Clean GMT-II Pepsi updated bezel insert V2/V2s review and comparison

[Reaps]

After reading all these posts.. is my Clean Factory GMT Master II Pepsi V1 still a desirable version? From what I can tell, everyone with a new Pepsi has the same Y2L3 or L6V6 serial # so my V1 (Y8C clasp code) is unique in that way. I purchased in April of 2022 and it's still going strong. No mods, never serviced the original VR3185 movement. Still looks great. The red is a little rusty colored, but maybe at some point gen was like that.

Should I look into upgrading the crystal and gasket? What about the bezel? Or just forget it and get the latest V3S?

Dial print on the v1 and v2 pre 2023 is best dial out there on replicas. Modern one is too thin.

 

[Latarian]

Dial print on the v1 and v2 pre 2023 is best dial out there on replicas. Modern one is too thin.

I was wrong about mine being V1. It's a V2 since it has the lip bezel and correct length minute hand. I'm planning on sourcing a V3S bezel, upgrading the crystal and calling it a day. I can get the V3S bezel for 1150cny.

 

[Dadda81]

Which insert for now is closest to gen?
Modded my v2s with gen crystal & gasket, lip mod, serviced and thinking about next upgrade.
Geniue spring click or insert from xing?
New bracelet (got one with y8c clasp).

Hi, can I know what the lip mod is?

 

[meksovic]

Hi, can I know what the lip mod is?

It is this part near the insert that is more pronounced on 126710blro.

 

[Endez]

V2 (novembre 2023) with Gen xtal and lipmod