BLRO mk1 & mk2

[sillo]

Originally Posted by pepsiretail

it is an extremely rare watch, likely destined to be one of the most collectable SS Professional models of all time.

Originally Posted by pepsiretail

unbelievably rare. This is likely the rarest SS Professional model of all time.

Originally Posted by pepsiretail

The MK I is without a doubt, for now at least for it is possible every year might show a variation, the rarest SS Professional model I can think of.

we get it you own one and would want it to become the future PN Daytona.

[pepsiretail]

Originally Posted by sillo38

we get it you own one and would want it to become the future PN Daytona.

lol, yes maybe you are right

But seriously, it's true I feel a little compelled to defend my position on the existence and collectability of the MK I.

[ALF61]

Originally Posted by pepsiretail

Whether you are mostly sold or not is, to be blunt, an irrelevance. There is a MK I bezel and a MK II.

Ascribing motives to people you don't know is simply your mind at play.

All this colour preference is simply a matter of taste and should only ever be stated as such, with respect for the taste of others. The MK I version is preferred by many who have seen both in person.

The MK I is without a doubt, for now at least for it is possible every year might show a variation, the rarest SS Professional model I can think of. The fact that so many coveted and bought it at double retail price shows it is desirable as well. Given this, if MK II stays the bezel from now on, then the MK I will be an insanely valuable watch in the future.

Why has not ANYONE made a youtube video instead of a photo shoot ? Na na no it is not irrelevant. Lots of skepticism still around. All I have is testimony of those who claim to have seen both side by side. To those people I ask if they can please make a video and post it on youtube.

[ALF61]

Originally Posted by pepsiretail

lol, yes maybe you are right

But seriously, it's true I feel a little compelled to defend my position on the existence and collectability of the MK I.

The jury is still out on this one, and if it were confirmed it seems that more and more people became more interested in the pepsi when they learned of the modified colors.

I still wonder if there are differences, and still doubt that it will become more valuable. You are entitled to your opinion on future value, let me state mine also. It has nothing to do with personal taste I respect those who love their watches as they are.

[pepsiretail]

Originally Posted by ALF61

Why has not ANYONE made a youtube video instead of a photo shoot ? Na na no it is not irrelevant. Lots of skepticism still around. All I have is testimony of those who claim to have seen both side by side. To those people I ask if they can please make a video and post it on youtube.

Well, probably for the same reason I didn't even bother taking a picture when I saw the two side by side, because they must be side by side and will inherently appear different due to lighting.

I know we are strangers and it can be hard to take the word of one but, my good sir, I saw them together and they are different. I also doubted the idea until I had undeniable proof in front of me. It is simply a matter of fact.

[pepsiretail]

Originally Posted by ALF61

The jury is still out on this one, and if it were confirmed it seems that more and more people became more interested in the pepsi when they learned of the modified colors.

I still wonder if there are differences, and still doubt that it will become more valuable. You are entitled to your opinion on future value, let me state mine also. It has nothing to do with personal taste I respect those who love their watches as they are.

That's fine, it really doesn't matter to me, everyone can have their taste and their opinion on what will be the end result. I can assure you, if the watch does go nuclear in value I will not be the one to realize the gain, because I am never selling mine.

[Amochosto]

I was wearing my BLRO (I believe a mkII Bezel, bought in March’19) to the Basel release preview/cocktail party a few weeks ago, and I saw the WG Pepsi mockups (both meteorite and blue dial) and the Bezel on the WG ones seemed to have much more vivid numerals on the Bezel. Can anyone confirm?

[Etschell]

Nice watch but extremely over rated.

[ArtNouveau]

Here’s my observation about all of the BLRO’s, phone cameras (which is what most people use here) don’t really capture the bezel colors that my eyes see in person.
I first handled a WG BLRO in early 2018. Next was the dummy SS version at the Basel Trunk Show. Next one I saw was on my wrist, delivered in mid December.
I’ve only seen around four others since, all in grey dealers, and to my eyes they look like mine. I don’t doubt that the colors of the bezel could have been adjusted but it appears to me that lucky owners seem to be almost universally pleased with their watch. The idea that a slightly different batch will skyrocket in value seems like wishful thinking to me.

