The Best Rolex: The GMT Master 2 "Pepsi"
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- čas přidán 8. 06. 2024
- It is just a fact. This is the best Rolex! No question!
TIME STAMPS:
0:00-1:35 - Intro
1:36-6:04 - Why James Loves This Watch
6:05-11:44 - GMT Master II Review
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Ok! This video was a JOURNEY! 😂 I debated not posting it because of all the things I didn’t like about it. During James’ story theres a part where the audio is not idea. My camera goes all fuzzy about half way through. Just so many annoying little things! But then I thought “meh! It’s been filmed! Let’s stick it out!” 😜😂 I’m so sorry it’s not fully polished!
TIME STAMPS INCLUDED if you just want the review!
James went a bit bananas on the café Del Mar story …. The magic isn’t a Rolex gmt but the moment the sun disappears in the sea and the music turns on ! Music is love and god is a DJ. Café Del Mar is heaven on earth , no Rolex can beat that 😘
So happy James got the jubilee GMT.💯🤙🏽
@@renedelapaans647 couldn’t agree more my friend. Magical times.
@@renedelapaans647 you & James need to have a lads holiday in Ibiza! He loves it there!! 💕💕
Years and years of waiting?
C’mon darling!!! I’m gonna get the big bad Oisin on you now!
You got a black Daytona already very difficult to get, how comes you are saying Pepsi I years and years of wait!
P.s still love you and your channel
I was obsessed with this watch for 3 years. Watched every video, read every article, literally had framed pictures and posters in my office. Had 1 purchase history at an AD (OP 41) and waited nearly 2 years. Was so friendly and checked back in monthly to make sure they knew I was serious. I don’t make a ton of money as a teacher and just saved up and was patient as possible. The dream came true after nearly 3 years. Don’t give up hope!
And to make it even crazier, the full story is that I got the call from a totally different AD in my small hometown / mom and pop shops after only 6 months of waiting and no purchase history. I know it sounds unbelievable but it’s true! Just wanted to include that part of the story to give someone else hope because I had personally given up hope. But it was because I was kind and persistent. Wrote the sales associate a kind thank you letter, describing what the watch meant to me and gave them a nice bottle of wine as a thank you!
Kindness goes a long way! Don’t get jaded, there are nice people out there in the watch world!
THIS IS PERFECTLY SAID!!! And we sooo relate to this! There was a time where James thought he would NEVER get it. He said to me “I’ve just accepted I am never going to own the Pepsi again. I’m going to buy the Tudor instead” I said to him, “don’t buy the Tudor! It won’t scratch the itch! YOU WILL GET IT!! Keep waiting!!!!”
You’re so right! Keep visiting the ad so they know you’re serious and an enthusiast, be kind, talk watches and get to know the sale associates! It’ll happen! ❤️💙❤️💙
@@BrittPearceWatches that’s so kind of you, appreciate your sincere comment! Thank you for the watch content and sharing your life with others.
@@BrittPearceWatches i did almost exactly what you said ,i kept calling my Ad to let them know i was still wanting it,and waited almost 3 years 😘
@andrewchiltern
Lovely story buddy
@watch Gringa you area good spirit! ❤️❤️
I don't know, I don't like this
It's like you were begging for them to sell you the watch... it's sad if you think about it 😢
I just wear 2 or 3 submariners when traveling through multiple timezones. Quick fix.
LOL! You’re living in 3023!
🤣🤣🤣
I have 38 Subs, one set for each time zone, each one is lined up on a curtain pole so I always know what the local time is anywhere in the world. Quick fix. 😆😂🤣
That's how it's supposed to be done!
You're lucky I simply put my name on the waiting list for the place I plan to visit.
For me it's the Datejust with fluted bezel, jubilee bracelet, in stainless with the blue dial, stick markers (the 36 has better proportions but the 41 makes more sense with my wrist size and diminishing vision). The DJ is iconic, and can go with everything, jeans and a t-shirt or a fine suit. The GMT is cool, but I have no need for the complication, and the bezel can come off as a bit cartoonish in my opinion. If I were to get a GMT I would probably go Blue/Black, as that makes more sense to me, blue being day, black night, and isn't as loud as the Pepsi, but it's a watch that isn't as versatile as the DJ or as classy.
