New ROF Factory GMTs - Please share your thoughts

[#maxsportage85]

Here is a greenlighted QC of a ROF Pepsi I received recently for your reference:

Rof have bezel from clean factory?

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[bertieng]

Rof have bezel from clean factory?

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Afaik, CF doesn't make two tones GMT inserts

 

[KJ2020]

Rof have bezel from clean factory?

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There are a few TDs whose websites claim that VRF GMTs are equipped with CF inserts.

https://www.intime05.co/rollie/7638...t-edition-sa3285-chs-clean-factory-bezel.html

Puretime is another

Since VRF and ROF are using the same inserts, the assumption is that the ROF inserts are also from CF.

 

[Lili]

Alright guys. Will order a ROF Pepsi blue dial to Andrew soon. Will let you know for the QCs (not for a review, this is my own call, just for sharing)

Cheers mates !


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[Lili]

Alright guys. Will order a ROF Pepsi blue dial to Andrew soon. Will let you know for the QCs (not for a review, this is my own call, just for sharing)

Cheers mates !


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[nunu78]

Just order Black dial Pepsi

 

[Man-On-The-Moon-69]

Hey Fellows,

good to see that there is ROF coming up with a nice GMT version with comporative top tier rep quality.

However, I am looking for a model with the most reliable 2836 movement. My feeling is that there is not too many factories offering 2836 movements on a gmt. Most probably due to its ICHS....

Do you guys agree if I said best pepsi bezel on a 126710 with 2836 is still the 2019 GMF ceramic version which is well known for its "white lines" between red and blue??



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[Lili]

Hi buddies

Ordered a 126719 blue dial to Andrew on May 25th. Here after the QCs received on may 27th (just for sharing, not asking any reviews in compliance with the forum’s rules. Anyway they were accepted on 28th after a quick check on the dial colour that I asked to Andrew. It was finally just a matter of photo lightening when they were tooken)

Will share the watch with you when she hits the mailbox.

Cheers mates.

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[srhoque]

Hi buddies

Ordered a 126719 blue dial to Andrew on May 25th.

Lovely watch mate, enjoy in good health!! When you have it in hand, please share some pics of the Blue/Black dial color transitions. I have the Noob version (modded it heavily), wanted to compare with the ROF.

 

[srhoque]

Hey Fellows,

good to see that there is ROF coming up with a nice GMT version with comporative top tier rep quality.

However, I am looking for a model with the most reliable 2836 movement. My feeling is that there is not too many factories offering 2836 movements on a gmt. Most probably due to its ICHS....

Do you guys agree if I said best pepsi bezel on a 126710 with 2836 is still the 2019 GMF ceramic version which is well known for its "white lines" between red and blue??



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Since the arrival of the VR3185 (most reliable GMT CHS movement), I am not sure why you would still want a 2836. Can you please elaborate?

 

[diamonds]

Hi buddies

Ordered a 126719 blue dial to Andrew on May 25th. Here after the QCs received on may 27th (just for sharing, not asking any reviews in compliance with the forum’s rules. Anyway they were accepted on 28th after a quick check on the dial colour that I asked to Andrew. It was finally just a matter of photo lightening when they were tooken)

Will share the watch with you when she hits the mailbox.

Cheers mates.

#126719 Blue dial ordered. Photos look like Black dial.
Possible angle and lighting? Hmmm.....
I would have asked for a few more photos, cause in every angle that dial looks black.
Many of us have been eagerly waiting for the updated #126710 on oyster bracelet, which those photos seem to show, which would actually be good news!

 

[Lili]

#126719 Blue dial ordered. Photos look like Black dial.
Possible angle and lighting? Hmmm.....
I would have asked for a few more photos, cause in every angle that dial looks black.
Many of us have been eagerly waiting for the updated #126710 on oyster bracelet, which those photos seem to show, which would actually be good news!

Hi dude,

Of course I’ve asked Andrew for a QC check saying the dial didn’t seem that blue to me. The first thing I noticed when I get them as I said in my previous post.

Sent me this with a flash lightening revealing the blue dial. I rely on him as I always did. We’ll see.