[Robbyman]

Originally Posted by ALF61

Why has not ANYONE made a youtube video instead of a photo shoot ? Na na no it is not irrelevant. Lots of skepticism still around. All I have is testimony of those who claim to have seen both side by side. To those people I ask if they can please make a video and post it on youtube.

I have seen both today. The difference is really striking.

Why would anyone lie?

Why would you doubt posters on this site who have years of honest comment?

[grimps]

I was first on the list for the Pepsi at my local dealer when it was released in May last year so it's certainly a MK1 , I dropped it and smashed the crystal and bezel and had them replaced .
Now I still cant work out if it was replaced with a MK1 or MK2

[DoctorA]

It’s only a matter of time and the Pepsi MKI will join the flat 4 club!!

[InitialAndPitch]

The grey who owns this lot spent quite a bit of time with me. As an exercise, we sorted the Mk1 and Mk2’s. Very distinct difference under identical lighting with a good sample size. He has a mixed customer base - pretty balanced but leaning towards Mk2.
He had another tray out of shot.

Other greys agreed.

[huba01]

Originally Posted by iheartrolexx

it's just the lighting

No its not ! Mine is a august MK1 and two weeks ago I did a direct comparison with my AD´s display MK2 model. The bezel colours are clear

[pepsiretail]

Originally Posted by huba01

No its not ! Mine is a august MK1 and two weeks ago I did a direct comparison with my AD´s display MK2 model. The bezel colours are clear

I love my MK I a ridiculous amount.

[rbox]

So who owns a MK1 and wants to meet up for a livestream to satisfy the naysayers. Let’s put this to rest. Maybe even bring a spectrometer. Let’s do it.


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[Todd Turbo S]

I called my AD to get his take on MK1 and MK2, he’s said they have done comparisons and there’s is a definite difference, his exact words were;

“Sunlight or natural light is easier to see the differences”
“The bezel looks pinkish no matter what light”
“Mark 2 is straight up deep red “
“Blue on MK1 is lighter”
“MK2 in pretty much every light is deep navy blue. Almost black “

I sent him pictures of my in natural sunlight, he said, and has always maintained, mine is MK1. I purchased mine in September. I’ve asked him to let me know when they get another Pepsi in, so I can bring mine in and see for myself.

Here the pictures I sent to him

[mpcdude]

Originally Posted by Todd Turbo S

I called my AD to get his take on MK1 and MK2, he’s said they have done comparisons and there’s is a definite difference, his exact words were;

“Sunlight or natural light is easier to see the differences”
“The bezel looks pinkish no matter what light”
“Mark 2 is straight up deep red “
“Blue on MK1 is lighter”
“MK2 in pretty much every light is deep navy blue. Almost black “

I sent him pictures of my in natural sunlight, he said, and has always maintained, mine is MK1. I purchased mine in September. I’ve asked him to let me know when they get another Pepsi in, so I can bring mine in and see for myself.

Here the pictures I sent to him

I’ve seen both and I agree with him on all counts. Here’s my MK2.

[Tavi]

Mk I or II?


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[Navarino]

Originally Posted by InitialAndPitch

The grey who owns this lot spent quite a bit of time with me. As an exercise, we sorted the Mk1 and Mk2’s. Very distinct difference under identical lighting with a good sample size. He has a mixed customer base - pretty balanced but leaning towards Mk2.
He had another tray out of shot.

Other greys agreed.

There have been countless threads and photographs making comparisons. While the picture you posted is not the best quality to distinguish the differences, the story you shared is just another compelling point around there being a definitive difference in color.

I should be getting a call for a BLRO very soon (finally!) and if I had my choice, I would opt for a MK1 bezel. This has nothing to do with the prospect of them being more "rare" or more valuable over time. I just think the more pastel colors do a better job of checking the box on everything I love about a Pepsi.

[Macnavara]

Originally Posted by grimps

I was first on the list for the Pepsi at my local dealer when it was released in May last year so it's certainly a MK1 , I dropped it and smashed the crystal and bezel and had them replaced .
Now I still cant work out if it was replaced with a MK1 or MK2

Good grief thats eye watering...what did you drop it on

[padi56]

Originally Posted by Robbyman

Having seen both today I can confirm 100% there is a huge difference in both.

