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RadDoc · 6 March 2013, 04:35 PM

Having been trying for over a year to find a new GMT Pepsi. I know they have been out of commission for about 5-6 years but haven't been able to get any leads even after posting using my former ID. Are these really that hard to find? Just wondering what people think who have them and who are searching for them. And, if anybody has any ideas on how to get a hold of one. Trying to find one to buy my dad since he has always liked the watch but was never able to afford one...

LightOnAHill · 6 March 2013, 04:59 PM

What a great thing to do for your dad. I hope you find it! Check with some of the sellers in the selling section and maybe they can source it for you and help out in the looking process.

Gaijin · 6 March 2013, 05:02 PM

New might be a hard one... New old stock even. Pre-loved are out there for a bit of a premium. It has been discontinued for a few years now. Good luck!

mldaytona · 6 March 2013, 05:03 PM

If I were you, I'd rather give dad a brand new Submariner No Date than an old GMT which is overpriced. He'd be equally happy if not 10 times more.

Pleximannen · 6 March 2013, 05:55 PM

I could be wrong but I think you'd be looking at quite a premium for a
watch that's brand new in its original packaging including all the plastic
etc. I agree with the above post that you're probably better of buying
a Sub no date or something like that - unless he very specifically wants
the pepsi GMT. If you contact a dealer such as HQ Milton, they may well
be able to source it for you. That'll probably give you better chances than
posting WTB ads. You may want to be flexible on pricing; I have no idea of
what sort of premium we're looking at but still.

Just my 2c.

mmmk604 · 6 March 2013, 08:08 PM

Super rare to run into a BNIB watch like that.Even once you find it, expect to overpay for it.

Buy him a current model? The new SubC or an ExpII?

Sub4Life · 6 March 2013, 09:48 PM

I would just find a nice pre-owned GMT Pepsi and send it off to Rolex for service and refinishing. Closest you will get to new at a reasonable price.

Jsan20 · 6 March 2013, 10:27 PM

Why not just buy a new gmt 2 it will probably save you money as well

RadDoc · 7 March 2013, 01:55 AM

Hey guys thanks for the responses. I love my Submariner Date! He actually admires it from time to time but will never ask to wear it. I think he knows if he shows even a little bit I interest, I will give it to him. I just remember when I was growing up that he use to always comment about the blue/red bezel and how it always stuck out to him. He actually has been sporting the same Timex we got at Walmart when I was about 10. I did see David SW put one up about 6-7 months ago and was a second late in PMing him. He sold it in about an hour. As far as having one serviced, it just wouldn't feel right. My dad never thought twice about getting essential stuff for me, so I just wanted to return the favor and buy him something he would never expect...

Cru Jones · 7 March 2013, 03:04 AM

chrono24.

rmpickard · 7 March 2013, 03:46 AM

That is a real nice idea for a son to do for his dad. I applaud you for it.
If I were you I would again approach David SW with your thoughts.

Good luck!

RadDoc · 7 March 2013, 03:49 AM

Thanks! Hope I find one! I think David SW is sick of me. I have been messaging him for over a year (every 2 months) it seems about one. Looking back at the one he sold it may have been just about the time I started messaging him. I think I am on his radar if he can get a hold of one.

Dan Pierce · 7 March 2013, 03:57 AM

Keep your eyes on the pesi prize.
Good luck,
dP

avalon1025 · 7 March 2013, 04:15 AM

I have a new unworn one (and a green sub, non ceramic) that I purchased just as they were going out of production. I'm saving it for a rainy day!

Casey VP-26 · 7 March 2013, 04:20 AM

I have two new unworn ones I am saving for a rainy day, 1 pepsi, 1 coke, both with 3186 movements.

This only goes to prove that they are still out there, Keep trying, you will find one, Good Luck.

dddrees · 7 March 2013, 04:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sub4Life

I would just find a nice pre-owned GMT Pepsi and send it off to Rolex for service and refinishing. Closest you will get to new at a reasonable price.

X2

It's a classic, good luck with your hunt.

jedinite · 7 March 2013, 04:28 AM

Hope you find what you are looking for, good luck

Watchdog · 7 March 2013, 04:30 AM

My suggestion was DavidSW; however, I see you have pursued that avenue.

No SUBctitute · 7 March 2013, 04:40 AM

Any evidence that rolex might make a coke or pepsi again?

