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Nowzer · 25 July 2011, 11:59 PM

Hello TRF, I plan on purchasing the current version of the GMT II ceramic bezel SS model. I really like the older pepsi bezel though. Can I change the bezel to the older pepsi bezel?

dddrees · 26 July 2011, 12:04 AM

No and in fact that is one of the reasons some have opted for the older model.

DiamondJack · 26 July 2011, 12:13 AM

No ........but I can imagine a pepsi/coke ceramic version being straight off the production line as soon as the marketing guys establish a split twin colour bezel can be manufactured

Speed · 26 July 2011, 12:15 AM

The watches are very different in dimensions and materials. Check out the many photos here in the reference library and photo galleries as well as
http://gmtmasterhistory.com

Both fantastic watches!!

Try before you buy though :-)

nauticajoe · 26 July 2011, 12:16 AM

You'll need to elect the 16710 if you like the Pepsi look. Take a gander at the FS section. I'm sure you'll find a great deal.

Good luck!

errol0_7 · 26 July 2011, 12:28 AM

If only - I am waiting for the production of just that very watch, I can imagine there will be a hell of a waiting list.

dddrees · 26 July 2011, 12:31 AM

That is why even though I have a GMTCII which is really great watch, I have decided to get a previous version.

Christiaan · 26 July 2011, 01:20 AM

I hope that Rolex is able to make a Ceramic pepsi, although im having doubts they will. If you read articles about Omega's ceramic bezel on the new planet ocean they discuss why the orange bezel can't be made in ceramic (colour change due to heat, from what I remember).

dddrees · 26 July 2011, 01:23 AM

Unforunately even if they figure it out, the cost of switching inserts will be rather cost prohibitive.

Dan Pierce · 26 July 2011, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by dddrees

Unforunately even if they figure it out, the cost of switching inserts will be rather cost prohibitive.

Big time.

dP

Jinder · 26 July 2011, 01:33 PM

I like the solid feel of the GMT-C over the older GMT models. Pepsi was nice, but the new black looks good to me too

Runnin' Rebel · 26 July 2011, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dddrees

That is why even though I have a GMTCII which is really great watch, I have decided to get a previous version.

I did the opposite, both look great

dddrees · 26 July 2011, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JAGERVEGAS

I did the opposite, both look great

I really don't matter which direction you take. It's the end result that matters the most.

25 July 2011, 11:59 PM	#1
Nowzer Banned Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Alabama Watch: Yes! Posts: 8	GMT-II question Hello TRF, I plan on purchasing the current version of the GMT II ceramic bezel SS model. I really like the older pepsi bezel though. Can I change the bezel to the older pepsi bezel?

26 July 2011, 12:04 AM	#2
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	No and in fact that is one of the reasons some have opted for the older model. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

26 July 2011, 12:28 AM	#6
errol0_7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: UK Watch: them come and go Posts: 689	If only - I am waiting for the production of just that very watch, I can imagine there will be a hell of a waiting list. __________________ John Sub 126610LV incoming GMT 126710 BLRO YM 40 126622 Rhodium IWC Portugieser Automatic 40.4mm - Pink dial

26 July 2011, 12:31 AM	#7
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	That is why even though I have a GMTCII which is really great watch, I have decided to get a previous version. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

26 July 2011, 01:20 AM	#8
Christiaan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Christiaan Location: Fort Mill, SC Watch: 67' Breitling Navi Posts: 1,617	I hope that Rolex is able to make a Ceramic pepsi, although im having doubts they will. If you read articles about Omega's ceramic bezel on the new planet ocean they discuss why the orange bezel can't be made in ceramic (colour change due to heat, from what I remember). __________________ "Give me the luxuries of life and I will willingly do without the necessities" Frank Lloyd Wright. "For once you have tasted flight you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward. For there you have been and there you will long to return." DaVinci

26 July 2011, 12:13 AM	#3
DiamondJack "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: London Watch: Quite a few Posts: 4,315	No ........but I can imagine a pepsi/coke ceramic version being straight off the production line as soon as the marketing guys establish a split twin colour bezel can be manufactured

26 July 2011, 12:15 AM	#4
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	The watches are very different in dimensions and materials. Check out the many photos here in the reference library and photo galleries as well as http://gmtmasterhistory.com Both fantastic watches!! Try before you buy though :-)

26 July 2011, 12:16 AM	#5
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	You'll need to elect the 16710 if you like the Pepsi look. Take a gander at the FS section. I'm sure you'll find a great deal. Good luck!

26 July 2011, 01:23 AM	#9
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Unforunately even if they figure it out, the cost of switching inserts will be rather cost prohibitive. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

26 July 2011, 01:33 PM	#11
Jinder Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Jinder Location: Ontario Watch: 116713 Posts: 601	I like the solid feel of the GMT-C over the older GMT models. Pepsi was nice, but the new black looks good to me too

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