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Clean GMT-II Pepsi updated bezel insert V2/V2s review and comparison
- Thread starter CTime
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Had to give you the thumbs up so I could be your 1,000 reaction score. Will you remember me fondly lol.This didn’t age well….
Shieeeeet thanks bro, same day I start asking myself how the fuck I got to two filled watch boxes already.
Now I’ve got something better to remember you by than that Tudor I’m waiting on! Haha
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I'm a little curious... has anyone applied a clear coat or nail polish to the bezel numbers? I wonder if it would/could seal the numbers as is? To prevent fade or whatever. Not sure it would work but just out of desperation I guess. That's a super bummer either way.
- 17/3/21
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it’s definitely the best platinum filling we have seen so far
Same member: Quote 1 vs Quote 2 = You really can't make this shit up.So I got my v2 watch today, with the new inlay. Here is what happened after a wash in water and soap. The “platinum” came off
I swear, you can’t make this shit up
Well the platinum on the v1 still looks amazing, after i washed it about 10 timesThis didn’t age well….
BTW, i got QCs on the Batman about 3-4 weeks ago, and QC on the Pepsi last week. So it looks like this is a problem on a fairly big batch.
Under the "platinum paint" both inlays have a different texture in the numbers.
Might be a good idea for all members ordering this watch, to put a hold on it, until we figure out what's going on. Don't wanna see this happening to someone else.
Here is the difference in texture, under the paint:
Under the "platinum paint" both inlays have a different texture in the numbers.
Might be a good idea for all members ordering this watch, to put a hold on it, until we figure out what's going on. Don't wanna see this happening to someone else.
Here is the difference in texture, under the paint:
Do both your watches have a serial ending with V6 if I may ask ?BTW, i got QCs on the Batman about 3-4 weeks ago, and QC on the Pepsi last week. So it looks like this is a problem on a fairly big batch.
Under the "platinum paint" both inlays have a different texture in the numbers.
Might be a good idea for all members ordering this watch, to put a hold on it, until we figure out what's going on. Don't wanna see this happening to someone else.
Here is the difference in texture, under the paint:
Just greenlighted a Pepsi V2 today
Both watches are Y2L3. (But dont think it matters, this is an inlay problem, the first Y2L3 i got about a month and a half ago, does not have the issue, the Platinum looks beautiful after several washesDo both your watches have a serial ending with V6 if I may ask ?
Just greenlighted a Pepsi V2 today
Have your TD give it a light wash before shipping, just to be on the safe side
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I usually don't comment here becuase there are experts that know far more than me but in this instance I may be able to make life easier for someone hopefully. I know for a fact from my TD that these 2 models are being rushed out due to popular demand. From what I can see on the streaks left behind, on the outer ceramic and from how the paint is textured like that inside the numbered engravings, it appears the paint is still wet. I fear that these are "hot" out of the oven so to speak and the platinum has not had enough time to dry. So half soft dry with water will cause it smear like that and leave streaks when wiping and a cloudy residue on the surface is usually a sign of wet paint. It looks the same when I use rubbing alcohol on dry paint too. It seems the paint is quite thick from what I can see in the numbers so it may have been still soft.
A good experiment would be if someone receives one within this batch and puts it in an oven for a few hours to let it cure, then trying to wash it in water.
A good experiment would be if someone receives one within this batch and puts it in an oven for a few hours to let it cure, then trying to wash it in water.
It’s not a bad idea at all, but my Batman sat at the TD for over 2 weeks before it was shipped with the Pepsi
Mine should arrive today and will report
My findings later.
My findings later.
Heres a sales tread with a new Clean Pepsi, I can see paint is coming off as well. Very apparent on the 22
https://forum.replica-watch.info/threads/rolex-gmt-master-ii-ref-126710-blro-“pepsi”-clean-v3-dd3285-new-with-deep-crystal.10959158/#post-11502508
https://forum.replica-watch.info/threads/rolex-gmt-master-ii-ref-126710-blro-“pepsi”-clean-v3-dd3285-new-with-deep-crystal.10959158/#post-11502508