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[KJ2020]

#126719 Blue dial ordered. Photos look like Black dial.
Possible angle and lighting? Hmmm.....
I would have asked for a few more photos, cause in every angle that dial looks black.
Many of us have been eagerly waiting for the updated #126710 on oyster bracelet, which those photos seem to show, which would actually be good news!

The ROF black dial "126719" has been out since ROF released GMTs. Since it's SS and not WG, it is essentially a 126710 and I doubt ROF will bother making another identical model except for case markings. But who knows.

All the 126719 rep blue dials are very dark in most indoor light settings. If Andtew says it's blue, it is. The blue dials look different outside, some factory versions more so than others.

GMF blue dial

 

[JordanEleven]

Guys I have to change the glass. What do you recommend?


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[diamonds]

The ROF black dial "126719" has been out since ROF released GMTs. Since it's SS and not WG, it is essentially a 126710 and I doubt ROF will bother making another identical model except for case markings. But who knows.

What I'm saying is now that Rolex has officially released the SS Pepsi on oyster, Rep factories will soon be making the #126710, with 2018 dial (Swiss"coronet"Made), on oyster bracelet too, without gold case markings of course.

All the 126719 rep blue dials are very dark in most indoor light settings. If Andtew says it's blue, it is. The blue dials look different outside, some factory versions more so than others.

GMF blue dial

I have full trust in Andrew as well, but it's always best to double check.
KJ, your blue on blue GMT is sweet. Beautiful.
Your work and creativity is always wonderful to see.

 

[xox]

Does anybody know if the VRF Pepsi Jubilee would fit on the ROF 126719 - thank you

 

[Lili]

Watch delivered today in Corsica. This is the fastest delivery ever that I had from China, as I decided no to go through transshipment because of Brexit. I admitted a direct parcel from trusty to me via 4PX and the French post office.

Ordered on May 24. Here on June 7th.

Well packed, protected and prepared as always with Andrew.

But the issue appears. Despite my double check request, the dial is indeed black.

Here after the watch received v/s the picture on Trusty.

I have contacted Andrew. Will let you know.

I have not entirely unpacked the baby and kept the plastic everywhere waiting for his answer. But the watch seems very well finished after all.

Cheers mates.

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[diamonds]

Well packed, protected and prepared as always with Andrew.

But the issue appears. Despite my double check request, the dial is indeed black.

Here after the watch received v/s the picture on Trusty.

I have contacted Andrew. Will let you know.

Just as you and I said, the dial looked black in every photo. And people do make mistakes, even Andrew, and even after you emailed him to confirm it was a blue dial vs. black.

The good news is just as i said in my comment: "Now that Rolex has officially released the SS Pepsi on oyster, Rep factories will soon be making the #126710, with 2018 dial (coronet between Swiss and Made). It seems ROF is the first Rep factory making #1267120 on oyster with no mention of it until now.

Sellers haven't made mention or possibly they haven't even noticed due to the backlog of orders.

Congratulations on your #126710 on oyster, even though you ordered a #126719.

 

[srhoque]

Just as you and I said, the dial looked black in every photo. And people do make mistakes, even Andrew, and even after you emailed him to confirm it was a blue dial vs. black.

The good news is just as i said in my comment: "Now that Rolex has officially released the SS Pepsi on oyster, Rep factories will soon be making the #126710, with 2018 dial. It seems ROF is the first Rep factory to do so, and there hasn't been mention of it until now, which see,ms strange that the sellers haven't made mention or possibly they haven't even noticed due to the backlog of orders.
Congratulations on your #126710 on oyster, even though you ordered a #126719.

I can see how you are looking at it positively but there are gold engraving on the case back for this model on the ROF So technically its not a 126710 (but then no sees the under side).

Noob has actually gotten the blue/black dial color very well, maybe OP can swap the dial at some point.

 

[diamonds]

I can see how you are looking at it positively but there are gold engraving on the case back for this model on the ROF So technically its not a 126710 (but then no sees the under side).

Noob has actually gotten the blue/black dial color very well, maybe OP can swap the dial at some point.

#116719 (black dial white gold) does not have the coronet between Swiss Made.
What we're looking at above is a #126710 on oyster bracelet.