Lol. I bought a GMT Master as an 18 yr old Seaman in the Navy. Had second thoughts about the Pepsi bezel, but it grew on me. Can’t believe it is 34 yrs old.
I think the GMT is the model in the current Rolex lineup that screams ‘luxury’ the most. The colorful bezel combined with the polished center links make it such that it’s really visible from across the room. I’m partial to the vintage models personally, the Coke in particular. Enjoyed the video!
@@mattp9457 Nine months. I got a promotion in late January and my wife and I are celebrating 20 years together. I texted my SA and asked for it and explained why. Fast forward to October, my wife and I were visiting the city where my SA is to celebrate our anniversary. I had told my SA we were coming the week before. I stopped in to just say hi and talk watches, like I normally do, and was surprised with an anniversary cake and the watch. I had no idea she had it for me. It was a great weekend.
Hey Tim, could you share which cities on that list you would avoid wearing your rolexs? I’ve traveled all over the world with mine but times see to be worse than ever. Appreciate the insight my friend
It's probably a bit more complicated than that. Time of day, location, indoor vs outdoors, and the prominence of the watch all figure into the decision. I've had no issues wearing expensive watches in NYC, but people in some parts of LA have told me it's worse there. I've had no issues wearing watches in Philadelphia, either, but that's in upscale commercial and residential neighborhoods. Could it be tougher at night in areas with higher crime? Possibly! But in any case, I'd do specific research before deciding to wear an expensive watch in an unfamiliar town. Best, Tim
meanwhile the grand daddy of all GMT's is the 126719 BLRO Meteorite Dial variety ... rarest and most expensive of all GMT's except the off-catalogue diamond / ruby models.
Just got mine yesterday. I’m in love with it. I got mine on 2/4/23, and I see you got yours exactly two years to the date before mine on 2/4/21! Gorgeous piece
Nice fun and succinct presentation Tim. Bravo. However in these troubled times having a “unmistakably Rolex timepiece “ on your wrist can be dangerous.
I live in Albuquerque. Even in cow town I keep my eyes open, always on guard. In my 16 years doing my lap swimming five days a week. I have never seen another Rolex in the change room or in the water. Now, either of my three Rolex's. I do not wear them at the flea market. My AD called me two months ago and said come on in, I have a sub for you. I bought it. My day date I'm always on guard. Sad to have to live like that.
I always thought that the speedmaster was worn in space because it was manually wound and that an auto watch couldn't be worn because the rotor wouldn't work in zero gravity. So, i'm surprised that GMTs were used.
This was later disproven. It's the mass-governed inertia of the rotor rather than the force of gravity that assists the winding in space. Also, even an automatic watch can be wound manually if there's any doubt. Manual-wind doesn't even have any theoretical advantage over automatic in space if you don't remember to wind the Omega. Best, Tim
Would be an almost perfect watch with a day window included and a lumed bezel insert. I mean to me day is equally important to date, if not more important sometimes, especially on long holidays, when you supposed to use the GMT function if you are not a pilot. Sure it can be useful for those too who work in multiple timezones. Without lumed bezel insert, the GMT function is useless in dark. Not sure if it has screwdown crown but that would be also pretty useful and important, then you would not need a rolex for every different occassion.
It’s also important to note the issues that the 32xx movements are having ( especially with the gmt 2 ) i iust had to set my 2019 in for service as it was losing 5-10 min a day. Also, Tim, thank you for your service!
I have the new Pepsi references on Oyster until now I have no issue whatsoever it’s been exactly a year I have it still running fine so far….. Gaining or losing 5 to 10 mins a day that’s insane sorry to hear it it’s freaking odd honestly
There was too fast for me, it seemed Rushed. That is just my 2 cents worth. I personally like the rattlie bracelet, pressed clasp and folded links. I first saw a sub in the 80’s and that is the look I love. What I have never liked the lack of accuracy in an automatic, the reason I never owned one. Now that I’m retired and it’s 2022 and I realize that there are many many watches that are better than a Rolex.
I don't believe that was universally the conclusion with the Sub. With the pre-2018 Deepsea, definitely. But I didn't hear too many complaints about the Sub before Rolex revisited the design. Best, Tim
“99% of owners don’t know how to use the 3rd time zone”. Really?!? People interested in such a historic time piece have done their homework and definitely know how to use it. Just my opinion I guess.. I learnt how to use it well before having it in my possession. Great video though!
Yes. As with the Navitimer bezel, the GMT bezel seems to puzzle actual owners I've met. Honestly, most of them just use it as a "reminder" prompt or as a makeshift timing (read: dive) bezel. Best, Tim
You won’t get a Pepsi from an AD, dream on, 2 year wait😂, good luck with that….more like 5-10 or never….expect to pay 100 pc more on grey market if you actually want one.
