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New VRF Pepsi GMT Max

KJ2020

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GMF Pepsi does not have the same font or spacing issues as the GMF Batman insert. It's not a bad insert. But neither is the VRF, I was just pointing out the similarity in construction which leads to the visible joint lines. The VRF is OK but we really aren't there yet. Maybe ARF or CF will be better.

GMF - note that some slight variances of marker fill color are not discernible to the eye IRL. This is an example where the appearance in a pic is less appealing than the real thing. This happens when a paint mod is done. I would rather it be this way than the other way around.
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I´m afraid to just pull the VRF trigger and some days or weeks later, ARF will launch their Pepsi effort... their Batman insert is the best blue/black GMT insert I´ve seen in 6+ years on the forum... and it happened to me that after I bought the ZZF V2 and ZZF V2S Hulk, I ended up getting the VSF Hulk which is a keeper. But I guess that is the game, lol :)
 

mightysigs

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Slightly off topic. But I came across the Pepsi meteorite from monochrome site and it looks like even the gen has that cyclops barrel distortion?

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Still waiting for qc photos from PT.

In mean time I’ve found a watch maker who will replace the crystal for €30 if I supply the crystal. Sounds reasonable, right?
 

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I´m afraid to just pull the VRF trigger and some days or weeks later, ARF will launch their Pepsi effort... their Batman insert is the best blue/black GMT insert I´ve seen in 6+ years on the forum... and it happened to me that after I bought the ZZF V2 and ZZF V2S Hulk, I ended up getting the VSF Hulk which is a keeper. But I guess that is the game, lol :)

Totally understand. Keep in mind there is always “something”. Curious what kind of movement ARF will come up with
 
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DkHelmet

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I'm jumping on this rather than waiting any longer. I'll post some QC once I approve. Or, more likely, when I'm baffled at something I can't explain.
 
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ordered a few days ago myself. i'm awaiting my QC. i have a GMF pepsi as well for donor parts. bezel. etc.
also ordered a clark crystal for this to do day one. I will practice on my GMF for crystal swap...lining it up.
 

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I´m afraid to just pull the VRF trigger and some days or weeks later, ARF will launch their Pepsi effort... their Batman insert is the best blue/black GMT insert I´ve seen in 6+ years on the forum... and it happened to me that after I bought the ZZF V2 and ZZF V2S Hulk, I ended up getting the VSF Hulk which is a keeper. But I guess that is the game, lol :)

ain't that a bitch, eh? happens to me every damn time as well. LOL

i love this hobby...
 
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Approved QC. Waiting for shipping details.

Nice. Tempted to pull the trigger as well.

I am just curious though that while it is correct that the 18 transition should be just right before the holes in the 8, the reps doesn't seem to align with the 45 minute mark? The 6 transition looks correct as it is aligned with the 15 minute mark.

Here is a gen for reference.

Rolex-GMT-Master-II-Pepsi-white-gold-116719BLRO-Baselworld-2014-3.jpg
 

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Nice. Tempted to pull the trigger as well.

I am just curious though that while it is correct that the 18 transition should be just right before the holes in the 8, the reps doesn't seem to align with the 45 minute mark? The 6 transition looks correct as it is aligned with the 15 minute mark.

Here is a gen for reference.

Rolex-GMT-Master-II-Pepsi-white-gold-116719BLRO-Baselworld-2014-3.jpg

Dun bother me much..... I have learnt in rep world, there is no perfect rep watch. Depending on your tolerance level. Some will even magnify the watch 100x to comment on the flaw. There will never be a 1 to 1 perfect watch. Factories will prefer to churn out so called improve versions to make money :D

U can wait for v2, v3... v10 :D
 
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kevBquick

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As they say. If you want for the perfect rep. You will always be waiting. I’ll Clark crystal this or pull from my gmf to keep LEC. But mostly likely Clark due to his ar cyclops.
 

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I need this. Anyone know if any of the TDs accept PayPal?


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I need this. Anyone know if any of the TDs accept PayPal?


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Several of them do, you have to ask. Some have requirements like forum longevity and post count. You should qualify.
 
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StJin

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Ha! From this angle, on the gen, the transition line in the insert does not line up with the 9 o'clock marker. I only mention this because this was a quibble someone else mentioned regarding VRF's flaws.

Plus ça change...
 

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Colours look good, its just the fade at 6 and 18 which needs improving smh