After graduation, got my first real job in 1985, and soon after bought my 1986 GMT Master II. Keeps excellent time and looks brand new, wearing it every day. 🥰 James' story was spot on! Thanks for sharing this video with us.
Hey Britt Happy New Year’s to you and @Watch Papi 🎊 I just had to jump in on this GMT and say I seen the Roman video of the collector with the GMT Bakerlite bezel.Omg I fell in love with it. I have always loved the Pepsi but seeing where it came from and a pristine piece like that was Incredible 🤩
Great episode and wonderful watch 👏
First of all, that sweater looks so comfy! Thanks for getting James to tell his story, and the typewritten notes were a nice visual touch too. I feel silly saying that I have a favorite Rolex, given that if I had that much disposable income, it would go straight into my house. But I really do have a favorite Rolex, and it's the Explorer II GMT with the white dial. Very unique and classy, but still rugged enough to be sporty. Plus, I like that it has a fixed bezel. I have a few GMT watches in my collection, and they are all "office" GMTs. However, considering I haven't left my time zone in over 20 years, I'm fine with not owning a traveler or "true" GMT. If I were to actually have a practical need for a traveler GMT, I'd set my sights on the Bulova Wilton GMT. Thanks again, as always, for another great video.
Great review and video. Now, I want one of these, so thanks a lot Britt.
BAHAHA! Watch CZcams does that to me too! 🙈
Fully agree 😊 people who don’t own it don’t know what they are missing, people who own it know it’s the best 😅
It’s my grail watch because I grew up on the original Magnum PI and I was obsessed with the show and Tom Selleck’s persona.
Great video Britt and love Papi’s passion for it. I love my 16710, the pre ceramic bezel is incredible in different lights
Right?! James' passion is just contagious!
Awesone vid Britt - loved your 12 min fix of GMT Master II!!! You captured it wonderfully. 'Cause, yes I'm on the wait list for that very model. It's been about 18 months so far, but I have bought two other Rolexes from them in the last 3 years. You've given me some hope again - thanks!!! 👊👊👊
YOU WILL GET IT!!! ❤️💙 it sounds like you have an amazing relationship with your AD!
@@BrittPearceWatches Thank you!!! Everything crossed!! 🤞🤞🤞
I always loved the Air-King, and got the call to pick one up recently. Not as well known, not as flashy as the GMT Master II, but the one I really wanted. Thanks Britt, awesome video
I own the Tudor bb GMT and it checks all the boxes without being too flashy and attract the wrong attention. Just took it to SE Asia and nobody bothered to even notice 😊
I love this! 💙❤️💙❤️
Love the contents and presentation. And the watch...👌🏻
🎉🎉finally received my one today after a 1.5 year wait!!!!
Cool Watch Papi "voice" cameo! Britt, your channel is crushing it! Nice job!!
Bahaha I kinda loved the Watch Papi collab! We gotta make it happen more!
Great video. Love the back story.
Epic story. It was nice to hear James tell how it all happened. You’re the perfect watch couple. 😊
Thank you Guy 💙❤️🙏🏼
@Harvey oh congratulations my friend. It’s a special feeling eh!?
GUY! 💕💕 James is the star of this show! His love of the Pepsi is just contagious! 💙❤️
@Harvey that’s how it should be!! It will be four years this summer since I picked this up and it still makes me grin from ear to ear 💙❤️
Bought one of these in the mid-80s while on vacation in Aruba with my then to be wife. Truly an iconic watch and my favorite. Thanks for the video.
I used to own a Datejust, blue dial, fluted bezel. While I liked the watch, I didn’t love it.
So after enjoying it for a year or two I sold it part exchange for a Pepsi GMT. Best decision I ever made. I knew once I owned the GMT that it was a watch for life and one day I would pass it to my son.
It also helped me stop buying more watches. Almost like an endgame watch. I still might pick up the odd cheaper watch for fun, but I feel content with my current collection.
Received mine this year on my bday, crazy coincidence. Now it’s my birthday watch forever staying in my collection
Brit love the vid , and yeh it’s my dream watch even though I have 6 Rolex already
but knowing you love it makes me keep waiting too 😂😂
Something very unique on the Pepsi bezel is that complete red bezel it turns when lighted by an UV light … that’s when you realize why it was so hard to make and why any fake GMT Master Pepsi couldn’t never replicated it … love for Pepsi ❤
I love it! Love all Rolex GMT watches and the Explorer ll’s. They are just in a class by themselves.