Lol. I bought a GMT Master as an 18 yr old Seaman in the Navy. Had second thoughts about the Pepsi bezel, but it grew on me. Can’t believe it is 34 yrs old.
Xvvb for, sorry km
I think the GMT is the model in the current Rolex lineup that screams ‘luxury’ the most. The colorful bezel combined with the polished center links make it such that it’s really visible from across the room. I’m partial to the vintage models personally, the Coke in particular. Enjoyed the video!
just got the call today, was asking for the oyster bracelet but they messed up and it’s a jubilee. very hard to decide if I take it or wait….
Love this series, always super well done and Tim lays things out as well as anyone,
I love these kind of in-depth looks. Cheers Tim. Way out of my price range but maybe one day I’ll own the BB GMT. Extended family still counts, right?
Just got mine from my AD two weeks ago. Love it!!!!
Congrats! but who did you payoff to get it lol. I can't even get on a waiting list 😒 enjoy in good health 🍻
How long have you been on the list if you mind me asking? I'm coming up on 2 years and I have my name at 2 different AD's.
@@mattp9457 Nine months. I got a promotion in late January and my wife and I are celebrating 20 years together. I texted my SA and asked for it and explained why. Fast forward to October, my wife and I were visiting the city where my SA is to celebrate our anniversary. I had told my SA we were coming the week before. I stopped in to just say hi and talk watches, like I normally do, and was surprised with an anniversary cake and the watch. I had no idea she had it for me. It was a great weekend.
@@jimlittle5769 Wow thats a great story!
@@mattp9457 thanks! It was a great way to start the fantastic weekend. The chocolate anniversary cake was from Carlo's (think Cake Boss). Delicious.
Cool video. Please make a Buyer's guide for the Explorer 1.
Hey Tim, could you share which cities on that list you would avoid wearing your rolexs? I’ve traveled all over the world with mine but times see to be worse than ever. Appreciate the insight my friend
It's probably a bit more complicated than that. Time of day, location, indoor vs outdoors, and the prominence of the watch all figure into the decision. I've had no issues wearing expensive watches in NYC, but people in some parts of LA have told me it's worse there. I've had no issues wearing watches in Philadelphia, either, but that's in upscale commercial and residential neighborhoods. Could it be tougher at night in areas with higher crime? Possibly! But in any case, I'd do specific research before deciding to wear an expensive watch in an unfamiliar town.
Best,
Tim
@@the1916companywatchreviews thanks brother
Tim, nice historical review of a classic...thanks.
Surprised you mentioned Tudor Black Bay Pro instead of the Tudor Pepsi
meanwhile the grand daddy of all GMT's is the 126719 BLRO Meteorite Dial variety ... rarest and most expensive of all GMT's except the off-catalogue diamond / ruby models.
Hi Tim!. Best watch guy on the internet!. You’re an encyclopedia!!. Quick question, where would you rate the GMT Sprite in collectibility?.
Ha! Enjoyed the fun in-stride commentary at the manual section. Good stuff!
"All your base are belong to us" Love it!
There is a mk1 mk2 and mk3 pepsi has different bezel colors depending on which year you bought it.
I currently have the 124060 Sub and I’m waiting on this exact configuration from my AD.
Let’s hope it hasn’t been discontinued 😢
Just got mine yesterday. I’m in love with it. I got mine on 2/4/23, and I see you got yours exactly two years to the date before mine on 2/4/21! Gorgeous piece
Hi sir. I'm looking at 1 right now also. The price say $10900. Just wondering, how come the old 1 same model cost more?
Damn I didn’t know what Tim looked like, until now. 👑👑
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That bezel looks so much brighter then my 2021 version. Is this just a result of the camera or does the color vary from batch to batch?
I suspect it's just the camera. Sean uses special studio lighting when he shoots these.
Best,
Tim
There is mk1 mk2 mk3 2018 mk1 2019 2020 mk2 2021 to present mk3 all different bezel colors.
Nice fun and succinct presentation Tim. Bravo. However in these troubled times having a “unmistakably Rolex timepiece “ on your wrist can be dangerous.
I live in Albuquerque. Even in cow town I keep my eyes open, always on guard. In my 16 years doing my lap swimming five days a week. I have never seen another Rolex in the change room or in the water.
Now, either of my three Rolex's. I do not wear them at the flea market. My AD called me two months ago and said come on in, I have a sub for you. I bought it.
My day date I'm always on guard.
Sad to have to live like that.
Copyright section had me rolling!😂
Me too. I couldn't believe some of that stuff. And I guarantee you, Rolex is ready to defend all of it anywhere, anytime.
