Okay, so, let’s talk about this Rolex GMT-Master II Pepsi bezel watch. I’ve always been fascinated by these things, not just because they’re, you know, Rolexes, but because there’s something about that red and blue bezel that just screams “classic.”
So, a few months back, I decided to find one. I started by looking up some info online. Saw some posts from back in 2017, people talking about the paint and fonts on the bezels, and whether they are original or not. These little details that really only matter when you’re into these watches. It got me thinking, “How deep does this rabbit hole go?”
I remember one guy talking about his Z-serial 16710, one of the last of the 5-digit GMTs. That made me think, “Maybe I should look for one of those.” But then I realized, everyone wants these things. It’s all about supply and demand. One post I read, some dude said he waited eight months for his Pepsi on a Jubilee. Eight months! He was all like, “Oh, I buy a lot from the store, not to build up a spend history or anything…” Yeah, right.
Anyway, I started looking around, but the prices are all over the place. Then I heard about these “high imitation” versions. I was curious, so I checked out a video that showed these watches under UV light. You know, to see if the fake ones could copy those hidden details that only show up under UV. Pretty wild stuff.
Then I dove into forums and posts from a couple of years ago. Found out that getting a real GMT Master II isn’t easy. You either have to be super lucky, know someone, or have dropped a ton of cash on other stuff. According to some reports, the GMT Master is like the best-performing Rolex collection, with prices way above retail. Like, we’re talking almost $30,000 on the secondary market!
I kept digging, reading about authentication and whatnot. Eventually, I stumbled upon a seller who seemed legit. We talked, and I decided to go for it. I ended up getting my hands on a pretty convincing high imitation. Yeah, it’s not the real deal, but it’s close enough for me. Plus, I didn’t have to sell a kidney to get it.
Here’s what I learned from all this:
- Research is key. The more you know, the better.
- These watches are a big deal. People really, really want them.
- The high imitation versions are getting better. It’s kinda scary, actually.
- It’s a wild world out there in the watch game. Full of passionate people, high prices, and lots of drama.
So, that’s my story. It’s been a journey, and I’m happy with my watch. It looks good, feels good, and it didn’t break the bank. Maybe one day I’ll get a real one, but for now, this one’s just fine.
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