I’m blessed to own two Rolex GMTs in my current collection: a 2020 Batgirl and. 2021 Root Beer two-tone. The Pepsi is elusive. But I do have the Tudor version and I love it.
I love it! Thanks for making this video! I love this watch, I’m not there just yet… but I think I’m going to get a Tudor BB GMT for now.
Great watch, you won't regret it
Congratulations on your new watch! Enjoy it to the full! Great story. Regards from Malta.
It’s a couple of years old now but the joy of that call is still fresh!!
I couldn’t agree with you more! This is, by far, the best modern Rolex. I was super lucky to be able to purchase mine at retail and ever since then, it’s always a treat to wear ❤. Great content as always! 😊
CLICKY BEZEL IN THE HOUSE!
Great video both.
I purchased mine in the December of 2019. I was asked into the AD to view some new releases that they had on loan. At the end of the viewing my AD brought out the Pepsi for me to have a look at, they had one in for a customer apparently. After admiring it for a while he then said it is yours if you want it. I genuinely don’t know who was more excited, me at the prospect of getting one at retail, or him for planning the whole thing during the previous few weeks.
This is the video I needed to see (particularly from you James and your experience). I have recently become jaded by the Rolex brand and in particular the hate for this watch. But it does mean a lot to me. I have never played the AD game but I did get to know the sales team personally. The sales guy in particular did this out of friendship and not out of my buying power. Those were the days. The only change is that I bought the Oyster bracelet instead.
I am wearing it now and loving it once again. Thank you 🙏🥃
Oh I love this story!!! I can’t believe you were able to just… go in and buy the Pepsi! 💀❤️💙😂 absolutely insane!
But you know! I so relate with becoming a bit jaded. Honestly… I kinda find the Rolex hate exhaustive. But we’ve also got a really great AD. In the comment section is sounds like people have some pretty crap ads! Reading people’s experiences I really get why they hate the brand! But it couldn’t be more different from our experience! 🙈❤️💙
You nailed it tho! I think people really underrate how much being likeable helps one buy watches! It shouldn’t be this way! BUUUUT being friendly, popping in often, and just chatting about watches and life with your ad goes a long way!
I used to work in retail years and years ago. There would be times where we get super exclusive things in, super limited things. And yes, sometimes it went to people who spent a lot of money with us. But on the whole, we’d just hook up people we quite liked! 😂🙈 I had customers I jusy really loved and I wanted them to have first dibs! It’s not right, but it’s just how humans work!
@@BrittPearceWatches 🙏
Good show I love Papi’s story on the gmt. For me I still think the 41 Bluesy bi metal is my favourite Rolex watch.
Britt, James, I've been waiting for you to make this video! Don't refrain from making content just because something is hard to get... This kind of thing is what keeps the dream alive! 😅
True story... I've been wanting a Pepsi since 2018, but moving overseas lost me a good relationship with a local AD, and it seems like German dealers didn't want to deal with a Yankee lol... But guess what... I moved back to the US and started chatting with a new AD... Bought a nice, but not super popular VC to establish a rapport, and two weeks later (yesterday!) I was allocated a white gold Pepsi with the blue dial 😍😍 I'm picking it up at the end of the month! 🙌🎉 Now I'm even more hyped up after your video haha
Anyway, great video as always, and keep Papi mysterious!
My father gave me a GMT Master when I was about 15 but I never cherished it and didn’t appreciate what it was, I neglected it and eventually I lost it or it got stolen.
I have always wanted a replacement but it was one of those things you wanted but never really got off the couch.
The hype years also didn’t help availability either so I gave up before I even tried.
Until early 2022, a buddy sent me a text “I GOT THE CALL” then a picture of his new BLRO. He then stated it took him 2 years to finally get it.
I guess thats when I figured maybe I’ll drop by the AD and make my interest known, maybe in 2 years I’ll finally fill the gap so off I went.
Here is where things became weird, I walked in, met the boutique director had a great conversation about all kinds of watches like we were at a usual GTG, I certainly enjoyed myself. We left the boutique to go to a stand up comedy show and right before it started I got a call from an unknown number.
To my disbelief it was the boutique director and he asked me if I was still in the area, I said yes but I’m at a show, is it okay if I came back in a couple hours? He agreed to hold it.
