Could it be for real??? 66% cut in pepsi production??

[hutch300]

Christian is actually a nice guy and he himself will say he is not an expert in modern rolex. I enjoy their videos and like the fact that he wears what he loves and doesn't care what people think. A lot of followers in this youtube space it's nice to have a guy who's sipping a cocktail now and then and enjoying watches he personally loves.

I listened to this video and found it was just them discussing how they think it's possible but likely a rumor. They talked about several angles. I love how many here have rude comments about someone that they would not say to his face and probably didn't watch the video. PS you'd probably have a great conversation with him if you ever chatted.

[ml91]

Originally Posted by Gandor

These guys have no stake in modern rolex. They're a vintage watch/strap shop.

Stop using logic on this forum bro

Also it’s just entertainment, no reason to get so personally butthurt about these guys creating content

[Topspin14m]

Originally Posted by hutch300

Christian is actually a nice guy and he himself will say he is not an expert in modern rolex. I enjoy their videos and like the fact that he wears what he loves and doesn't care what people think. A lot of followers in this youtube space it's nice to have a guy who's sipping a cocktail now and then and enjoying watches he personally loves.

I listened to this video and found it was just them discussing how they think it's possible but likely a rumor. They talked about several angles. I love how many here have rude comments about someone that they would not say to his face and probably didn't watch the video. PS you'd probably have a great conversation with him if you ever chatted.

Agreed. These guys are real watch guys--not hypebeasts. There have been rumors all year that Pepsi production has been way down. They are just commenting on those rumors, which many ADs have stoked.

[huncho]

Originally Posted by hutch300

Christian is actually a nice guy and he himself will say he is not an expert in modern rolex. I enjoy their videos and like the fact that he wears what he loves and doesn't care what people think. A lot of followers in this youtube space it's nice to have a guy who's sipping a cocktail now and then and enjoying watches he personally loves.

I listened to this video and found it was just them discussing how they think it's possible but likely a rumor. They talked about several angles. I love how many here have rude comments about someone that they would not say to his face and probably didn't watch the video. PS you'd probably have a great conversation with him if you ever chatted.

Originally Posted by Topspin14m

Agreed. These guys are real watch guys--not hypebeasts. There have been rumors all year that Pepsi production has been way down. They are just commenting on those rumors, which many ADs have stoked.

glad i'm not alone in thinking this. these 2 are vintage guys and actual watch lovers and they're getting a lot of hate for no reason just because it's on youtube, but they have a lot of cool content and discussion that's different from the usual stuff you see out there

they have nothing to gain with this video and they're not holding the bag everyone claims they are. their entire shop is vintage stuff most on here wouldn't look twice at

then again we're on a website where people make fun of Paul Thorpe's accent while somehow priding ourselves in being better than reddit

[MRBolton]

Originally Posted by hutch300

Christian is actually a nice guy and he himself will say he is not an expert in modern rolex. I enjoy their videos and like the fact that he wears what he loves and doesn't care what people think. A lot of followers in this youtube space it's nice to have a guy who's sipping a cocktail now and then and enjoying watches he personally loves.

I listened to this video and found it was just them discussing how they think it's possible but likely a rumor. They talked about several angles. I love how many here have rude comments about someone that they would not say to his face and probably didn't watch the video. PS you'd probably have a great conversation with him if you ever chatted.

I can't seem to find the instagram account of what may have been his biggest hater. It was really entertaining. If I recall correctly, it was called something like "Theo and Embarrass" and they would often find the listing from a forum member somewhere where they bought the watch and then would list it for an exorbitant profit, all while putting a huge upsell on the condition. I think the biggest thing was them describing rust as a desirable patina to budding enthusiasts who didn't know any better.

His reviews seem to be a super mixed bag. I used to watch him on YouTube when I was starting to get into higher end watches, and I quickly fell out of favor about his content.

[hutch300]

For anyone online there will be mixed opinions. I am just saying I enjoy their channel and he is an interesting guy. I base this on actual personal interactions.

[Beto737]

I was told by my AD a few months ago that Pepsi production “could potentially” slow down. I remember not giving it much credence at the time. But Rolex is Rolex, you never know what you’re gonna get.

[Watchdog]

Originally Posted by jb335

They are simply commenting on online rumors. Just like we do, but on video.

This

[hutch300]

Originally Posted by Beto737

I was told by my AD a few months ago that Pepsi production “could potentially” slow down. I remember not giving it much credence at the time. But Rolex is Rolex, you never know what you’re gonna get.

A local AD manager told me about a month ago Rolex was having trouble with this model. I didn't care - it's been brought up to a point that makes it have some level of believability.

[espanol]

Originally Posted by omar-rye

The bezel is now in its 10th year of production. There are replica ceramic Pepsi watches that are nearly identical to the real ones, for goodness' sake. Anyone who still claims that Rolex is having trouble producing the Pepsi ceramic bezel is full of it or misinformed.

Could it be? Some sense in this discussion? I’m not sure where or how this narrative started, but my goodness it’s tired. Rolex has never confirmed this “trouble in making the BLRO bezel.” The entity is absolutely flushed with cash, so do many honestly think they “haven’t figured out how to properly produce the bezel?” Money can solve just about any production problem, and with 10 years under Rolex’s belt producing BLROs and unlimited funds, it’s insanity to think they are “having trouble” producing the bezels. Last I checked Steinhart has their own ceramic BLRO bezel, and it looks identical to that of Rolex.

