Pepsi vs coke gmt

[shirtguy]

Seems.like there is a lot of excitement regarding the coke bezel.

A real gmt is with a Pepsi bezel, the coke was only introduced in the 80's, so why the high demand?

[kieselguhr]

For me personally, would love to add a LNRO ceramic to the collection as that would be much closer to my fathers watch than my BLRO.



With regard to the general population, I’ll assume that the high interest in a black and red bezel is because of different taste and the high interest in Rolex sports models particularly the GMT in general.

Not everyone likes red and blue

[OrangeSport]

Originally Posted by shirtguy

Seems.like there is a lot of excitement regarding the coke bezel.

A real gmt is with a Pepsi bezel, the coke was only introduced in the 80's, so why the high demand?

Because it looks better and tastes better too.

[RJRJRJ]

When we eventually see one (whenever that may be), it's going to have a really deep saturated red that's gonna look amazing.

[Tim Plains]

Originally Posted by shirtguy

A real gmt is with a Pepsi bezel, the coke was only introduced in the 80's, so why the high demand?

Seriously? This thinking is laughable.

A real Sub is only black and doesn't have a date window...

[HHIslander]

Black and Red > Blue and Red

I like red.

[dpt.calvin]

Originally Posted by shirtguy

Seems.like there is a lot of excitement regarding the coke bezel.

A real gmt is with a Pepsi bezel, the coke was only introduced in the 80's, so why the high demand?

I don’t think colors dictate what a “real” GMT is.

Things evolve. Get over it.

[Hard_Six]

Originally Posted by OrangeSport

Because it looks better and tastes better too.

This

[Robf52]

Originally Posted by dpt.calvin

I don’t think colors dictate what a “real” GMT is.

Things evolve. Get over it.

x2.

[1911 Man]

Originally Posted by dpt.calvin

I don’t think colors dictate what a “real” GMT is.

Things evolve. Get over it.

Exactly. I love all the color iterations of the GMT over the years, but if I could add one right now, I would probably go for the BLNR. Which is funny, because I always thought it was a little boring until they put it on a jubilee bracelet. Now it's my favorite.

[Tools]

Originally Posted by shirtguy

Seems.like there is a lot of excitement regarding the coke bezel.

A real gmt is with a Pepsi bezel, the coke was only introduced in the 80's, so why the high demand?

Technically, I suppose, the GMT Master only came with Pepsi or black.

The GMT II, however, was introduced with, and only had, the black/red (coke) for its first few years until the Master was discontinued.

The GMT II should, rightfully, be coke, and that could be exciting.

[harvey]

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[jaychief]

Must admit bought a 16710 about 12 months ago, swapped bezel to a Pepsi, can’t ever see me changing it back…


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[RolexSimon]

The bezel colours are meant to represent day and night from a GMT perspective. Black is clearly closer to night than blue.......

[dpt.calvin]

Originally Posted by Tools

Technically, I suppose, the GMT Master only came with Pepsi or black.

The GMT II, however, was introduced with, and only had, the black/red (coke) for its first few years until the Master was discontinued.

The GMT II should, rightfully, be coke, and that could be exciting.

In your face, OP! lol

[BumbleB]

Originally Posted by kieselguhr

For me personally, would love to add a LNRO ceramic to the collection as that would be much closer to my fathers watch than my BLRO.



With regard to the general population, I’ll assume that the high interest in a black and red bezel is because of different taste and the high interest in Rolex sports models particularly the GMT in general.

Not everyone likes red and blue

I also would like a Black/Red bezel on my GMT II.

Out of curiosity, where did you find it’s called LNRO?

I can’t find it anywhere, but if I follow Rolex naming logic it should be RONR?

BLNR = BLeu NoiR
BLRO = BLeu ROuge
CHNR = CHocolate NoiR

Whereas LN is LuNette NoiR (Black Bezel)

So I expected it should be RONR = ROuge NoiR


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[dpt.calvin]

LN = Lunette Noire. Black ceramic bezel. Used on Submariner and GMT-Master II.

LB = Lunette Bleue. Blue ceramic bezel. Used on Submariner.

LV = Lunette Verte. Green ceramic bezel- Used in the Submariner 116610LV.

GV = Glace Verte. Green glass, used in the Milgauss

CHNR = Chocolat/Noir. Brown and black bezel used on the GMT-Master II (for example ref 126711CHNR)

BLRO = Bleu/Rouge -Blue and red. Refers to the bezel of the GMT-Master

BLNR = Bleu/Noir – Blue and black. Refers to the bezel of the GMT-Master with the black and blue color scheme

SARU = Saphirs, Rubis. Set with sapphires and rubies.

SACO = Sapphirs cognac. Set with cognac-colored sapphires.

TBR = Tessellate Brilliants. Set with diamonds and sapphires.

SANR = saphirs noir. Set with black sapphires.

SABR = saphirs, Brillants. Set with sapphires and diamonds.

TEM = Tessellate emeraude. Set with emeralds.

SABLV = saphirs bleu, Vert. Set with blue and green sapphires.

SAFUBL = sapphires fuchsia bleu. Set with fuchsia and blue sapphires.

SAJOR = Sapphires jaunt orange. Set with yellow and orange sapphires.

[kieselguhr]

Originally Posted by BumbleB

I also would like a Black/Red bezel on my GMT II.

Out of curiosity, where did you find it’s called LNRO?

I can’t find it anywhere, but if I follow Rolex naming logic it should be RONR?

BLNR = BLeu NoiR
BLRO = BLeu ROuge
CHNR = CHocolate NoiR

Whereas LN is LuNette NoiR (Black Bezel)

So I expected it should be RONR = ROuge NoiR


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I think you are right because it would be red bezel with black sprayed on the other half
I was thinking lunette noir rouge

Some seller also describe it as LNRO so I was going with that as well

[GMT Aviator]

The Coke does look a lot nicer than the Pepsi to my eyes.

The burgundy of the Coke looks better than the red of the Pepsi.

[iw8888]

Will they then discontinue the Pepsi?

And consequently see skyrocketing prices?

[BumbleB]

Originally Posted by kieselguhr

I think you are right because it would be red bezel with black sprayed on the other half
I was thinking lunette noir rouge

Some seller also describe it as LNRO so I was going with that as well

Let’s hope we’ll find out from Rolex soon


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[Glenmorangie77]

Originally Posted by iw8888

Will they then discontinue the Pepsi?

And consequently see skyrocketing prices?

....because the prices haven't already skyrocketed???

[iw8888]

Originally Posted by Glenmorangie77

....because the prices haven't already skyrocketed???

**continue to trend upwards..

It has skyrocketed, slowing down a tad, but will continue its uptrend

[Kowaco]

Ironically I just bought a Pepsi insert to replace the coke insert. I also got the jubilee bracelet. I liked the coke but the Pepsi was a nice change.


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[noshake]

One thing is for sure is that you cant swap out the ceramic bezels like the aluninum. So people will buy more then one just because of the bezel.

[JJW]

I have a Coke Fat Lady that I love. I don't care for anything too flashy. The Pepsi is a little too flashy for me.

[Oakley12]

Originally Posted by OrangeSport

Because it looks better and tastes better too.

its true though

[kegan]

Also, up until 2000 I don’t think you will find any advertisement or catalog photo of a stainless gmt11 other than with a black/red insert.

[Santiago32]

new pepsi mk3 looks very close to a coke depending on the light. I think I prefer this over a black and saturated red bezel.

[Alfa2109]

Drink (Diet) Coke; wear Pepsi! I don't care for the Coke combo, and I love the old, aluminum bezel Pepsi colors. So I'm 16710 Pepsi all the way.