About 45 minutes in, I was processing what just happened I got increasingly excited and my lovely girlfriend recognized this and said the show is boring anyways, let’s go get your watch!
So off we went and the rest is history. Guess it was meant to be to snag one on day 1.
Amazing! Congratulations 💙❤️
Britt, for GMTs, Seiko has the Prospex LX SNR033, which is a crazy value: springdrive, sapphire face and bezel. You can get them grey market for ~$3.8k. A total travel workhorse.
I’m not a huge Rolex guy, but I would buy that watch. That color scheme on that watch is iconic.
Right?! I think that is another thing that calls me in... The colours!
One in my collection currently. Water resistance is great. Took mine scuba diving down to 125’ many times without issue.
I got the modern sub with no buying history from an AD - it’s absolutely possible just do it the right way and always be polite and honest
Beautiful… Bittersweet story.
I often look to a manufacturers GMT model first.
Thanks again!
Beautiful watch. Congratulations James.
Thank you 🙏🏼 had it quite a while now, but still one of my favourites.
After I watched your video (and about a hundred others) I decided I had to have this watch. My 126710BLRO Jubilee arrived this morning.
It's my first Rolex, and I won't be paying above retail again, but I'd be lying if I said I regret the purchase. It really is a beauty and I can't believe how comfortable the bracelet is or how bright the steel is.
It sucks that we can't get these pieces at retail, but I couldn't even get on the waiting list at my AD despite making a fair few purchases of other brands there. I figured life is for living, and I didn't want to wait until I was an old man.
Anyway - thank you for helping me make a decision and take the plunge on a true grail watch that I know I'll wear and love for the rest of my life.
Now - that JLC reverso tribute looks very nice, doesn't it...😜
Sadly is also a watch you can’t wear openly in London.. But have it and knowing it is in yr possession is already a wonder thing.
wow what a treat hearing you guy’s tell the story of the two GMT’s. Sounds like it was such an epic moment in your watch journey’s. It’s great how some things turn you into a kid at Xmas again. Congratulations on the perfect Watch.
Oh thank you sooo much! ❤️💙 you know! That’s kinda the magic of watches for us! They make us feel like kids at Christmas again ❤️💙 not many things do that!
There’s nothing like a nice watch with a good back-story! I love the GMT Master. I’d really like one with an aluminum bezel & acrylic crystal, but I can’t justify what they’re going for now!
Britt, the Queen of all watch enthusiasts!
BAHAHA! Oh nooo! I’m merely the court jester! Jenni is the queen of queens!
Excellent video as always Britt. Slightly unrelated but was wondering if you can make a video on the following:
Not sure what you make of this but I’ve been tracking Bucherer UK CPO for a few weeks. Their collection has dropped significantly since I started tracking, specially LV subs…
So makes me think either Bucherer is holding back inventory, or they are actually selling at above grey market price. I’m more leaned towards the latter but would be interested to see what you think 🙏🏻
The GMT is a supremely versatile watch. I have the Batman on Jubilee and it's just a usable in the office, travelling or on a weeks beach vacation in Mexico.
And the Jubilee doesn't show all the scratches that the Oyster on my Yacht Master does!
Okay, I was so excited I was going to get to see Watch Papi's face. And then I didn't. Lol 🤣
But I love his story. And I agree with your take except it's the Batman for me. I absolutely love it! Cheers to a great year Britt!
BAHAHA! He is still too mysterious for that! ❤️💙
That was a great story. It really put a smile on my face.
Right?) his passion for this watch is just contagious!
Beautiful Unis TBM DeLuxe typewriter in your video today! (And, as always, great video). As a typewriter and watch aficionado, I love seeing the combo! 👍🏻😊
haha HEY HEY! Very well spotted! ;) No one else has been able to name drop it! ;) Although, typewriters is a whole different niche now isn't it! ;) I think it makes sense though! The love of these old, analog technologies! Typewriters and watches are just cool! haha. I gotta say though, the placement od the "Y" and "Z" keep getting me on this typewriter. Once I adjust on the typewriter, I'm then all confused by my QWERTY computer haha!
