How Long (Realistically) Must One Wait for a Pepsi?

[Inthesticks]

Can someone explain to me this crazy demand for Pepsi's? I mean, its a nice watch, GMT is a great daily, but people seem to go nuts over the Pepsi.

Is it because it was the original GMT? Is is the red and blue?

Personally I think the Rootbeer is far more special and the Batman's color combo is preferable.

I would rank Rootbeer > Batman > Pepsi

Nothing against the Pepsi - like I said its a very nice watch, I just never understood the crazy level of demand it generates versus other Rolex sports models.

[thenewrick]

Same as white dial daytona. Just hype and historical value/auctions. If Paul Newman wore a 2-tone MOP dial Daytona those would be the collectible ones. The Pepsi is just an old design with good value retention and got caught up in the hype train past few years and snowballed. They're coming back down to earth though.

I personally didn't like that they couldn't get the red/blue colors correct on it. I also don't like red watches as well.

[atxwatch]

In my case, it was 18 months of buying other stainless steel watches first. A mix of some Omegas and a lower-tier Rolex.

[Rolex1982]

There is no right awnser to this question, there are so many variables. Good hunting!

[doublevanose82]

Originally Posted by Inthesticks

Can someone explain to me this crazy demand for Pepsi's? I mean, its a nice watch, GMT is a great daily, but people seem to go nuts over the Pepsi.

Probably because it's difficult to obtain, I wonder if it was as popular as a Datejust would it still be as revered??

[bjdub]

Originally Posted by Inthesticks

Can someone explain to me this crazy demand for Pepsi's? I mean, its a nice watch, GMT is a great daily, but people seem to go nuts over the Pepsi.

Is it because it was the original GMT? Is is the red and blue?

Personally I think the Rootbeer is far more special and the Batman's color combo is preferable.

I would rank Rootbeer > Batman > Pepsi

Nothing against the Pepsi - like I said its a very nice watch, I just never understood the crazy level of demand it generates versus other Rolex sports models.

I think it is scarcity value. Harder for Rolex to make bicolor ceramic when one of the colors isn't black, thus less pass QC and fewer get made.

[Chrisbuer]

I'm still waiting for mine and it's been a couple of year so far. With regards to my purchase history, I purchased my first Rolex which was the BLNR in 2016 (circa £6400 or so).

I didn't purchase anything for a while after that and my SA changed in that time. However I have a good relationship with my SA now and he's supplied me with my CHNR (£11,850) and a Chopaed Alpine Eagle (circa £10,000) in 2021. This year he's got me a date Sub and the new GRNR. I've also purchased some earrings for my wife and that's it. I'm not sure where my spend ranks with getting a Pepsi but I'm easily over £45k now so would like to think that's enough.

I'm sure it'll come one day but I'm happy to wait. In fact the wait is part of the fun!

[Harry-57]

I waited 16 months for mine. Someone else might get one on a walk in. Others could be waiting years. I was offered a BLNR on a walk in in 2020 - right place, right time, right SA, right circumstances. You never can tell.

[dgr8dude]

My AD told me that the prices in the used market for the WG blue dial Pepsi will soon drop if not already. Instead of buying the overpriced SS Pepsi in the grey market, why not get the WG Pepsi under retail instead if you can afford it? Just a thought.

[Mystro]

Originally Posted by Inthesticks

Can someone explain to me this crazy demand for Pepsi's? I mean, its a nice watch, GMT is a great daily, but people seem to go nuts over the Pepsi.

Is it because it was the original GMT? Is is the red and blue?

Personally I think the Rootbeer is far more special and the Batman's color combo is preferable.

I would rank Rootbeer > Batman > Pepsi

Nothing against the Pepsi - like I said its a very nice watch, I just never understood the crazy level of demand it generates versus other Rolex sports models.

Instantly recognizable with historical lineage. They also delayed its come back to build even more demand than say a BLNR. The colors on the BLNR are perfect but it’s the modern Rolex GMT and many want that throwback look. I have owned all three (CHNR,BLRO, BLNR). All were equally special in their own way.

[Mystro]

Originally Posted by dgr8dude

My AD told me that the prices in the used market for the WG blue dial Pepsi will soon drop if not already. Instead of buying the overpriced SS Pepsi in the grey market, why not get the WG Pepsi under retail instead if you can afford it? Just a thought.

Still significantly more money.

[AnthonyMX]

I personally prefer the Batgirl - and currently waiting for "the call"

[dnd2984]

Originally Posted by scotttampa

First, I do have a pretty good purchase history the AD -- several watches over years and one Rolex just last month. This AD has never asked me to purchase other pieces in order to jump the line to my desired watch. I have gone to the gray market in the past, when prices were realistic; however, I'm not willing to pay what I consider to be inflated mark-ups. That said, I have two Rolexes in my modest collection along with an Omega and three other micro brands -- I can wait but, not years. Again, thanks for the responses!

Op I see you are in Tampa I have worked with both ADs, one was a joke and complete waste of time. I got my Pepsi 2 weeks after asking for it. It was early 2021 after I purchased 2 DJs.

[malba2366]

Originally Posted by scotttampa

Welcome members best guesses. And, if you got one recently, how long did you wait? Thanks in advance for responses.

Which AD are you using? Unfortunately for you at Mayors (with the ownership change) the chances are slim to none.

[joli160]

Here it is at least 5 years which means basically never

[subprimero]

As long as it took me to find a nice 16710.

[Bro Watch]

About 1 year for my GMT.

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[JSCP]

some maybe never

[ganagati]

How long?

It depends.

For me - 2 years, Midwest state, only prior spend was an SD4K.

[Disaar]

Want to get pissed off? None – It's all about relationships and purchase history, you don't need one or the other, but both together work better.

[Rolex.Journey]

Will probably wait another 6 months or longer… idk. Depends if I really feel I can’t live without it and if the market comes down another 1 or 2k on it.


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[Andad]

Originally Posted by scotttampa

Welcome members best guesses. And, if you got one recently, how long did you wait? Thanks in advance for responses.

Pledge members had a chance to own one in the giveaway this month.

As it was a THE ‘Pepsi”to own.

[pgleason2]

Took me right about 4 years. Spend history was engagement rings and then a speedmaster 3 years later. Finally came a few months after the speedmaster purchase.