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GMT-Master II, Pepsi Cerachrom bezel

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : February 23rd, 2015-14:32
Friends, I just like to share some shots of the new White Gold GMT-Master II with Pepsi bezel. This was the first time I saw this one in real. I was very excited when I heard that Rolex would make a blue/red bezel to the GMT II, but when I found out tha...  

To tell the truth, I never understood why it is so tough to make a blue red bezel.

 
 By: amanico : February 23rd, 2015-14:38
I find it is ok, even if I still have to see it in the real. I would have loved to see it on a steel version. I would have got it! Like you, paying so much because it is in white gold is a no go, for me. For this price I could get this bloody Duometre, in... 

Would be interesting to know...

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : February 24th, 2015-06:14
If there are technical issues to make blue/red? If we look at the black/blue, the blue is also less bright in colors.... Best Blomman

I also think the price tag is hefty for that type of watch

 
 By: Arie - Mr Orange : February 23rd, 2015-14:43
as it's a very casual looking watch. Just like an explorer and submariner. And the chosen metal has more or less the same colour as steel. So one could ask themselves: where is the differentiation? Saw it live a couple of weeks ago and I must say that it ... 

Congrats on your 400 post, Arie! :)

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : February 24th, 2015-06:16
As for your point - yes, I should try to have a more open mind and look at the watch for what it is without comparing it to the vintage... Problem is that I like the vintage better due to the colors... Best Blomman

tnx

 
 By: Arie - Mr Orange : February 24th, 2015-07:31
did not realize I was yada yada yada-ing so much...

If only it was a matte black dial...

 
 By: Fricks : February 23rd, 2015-15:39
.... like the new seadweller. It would have been much nicer, also works better with the matte colors of the bezel.... AND it would have been a little different from the steel version.

Congrats on your 1K post, Fricks! :)

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : February 24th, 2015-06:18
Yes, I think you have a good point here, matt dial would probably made this one look better! :) Best Blomman

Time and posts fly by so fast...! ;) [nt]

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : February 24th, 2015-06:27

Again I must say

 
 By: Ares501 - Mr Green : February 24th, 2015-02:53
that I share your views :) Colours are bit disappointing One thing that interest me is how hefty is once strapped to wrist? Yours D

Ah, my Croatian gemini ! :)

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : February 24th, 2015-06:20
I can tell you it is quite heavy! Will know when this piece is on your wrist! :) Best Blomman

I think that I would rather

 
 By: Ares501 - Mr Green : February 24th, 2015-06:42
equal its weight with 5-7 other pieces ;) Yours D

Funny, but as you mentioned "not bright enough"..I checked with my black/blue "Bruiser" &

 
 By: hs111 : February 24th, 2015-07:28
.. There is no comparative effect ( " toning down") in color: both, the black and the dark blue absolutely stand out, and with some light reflection even more so; in fact sometimes, the intense blue almost turns into black.. Maybe it has to do with the ce...  

Personally I would have preffered the blue...

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : February 24th, 2015-23:10
Brighter on the black/blue as well.... Best Blomman

Chacun à son goût.. De gustibus not est disputandum . As everone wants

 
 By: hs111 : February 25th, 2015-03:32
.. And yes - The Truth is in the Eye of the Beholder ! I'm happy with my choice(s).. Very. ;) ;) Best, hs

Diversity is a good thing! :)

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : February 25th, 2015-11:18
Very happy that we all have different taste! Imagine if we all wanted the exact same watch... ;) Best Blomman

Colors on the ceramic are a bit muted indeed...

 
 By: Thevenin : February 24th, 2015-08:24
...naturally, but white gold is much warmer looking than stainless steel, especially on the PCLs. I think the combination is beautiful. However, as a sports watch with this price tag, it's pretty hard to justify the purchase, many near-perfect watches out... 

Yes, white gold has a much warmer tone...

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : February 25th, 2015-11:24
Love it in the right place. For me, this is a too much tool watch to go with WG for my taste. But, I think it is a good strategy for Rolex to make watches in more precious metals as well as steel. Would be interesting to see this one YG. Would it work...?... 

Coming from a non-GMT lover

 
 By: TdotBean : February 24th, 2015-20:01
I like the watch a lot. Maybe because I don't want Rolex to make a perfect replica of the old 1675. That would be silly. I like the shade of blue on this WG GMT but I'm disappointment with the price and it's weight. I try out the watch a couple times. It ... 

I was told that the bracelet is gold as well...

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : February 25th, 2015-11:26
And Rolex home page also say WG. As for the weight, it was enough for my wrist! :) Best Blomman

White gold, too. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : February 26th, 2015-02:28

I've seen it in real and ...

 
 By: P@trick@Belgium : February 25th, 2015-13:17
... like some other people i was disapointed in the colours , they looked a bit faded IMO, the red is not bright and the blue has a greyish tone, for that kind of money it would be a no go for me, helas ....

Happy 400 Patrick! :)

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : February 26th, 2015-12:45
So many hitting an even number here! :) Best Blomman

I think ths one need to seen in person to form an opinion.

 
 By: Bill : February 25th, 2015-18:50
That is the case for many newer model Rolex watches. Balance is what sometimes is not there. Bill

Indeed, always best to see in real!

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : February 26th, 2015-12:46
In pictures its difficult to really see the colors. Best Blomman

Let us know how it goes! [nt]

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : February 28th, 2015-11:35

Ceramic is not translucent says Dr Monet :-)

 
 By: COUNT DE MONET : February 26th, 2015-04:46
Brightness of a metal bonded ceramic is the classic issue in dentistry when it comes to natural looking teeth. As this bezel is bonded to metal ( I believe ) it can't be bright in colour. The trick could be an all ceramic bezel from a certain ceramic that... 

Thank you for the explanation, doctor! :)

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : February 26th, 2015-12:47
Let's hope Rolex take you up on your offer! :) Best Blomman