Lovely video; I still waiting for the AD to call me for almost 2 years. During that wait, I have been fortunate to get Explorer II Polar, Submariner date 41, and recently a BLNR on the jubilee, so I may get the call one day. 🤗
The only problem with Rolex nowadays is that it is not very safe to wear these watches in public; shame reason my Daytona Panda spends more time in the bank safe than on the wrist.
Best regards, and keep up the excellent work.
Loved hearing James’s story.
Right?! He made this video!!
Hi Britt - I bought a more affordable "Tag Hauer" Aquaracer 43m gmt Batman. Any thoughts on this watch?
The first watch I bought myself was a year of birth 1675. The GMT, 30 years later continues to be my favorite of the Rolex professional line. The BLRO is my latest acquisition and gets a huge chunk of wrist time. I waited 2 years for it. Totally worth it. The original 1675 is now waiting for my eldest to finish college.
Cheers
Amazing! What an heirloom to pass on 💙❤️
I have a very similar experience. Got the call for my pepsi on my 40th birthday this year. Just by chance. I was out of town and my AD said she would hold it for me. It is by far my favorite watch.
My AD said I’ll never get the Pepsi but they got me a two tone Rootbeer instead 😎!
OH GET IN! 💪🏼❤️💙 I love the root beer but hate the attitude that you’ll never get a Pepsi! I refuse to believe that 😡😡
Good morning Watch Gringa... Very enjoyable take on one of the all-time classics... Unattainable and makes no sense at all for the majority but that does not make this watch unworthy of the love it garners and a new video! Clever idea drafting your husband to help with the video today!!! Great accent by the way - he sounds like a great guy and your guys are obviously a wonderful match... Thanks for all of your good work Britt. Your fan base is loyal because of the work you put in and your professionalism. Keep it up!!!
Whaaaat! This comment has absolutely made my day! 😭💕 thank you so much! I’m so glad anyone enjoys my weird little channel!
And you know, you worded it so perfectly! I am always in this weird place with watches where the timepiece I want to talk about are super unattainable & don’t make sense for so many people … BUT they set my heart on fire and make me so excited! And for THAT reason, it is worth talking about!
None of us get into watches because it is sensible anyways. 😜✨✨💕
It’s always a pleasure doing videos with James! His love for this watch is just contagious! 💙❤️💙❤️
Thank you! Much appreciated 👍🏽😁
Fully agreed ! Again wise words from the princess of time 🙏🙏
What! This is much too kind! As always, lovely Rene!
Happy to hear the story of getting on a list and getting the watch you wanted. I'm jealous. I gave up trying to buy one. The games of trying to keep in touch with an AD were just silly when other watches where there to buy and experience. Maybe someday, maybe never.
Awesome video as always, you forgot to mention the Tudor GMT
You know! Idk how this didn’t come up! You are absolutely right
Great vid guys! More of the Gringa & Papi combo - you’re a unique watch freak couple and that’s your USP in the tube world! I really like that iconic GMT. Especially as that’s my soccer team colours. I used to prefer this on oyster but those horrible polished centre links scratch up very easily and the joob shows wear much less. Great show - 2023 guys upwards and onwards!
Cheers Bobby! 🍻
Awesome video 👍 beautiful watch and you guys amazing 🤩
🙏🏼 thank you so much 😄
🙏🏼 thank you so much 😄
Crazy, I have never considered this pepsi GMT but your video has made me want to be on the waiting list. Thank you for giving me a nightmare!
Ahhh CZcams does that to me all the time too!!! Time to get your name on that list! 😜❤️💙
Solid video here Britt with the story from Watch Papi included! Enjoyed that.
I have been toiling over picking up a Tudor Diet Pepsi for a while (my wife loves travel), and the only hesitation is the chunkiness of that model… thinking I should just grip it and rip it at this point and go for it and love the thickness rather than fear it LOL.
Watch papi made this video! He’s the true star! ❤️💙
As for the Tudor, follow your heart on that one! Don’t force it if it isn’t right!
Go for it mate. I have the Tudor and I have tiny wrists, fits fine. You won't regret it, it's a lovely watch
I have one and it is on the jubilee bracelet as well. It is the crown of my collection, and the one that I will leave to my son one day.
I got mine last October at retail after an acceptable waiting period of 16 months and I knew I would really like this watch but to be honest I just freakin’ love it. It’s the perfect size and even though I don’t have the need to track multiple time zones the extra GMT hand makes the watch just that little but more playful. I liked the look on the Jubilee but when it came out on the Oyster I knew I had to have one…so sorry for saying that Oyster is the right way 😉
16 months is ACCEPTABLE?!?!?
