Coke, Pepsi or Root beer....what is your favorite?

[capice]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]My quest for knowledge of Rolex brand and its very diverse models is still going on. A few months ago I saw an offer for a Pepsi 2018 from a TD. Not really knowing what I bought( I just liked the appearance), I tried to gather information about this model and its history.[/FONT]





[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]The Rolex GMT Master was developed in cooperation with Pan Am. As in the 1940s and 50s flying distances got longer and the pilots travelled through multiple time zones, Pan Am asked Rolex in the 1950s to develop a watch which could tell different times simultaneously.[/FONT]





[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]The first GMT (Ref. 6542) was a regular Turn-O-Graph (Ref. 6202) with a different bezel and a modified movement.[/FONT]

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Submariner 6202, predecessor of the GMT Master.[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]The rotating bezel on the fledgling Turn-O-Graph was the key element that opened up a new level of practicality for a host of demanding occupations. [/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Apart from helping divers keep track of their elapsed time underwater, the feature found a perfect utility on the newly-released GMT-Master. With a bi-color border, it served as an elegant way for international travelers to visualize whether their eventual destinations were waiting for them in the daytime or the night.[/FONT]

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Rolex GMT Master 6542 with bakelite bezel.[/FONT]





[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]The Rolex GMT was designed as an aviator watch: The newly introduced fourth hand allowed the display of an additional time, with the [/FONT]





[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]corresponding numbermarkings on the outer bezel. Pilots used the second time to display the Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), which led to the name Rolex GMT Master. Altough Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) got replaced 1972 in the Aviation Industry by Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), the term GMT is still known and kept as part of the name of the GMT Master, altough pilots nowadays use it to set UTC.[/FONT]

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[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]It was powered by a caliber 1050 25 jewel automatic.[/FONT]





[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]The next model was the Rolex GMT Master with reference 1675.[/FONT]





[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]The production period started in 1959 and ended in 1980. The movement was a caliber 1565 (1959-1964) 18000A/h and in 1965 the caliber 1575 (1965-1980) 19600A/h (hacking introduced 1971) was introduced.[/FONT]

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1675 with faded bezel and pointed crown guards 1961.(PCG).[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Pressure proof to 50m/165ft[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Bracelet: Oyster 78360, Jubilé 62510[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Glass: Acrylic crystal[/FONT]

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1675 with normal crown guards from 1977[/FONT]





[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Indexes: Tritium [/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Crown guards introduced, pointed crown guards until 1964/65 (with chapter ring dial). New imprint on dial: "Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified".[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Until late 60s: Small GMT-hand, afterwards large GMT-hand.[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Early 1970s: All black version introduced.[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]The hands are in the following order: GMT/Hour/Minute/Second [/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]1959-1964:[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Caliber 1565 [/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Gloss dial [/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Thin case [/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]1965-1980 [/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Caliber 1575 [/FONT]

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[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Matt dial with white printing. [/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Other Variants:[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Ref. 1675/8 Gold (Leather or Oysterbracelet 7208/8, Jubilébracelet 6311/8). [/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Ref. 1675/3 Steel/Gold (Oysterbracelet 78363, Jubilébracelet 62523), 14k gold. [/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Both variants: Early versions with golden crown on dial, late versions just with imprinted crown. The 1675/3 is also known as the Root beer.[/FONT]





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[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Ref. 16750[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]The 16750 followed the 1675, introducing the quickset feature. With this change, the order of the hands also got changed: 1675: GMT/Hour/Minute/Second – 16750: Hour/GMT/Minute/Second [/FONT]





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[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Production Period: 1981-1988 [/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Caliber: 3075, 28800A/h, hacking, quickset[/FONT]





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[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Pressure proof to 100m/330ft [/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Bracelet: Oyster 78360, Jubilé 62510[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Glass: Acrylic crystal[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Indexes: Tritium It had two different variants of the dial:[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Matt, without white gold indexes - rare. [/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Glossy, with white gold indexes (identical to the newer GMTs). Rolex switched the dial during production (approx. serial 9XXXXXX / 1986). This dial was first introduced without 'Date'-imprint, later versions show this imprint. During service, many matt dials got replaced by glossy ones. [/FONT]