SWISSAHOLICS · 7 March 2013, 04:53 AM

Not heard of any upcoming coke or pepsi products in the Rolex line

RadDoc · 7 March 2013, 05:06 AM

Good to hear that they are still out there. Thanks for all the well wishes. Hope to get one for him...

AK797 · 7 March 2013, 10:07 AM

Why not take your dad to the AD and see if he likes another watch more now. As Im sure youre well aware the ADs can be quite mesmeric and compelling.

cop414 · 7 March 2013, 10:37 AM

Great idea for your Dad, good luck in your hunt!

sea-dweller · 7 March 2013, 10:44 AM

A few trusted sellers here have them from time to time.

03cobraa · 7 March 2013, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sub4Life

I would just find a nice pre-owned GMT Pepsi and send it off to Rolex for service and refinishing. Closest you will get to new at a reasonable price.

X2

ecsub44 · 7 March 2013, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mldaytona

If I were you, I'd rather give dad a brand new Submariner No Date than an old GMT which is overpriced. He'd be equally happy if not 10 times more.

The best way to buy something "overpriced" is to buy new. The second that you walk out the door, it's lost value.

To the OP...good luck on your search.

RadDoc · 7 March 2013, 02:48 PM

thanks ecsub44 and cop414...

Speed · 7 March 2013, 04:04 PM

Good luck. It will be tough.

Not sure I understood the part about posting under your former ID though...

Deego · 7 March 2013, 06:43 PM

It's great what ur doing for ur dad. Hope u find it soon. God bless:))

J. Alan · 7 March 2013, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kingkongkelley

My suggestion was DavidSW; however, I see you have pursued that avenue.

DavidSW actually did find me one about a year ago although he didn't actually call it BNIB because one case label was missing!!! David rates everything on the conservative side. I never have seen a complaint against him about his ratings - his watches are frequently praised as "better than described".

I intended to wear the Pepsi so as far as I was concerned it was BNIB as I removed all the remaining labels for use anyway. You have to be careful as to what is a genuine factory Coke or Pepsi because both bezels are quite available on the net (fake or aftermarket bezels, too - be careful!) and a lot of so called "Coke" or "Pepsi" GMT's are actually bezel changed watches and not "true" factory direct models. The warranty card has a letter at the end of the model number (sorry, can remember the letters used and my box is buried in a drawer) which describes it as a genuine Coke or Pepsi from the factory.

Believe me, I paid a premium for my Pepsi and when I mentioned to David that I thought the price was rather high he politely agreed with me but informed that demand is high for a BNIB. I know if I decided not to purchase he would sell it in a flash!

I love my Pepsi and it is one of my favorite Rolex watches I have in my collection. As time goes on, I believe that genuine Coke's and Pepsi's will go nowhere but up. Even good used ones are still selling for the original purchase price, although the dollar has lost value since they were discontinued.

It's a great Rolex watch and I wish you luck on your hunt.

J. Alan

6 March 2013, 04:35 PM	#1
RadDoc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: memphis Posts: 61	Wow! Didn't know it would be this hard... Having been trying for over a year to find a new GMT Pepsi. I know they have been out of commission for about 5-6 years but haven't been able to get any leads even after posting using my former ID. Are these really that hard to find? Just wondering what people think who have them and who are searching for them. And, if anybody has any ideas on how to get a hold of one. Trying to find one to buy my dad since he has always liked the watch but was never able to afford one...

6 March 2013, 05:03 PM	#4
mldaytona "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Michael Location: USA Watch: me go all out Posts: 1,183	If I were you, I'd rather give dad a brand new Submariner No Date than an old GMT which is overpriced. He'd be equally happy if not 10 times more. Attached Images

7 March 2013, 03:57 AM	#13
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,215	Keep your eyes on the pesi prize. Good luck, dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

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6 March 2013, 04:59 PM	#2
LightOnAHill "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Bryan Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: YG DD lchdp Posts: 2,963	What a great thing to do for your dad. I hope you find it! Check with some of the sellers in the selling section and maybe they can source it for you and help out in the looking process.

6 March 2013, 05:02 PM	#3
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	New might be a hard one... New old stock even. Pre-loved are out there for a bit of a premium. It has been discontinued for a few years now. Good luck!