The colours are much deeper and the numbers are much brighter on the mk2. The watch is more in your face.

Not just because I have one, but I much prefer the mk1 just because of the numbers being less pronounced. As for colours I would just prefer the mk2 if I had to pick but I cannot get over how bright the numbers are when you see it in the flesh.

Attached is a really crap picture.

Would hardly call it a huge difference if any, its hard to see any as both watches are covered in dirt and finger marks,plus one is more magnified and more direct light than the other..

[ALF61]

Originally Posted by Robbyman

I have seen both today. The difference is really striking.

Why would anyone lie?

Why would you doubt posters on this site who have years of honest comment?

It doesn´t matter if I doubt anyone. Don´t you think asking David SW and having him say he has never seen a difference when he has handled several is reason enough for a jury to be out on the issue ?

Suffice to say that it is not an established fact, no one knows the dates either, and looking at side by side videos would be extremely useful and one could appreciate differences better. Really, it strikes me odd that no such videos exist.

[ALF61]

Originally Posted by InitialAndPitch

The grey who owns this lot spent quite a bit of time with me. As an exercise, we sorted the Mk1 and Mk2’s. Very distinct difference under identical lighting with a good sample size. He has a mixed customer base - pretty balanced but leaning towards Mk2.
He had another tray out of shot.

Other greys agreed.

I cannot see a difference.

[RobearH]

If there is a difference then the MKI is the 16710 faded dial version.

[pepsiretail]

Originally Posted by ALF61

It doesn´t matter if I doubt anyone. Don´t you think asking David SW and having him say he has never seen a difference when he has handled several is reason enough for a jury to be out on the issue ?

Suffice to say that it is not an established fact, no one knows the dates either, and looking at side by side videos would be extremely useful and one could appreciate differences better. Really, it strikes me odd that no such videos exist.

Honestly, what strikes me as odd is your denial of something that you have no direct experience with.

As for DSW, let him speak for himself.

This whole issue does not revolve around you being convinced.

I saw it. It exists. I am a grown man who does not make up stories about bezels. It’s just tiresome at this point.

[ALF61]

Originally Posted by pepsiretail

Honestly, what strikes me as odd is your denial of something that you have no direct experience with.

As for DSW, let him speak for himself.

This whole issue does not revolve around you being convinced.

I saw it. It exists. I am a grown man who does not make up stories about bezels. It’s just tiresome at this point.

Perhaps you can explain how is it that the numbers on the mk1 are "more pronounced" as another poster said in this thread. We should believe him right ? after all he too saw both side by side so I guess that makes it an established fact also. I ask this because the platinum (I think) is etched in the numbers so is this some kind of different platinum ???

[pepsiretail]

Originally Posted by ALF61

Perhaps you can explain how is it that the numbers on the mk1 are "more pronounced" as another poster said in this thread. We should believe him right ? after all he too saw both side by side so I guess that makes it an established fact also. I ask this because the platinum (I think) is etched in the numbers so is this some kind of different platinum ???

Suggestion, instead of trying to draw people into a prove it to me situation, take the necessary steps to investigate it yourself. Use your own wits and resources and make it a summer adventure.

[Luap1976]

Originally Posted by Robbyman

Having seen both today I can confirm 100% there is a huge difference in both.

The colours are much deeper and the numbers are much brighter on the mk2. The watch is more in your face.

Not just because I have one, but I much prefer the mk1 just because of the numbers being less pronounced. As for colours I would just prefer the mk2 if I had to pick but I cannot get over how bright the numbers are when you see it in the flesh.

Attached is a really crap picture.

You posted this on ig today or some guy called gmtfanatic did cheers

[ALF61]

Originally Posted by pepsiretail

Suggestion, instead of trying to draw people into a prove it to me situation, take the necessary steps to investigate it yourself. Use your own wits and resources and make it a summer adventure.

I can´t because my BLRO is the only one here. I have already asked my AD to let me know when a new one comes in so we can compare bezels. I already told him of this observation in TRF and he asked at Basel and no one could give him an answer. That is why I insist on the video.