Okay, so, let me tell you about this whole thing with the Rolex GMT-Master II Pepsi. It all started when I got this itch for a new watch, and not just any watch, but something special, something iconic. I’ve always been a fan of the Rolex Pepsi – you know, the one with the red and blue bezel – so I figured, why not try to get a high imitation version?
First off, I did a bunch of digging online. I mean, I really went down the rabbit hole reading about different factories and their versions of the GMT-Master II. It’s a whole world out there! Turns out, there’s this one factory, Clean, that’s been making waves with their replicas. They recently dropped a new version of the 126710 GRNR, which is the model number for one of the Pepsi variants, and people were going nuts about how good it looked in the pictures.
So, I decided to take the plunge. I found a dealer that a lot of people recommended on the forums, and I reached out. We chatted a bit, and I asked a ton of questions. The dealer was cool, answered everything, and even sent me some high-resolution photos of the watch. It looked pretty darn good, I gotta say. The bezel colors were spot on, the cyclops (that little magnifying thing over the date) looked right, and the bracelet – they had both the Jubilee and Oyster options – looked solid.
After some back and forth, I settled on the Jubilee bracelet. It’s a bit more “blingy” than the Oyster, but I liked the look. Plus, from what I read, it’s a super well-engineered bracelet, very comfortable, and has a great fit and finish. It uses the Oysterlock clasp which seems very robust and durable. We agreed on a price, and I wired the money. Yeah, a bit nerve-wracking, but hey, you gotta take some risks, right?
The waiting game was the worst. Every day I was checking my email, hoping for a tracking number. Finally, it arrived! I ripped open the package like a kid on Christmas morning. And there it was, the Clean Factory GMT-Master II Pepsi, in all its glory.
Let me tell you, this thing is impressive. It’s got a good weight to it, feels solid in your hand. The bezel action is smooth, and it clicks nicely into place. The 24-hour hand is there, just like the real deal, so you can track a second time zone. The case size is 40mm, which is the same as the genuine model. It says it’s water-resistant to 100 meters, but I’m not gonna test that out, just to be safe.
Details
- Production: It’s a recent model, so it’s based on the ones Rolex started making in 2018.
- Case: It’s 40mm wide, which is a good size for most wrists.
- Material: They claim it’s made of 904L steel, which is what Rolex uses. Feels sturdy, that’s for sure.
- Functions: Shows the time, running seconds, date, and that extra hand for a second-time zone.
- Bezel: The star of the show! It’s red and blue, rotates both ways, and has 24 clicks for each hour.
- Crown: It’s a screw-down crown, just like the original.
- Case Back: Solid case back, nothing to see there, but it feels substantial.
- Bracelet: I got the Jubilee, which is a five-link bracelet. It’s shiny and has a nice weight. The clasp is an Oysterlock, so it feels secure.
I’ve been wearing it for a few weeks now, and I’m really happy with it. It keeps good time, looks amazing, and I’ve even gotten a few compliments on it. Of course, I don’t go around telling people it’s a replica, but if they ask, I’m honest about it. It’s a conversation starter, that’s for sure.
So, there you have it. My adventure into the world of high imitation Rolex watches. It was a bit of a gamble, but it paid off. I got a watch I love, that looks great, and didn’t cost me an arm and a leg. Would I do it again? Absolutely! In fact, I’m already eyeing my next target. Don’t tell my wife, though!
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