@@ams914 yes it is and not unusual for luxury items. Try ordering a Porsche GT3 RS, a Hermes Birkin bag...that is if you're allowed to order one. It's all part of the game and it's not like I didn't have any other watches to wear during the waiting period 😉
A Porsche GT3 RS I don't think is the right analogy. They make way fewer of those than they do Pepsis. If no other watch brand makes you wait like that, or almost none do, I'm not sure why you think this is normal at all. And let's not forget, this wasn't normal for Rolex 10 years ago. Maybe even 5 years ago. I'm glad you like the watch but I don't think I could wait that long. Especially knowing that other people get the watch right away or in a few weeks.@@Maarten_from_Belgium
@@ams914 how many Pepsi are being made very year? People always say “yeah but Rolex produces a million watches every year so there are plenty”. True, but only a very small percentage of that million watches is a Pepsi and many more people want them. Off course the best customers get them first…that’s just business. Coming back to that GT3 RS. Who do you think gets it first. The newbie, the guy that already purchased 2 Porsche cars through the specific dealership or the guy who purchased a dozen and now wants the RS. Tell me who would be your favourite customer and when you had a RS in stock who it would go to? 🤷🏻♂️
I agree with some of that, but I actually think Rolex is trying to manufacture as many of the most desirable models as possible. I don't think they are making an equal number of all references. Rolex WANTS to meet demand. But you're right that there aren't THAT many Pepsis. But if they know those are the most in demand, I wouldn't be surprised if they make a couple hundred thousand. That being said, I was at an AD today and a saleswoman told me they aren't making Pepsis anymore. I don't know if that's true. She said, "the colors bleed." Not sure what she meant by that. So consider yourself very lucky you got one, now! I am on a list for the Sprite myself.@@Maarten_from_Belgium
I love how your other half saw it on the wrist of the guy who owned cafe del mar....
Of all the Rolex watches, this is THE watch that I wanted from them. When I was younger, this is the watch that I thought about when someone says Rolex, not the submariner nor the Daytona. The watch is practical for me as an immigrant as well and it’s just a drop dead gorgeous watch.
Only thing is, I haven’t had the heart or the guts to tell my AD that I want this watch, but maybe after this I might finally ask them to put my name for this watch
I have a blue slate Omega Aqua Terra with a sky blue second hand. Rolex makes a Yachtmaster 40 with a grey dial and a sky blue second hand. I would love to have that pair of watches. That would be my Rolex sport model of choice.
Oh I love it!
Love the Rootbeer!!
Oh I love it too!
Great story Papi, enjoy it 😊
Oh thank you! He nailed it with the story, didn't he!
I’m on a waitlist for a Submariner but this might change my mind. I’ve always liked the Oyster bracelet over the Jubilee but this really does look beautiful. Who knows if I ever get my hands on either watch but nice to think about.
Hello mate I picked up the Pepsi Oyster over the Jubliee I’m just not a Jubliee fan in general and btw I also have the new Ref Sub hard to choose between the two but honestly the sub is just an icon that if you had to have only a watch for a lifetime the sub would be the one to have anyway best of luck buddy
I just got my BLNR on jubilee after being on the “waitlist” for 1 day with my AD. Right place at the right time!
The 126710BLRO and related recent GMT Master-IIs have grown on me, but I still like the 16710 best. I have a 16570 Explorer II (polar dial) that I retrofitted with the entire bezel assembly for a Pepsi 16710. It's gorgeous and I absolutely love it.
Wow! Must look like a Pan Am watch!
Wearing my 1967 GMT that my sister found on a beach when i was 1yr old and had just began walking.
It's keeping good time and wants to say, Hi 👋 ~
I will be a but different and say my favourite modern Rolex is the Explorer 2 black dial - I know its not as hyped but maybe that adds to its likability for me. Its got the looks, its not a scratch magnet, does not draw the wrong kind of attention and of course the GMT function is a nice bonus
You know! The explorer 2 black dial forever has a special place in my heart! When I first met James, this was his daily wear!
I just got one at retail 2 weeks ago. Don’t give up.