Best,
Tim
@@the1916companywatchreviews like the NATO strap man! 😉
The Pepsi is an icon alongside the Sub and the Daytona I’m more Oyster than Jubliee kinda dude but to each their taste
Fantastic , love it , top class
Beautiful, stunning and elegant
this is the coolest watch ever you can wear it anywhere anytime and looks awesome with everything and all types of clothing
you sure about anywhere? you'll get robbed and stabbed for it in many places
Cool to see the face for the voice
Jeez some people will be getting heart attacks from the amount of Rolex content on your channels today 😅 Keep it coming Tim 👏
lucky to have a BATMAN , it is a great Rolex watch . good video Tim . be safe. ~. JDS/CT
Seems like a lot of people should be selling watches right now. But where are the buyers?
When you try and remove the hype, I think the pepsi is the best looking Rolex in the current catalogue (rootbeer is a close second)
I always thought that the speedmaster was worn in space because it was manually wound and that an auto watch couldn't be worn because the rotor wouldn't work in zero gravity. So, i'm surprised that GMTs were used.
This was later disproven. It's the mass-governed inertia of the rotor rather than the force of gravity that assists the winding in space. Also, even an automatic watch can be wound manually if there's any doubt. Manual-wind doesn't even have any theoretical advantage over automatic in space if you don't remember to wind the Omega.
Best,
Tim
You still have the Mojo Tim…the king remains on top of his game!
Would be an almost perfect watch with a day window included and a lumed bezel insert. I mean to me day is equally important to date, if not more important sometimes, especially on long holidays, when you supposed to use the GMT function if you are not a pilot. Sure it can be useful for those too who work in multiple timezones. Without lumed bezel insert, the GMT function is useless in dark. Not sure if it has screwdown crown but that would be also pretty useful and important, then you would not need a rolex for every different occassion.
Ah that’s my watch!
It’s also important to note the issues that the 32xx movements are having ( especially with the gmt 2 ) i iust had to set my 2019 in for service as it was losing 5-10 min a day.
Also, Tim, thank you for your service!
I have the new Pepsi references on Oyster until now I have no issue whatsoever it’s been exactly a year I have it still running fine so far….. Gaining or losing 5 to 10 mins a day that’s insane sorry to hear it it’s freaking odd honestly
@@krakatoa_8180 it happened all of a sudden. Before that it was about +1 a day. Look on TRF of the 32xx movement issues it’s pretty widespread.
@@ronintheamazon1492 had the exact same story with a 2019 datejust
you have an overstock of GMT BLRO's eh? everyone does. great piece for around 16k... thats about it.
By your own theory, you should be in for quite a bargain.
Best,
Tim
Skydweller is in the Rolex big 3
Good luck trying to get one at retail...
This is great, Tim!
There was too fast for me, it seemed Rushed. That is just my 2 cents worth. I personally like the rattlie bracelet, pressed clasp and folded links. I first saw a sub in the 80’s and that is the look I love. What I have never liked the lack of accuracy in an automatic, the reason I never owned one. Now that I’m retired and it’s 2022 and I realize that there are many many watches that are better than a Rolex.
Where in the world are you getting 9-10k prices? Seeing 2.5x that everywhere.
All dat AMZWATCH watches sssssoooooooo gorgeous！
@00:43 spat out my drink lol
it's funny how no one complains about the super case on the GMT but it was an abomination on the sub before they transitioned to the 41mm variant
I don't believe that was universally the conclusion with the Sub. With the pre-2018 Deepsea, definitely. But I didn't hear too many complaints about the Sub before Rolex revisited the design.
Best,
Tim
Tim's a horological treasure.
Hm?😊
All your base… 😂 And all your monies are belong to us 😅
This is the first time I have seen your face .
President is copyrighted for use with watches.
“99% of owners don’t know how to use the 3rd time zone”. Really?!?
People interested in such a historic time piece have done their homework and definitely know how to use it. Just my opinion I guess.. I learnt how to use it well before having it in my possession.
Great video though!
Yes. As with the Navitimer bezel, the GMT bezel seems to puzzle actual owners I've met. Honestly, most of them just use it as a "reminder" prompt or as a makeshift timing (read: dive) bezel.
Best,
Tim
how about a coke, nice
Really tired of hearing about the Rolex "Pepsi." I enjoy your other content.
You won’t get a Pepsi from an AD, dream on, 2 year wait😂, good luck with that….more like 5-10 or never….expect to pay 100 pc more on grey market if you actually want one.
Byebye pepsi …. Welcome coke 2023
Thanks for finally taking off those ridiculous sunglasses off your head.
Overrated. Certainly not worth anything over retail, perhaps not even that
Haters can keep on hating!
@@omarion07 people that hate are usually envious….
Disagree
Sour grapes
@@xekret envious of the mass produced steel watch😂