[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Other Variants:[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Ref. 16753 steel/yellow gold (Oysterbracelet 78363, Jubilébracelet 62523) [/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Ref. 16758 yellow gold (Leather or Oysterbracelet 7206/8, Jubilébracelet 6311/8); sapphire crystal [/FONT]









[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Ref. 16760 aka Fat Lady aka Sophia Loren[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]The Ref. 16760 is the first GMT Master II. It is nicknamed Fat Lady because of it's extra thick case. First GMT with white gold indices borders and sapphire crystal, steel was the only option. [/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]It was only offered with the red/black bezel, which was also a new combination, also known as the Coke bezel.[/FONT]





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[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Production Period:1983-1988 [/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Model Name: Rolex GMT Master II [/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Caliber: 3085, 28800A/h, hacking, quickset (24-hour-hand)[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Pressure proof to 100m/330ft[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Bracelet: Oyster 78360, Jubilé 62510[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Glass: Sapphire crystal[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Indexes: Tritium [/FONT]





[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]With the new caliber 3085 the 24-hour hand became Independently adjustable. The seconds hand only stopped when the crown was pulled all the way out -> accurate time could be kept while setting the watch. It came with extra large crown guards.[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Ref: 16700[/FONT]





[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]In 1988 the Ref. 16700 replaced the Ref. 16750. The Ref. 16700 was cheaper compared to the Ref. 16710 which got introduced at the same time.[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Production Period: 1988-1999 [/FONT]





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[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Model Name: Rolex GMT Master [/FONT]





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[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Caliber: 3175, 28800A/h, hacking, quickset (direct)[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Pressure proof to 100m/330ft[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Bracelet: Oyster 78360 and 78790 (Oysterlock starting 1989), Jubilé 62510[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Glass: Sapphire crystal[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Indexes: [/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Tritum up to U-Series 1997: T<25 dial [/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Luminova starting 1998: Swiss dial (variant: Luminova on T<25 dial) [/FONT]





[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]The caliber 3175 (same functions as the 3075) had still the non-independant hourhand which was the main difference between the Ref. 16700 and the Ref. 16710.[/FONT]





[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]New introduced with this watch:[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Sapphire crystal [/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]White gold indexes (altough some predecessors (Ref. 16750) were also already equipped with these). [/FONT]

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[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Date-wheel has vintage open numbers until 1992/1993.[/FONT]





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[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Only available in Stainless Steel.[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Bezel colors:[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]BLRO, Blue/Red aka Pepsi (bleu/rouge), (Bezel 315-16700-6) [/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]LN, Black, (Bezel 315-16700-1) [/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Ref. 16710 was the next in line. It was produced between 1989-2007. [/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Model Name: Rolex GMT Master II [/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Caliber: 3185 (late models with 3186), 28800A/h, hacking, quickset (24-hour-hand)[/FONT]





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[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Pressure proof to 100m/330ft [/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Bracelet: Oyster 78360 and 78790 (Oysterlock), Jubilé 62510[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Glass: Sapphire crystal[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Bezel: Anodized aluminum, 120 clicks[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Indexes:[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Tritium (until 1997): T<25 dial [/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Luminova (1998/99): Swiss dial [/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Superluminova (2000-2007): Swiss made dial [/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]The Ref. 16710 replaced in 1989 the Ref. 16760 featuring a new, but identical functioning caliber and a slimmer design.[/FONT]





[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Variant: Luminova on a T<25 dial (1998) [/FONT]





[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Evolution:[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]1997/2000: Tritium -> Luminova -> Superluminova[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]2000: Solid end link bracelet indroduced (SEL).[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]2003: Laser edged crown introduced (LEC).[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]2003: No holes case starting (late Y-series).[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]2007: New certificate (plastic/credit card size) introduced (Z-series).[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Late 2007: Caliber 3186 instead of 3185 (late Z-series and the M-series).[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Available with three different bezels: [/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Red/Black aka Coke (Bezel 315-16760-7) [/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]BLRO, Blue/Red aka Pepsi (bleu/rouge), (Bezel 315-16700-6) [/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]LN, Black (lunette noire), (Bezel 315-16700-1) [/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Other variants:[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Ref. 16713 steel/yellow gold aka Tigerauge (Eye of the Tiger) (Bezel: 315-16713-5 or 315-16718-1); Oysterbracelet 78363 and 78793 (Oysterlock), Jubilébracelet 62523 [/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Ref. 16718 yellow gold (Bezel 315-16718-3); Oysterbracelet 7206/8 and 78798 (Oysterlock), Jubilébracelet 8386/8.[/FONT]



