elmerlo 0 Posted July 7, 2014 Fell in love with the Pepsi a while ago. I didn't like the old version (mainly for the bezel fonts), but I liked the idea of the two-tone bezel. Still, I wasn't attracted from the Batman, so, when Rolex presented this at BaselWorld this year, the hunt began. There were already some versions around, but with the blue GMT hand, which wasn't quite right... As I tried for the first time Aoobuy, I found it listed, three options: 21J, A2836, Swiss 2836. I chose the asian one, for a good compromise of price and hand sweep. Robbie told me this comes from BP factory, I thought it was a Noob, but it appears Noob doesn't make it yet. Build is good: the bezel aligns perfectly with the sapphire crystal, everything works as it should: my only doubt is about the bezel. I might be wrong, but it has a very "metallic" reflection. Is that ceramic or aluminum? At the moment, I don't give it a f**k: for a first version, it's a great watch. And now, ladies and gentlemen, pics galore! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Banterbay 0 Posted July 7, 2014 In one word; Beautiful! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Niles 0 Posted July 7, 2014 Nice watch, that should scratch the Pepsi itch for sure. As for your question about the bezel - the finish reminds me a lot of the bezel on the BP 116613LB and LVc, both of which also had more of a matte finish that was not as shiny as the LN model bezels and resembled the old aluminum finish. I don't know why BP did this as it is not close to gen at all, but that's what they did. Either way, it's a looker, so enjoy it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
live1 0 Posted July 7, 2014 yep aluminium insert on this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Niles 0 Posted July 7, 2014 yep aluminium insert on this Live, you actually think this insert is made of aluminum? Not just a ceramic bezel with some sort of metallic paint? They are definitely being marketed as having ceramic bezels: http://www.p-cls.com/rlgs00007-ssss-2014-bluered-asian-2836-p-15872.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Not That Rich 21 Posted July 7, 2014 Very Very Nice, great pics too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KeNnY 29 Posted July 7, 2014 I was always liking the PEPSI makes me dream again about the vintage one I wanted to built great review, enjoy the watch mate Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elmerlo 0 Posted July 7, 2014 Nice watch, that should scratch the Pepsi itch for sure. As for your question about the bezel - the finish reminds me a lot of the bezel on the BP 116613LB and LVc, both of which also had more of a matte finish that was not as shiny as the LN model bezels and resembled the old aluminum finish. I don't know why BP did this as it is not close to gen at all, but that's what they did. Either way, it's a looker, so enjoy it! Thanks for the example: let's see what comes around in the next weeks/months, I guess this is some sort of a Beta release. After all the Gen isn't on the market yet... Rolex claimed titanic struggles to make the blue-red ceramic bezel the right way, saying they had to modify the ceramic at molecular level to separe the colours. Don't know if this is a PR stunt for an unjustified absurd price or if it's a real problem. We have only to wait for our Chinese friends to work on it And, aa you say, it's a looker, so I don't care Last but not least...opening it in its (replica) box, well, that was a moment to remember! Guys, the packaging makes all the difference in the world, trust me, if you have 40 to spare, grab one. Worth every penny. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
N.Rico 1 Posted July 7, 2014 VERY VERY lindo ,nice pice ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Electron17 0 Posted July 7, 2014 Great looking watch, looks like ceramic to me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themannier 0 Posted July 7, 2014 It's a very nice Watch indeed, but, BP factory made the green ceramic bezel of the 116610 LV exactly as this one, with metalic reflect; big mistake from them, ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Libertatia 0 Posted July 7, 2014 Nice watch.... First time I've seen a rep box with a cushion that shape... Getting closer and closer to the gen ;-) .... Will be ordering an IWC and omega box from aoobuy soon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mercedesbenz 0 Posted July 7, 2014 This is stunning! Very nice - you ordered this from Robbie?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
avrahamk1 0 Posted July 7, 2014 Actually the bezel insert seems very gen-like, it's depth seems great! Stunning watch! Enjoy it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maxwas 0 Posted July 7, 2014 Congratulations and thanks for the review. Being a Sub fan I didn't know that much about the GMT and like you I never really cared that much about the black and batman bezels. I have however been quite taken with the ceramic pepsi, but didn't realise it was such a new watch. This review is inching me ever closer to the buy, so cheers! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Niles 0 Posted July 7, 2014 Actually the bezel insert seems very gen-like, it's depth seems great! Stunning watch! Enjoy it! The depth is ok, but the engravings are still way too thin. Only the noob 116710LN has come close to the width of the gen engravings. Also, the colors on this one are the bright colors of the old aluminum pepsi, not the darker colors found on the new ceramic model. Not trying to be a downer at all - this is a really fun watch and I'm glad to see BP making a run at this model so quickly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chairman7w 0 Posted July 7, 2014 Beautiful timepiece!! Wouldwear/10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
solame 0 Posted July 7, 2014 the best watch ever, I got myself one from WI a while back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
avrahamk1 0 Posted July 8, 2014 Actually the bezel insert seems very gen-like, it's depth seems great! Stunning watch! Enjoy it! The depth is ok, but the engravings are still way too thin. Only the noob 116710LN has come close to the width of the gen engravings. Also, the colors on this one are the bright colors of the old aluminum pepsi, not the darker colors found on the new ceramic model. Not trying to be a downer at all - this is a really fun watch and I'm glad to see BP making a run at this model so quickly. You sure got a point! Nevertheless, I do like the depth of the insert, most of those rep bezel out there aren't like that and it does make it a gen-like a bit the best watch ever, I got myself one from WI a while back. Are you sure? I'm pretty convinced that is a new model that just came out (The rep, yeah?) Maybe you own a non-ceramic model. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Niles 0 Posted July 8, 2014 Actually, a ceramic Pepsi rep has existed for a while even before Rolex announced they would be making one at Basel this year. It has existed as a fantasy model with a ceramic Pepsi bezel and a blue GMT hand for a little over a year now, possibly longer I think. There has been a ceramic coke rep for a while as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elmerlo 0 Posted July 8, 2014 This is stunning! Very nice - you ordered this from Robbie?? Yes, first order with him: he was great. A review of the order in his feedback section. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elmerlo 0 Posted July 8, 2014 Congratulations and thanks for the review. Being a Sub fan I didn't know that much about the GMT and like you I never really cared that much about the black and batman bezels. I have however been quite taken with the ceramic pepsi, but didn't realise it was such a new watch. This review is inching me ever closer to the buy, so cheers! Same for me: beaten down by the Sub-mania halfway last year, I went like mad after the perfect no-date (still work in progress) and bought one black cheap GMT on M2M. Useful watch when I have to work with different timezones, but, still, not entirely fallen in love with it. This one, however, has its own right, distancing enough from the Sub and with a good design balance between dial, bezel and case. The black one doesn't stand out like this (and when you look at it you only make comparisons with the Sub...) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
