It´s IMPOSSIBLE To Get ROLEX GMT Pepsi - Real Reason Explained
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- Опубликовано: 24 окт 2024
- Will You Sooner Get Struck By Lightning Or Get A ROLEX GMT Pepsi?
Waiting on a Rolex is never fun, but how difficult is it really to get one? Today we will look at the meteorite dial GMT Master II and talk about the famous waiting list phenomenon.
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Which Rolex are you currently waiting on?
Wow. Did Rolex pay you or give you a watch to make this video?
That one 😂
Op 36mm black dial.
@@bassnbikes3099 I don't understand how if you're a true enthusiast how you would let what other people do or think affect you? True enthusiasts operate in a vacuum because they only care about the art and passion of horology.
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Finally, a Rolex video that is about an actual watch rather than click bait and rants about Rolex that have been discussed a billion times in every fucking forum and watch channel.
I didn't want the meteorite one, but I did want the Pepsi on Jubilee. So I requested it from my AD in Jan '22. Got it Oct '22. It's the last watch I bought and I very likely am done collecting.
I have owned this watch for about 18 months. It is a fabulous watch, but I wish Rolex would put dark hands instead of the silver. Very hard to read as the Meteorite dial and the silver hands blend in and make it difficult in many cases to clearly read the time.
I have looked at darker hand replacements, but want to keep it original.
Have to hand it to Rolex, they managed to make their product truly desirable again. It wasn't that long ago (past decade) where they were practically begging you to buy Subs, GMTs, etc. I remember walking into ADs who had cases full of Rolex sport models. And the used market had steel subs for like $4-6k. Nothing to do with inflation, all to do with demand. Then something happened...probably the pandemic to some extent. Production got cut, people had extra money, and somehow Rolex's marketing team stepped it up because damn have they gone nuts. It's the same thing with Porsche.
I just got call from my AD and he said my wish list Pepsi had arrived. So I asked which one? He said meteorite - I fell off my chair, and don’t even remember ordering it.
@ sec 36: the date is anything but centered. How much is the asking price for this again?
More than you can afford! If you have to ask you can afford it!
Wait. What are you talking about “stainless steel version”. This watch only comes in white gold.
Actually I wanted a PP, but Rolex watches are so much cheaper. So I got five Rolex watches but sold three and keep two. Since it is so hard to buy from AD, I have transferred my focus on Grand Seiko. I just bought my first GS in April. And I also found GS watches are superior.
If i could buy any rolex, my personal pick would be a gold day date, bark finish bezel and bracelet with the confetti dial. Idk why that watch just amazes me and i feel its a timeless look.
Yes. I have five rolex and the one I love the best is my 18078 bark finish day date. The bark just glistens in the light. I was lucky enough to get the rare diamond string dial which has flawless tiny factory diamonds that are impossible to describe. Yeah it's got Bling but I have learned to love that too. I'm now wearing it all the time. There's no way it can be confused with a copy. I see this watch on the wrists of so many celebrities in old RUclips videos. So yeah... Hope this helps. Makes me feel great.... Like I'm wearing the best rolex ever made. Hope you can find out.
@@richmann8230 amazing piece and I can only imagine how good it looks in person
Nice review. Finally bought the GMT meteorite. Have owned many Rolexes before. Rarely found myself wearing one. This is the exception and is a keeper.
I think this piece is somehow undervalued on the secondary market. Could get discontinued next year also... Definitely a keeper for me!
Agreed
Fully agree to the meteorite dial Pepsi being the best and most desirable Rolex. For now I have to be content with my SS Pepsi 😅
I bought my Sub 16610 in '98 so some 25 years ago and boy do I miss those days. If you saw a guy wearing anything Swiss top shelf you knew the guy knew watches and it often ended in striking up a good conversation. Nowadays you're almost certainly looking at a zero knowledge poser clueless to what's inside the case.
Just sounds like sour grapes from you 😂😂😂
@@Cull_Obsidian Perhaps..I still own the 16610 though and that's something you can only ever dream of. 😏
That's an interesting take. As an outsider to the luxury watch world, there is definitely a different kind of allure to Rolex for me now than there was in the 2000's
This is indeed the GMT holy grail watch.
Forget the Rolex. Let's be real... Where is Kermit?
Its an awsome watch thats hard to get. Still the price on the grey marked is just slightly over retail price.
Great video
Sadly I am one of those poor people waitlisted on a GMT meteorite
You’ve reminded me again both how nice it is and how unlikely it is I’ll get it :-)
I love the Pepsi with meteorite dial. I hope to get one someday
Nice looking watch. But Rolex really doesn't do anything for me. Nothing wrong with them, but none of them have grabbed my attention yet.