Congratulations 🎉
Great story, great watch. Congrats
Oh thank you so much!
CONGRATULATIONS & FELICIDADES, hello from Miami.
Ahhh thank you so much! 💕💕
I got mine at grey market in 2020 for my birthday for U$21.500 and no regrets, it’s my favorite watch when traveling and I always get complements when I’m
Wearing it
Oh I love it!!!
For me it’s my Rolex Explorer II Polar 226570! GMT function, I am happy with two time zones and don’t need the third. Not over hyped model and love the bold orange GMT hand.
I love this watch too! I have the Batgirl GMT on a jubilee and love the comfortable strap. Would love the Pepsi too but unfortunately not on the waiting list as 3 watches is the maximum these days.
Thanks!
Woooah woah woah! This is far too kind! 😭💕 thank you so much!
Always been a fan of the GMT Master, happy to say I’m a 126711CHNR “Root Beer” owner!
Oh the CHNR is pure magic!
Gringa!! Absolutely great story by Watch Papi. This type of story is truly the "happily ever after" fairy tale that us watch nerds love and make us love watches even more. Also 48K Subs!! The Cult is spreading more everyday, long may it live.
Can't forget za bebsi. Wish my AD would allocate me one but at least I have a Batman to look forward to.
I have the black ceramic Gmt great watch! The best Rolex
Very entertaining story from watch papi, nicely done Britt! I agree 100% best modern steel sports Rolex 👌🏼 not biased of course 😅
Negroni in the HOUSE!
This is the best because it’s updated but still has that vintage warmth without the faux patina
It's always fun to reminisce about the old days. I started in the early 2010s and any non-steel Daytona models were all available for sale at ADs. There's no way I'll be able to assemble my collection at today's prices and that makes me kinda sad. There are still some values to be had in dressy vintage watches if you're into that.
Cool watch.
This watch is a freaking LEGEND. It just is.. 💙😇
I couldn’t agree more! ❤️💙
My favorite rolex is the DJ36, blue fluted motif dial, fluted bezel, jubilee bracelet. I personally find all the sport watches over hyped, even tho I do love the polar exp2 and pepsi.
Glad your husband managed to get hold of it, it is a very nice watch all-round. The one for me is the white explorer 2, currently out of reach but definitely my favourite rolex.
New to your channel, and enjoying the content 👌Keep it up
Cheers Cory 👊🏽🍻
I still can't believe that i walked into an Rolex Ad in 1987 and bought my Sub Date for under £800 (Brand new) And my brother got the gmt Master 2 for just over £800, and if we had the money, we could have had "As many as we wanted"...... (How times have changed lol.)
RIGHT?! This whole Rolex availability (or lack there of) stuff is incredibly NEW! And recent! In 2019 we walked in and bought an Explorer 39 on the spot! I remember seeing Sub date and no date in the window to buy, bluesy in the window available to buy. And I've only been "into" watches since about 2018/2019.
Great video 👍😉
Thank you so much!
I've stopped watching a lot of social media, but this video exemplifies why I remain a subscriber to your channel. This vlog reflects your unique style coupled with your wit and humanity. Like a lot of creative people, you break the rules to great effect. As to a Rolex GMT? Years ago, I was sat outside Pompidou in Paris, and I saw a girl sat opposite drinking a coffee. On her slender wrist there was an original Rolex GMT. That was the day I understood what 'style' is! To this day, I look at my battered Seiko GMT and think of that fleeting moment. Massive respect Britt!😎
WHAAAAT! This comment has absolutely made my day!
Lovely piece , I have 2 tone Root Beer GMT , I think Pepsi on jubilee would be a perfect partner. Unfortunately most ADs mine included have closed the wait list for this model 😭 , so little chance became impossible.
Great video hearing from James. You did it again, you reinstated my love for the Seiko 5 GMT in a few seconds. I will save up and buy it this year because the pepsi, as gorgeous as it is, isn't in reach quite yet.😍
You know! It did the same for ME TOOOO! I think I want the black one! 🙈 but I’ve been shamelessly checking them out online and the orange one is somewhat calling me in too. 🙈 the coolest GMT of 2022!
Aaaah the elusive Watch Papi, such taste and what a grail watch!
Thank you 🙏🏼
Totally agree...it is the best modern Rolex. Great story as well! Fingers I can buy one at retail one day 🤞