and decided to try on the BLNR.

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Watchgeek5000 · 19 July 2017, 07:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beshannon

Call Rolex and ask

Report back here

brandrea · 19 July 2017, 08:30 AM

Unlikely but I'd never say never. I guess that means I'm with Larry on this one.

swils8610 · 19 July 2017, 08:54 AM

Probably never.

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HL65 · 19 July 2017, 08:55 AM

I wouldn't count on it.

fishingbear · 19 July 2017, 08:56 AM

I always say never say never but in this scenario don't go holding your breath.

ssetem · 19 July 2017, 09:32 AM

When next gen 126710 is released

Speed · 19 July 2017, 09:38 AM

June 31, 2018

Peterandwatches · 19 July 2017, 09:40 AM

They could just make bezels to purchase as add ons. No reason to have a whole new Pepsi model.

Mikegp · 19 July 2017, 10:31 AM

My guess is never

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AS1 · 19 July 2017, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Peterandwatches

They could just make bezels to purchase as add ons. No reason to have a whole new Pepsi model.

This suggestion is about as far from Rolex's current business model as one could possibly get.

airchitect · 19 July 2017, 11:08 AM

The day they get the colors right

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superstarmar · 19 July 2017, 11:10 AM

DramaTurtle · 19 July 2017, 11:15 AM

Don't think it'll come but you never know! I can for sure see a steel Coke next year!

Likestheshiny · 19 July 2017, 11:19 AM

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I can for sure see a steel Coke next year!

I've been saying this every year since before the BLNR. I figure I have to be right sooner or later, but I'm not holding my breath.

Al1969 · 19 July 2017, 01:37 PM

Very doubtful.

Wools · 19 July 2017, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beshannon

Call Rolex and ask

Report back here

I'll get right on it.

So the consensus is mixed. I can see why Rolex done it, release the classic Pepsi colours on a PM and release for big money but the idea of one of their classic tool watches in a PM seems out of character for the watch itself. Would seem to suit a dress watch more, but then I'm not keen on a Sub in a PM either!

Nice to hear everyone's thoughts though. Looks like I won't delve into the GMT II yet, then! :)

tyngshen · 19 July 2017, 04:16 PM

Highly unlikely for this generation.

Possibly for the next gen, which wont be coming out anytime soon.

tyler1980 · 19 July 2017, 04:59 PM

my take is they released the Sky dweller in SS because the gold were not selling well. It doesn't work the other way around for the pepsi as the SS GMT II already sell very well. If you want a pepsi, specifically, then you have to buy WG otherwise most have no issue buying a LN or BLNR. That makes the BLRO more exclusive and they don't "need" to downgrade it to SS they same way they needed a SS sky dweller offering.

RSP · 19 July 2017, 05:18 PM

I can't see them doing that, it'll probably be the Coke next.

I did once see a BLNR where the owner had paid for the new Pepsi ceramic insert - looked pretty cool.

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UNCLE27 · 19 July 2017, 05:27 PM

If you found a BLNR in a UK AD, you should've snapped it up on the spot!! They're still as rare as rocking horse poo!
I don't think there'll be a Pepsi GMT Master II anytime soon. As others have said, a Coke is more likely first and even if they did release one at Basel next year, you won't actually be able to buy one in the UK for years!!
I'd buy a BLNR now. They're only going to increase in cost...

tyler1980 · 19 July 2017, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by RSP

I can't see them doing that, it'll probably be the Coke next.

I did once see a BLNR where the owner had paid for the new Pepsi ceramic insert - looked pretty cool.

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sourcing issues aside, i didn't think a BLRO insert would fit a SS GMT

19 July 2017, 06:44 AM	#1
Wools "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 374	When Will the new Pepsi GMT Master II Arrive in Steel? I was reading Hodinkee's hands on of the White Gold GMT Master II in Pepsi colours and it got me thinking: When will the Steel version arrive? I've been a fan of watches all my life but I've only been delving deep into Rolex's history for the past year or so as the opportunity to buy a Rolex has presented itself. I was always a fan of the Submariner but a recent trip to an AD here in the UK to be introduced to Rolex's line up allowed me to try the GMT II in it's BLNR form and I've kind of fallen for it! However, given a chance to have a Pepsi bezel rather than the still attractive blue and black would be too good an opportunity to pass up. Despite my preference, £28K for the white gold GMT is a little bit over my budget! £6.5K in steel is a lot more plausible! Reading up when this was re-introduced, it's been around 2 years since the ceramic red and blue bezel was made available but its still only on the white gold model. Do you think Rolex know the demand for its official introduction on the steel model (Along with the red 24 hour hand) and will ever release it?