This is my grail and I bought this when it first came out. It's still my favorite piece and I'll never sell. I imagine the value will only go up and eventually surpass the John Meyer and Platona as this watch is more scarce from what I've heard.
I like the GMT, but I love the otsuka lotec! Where can I find it? Do they just sell the newest model?
The only Rolex I want and I’m on waitlist for it, is Oyster Perpetual 36mm black dial. Dealer said 4 months, 3 to go.
good luck to you. at what point do you decide to buy from the grey market? i'd imagine that model may be going less than retail or at retail?
@@timeisahumanconstruct9251 never. I will never support the grey market. It’s just my personal opinion. I’m not that crazy about any watch that I want them desperately. If the company can sell it to me, I’ll buy it. If company doesn’t wanna give it to me, I don’t want it either. So many good options out there.
@@fauzaanC Cool, i get it. Unfortunately for me usually all of the watches that I want are not currently in production so I always have to buy grey market. Happy hunting!
a black dial OP can be found all day long,
under retail,
from reputable places.
Hey there, I got one for my wife in that exact configuration and it's just awesome! We waited approximately 5 months for hers to arrive. Just be patiente and you will get it within 3-6 months for sure. The 36mm is just awesome and fits both female and male wrists!
Nevertheless I was mostly suprised by my DJ41 with green dial and jubilee bracelet. I received it after 3 months.
Hope you get yours soon:) greetings from Switzerland
It's weird this model is in such high demand, but the gold Sub's, most of the gold Daytona's and the gold Day-Date's trade close to list on the secondary market.
Hi. Can you also give your insights on the price. If it's so hard to get, why does it not command so much premium in secondary market.
It’s does command a premium 15-18k more then msrp
Great video. I still prefer the black dial with oyster steel bracelet.
Awesome! I bought mine in the 1990s for £2,200.00 - my GMT ii Pepsi is epic. It’s got a fantastic patina. Enjoy it brother!
Watch if I can get any watch, it would be that A Lange lumen you reviewed
I have never been disappointed since I became a customer of gussl. Their timepieces are of exceptional quality.
I would say the Daytona was way harder to obtain at retail than the GMT.
I guess the waiting on this will be until the next meteorite hits the earth 😂
If even! 😂
I just picked up the Batman on Jubilee. Had to go to the Grey Market to get it as I was not willing to wait 3-5 years from the AD. Also have an older Submariner and a Datejust 41. I'm now done with Rolex collecting.
I don't want one so you are absolutely correct. I got the lefty.
3:45 look at that gold booger where the red arm meets the arrow 🤮 yet it’s still the most coveted Rolex Pepsi
I wonder if Rolex is actually the most "in demand" model. I suspect that Casio, Timex, and Seiko probably sell more units. Yeah?
Where are you getting those production percentages?
Trust me bro....is his source
Cost of meteroite ??????
4 years waiting list for a watch that is old and polished ( the black dial ). Sorry but I don't get it.
I’m on a list for the Pepsi jubilee. I don’t mind the waitlist because there’s other watches I want and will buy while I wait. And also the wait gives me time to save up the 10k for it.
Potentially I’ll get a call next year after about a 11 month wait I hope.
I got a Pepsi on an oyster band an i quite like it. Sure, the meteorite dial is stunning, but i rather go for the gold/black/grey if i was aiming for attracting more criminals 😉
⏱️ The Pepsi bezel GMT and the Yacht Master II are my favorite Rolex models. However, the production/marketing/AD setup are not. I guess in the luxury market (including cars, clothes, etc.) playing the shell game is quite bearable. Then again, maybe it's just the thrill of the 'hunt!' 🌎 Also, rumor has it that the earth is probably only 6000-7000 years old. But then again, maybe believing a meteorite ☄️ landed on it "4.5 million" years ago makes waiting for the call from the AD more bearable, too! 😉
It should be called Pan am instead of Pepsi! It would make more sense.
You will get one, as soon as the grey market prices go back to Normal. That way there will be no incentive for the AD’s to sell direct to flippers instead of actual customers.
I have one for sale ,found it on a clean up after Fire ,cheap cheap
Well u won’t get one new registration has closed
Thank you, I've almost thought I'm a loser
LOL a meteorite from space 😂🤦🏽. Still cool piece
35 seconds in, some nice datewheel and cyclops alignment for your $50,000+.
Jesus Christ, that wouldn't pass QC out of a Chinese fake factory!
Agree. Bullshit hype. You could buy 60 beautiful, innovative microbrand watches for this price. Atrocious QC, dated and just plain boring.
I was offered the meteorite GMT without asking for it. I bought it and I must admit it is the most beautiful watch in my collection.
Lol sure. Liar.
I wish I was lying. Now I am around $45 000 poorer, have a watch that is too expensive to wear and sits in the safety deposit box. Better to sell it and let the wife use the money for something more useful!