6 March 2013, 05:55 PM	#5
Pleximannen Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Sweden Watch: 1665 Sea-Dweller Posts: 64	I could be wrong but I think you'd be looking at quite a premium for a watch that's brand new in its original packaging including all the plastic etc. I agree with the above post that you're probably better of buying a Sub no date or something like that - unless he very specifically wants the pepsi GMT. If you contact a dealer such as HQ Milton, they may well be able to source it for you. That'll probably give you better chances than posting WTB ads. You may want to be flexible on pricing; I have no idea of what sort of premium we're looking at but still. Just my 2c.

6 March 2013, 08:08 PM	#6
mmmk604 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Canada Watch: 116610LN Posts: 1,594	Super rare to run into a BNIB watch like that.Even once you find it, expect to overpay for it. Buy him a current model? The new SubC or an ExpII?

6 March 2013, 09:48 PM	#7
Sub4Life Banned Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Alturas, CA Watch: Submariner Date Posts: 318	I would just find a nice pre-owned GMT Pepsi and send it off to Rolex for service and refinishing. Closest you will get to new at a reasonable price.

6 March 2013, 10:27 PM	#8
Jsan20 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: James Location: Michigan Watch: 116613LB Posts: 861	Why not just buy a new gmt 2 it will probably save you money as well

7 March 2013, 01:55 AM	#9
RadDoc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: memphis Posts: 61	Hey guys thanks for the responses. I love my Submariner Date! He actually admires it from time to time but will never ask to wear it. I think he knows if he shows even a little bit I interest, I will give it to him. I just remember when I was growing up that he use to always comment about the blue/red bezel and how it always stuck out to him. He actually has been sporting the same Timex we got at Walmart when I was about 10. I did see David SW put one up about 6-7 months ago and was a second late in PMing him. He sold it in about an hour. As far as having one serviced, it just wouldn't feel right. My dad never thought twice about getting essential stuff for me, so I just wanted to return the favor and buy him something he would never expect...

7 March 2013, 03:04 AM	#10
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,299	chrono24.

7 March 2013, 03:46 AM	#11
rmpickard "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 119	That is a real nice idea for a son to do for his dad. I applaud you for it. If I were you I would again approach David SW with your thoughts. Good luck!

7 March 2013, 03:49 AM	#12
RadDoc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: memphis Posts: 61	Thanks! Hope I find one! I think David SW is sick of me. I have been messaging him for over a year (every 2 months) it seems about one. Looking back at the one he sold it may have been just about the time I started messaging him. I think I am on his radar if he can get a hold of one.

7 March 2013, 04:15 AM	#14
avalon1025 Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Francisco Posts: 30	I have a new unworn one (and a green sub, non ceramic) that I purchased just as they were going out of production. I'm saving it for a rainy day!

7 March 2013, 04:20 AM	#15
Casey VP-26 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: America Posts: 2,721	I have two new unworn ones I am saving for a rainy day, 1 pepsi, 1 coke, both with 3186 movements. This only goes to prove that they are still out there, Keep trying, you will find one, Good Luck.

7 March 2013, 04:30 AM	#18
Watchdog "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Junkyard Dog Location: The Doghouse Watch: I can't tell time Posts: 6,822	My suggestion was DavidSW; however, I see you have pursued that avenue.

7 March 2013, 04:40 AM	#19
No SUBctitute "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: USA Posts: 2,809	Any evidence that rolex might make a coke or pepsi again?

7 March 2013, 05:06 AM	#21
RadDoc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: memphis Posts: 61	Good to hear that they are still out there. Thanks for all the well wishes. Hope to get one for him...

7 March 2013, 10:07 AM	#22
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Why not take your dad to the AD and see if he likes another watch more now. As Im sure youre well aware the ADs can be quite mesmeric and compelling.

7 March 2013, 10:37 AM	#23
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,234	Great idea for your Dad, good luck in your hunt! __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

7 March 2013, 10:44 AM	#24
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	A few trusted sellers here have them from time to time.

7 March 2013, 02:48 PM	#27
RadDoc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: memphis Posts: 61	thanks ecsub44 and cop414...

7 March 2013, 04:04 PM	#28
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Good luck. It will be tough. Not sure I understood the part about posting under your former ID though...

7 March 2013, 06:43 PM	#29
Deego "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Nader Location: Egypt Watch: DSSD , DJII , YMII Posts: 430	It's great what ur doing for ur dad. Hope u find it soon. God bless:))

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