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26 February 2020, 05:48 PM | #1 |
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Pepsi is now a Coke !!!!
Purchased from UK AD in Jan 2020 - blue is only visible under very well lit conditions and looks black most of the time. Is this “latest” BLRO bezel an attempt by Rolex to make a distinction versus the blue of the BLNR ???
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26 February 2020, 05:53 PM | #2 |
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Rumor says Rolex made a conscious effort to make it darker since people complained about pastel colours. From there on there seems to be variation in the process but still within that darker shade.
The other forum myth is that there is only one lady who "knows" this process and she is teaching another one so that is why there are variations. All fun speculation though. |
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Definitely a weird one!
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26 February 2020, 05:57 PM | #4 |
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What Pepsi?
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26 February 2020, 06:32 PM | #5 |
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A hint of blue :
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26 February 2020, 06:39 PM | #6 |
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All good if you like coke.. Some people don't.. Or didn't back when there was a choice. There goes hopes for a Basel 2020 coke release - It's already here!
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26 February 2020, 06:57 PM | #7 |
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Pt Version on its way.
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26 February 2020, 07:34 PM | #8 |
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26 February 2020, 09:03 PM | #9 |
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Congrats on the BLRO...if you don’t like it, I’d suggest moving it on, you’ll be happier.
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26 February 2020, 10:02 PM | #10 |
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Great watch.
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4 April 2020, 06:28 AM | #11 |
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Great Watch actually, congrats.
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26 February 2020, 10:04 PM | #12 |
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Congratulations and welcome to the forum
We are probably up to MK4 by now. |
26 February 2020, 10:34 PM | #13 |
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I still think its all just batch variation, given someone bought one claiming to have an MK1 bezel recently. I don't think it is true "MK" variations though, that are purposeful at least.
I like the lighter bezels, the darker ones are more conservative looking. |
26 February 2020, 10:41 PM | #14 |
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If I ordered one and it came in that dark, I’d be unhappy with it.
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26 February 2020, 10:48 PM | #15 |
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MK9! Jk
I prefer the darker colors but just a personal preference |
26 February 2020, 11:33 PM | #16 |
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When it was released, I was among those who didn't love the pastel colors and wished they were stronger and more vibrant. But it seems they overdid it and colors are too dark now... careful what you wish for, I suppose
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26 February 2020, 11:37 PM | #17 |
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So true
Rolex is reading these forums and tweaking their models to satisfy us! I knew it all along!
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26 February 2020, 11:44 PM | #18 |
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I like the darker color of the SS BLRO vs. the lighter colors of the early WG BLRO. A PT RONR on an Oyster bracelet would be killer!
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26 February 2020, 11:47 PM | #19 |
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Mine has the darker colors as well which I prefer and I've owned both.
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26 February 2020, 11:47 PM | #20 |
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It is my opinion that this is why we can wipe off an official Coke from the wish list.
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27 February 2020, 12:00 AM | #21 |
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looks blue to me. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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27 February 2020, 12:09 AM | #22 |
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I prefer the darker colours to the pastel ones but something in between similar to the original Pepsi would have been perfect.
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27 February 2020, 12:11 AM | #23 |
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27 February 2020, 12:12 AM | #24 |
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Top is MK1 and bottom is late 2019 bezel! MK5a-12
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27 February 2020, 12:13 AM | #25 |
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Below is in normal office lighting - I think this MK3 has gone a bit too far with the darkening - even the red looks almost brown....
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27 February 2020, 12:14 AM | #26 |
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27 February 2020, 01:04 AM | #28 |
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Full sun. Why is Rolex producing such an inconsistent product.....
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27 February 2020, 03:09 AM | #29 |
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27 February 2020, 01:21 AM | #30 |
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Happy with mine purchased in December '18. It was very nice and sunny yesterday.
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