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20 October 2008, 03:29 AM | #1 |
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What's all the hype regarding Pepsi, Coke, and Root Beer bezels?
Ok so what the cute tiny kittens?!?!?!
I own the the latest hottest greatest most desired Rolex on earth. The new and improved 116710 GMT Master IIc. Hands down, this IS the watch of ALL watches. Now I suspect that I'm about to take beating from all those WIS' out there who may believe otherwise. IMAO (in my arrogant opinion), the new ceramic bezel is a perfect masterpiece. So why do people still praise the ugly duckling bezels which are aka those ulcer causing soda beverages that decay your teeth ??????? Last edited by Tools; 20 October 2008 at 10:14 AM.. Reason: edited to comply with forum guidelines |
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Don't really hear much 'hype' about the bezels...but the color schemes and ability to swap are very nice on the older GMT II.
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Do the bi colored bezels offer a funtional purpose?
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Odd ball is in babe. I myself will start buying up different bezels for my GMT to change its look from time to time. Maybe even a Jubilee bracelet. |
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A quick way to determine day or night I suppose (although someone may correct me on this one).
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The so called improvements are only improvements to some, I much prefer the classic GMT II to the new ceramic. If someone gave me a new ceramic model I would sell it and but the classic if I didn't already have one. You see, you have you opinion and I have mine, I don't like the larger in you face numbers one the ceramic and polished center links are definitely not for me. I don't want a shinny bracelet or a shinny bezel, so the GMT II has gone from a killer watch to one that I will never spend my hard earned money on. At least you are happy with yours, isn't that all that counts. Sounds like you are a little defensive over the issue, maybe you need to go get yourself a classic GMT pepsi or coke and find out for yourself what the "hype" is all about.
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yeh i thought the same and a 3rd time zone
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Well if the colors changed at 24h and at 12h then yes I can understand how that might indicate AM and PM. But from what I have seen, the colors change at 6h and 18h.
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im sure there is a thread which describes how to track a third time zone... here it is http://fejack.net/misc/gmt24/gmt24.htm
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Based on astcell's (Robert) thread the other day, Rolex is trying to make the Pepsi and Coke ceramic bezels for the GMT. They should be huge hits when they finally debut. Here's the link to Robert's thread.
Rolex VIP night in Tampa: Results! Frostie found some really good pictures on the internet of what the new bezels might look like on the steel GMT C. Coloured Ceramic bezel different variations NEW PICS
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I don't like what Rolex is doing to the new line of "old standards" they are turning them into fashion watches rather than watch/tools. I don't like bling! This is one of the reasons I purchased the last generation GMT II.
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not to offend anyone...but IMO color bezel, crystal, etc is "trendy".
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The color bezel is trendy?
They made them for YEARS!!! I dont consider something made for over 25 years trendy....
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People like the TT bezels because they look nice and better reflect the past and maybe never the future if Rolex can't get the one piece TT bezel right in ceramic. I'd say the "jury is still out" on if they can. If it was easy they probably would have started the new ones off with a Pepsi option.
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i beg to differ... the ss sub date, the daytona etc etc for example
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A simple change of insert & the watch is transformed into another masterpiece, gotta love that
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???? I wasn't saying there was anything wrong with those either...
They are classics as well (perhaps even more so than the GMT II) BUT How do they make the GMT II with the various bezels trendy??
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I have both and i prefer the pepsi
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I actually like (and prefer) the Pepsi and Coke bezels. I tried the C on yesterday at the local AD, and it's nice as well. Probably my preference isn't so much in the bezel, possibly, but I prefer the red second TZ hand over the new green. It's easier to see in my opinion.
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maybe youre right... do you think the day of the two coloured bezel is over?
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I do not know...
I think over time they will figure out a way to make it in ceramic BUT I doubt it will look as good in ceramic as it will be so shiny.... Bling bling. The bezel on my DSSD really stands out quite bit vs my SD I kinda like the regular bezels more myself. Im sure over time my opinion will change. I really hope I can figure out a way to get myself a Pepsi GMT II sometime soon.... Gotta buy the GF and engagement ring first..
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Well, I am of a more noble mind! I like them both equally. What the heck is wrong with me?????!!!!!
And I love confrontation! Sheesh!
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My two cents.......... :-)
As an owner of an S-serial GMT II with the pepsi bezel, and, having also owned a pepsi 1675 from the mid-Sixties, I will tell you that compared to the ceramic bezeled, oversized GMT IIc (ceramic), the classic GMT Master series (regardless of the reference number) is:
a. typically less expensive (bought mine used); b. a bit smaller (width and thickness); c. may lack the huge trip lock crown appropriate for a diver's wrist, but who cares - it's not a diving watch; d. comes with a less blingy bracelet; e. bezel font, hour markers and hands are smaller (narrower) on the older dials and the bezel insert (versus the maxi dial) f. don't know about the weight of the ceramic model g. yes, I know that ceramic technology is superior to the all-time standard aluminum (?) bezel insert; h. don't like the green GMT hand; i. the ceramic has a lot more HYPE than the older GMT Masters, even though there may be some added pluses, such as the new hairspring, the ceramic bezel and the trip-lock crown; and j. yes, there is a reason for the bi-colored bezel, which the new GMT IIc doesn't have. I guess it's all a matter of what is important to you and what you like. That's all.
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I have personally observed the sunset as early as 4:30pm and as late as 10:00pm. I still do not understand the purpose of the bi colored bezel and how it interfaces with the 24 hour clock. |
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