What's all the hype regarding Pepsi, Coke, and Root Beer bezels?

[BigHat]

Originally Posted by Ivy League

Yes it is somewhat difficult to type with my head stuck up my ass.
Relax and go take your meds.

You're smart enough to know you could have asked for the same info/opinions with a different tone and not poke folks in the eye.

[karmatp]

Originally Posted by tphan

not to offend anyone...but IMO color bezel, crystal, etc is "trendy".

Lets be honest, larger, shinny watches are the current trend, so here comes the GMT IIC. Rolex has always been bigger than falling into the current fashion trends with their sport watches until now.

[C. Davidson]

Originally Posted by Spark

X2
and when I get one that's exactly what I'll do!

Hey Mark,

Which GMT are you waiting for? Pepsi ceramic?

[tphan]

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[Perdu]

Originally Posted by Ivy League

Since when has the sun set at 6:00pm?
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.

It rises at 6:00hr and sets at 18:00hr every day on the equator. What I use the two coloured bezel for is I can see 15 minute segments very quickly when using the bezel to time things.

[JimC]

Originally Posted by Ivy League

Since when has the sun set at 6:00pm?
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.

Of course, the tones on the bezel only represent a generality. It wouldn't apply to all locations, all the time.

Just as your example is one experience, here in Anchorage it's even more different. On the winter solstice, sunrise is almost 10:30 and sunset a little after 15:00. In the summer, just the opposite, when it never gets dark. The further north, it's even more extreme.

The black bezel is just "different". It doesn't provide the graphical representation of day/night, only the numbers. That's just fine, too; whatever your personal preference. It never hurts to verify by just looking out the window...

[redshirt1957]

Have a few GMTs and no matter what color bezel insert, I use the watch to tell time. If I need a bezel insert to tell when it is dark outside; I will buy a piano and sing like Stevie Wonder.

[Duc-904]

Originally Posted by Ivy League

Ok so what the #*ck?!?!?!
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 ???????

You got one thing right.

[jamesw]

Gary's answer sounds right to me!

[ratae1950]

Originally Posted by YuppieKid

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.

Thanks for an informative post.

[mpkRolex]

Originally Posted by scottschoe

A quick way to determine day or night I suppose (although someone may correct me on this one).

Wouldnt it be easier to look outside the window?

[Astroguy]

Originally Posted by Ivy League

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.
Once again.......what the #*ck?????????

WoW!!

I only went to collage for four years and I can figure it out.

[Tools]

When the GMT was first introduced it was designed by a pilot for pilots..

The black over red look is similar to the pilots artificial horizon instrument which was possibly the most important instrument in the cockpit in the 50's.. so it could be argued that the design is nothing more than aesthetics..

In actual use, originally, the GMT did not have the convenient "jump" Mercedes hand so it became convenient to be able to see and set the bezel in relationship to light or dark outside.

[Tools]

Let's keep the personal comments about fellow members to a minimum....

Escalation could lead to somebody picking up an infraction or losing their forum privileges...

[Tools]

Originally Posted by mpkRolex

Wouldnt it be easier to look outside the window?

When you're flying at 35,000 feet, the horizon (and when the sun sets and rises) is dramatically different than it is when driving around in your car...

[RsqVet]

And let us not forget that the GMT was popular with submariners, military pilots and so on who might either spend days / weeks / months locked somewhere windowless OR wake up in a dark room after some well earned sleep and want to know.....

[springer]

Gotta love those old GMT's, that's what all the hype is about. Here's a few from my collection. Includes a 1969, 1970, 1972 and 1978 GMT 1675's, a few 16750's, a 16700, a 16710 and a 1981 16753 SS/18K.

[mrkool]

Originally Posted by springer

Gotta love those old GMT's, that's what all the hype is about. Here's a few from my collection. Includes a 1969, 1970, 1972 and 1978 GMT 1675's, a few 16750's, a 16700, a 16710 and a 1981 16753 SS/18K.

WOW not that is a nice collection of GMTs i am not very big on collecting but WOW :)

[tudorman8276]

Originally Posted by springer

Gotta love those old GMT's, that's what all the hype is about. Here's a few from my collection. Includes a 1969, 1970, 1972 and 1978 GMT 1675's, a few 16750's, a 16700, a 16710 and a 1981 16753 SS/18K.

...you think that Ivy guy may learn something from your post???

...FANTASTIC collection.

Stan.

[YuppieKid]

Originally Posted by springer

Gotta love those old GMT's, that's what all the hype is about. Here's a few from my collection. Includes a 1969, 1970, 1972 and 1978 GMT 1675's, a few 16750's, a 16700, a 16710 and a 1981 16753 SS/18K.

[Z-Sub]

Originally Posted by springer

Gotta love those old GMT's, that's what all the hype is about. Here's a few from my collection. Includes a 1969, 1970, 1972 and 1978 GMT 1675's, a few 16750's, a 16700, a 16710 and a 1981 16753 SS/18K.

John, you need at least a Coke and maybe a rootbeer (not for me though) to complete that awesome collection!

[Andad]

Originally Posted by Ivy League

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.
Once again.......what the #*ck?????????

I have been proved correct once more.

[springer]

Originally Posted by Z-Sub

John, you need at least a Coke and maybe a rootbeer (not for me though) to complete that awesome collection!

Thanks, I'm saving the coke bezel for the 16760 which I am still looking for. Anybody have a 16760 for me?

[C. Davidson]

Originally Posted by springer

Gotta love those old GMT's, that's what all the hype is about. Here's a few from my collection. Includes a 1969, 1970, 1972 and 1978 GMT 1675's, a few 16750's, a 16700, a 16710 and a 1981 16753 SS/18K.

Great collection! Thanks for sharing.

[CH & USA]

Originally Posted by springer

Gotta love those old GMT's, that's what all the hype is about. Here's a few from my collection. Includes a 1969, 1970, 1972 and 1978 GMT 1675's, a few 16750's, a 16700, a 16710 and a 1981 16753 SS/18K.

Huh... WOW That's one incredible collection. I couldn't tell which one is which, but dogdiggiddydong... If you haven't already, tell us more about which one(s) you prefer and why, when you get a chance.

[JimC]

Originally Posted by springer

Gotta love those old GMT's, that's what all the hype is about. Here's a few from my collection. Includes a 1969, 1970, 1972 and 1978 GMT 1675's, a few 16750's, a 16700, a 16710 and a 1981 16753 SS/18K.

WOW! Who could have imagined... Great collection. I'm in awe...

[valentine]

ulcer-causing beverages! hahahaha!go ivy! hahaha...IMO....its just the "classic" look that appeals to me..but I love the ceramic bezel as well...pure genius...well, Im not sure if "genuis" is the right word to use with you Ivy (hahaha)...but its a good idea...resistant to scratching...beautiful look...im torn!

[bodybump]

Originally Posted by C. Davidson

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

Chris i am still waiting for a Dr. Pepper bezel to come out...or maybe a budweiser bezel will be good

[bodybump]

Originally Posted by JimC

WOW! Who could have imagined... Great collection. I'm in awe...

Jim you just showed me something to drool about...

[gmtobsessed]

Originally Posted by springer

Gotta love those old GMT's, that's what all the hype is about. Here's a few from my collection. Includes a 1969, 1970, 1972 and 1978 GMT 1675's, a few 16750's, a 16700, a 16710 and a 1981 16753 SS/18K.

That is my dream watch box