19 July 2017, 06:48 AM	#3
Maiden "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 3,652	I doubt it would happen as it would alienate those who purchased the white gold model. But you never know, look at the Skydweller. __________________ Rolex 116613LN Rolex 16610LN Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 41mm Omega Geneve Tag Heuer Aquaracer WAY2112 Orient Ray 2

19 July 2017, 07:18 AM	#6
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	Call Rolex and ask Report back here __________________ IWC Portugieser 7 Day, Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

19 July 2017, 08:55 AM	#13
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,009	I wouldn't count on it. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

19 July 2017, 01:37 PM	#24
Al1969 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,640	Very doubtful. __________________ WG SUB-116719 GMT MASTER II 126719

19 July 2017, 06:45 AM	#2
hugs "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: UK bad teeth etc Watch: Rolex and Tudor Posts: 1,001	If they did make more SS GMTs, I reckon a "Coke" would come first.

19 July 2017, 07:13 AM	#5
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,055	I think the better question is "if," not "when."

19 July 2017, 07:19 AM	#7
AS1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: NYC / Milan Watch: 6263 Posts: 3,938	Come on man.....

19 July 2017, 07:45 AM	#9
Benjo74 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 1,125	Hang on a minute. Just popped into an AD in the UK and decided to try on the BLNR. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

19 July 2017, 08:30 AM	#11
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,135	Unlikely but I'd never say never. I guess that means I'm with Larry on this one.

19 July 2017, 08:54 AM	#12
swils8610 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: shannon Location: usa Posts: 9,211	Probably never. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

19 July 2017, 08:56 AM	#14
fishingbear 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: George Location: Alabama Watch: GMTsSubLVEx2SDDayt Posts: 4,549	I always say never say never but in this scenario don't go holding your breath.

19 July 2017, 09:32 AM	#15
ssetem "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: UK Watch: blro,daytc,lv,blnr Posts: 233	When next gen 126710 is released

19 July 2017, 09:38 AM	#16
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	June 31, 2018

19 July 2017, 09:40 AM	#17
Peterandwatches "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: WA Watch: 5167/15400/Sub/JLC Posts: 1,023	They could just make bezels to purchase as add ons. No reason to have a whole new Pepsi model.

19 July 2017, 10:31 AM	#18
Mikegp "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Unites States Posts: 790	My guess is never Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

19 July 2017, 11:08 AM	#20
airchitect "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: KY Watch: A few..... Posts: 3,796	The day they get the colors right 🤣

19 July 2017, 11:10 AM	#21
superstarmar Banned Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: In Motion Watch: my wrist presence Posts: 7,436

19 July 2017, 04:16 PM	#26
tyngshen "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: united kingdom Posts: 126	Highly unlikely for this generation. Possibly for the next gen, which wont be coming out anytime soon.

19 July 2017, 04:59 PM	#27
tyler1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 17,622	my take is they released the Sky dweller in SS because the gold were not selling well. It doesn't work the other way around for the pepsi as the SS GMT II already sell very well. If you want a pepsi, specifically, then you have to buy WG otherwise most have no issue buying a LN or BLNR. That makes the BLRO more exclusive and they don't "need" to downgrade it to SS they same way they needed a SS sky dweller offering.

19 July 2017, 05:18 PM	#28
RSP "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Real Name: Ricky Location: UK Posts: 13	I can't see them doing that, it'll probably be the Coke next. I did once see a BLNR where the owner had paid for the new Pepsi ceramic insert - looked pretty cool. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

19 July 2017, 05:27 PM	#29
UNCLE27 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: England Posts: 69	If you found a BLNR in a UK AD, you should've snapped it up on the spot!! They're still as rare as rocking horse poo! I don't think there'll be a Pepsi GMT Master II anytime soon. As others have said, a Coke is more likely first and even if they did release one at Basel next year, you won't actually be able to buy one in the UK for years!! I'd buy a BLNR now. They're only going to increase in cost...

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