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Speed · 7 December 2018, 10:25 AM

Since the launch of the Ceramic Pepsi, I’ve joined in with the “whatever” community and panned the weird magenta color, and all the hoo hah.

While I still contend I am delighted with my 16710 Pepsi/Coke/LN...and my GMTIIC LN and I won’t play into the waitlist / premium price lunacy for the new GMT...I have had a change of heart.

Last night I had the opportunity to try on a week-old PepsiC at a GTG. Perhaps the Red color has changed, but I found it perfect. The watch is quite nice indeed.

GreatScott · 7 December 2018, 10:29 AM

That is a great shot

Al1969 · 7 December 2018, 10:36 AM

Looks good on you Speed.

Rodolfo_4 · 7 December 2018, 11:00 AM

The watch is beautiful for a day watch

bdex75 · 7 December 2018, 11:05 AM

I like the 5 digit better. Craze or no craze.

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ROLMARINER · 7 December 2018, 11:08 AM

Same here, I went from hater to lover the moment I saw it in natural and indoor light and strapped one on and I haven’t taken it off since.

ALF61 · 7 December 2018, 11:13 AM

I was a non buyer at first, now a proud owner of one. The watch changes colors depending on lighting.

The Libertine · 7 December 2018, 11:17 AM

nothing wrong with changing one’s mind.

msma · 7 December 2018, 11:32 AM

My friend has one and it looks really amazing.

sensui · 7 December 2018, 11:55 AM

That is a great picture of the watch indeed.

brandrea · 7 December 2018, 11:57 AM

We have a convert

Looks great on you

drmizzou · 7 December 2018, 12:03 PM

Shouldn’t have tried it on! Now you won’t be able to stop thinking about it and unless you go grey, there won’t be any play!

mistercoach32 · 7 December 2018, 12:13 PM

Looks great on you! That's exactly what happened to me with the LVc after years of distaste. Took me one time to actually try it on.

HogwldFLTR · 7 December 2018, 12:18 PM

Only one thing wrong with the watch is the availability.

bbressler · 7 December 2018, 12:29 PM

I think what’s changed most over the past few years since the original “cranberry” WG model is the quality of cameras on phones, not the bezel inserts themselves.

broken_link · 7 December 2018, 12:32 PM

Did you consider a YG root beer GMT ? May suit you skin color too.

sager · 7 December 2018, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bbressler

I think what’s changed most over the past few years since the original “cranberry” WG model is the quality of cameras on phones, not the bezel inserts themselves.

Hmmm... Didn't think of that actually. I think you may have a point.

10klakes · 7 December 2018, 12:46 PM

It’s such a great piece, Rolex did not fail even in the slightest.

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Swiss Mad! · 7 December 2018, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

Only one thing wrong with the watch is the availability.

There are plenty available....just not from your AD..

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214270Explorer · 7 December 2018, 01:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bdex75

i like the 5 digit better. Craze or no craze.

x2

flyingtiger85 · 7 December 2018, 01:32 PM

Great pic!!

ltmgeller · 7 December 2018, 01:40 PM

Great pic. It is a beauty and I can't wait to get the call from my AD.

Speed · 7 December 2018, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by broken_link

Did you consider a YG root beer GMT ? May suit you skin color too.

Hmm. I think the Root Beer I would consider is a vintage nipple dial...on Jubilee

sugarl4nd · 7 December 2018, 03:02 PM

Try it on, you will be sold instantly. Happened to me, pull the trigger, let go 16710 and never look back (no regret whatsoever). Don’t be a hater just because the BLRO availability. That’s call bitterness :)

Speed · 7 December 2018, 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sugarl4nd

Try it on, you will be sold instantly. Happened to me, pull the trigger, let go 16710 and never look back (no regret whatsoever). Don’t be a hater just because the BLRO availability. That’s call bitterness :)

You missed the entire point of my post

I like the new Pepsi. Do I want / need one...no. Am I bitter? No.

There is no trigger to be pulled.

I think it’s a very nice watch. I was impressed.

watchwatcher · 8 December 2018, 12:10 AM

Yeah...I get that. I was the same way when the WG model was introduced a few years ago, sort of "meh." But, tried one on and knew it was a better watch than I had given it credit for. The whole heart rate speeding up thing was a bad sign.

SeaAndSky · 8 December 2018, 01:22 AM

A beautiful watch. Enjoy.

travisb · 8 December 2018, 01:26 AM

It's perfect in my opinion. I hope you get ahold of one soon.

Speed · 8 December 2018, 01:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by travisb

It's perfect in my opinion. I hope you get ahold of one soon.

Thanks...but I’m not trying. I don’t have a modern Rolex in my sights these days. However, I wouldn’t say no to Vintage!

That said, if I walked into an AD...and they had in stock one to sell me. I know, when pigs fly.