Don’t want YouTube watch people, but how is their message any different than what happens here on the forum? How many “my AD said” threads do we see every day? Because you can see their faces on camera, you feel the need to belittle? I honestly thought this forum was full of adults, perhaps I’m wrong.

[lawyerdude]

In there defense this topic of the the Pepsi being cut or fully cancelled is all over YouTube the past few weeks. It’s a theme, so i guess they just decided to kick around the likelihood of this happening. I think they conclude by doubting the rumors.

[Polar Bear]

Originally Posted by Gandor

These guys have no stake in modern rolex. They're a vintage watch/strap shop.

If you have a watch centric YouTube Channel, you have a stake in modern Rolex
You make Youtube Ad revenue and sponsorship dollars off every video they can convince you to click on, and its been proven that simply putting "Rolex" in the video title exponentially increases a videos reach and engagement meaning you make more money off it

[Torshalla]

I actually like these guys, they are interesting to listen to, they are funny and I think they just share their opinion on various watches and watch related topics.
They do commercials for thrir sponsor and their shop / patreon… that is fair enough.
But the videos seem genuine. 2 watch geeks (like us but) talking about watches.

Regarding the Pepsi production numbers, there is a thread here where these theories are beeing debated :)
Who knows… my AD just says they do not get many.

[Torshalla]

Oh and another thing my AD told me last weekend, they get very few Pepsis in, but even less Sprites…

[MangoTree1]

I haven't watched the video, but it's unfortunately true that Rolex is not happy with the production of the BLRO Bezel. For 6 years the colors have varied between more or less violet and pink - calls it MK I-IVff, but to date the colors are not clearly red and blue. The transitions are diffuse, completely different to the BLNR. According to Rolex quality standards, many of these BLRO bezels are unusable. Rolex is unhappy with the 126710 BLRO, I'm sure! And not because of demand, but because of their own, self-imposed quality criteria -the demand for perfection

[928ktgold]

I love this channel. These guys are funny. This forum is really showing its age. Get off my lawn!

[Harry-57]

Originally Posted by Tqmb79

All they do is speculate and act like experts who work for Rolex.

You can add a dozen more mouths with a camera to that trash can. Maybe more.

[Harry-57]

Originally Posted by hutch300

like the fact that he wears what he loves and doesn't care what people think.

Like the rest of us.

[Mario3252]

And lots of clowns

[Bazil]

4 or 5 years ago I watched a video by Watchfinder how Rolex were struggling with the bezel, since then plenty have been made ..
Search for the video how the bezel is actually made it’s much more interesting ..
And in all honesty none of us know the truth, I think they’ll go 41 mm for the 70th Anniversary, but wtf do I know ?

[TikTok]

I’m another who was told by my (UK) AD that theres issues with the bezel. I’m too old to wait so went for a Batman instead. Im not at all disappointed that I didn't get the pepsi.

[HHIslander]

Originally Posted by WilsdorfNDavis

No way this is true. Rolex sells EVERY GMT they make, there's no reason to slow down production.

They are literally building a new production $1.1B facility to INCREASE production, it should be open by 2029.

In the meantime they're opening 2 new temporary facilities that should be online by 2025

Rolex Is Building 3 New Factories to Keep Up With the Unprecedented Demand for Its Watches

Even if for some reason they are cutting Pepsi production, then production of other references will be increasing to keep them running at 100%. They aren’t going to leave one dime on the table.

[poppop1955]

Spoke to my AD recently about getting a pepsi and was told they only received about a third of what they received last year.

[enjoythemusic]

Originally Posted by huncho

... they're getting a lot of hate for no reason just because it's on youtube...

Perhaps some have a problem with their obvious Click Bait title to their video, which to me seems very amateurish. If they had a good following, then there's no need to click bait.

Perhaps fanboys of theirs could kindly suggest to them to have more appropriate titles for their videos.

PS: From TRF posts, it looks like a normal flow. GREAT news as my buddy in Canada just got his Pepsi Meoterite

[Alex71168]

I have been told by and AD (if you believe them or not) that Rolex is still having issues with the colours merging on the bezels. So that could be why there are less of the BLROs turning up in ADs?

[Nads786]

Originally Posted by Polar Bear

If you have a watch centric YouTube Channel, you have a stake in modern Rolex
You make Youtube Ad revenue and sponsorship dollars off every video they can convince you to click on, and its been proven that simply putting "Rolex" in the video title exponentially increases a videos reach and engagement meaning you make more money off it

Yep this is exactly the point. They look at the word bubble and then make videos based on what's popular rather than starting at what I'm interesting in talking about.

Hence virality. It's not a good source of information but can be a good place to be entertained.

[watchwatcher]

You lost me at You Tube.

[fskywalker]

Originally Posted by Colorado1492

Glad I just got mine

https://youtu.be/oLHetGfca04?si=FwKqpD1MQz_TTivU

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

[Robf52]

Originally Posted by Nads786

Never any concrete proof just vague statements and hutches.

Rolex is a black box; none of these YT'ers ever have hard evidence; pure speculation and click bait.

[WilsdorfNDavis]

Originally Posted by Robf52

Rolex is a black box; none of these YT'ers ever have hard evidence; pure speculation and click bait.

I think you mean "black hole" as in "Rolex is a black hole when it comes to production information. nothing escapes."


But I get what you mean.