The name comes from the contrast between the red and blue colors of the watch bezel and their similarity to the same shade of the classic Pepsi logo. Like other Rolex watch nicknames based on bezel color, this helps to quickly distinguish certain GMT-Master models without the need to remember the (sometimes long and complicated) model number.
Like all Rolex watches with nicknames – like Batman and Beetroot – Pepsi is a purely fan-created name that was never officially accepted by replica Rolex. These nicknames help create a common language between collectors and enthusiasts. Individuals looking for a watch based on a color scheme do not need any expertise – remember “Pepsi,” for example.
However, since the Pepsi nickname can cover several different models, it helps to research more closely to ensure that the specific design and color combination is what you can find. Rolex watches are often found on the wrists of the rich and famous, and Pepsi is no exception. Famous people associated with Rolex GMT Pepsi include.
The 116719 is made of 18K white gold rather than stainless steel and features a Cerachrom bezel instead of an aluminum bezel. Coupled with the addition of the triple water-resistant Triplock system, the 116719 is more in line with Rolex’s modern watch design standards.
Fans of Pepsi have their reasons for liking the watch. Nonetheless, some common truths about the Rolex GMT-Master watch usually account for its popularity as the watch of choice for many people.
One factor in the popularity of Pepsi may be the length of time that the red and blue bezel has appeared on GMT-Master watches and the number of important models that feature this unique color scheme.
Pepsi symbolizes several firsts and near-firsts, as well as the swan song of the original GMT-Master watch collection. The significance of the fake Rolex Pepsi, combined with its versatile and innocuous color scheme, makes it a trophy for Rolex collectors.
The Rolex Pepsi has always had varying degrees of water resistance, but of course, Rolex’s technology and design practices have improved over time.
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