[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Rolex introduced the 116710 in 2007. It had a lot of new features such as the triplock crown, green 24-hour hand, maxi dail and ceramic bezel amongst other.[/FONT]





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[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Production Period: 2007-... [/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Model Name: GMT Master II [/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Caliber: 3186, 28800A/h, hacking, quickset (24-hour-hand)[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Pressure proof to 100m/330ft[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Bracelet: Oyster 78200[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Glass: Sapphire crystal[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Indexes: Superluminova[/FONT]





[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]The completely redesigned GMT Master II was presented in 2005 (only yellow gold: Ref. 16718 LN) and launched as anniversary model (all green dial, but later the black dial became an option). At the Basel fair 2006 the steel/yellow gold version (Ref. 116713LN) was introduced. A year later, the Ref. 116710LN (steel only) was shown at the same place.[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Compared to it's predecessor (Ref. 16710), the new watch features:[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Triplock crown as compared to the twinlock crown of the old GMTs. [/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Anti-reflective cyclope lense. [/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Green 24-hour hand. [/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Maxi dial. [/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Ceramic bezel (24-clicks compared to 120 clicks). Numbers are made out of gold (gold, steel/gold versions) and platiunum (steelversion). [/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]New bracelet: Polished center links, a more solid clasp (similar to the Daytona). [/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]New movement: 3186, no new features but some improvements: [/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Hour hand is much smoother and more precise compared to the 3185. [/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]New hairspring (Parachrom Bleu), which is less sensitive to temperature variations and less sensitive to magnetic fields. Made out of Niob and Hafnium. [/FONT]





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[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Larger case. [/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]ROLEX engraving on the inner bezel ring. [/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Rolex announced a new variant of the 116710 with a black-blue bezel at Baselworld 2013: Ref. 116710BLNR.The watch is now available in the stores.[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Baselworld 2014: Rolex announced a new GMT-reference in white gold, the Ref. 116719 with a red and blue bezel.[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Other variants:[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Ref. 116713LN steel/yellow gold, Oysterbracelet 78203 [/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Ref. 116718LN yellow gold, Oysterbracelet 78208 [/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Ref. 116758SA [/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Ref. 116758SARU [/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Ref. 116758SANR [/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Ref. 116759SARU [/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Ref. 116759SA [/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Ref. 116759SANR [/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Ref. 116769TBR [/FONT]









[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]The latest model in this amazing series is the in Basel 2018 introduced Rolex 126710blro-0001, GMT-Master II Stainless Steel / BLRO / Jubilee[/FONT]





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[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]126710blro-0001 [/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Name:[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]GMT-Master II Stainless Steel / BLRO / Jubilee[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Produced:2018/4[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Limited:No[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Case Material:Stainless steel[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Bezel: Rotating, 24 Hour[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Glass: Sapphire[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Back: Closed[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Diameter: 40.00 mm[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Lug Width: 20.00 mm[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]W/R: 100.00 m[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Dial Color: Black[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Indexes: Stick / Dot[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Hands: Rolex Professional (Maxi)[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Movement[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]With 10 patent applications filed over the course of its development, this self-winding mechanical movement is a consummate demonstration of Rolex technology, at the forefront of the art of watchmaking. Calibre 3285 offers fundamental gains in terms of precision, power reserve, resistance to shocks and magnetism, convenience and reliability. Calibre 3285 incorporates the Chronergy escapement patented by Rolex, which combines high energy efficiency with great dependability. Made of nickel-phosphorus, it is also insensitive to magnetic interference.[/FONT]





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[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Type:Automatic[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Brand:Rolex[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Caliber:3285[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Base:Rolex 3255 [/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Display:Analog[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Diameter:28.50 mm[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Jewels:31[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Reserve:70 h[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Frequency:28800 bph[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Time:Hours, Minutes, Seconds, Additional 24 Hour Hand (adjustable)[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Dateate[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Additionals:Chronometer[/FONT]



[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Thanks for reading.[/FONT]

 

[elchino]

Interesting reading, here you can see how things have changed since the first GMT.
I've always liked all these GMT models but the 6542 and the root beer (first model) are my favourites.
Thanks for sharing.