Seibei · 8 December 2018, 02:10 AM

Looks much nicer to me than they normally do.

7 December 2018, 10:25 AM	#1
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Falling on a Ceramic (Pepsi) Sword Since the launch of the Ceramic Pepsi, I’ve joined in with the “whatever” community and panned the weird magenta color, and all the hoo hah. While I still contend I am delighted with my 16710 Pepsi/Coke/LN...and my GMTIIC LN and I won’t play into the waitlist / premium price lunacy for the new GMT...I have had a change of heart. Last night I had the opportunity to try on a week-old PepsiC at a GTG. Perhaps the Red color has changed, but I found it perfect. The watch is quite nice indeed.

7 December 2018, 10:36 AM	#3
Al1969 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,640	Looks good on you Speed. __________________ WG SUB-116719 GMT MASTER II 126719

7 December 2018, 12:03 PM	#12
drmizzou "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Enthusiast! Location: Midwest Watch: Collector! Posts: 1,761	Shouldn’t have tried it on! Now you won’t be able to stop thinking about it and unless you go grey, there won’t be any play! __________________ HULK BLNR YG Daytona 116515 Pepsi GMT 126710BLRO White DaytonaC 116500 Omega Seamaster 50th Anniv Bond OHMSS Omega Seamaster Bond titanium

7 December 2018, 12:18 PM	#14
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,693	Only one thing wrong with the watch is the availability. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

7 December 2018, 01:40 PM	#22
ltmgeller 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 22,576	Great pic. It is a beauty and I can't wait to get the call from my AD. __________________ Oh, look at the time... Official Member: 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas International GTG 2019

7 December 2018, 10:29 AM	#2
GreatScott "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: In a house Posts: 845	That is a great shot

7 December 2018, 11:00 AM	#4
Rodolfo_4 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Texas Posts: 148	The watch is beautiful for a day watch

7 December 2018, 11:05 AM	#5
bdex75 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Brandon Location: Indianapolis Watch: my money vanish Posts: 8,506	I like the 5 digit better. Craze or no craze. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

7 December 2018, 11:08 AM	#6
ROLMARINER Banned Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Long Island Watch: 500C, BLRO Posts: 300	Same here, I went from hater to lover the moment I saw it in natural and indoor light and strapped one on and I haven’t taken it off since.

7 December 2018, 11:13 AM	#7
ALF61 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Middle America Posts: 1,085	I was a non buyer at first, now a proud owner of one. The watch changes colors depending on lighting.

7 December 2018, 11:17 AM	#8
The Libertine Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Mike Location: BOS Watch: 16710;14060;214270 Posts: 6,375	nothing wrong with changing one’s mind.

7 December 2018, 11:32 AM	#9
msma Banned Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: USA Posts: 70	My friend has one and it looks really amazing.

7 December 2018, 11:55 AM	#10
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,443	That is a great picture of the watch indeed.

7 December 2018, 11:57 AM	#11
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,089	We have a convert Looks great on you

7 December 2018, 12:13 PM	#13
mistercoach32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Wisconsin Watch: SD43 Posts: 894	Looks great on you! That's exactly what happened to me with the LVc after years of distaste. Took me one time to actually try it on.

7 December 2018, 12:29 PM	#15
bbressler "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Texas Watch: Exp, GMTII, Sub Posts: 1,184	I think what’s changed most over the past few years since the original “cranberry” WG model is the quality of cameras on phones, not the bezel inserts themselves.

7 December 2018, 12:32 PM	#16
broken_link "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Germany Watch: BLRO Posts: 161	Did you consider a YG root beer GMT ? May suit you skin color too.

7 December 2018, 12:46 PM	#18
10klakes "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: USA Watch: Collector Posts: 1,482	It’s such a great piece, Rolex did not fail even in the slightest. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

7 December 2018, 01:32 PM	#21
flyingtiger85 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: tejas Watch: Sub Date Posts: 298	Great pic!!

7 December 2018, 03:02 PM	#24
sugarl4nd "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 67	Try it on, you will be sold instantly. Happened to me, pull the trigger, let go 16710 and never look back (no regret whatsoever). Don’t be a hater just because the BLRO availability. That’s call bitterness :)

8 December 2018, 12:10 AM	#26
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	Yeah...I get that. I was the same way when the WG model was introduced a few years ago, sort of "meh." But, tried one on and knew it was a better watch than I had given it credit for. The whole heart rate speeding up thing was a bad sign.

8 December 2018, 01:22 AM	#27
SeaAndSky "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Wild Blue Yonder Watch: 116710 LN Posts: 1,613	A beautiful watch. Enjoy.

8 December 2018, 01:26 AM	#28
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,489	It's perfect in my opinion. I hope you get ahold of one soon.

8 December 2018, 02:10 AM	#30
Seibei Banned Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: New Zealand Watch: 114060 Posts: 2,630	Looks much nicer to me than they normally do.

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