It's not Pepsi, the GMT was designed for American Airlines pilots. The red and blue are the American Airlines colors.
Beam me one up, Scotty !
Getting a Rolex sport model in general is next to impossible so I took my money and bought a very expensive bicycle. So much more enjoyment.
Yes... But I love mine!
My grail Rolex for sure 👍
4.5 billion years old that dial.
0:37 Nice replica bro !! Date not aligned 😂😂😂😂
@@buffc.7515 Hey. Nice „knowledge“ on this topic. I’m sure you saw many before. Fortunately for me and my friend whose watch this is, he doesn’t need to buy replicas. And if u think it is one, call Bucherer and tell them they’re selling fakes. 😂👍🏻
@@SwissWatchGang of course 🤣 !!
@@buffc.7515 @blckcb on Insta, tell him that u are an expert and u think he got scammed by Bucherer. 👍🏻
@@SwissWatchGang nothing wrong with using a replica for videos dude ! Not gonna waste my time anymore, you are the expert right ? I have made my point and the fact that you are over reacting prove me right. Over and out !!!
@@buffc.7515 I’m reacting, not overreacting. Ur a troll and just want attention so I decided to give it to u, which is fine. 😂👍🏻 And yes, replicas are not good to use on RUclips ( many videos as well a a few full channels got deleted because of it, hence I stay away). But u probably know that anyway 👍🏻😁. Have a good weekend
How many meteor GMT were produced??
900 a year I was told
From now on, any watch youtube video that has 'Rolex' in the title gets a 'thumbs down' from me. Stop it, we just don't give a damned about that brand.
The video is about Rolex. What else should I call it for u not to be offended 😂
I'm currently on the "list" for a Pepsi and while I dont think I'll get any kind of call anytime soon even after having a purchase history of a DJ36, Explorer 1 and Submariner, I'm really hoping I can score one for retail. Also I'm sure i'll be in the minority here but i think the meteorite GMT pepsi is horrendous. I'd rather have the WG blue dial pepsi.
I'd rather have a Timex from Target
After i get mine, im getting a gold toilet. sure, I'll be the only one.
I am not even trying, my money is better spent at an independent.
Ifs will be discon soon for sure
That’s why you buy the Tudor GMT Pepsi. Problem solved
40mm Explorer
Given that Rolex is full of shit, i doubt that dial is from an actual meteorite that crashed into the earth billions of years ago. That said, it is still a nice watch
Don't like the Pepsi dial. Coke is much better. Rolex needs to come out with Coke with black dial white gold GMT!!!
It's a bezel. Not a rare, laboriously built movement. Its not a ultra rare metal or gem stone. It's a bezel. A real watch expert should not fall for this artificially manufactured scarcity.
Regarding the meteorite dial. This not a difficult material for watch brands to procure. In fact Invicta the shopping mall brand selling Popeye, Daffy Duck and Pikachu watches sell an entire range of meteorite dials that likely came from the the same massive rock that Rolex used as the striations look very similar to the Invicta dials. Sure they treated them differently but that's process stuff and not anything to do with market scarcity. Any brand can make a meteorite dial. Rolex simply choose to make very few. If they are trading for a $50k premium then it's basically like taking candy from a baby.
Overrated brand with soulless uninspiring machine made watches and fake scarcity marketing - only good for investments and the status that comes with it for statuslovers. Compared to other brands models, this watch isn't special. I like the channel though ^^.
Yawn…
I agree with overrated as there are so many wonderful watches from other brands out there which definitely deserve more attention. However, I still think Rolex watches are great pieces for retail price.
Because it has been discontinued
Rolex fake scarcity game should stop. Their watch is so mediocre now that even replica company can keep up with them. Mass produced item 1million unit per year!!! Cmon. Even Grand Seiko only 35k unit per year.
Agree.
Greater fool theory.
And videos like this add to the misleading of many.
Yup, they also need to crack down on their AD’s that backdoor watches straight to the grey market by disguising them as legitimate sales. There’s a reason you can buy the new 2023 models stickers and all from grey but not the AD. It’s all a scam.
I disagree unless you are a newbie telling between a fake and real is not extremely hard as for the price its a luxury item there are many cars that are functionally better than a ferrari or bugati at fractional cost because brand value is real there’s a reason apple sells a smartphone for 999 when android phones with same specs or in some cases better sell half of that tag
If you are in the luxury world accept the reality or just leave there are 1 million watches but more than 1 million buyers hence premium and in case of gs there are 35k watches but 30k buyers hence the below retail price simple economics
@@songoku-jx3cb no disrespect meant but I’m not a newbie nor do I have anything against a Rolex. But I do see a massive amount of manipulation in the watch industry. When it comes to Rolex and their ADs, Rolex are kings of marketing. I respect that. The ADs …. As another collectors said, tons going to the back door to the grey market. If there was true shortage then fine. But the reality is there is no shortage. It’s a game of chicken where the AD says no stock but the reality is tons of stock. Why do they do this? Because they want to make money by selling other “sacrifice” watches to reward the buyer after spend history requirements are achieved. The silly collectors do it often to just flip the Rolex again. This is why there are 9,000 “rare” Daytona’s for sale on c24. Check and see yourself.