Sent from the RWI App

 

[rcom440]

My fav is new Pepsi - Rolex 126710 BLRO on Jubilee.
i think everyone is waiting for a decent rep of that watch.

 

[capice]

thanks, I never was a fan of the GMT or Rolex for that matter....but in the years the respect for the brand just grew....I am hooked now...

 

[0x9]

My fav is new Pepsi - Rolex 126710 BLRO on Jubilee.
i think everyone is waiting for a decent rep of that watch.

Yep, absolutely. Since it took Rolex several years to get the ceramic bezel coloring right, we might have to wait "some" time until the rep makers will achieve some progress in this. The GMF/... equivalents have a completely different coloured bezel atm, not even close to gen. Let the waiting game begin...

 

[Rustyrust]

Nice read. If I were to have just one Rolex it'd be the new Pepsi Jubilee. Prefer the new blue and red to the old as well. God that ceramic is fucking beautiful.​

Having a little sub fatigue....​

ARF needs to makes this now, a SD43 level rep preeeesse. ​

 

[capice]

Nice read. If I were to have just one Rolex it'd be the new Pepsi Jubilee. Prefer the new blue and red to the old as well. God that ceramic is fucking beautiful.​

Having a little sub fatigue....​

ARF needs to makes this now, a SD43 level rep preeeesse. ​

Agree, never looked at ceramic but this one is stunning....

 

[KJ2020]

Sadly the GMT rep bicolor ceramics are probably going to be like the Hulk inserts and never quite get there. Aluminum inserts are so much easier to rep and no paint mod needed!

 

[begud]

Is it a BP or gen?

 

[KJ2020]

One way to tell for certain on any Rolex is the rounded corner hour markers at 3, 6, 9, and 12. Rep dials have pointy hour markers at those positions. This is really apparent on the 6-digit models. The pics I posted previously are my gen, the PCL bracelet is ARF, some of the inserts are aftermarket, of course.

This is a rep

 

[begud]

One way to tell for certain on any Rolex is the rounded corner hour markers at 3, 6, 9, and 12. Rep dials have pointy hour markers at those positions. This is really apparent on the 6-digit models. The pics I posted previously are my gen, the PCL bracelet is ARF, some of the inserts are aftermarket, of course.

This is a rep

I’ve already read about pointy markers but it wasn’t clear in my mind. It is now.
Thank you for your explanation!

 

[capice]

Sadly the GMT rep bicolor ceramics are probably going to be like the Hulk inserts and never quite get there. Aluminum inserts are so much easier to rep and no paint mod needed!

thanks for your addition bro...

 

[begud]

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]My quest for knowledge of Rolex brand and its very diverse models is still going on. A few months ago I saw an offer for a Pepsi 2018 from a TD. Not really knowing what I bought( I just liked the appearance), I tried to gather information about this model and its history.[/FONT]

Great source for information. Thanks!

It makes me confirm that I want a Pepsi 16710 but they are not so common on TD websites.

Most of topics show Franken ones. I’m not ready yet because of my lack of skills but where to start? BP?

 

[capice]

thanks begud.....not easy if you want to built a genlike franken, check the tech posts here and at rwg, some good info there.

 

[begud]

I don't want to go genlike... I would like but it demands a lot of funds and time.

I just want a good looking watch (Pepsi) that do not scream fake.

 

[capice]

I don't want to go genlike... I would like but it demands a lot of funds and time.

I just want a good looking watch (Pepsi) that do not scream fake.

I just want a good looking watch (Pepsi) that do not scream fake. so then most genlike.....when too many flaws it screams fake...

 

[begud]

I just want a good looking watch (Pepsi) that do not scream fake. so then most genlike.....when too many flaws it screams fake...

This hobby is a trap for sure

I'm waiting for my DJ to come back from my watchmaker ... with a new gen DW. In the same time, I'm already looking for the next one.

 

[JoeyT]

Great info here and to get back to the titles question I would have to say I’m the minority and I prefer a root beer

 

[PlanetZoom]

Don't forget the Batman!

I like them all. Currently, vintage 1675 Pepsi is my favorite!

 

[capice]

How could we forget the Batman?.....That's another topic...