We also know of the games played by many brands on the auction front. By brands and auction houses to give the illusion of demand. If I was a Rolex collector, I would look for rare neo vintage Rolexes low production numbers and special heritage. The ones one would buy at the AD today are nothing more than s factory produced tool watch. Buy it at MSRP if you like … It’s a factory produced … mass produced watch. So many are “getting the call” from ADs. They are in pain.
Anyway, I wish you well in your collecting journey.
Oh no the conspiracy theory. 😂
Hands up who got one at retail 🙋🏻♂️😆
Bruh, don't flex on us
@@michele_ FOMO is strong with these things isn't it. before I got mine I thought about it everyday for about 3 years. don't worry, your AD will come through eventually!
Lucky you. Still waiting for mine, but the new Daytona (two-tone) hopefully comes first.
I buy a Pepsi at retail everyday 🥤
@@MandarKasture lol
Oh, good God in heaven ... I am so-o-o-o-o-o sick of hearing about the Rolex "Pepsi." Can't you Rolex reviewers talk about any other models ... even once in awhile?
No because how many times have you seen a meteorite hit the earth
@@MandarKasture It isn't the meteorite dial I dislike.
Sorry but no. This is a hype video to create demand.
Look at 5:02 on the video … look at the paint finishing of the GMT hand. See that the red lacquer on the stem of the arm is not flush with the arrow?
This is an example of the finishing that is sub-par. Many other examples of how the finishing does not warrant the hype created.
Greater fool theory at play here.
Disappointed to have this type of video made by you. I have always respected and liked your other videos that talked about horology beyond senseless hype.
A grand seiko has better finishing than this.
meteorite … this is meteor-wrong.
Well noticed ! This watch fairytale industry is been around for way to long.....stainless steel watches go for over stupid money, to stupid buyers......
The date wheel is also terribly misaligned. Look at 0:35
@@porsche911c oh yeah … I just took another look. It’s skewed to the left and not centralized.
I have many watches from Longines to Omega, Tudor, etc. as well as three Rolex models (not the GMT though).
I'm not a Rolex fanboy and at the beginning I always said that Omega is better than Rolex anyway, but trust me, that's just not true. The finish and the way they look and feel is just on a completely different level! All the corners feel really sharp and really smooth at the same time, something I can't say about the other watches in my collection. Rolexes are definitely overly-hyped but saying that those watches are not well made is just false!
What surprised me the most though was the precision of the watch when worn every day. I like tracking the precision of all my watches and even though only my Omega's are METAS certified, the three Rolexe's are as precise as the Omega's.
I don't own a grand seiko and I agree on the fact that they have awesome finish but the problem with GS is that their watches are just not interesting. They look generic and besides the snowflake there is no other model which can really compete with the looks of a Omega, Rolex or even Tudor or Breitling.
At the end of the day there is a reason on why Rolex achieved this status and having him talking about the biggest and most successful brand is just normal!
@@rmr5184 watch out, you’re not feeding into the populist Rolex hate-train! The trolls will be on your tail
This fall you will be looking for food. Hard to eat a watch.... I will pass on that waste of money!!!
The meteorite dial is ugly. I'm sorry. With respect to why you won't get a GMT from an AD, they are all sold to famous people, rich prior customers, or out the back door to gray market dealers. Rolex could make more of these popular models, but doesn't because they want to feed the hype. Don't believe any other explanation. You're being played. Boycott Rolex. They don't deserve your business.
Conspiracy theory BS
@@alexxo7546 I have an MBA in Marketing from Wharton. I understand business. Where's your MBA from?
@@Nordic_Sky You say MBA like they aren’t two a penny, and if that ‘analysis’ of the world’s most successful watch company is what you gained from it you’ve been short-changed.
@@alexxo7546 OMG you're hilarious.
i could buy five of them tomorrow, the flippers are full of them. 😂. a simple search shows many.
And pay $$$ over retail! You want to do that you can buy anything
It’s just been discontinued
From now on, any watch youtube video that has 'Rolex' in the title gets a 'thumbs down' from me. Stop it, we just don't give a damned about that brand.
I agree with you, comment on other RUclipsrs pages, they chuck out content with that name in the title daily/weekly.