Rolex GMT Pepsi 126710BLRO Review - Is it worth the premium? | Hafiz J Mehmood

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[@shanazseemungal5701]

The first honest opinion I've seen for Rolex watches

[@plusgood15]

This is some of the best content out there. We have to figure out how to get this guy a bigger subscriber base so he can keep producing these videos. The macro shots are even better than watchfinder!

[@skygrey7237]

The black gmt master II is my everyday watch. Bought it in 2005 and still looks brand new. Further the price I paid was $4500 in 2005. Its price on the used market is now $12k. Amazing.

[@yahyamuamer1]

Between this and the patek you may be the most honest reviewer and i really respect that.

[@seanchen1507]

Seriously amazing content! Awesome job as always Hafiz

[@DominusEstOK]

It really is. His macro is as good as Watchfinder. I’m American, and love Hafiz’s accent. In my top 5 favorite channels.

[@jda7499]

Eid Mubarak Hafiz !!! Awesome videos and content - superb camera work, crystal clear watch shots and soothing explanations! Thank you for all your videos !!

[@HafizJMehmood]

Eid Mubarak to you too my friend. Thanks so much for the feedback and support :)

[@drthiago]

Hypnotizing music, images and voice... I've already watched this video more than 10 times.

[@the.magnus]

Please don’t ever change, I love your honest and unbiased reviews.

[@greenrush4313]

ok i wont

[@MrVoayer]

Yet another thorough and honest review ! Only, this time it may not be what some Rolex fans would like to hear. nonetheless, it certainly shows what all Rolex fans want to see ! Impressive !

[@de3jhc]

Always look forward to when you post your videos. Definitely my favorite horology-related YT-er. Keep it up!

[@aliasger5043]

i have watched so many of your videos. tooo good honestly. please make more. the AP reviews are 🔥 🔥. and your close up shots are the BEST.

[@captain0001mike]

I watched almost all watch channels and this is the most honest channel who is telling the truth. I almost bought the Rolex OP39 after several experts recommended saying the choice for only one watch in your life time.

[@HafizJMehmood]

Thanks so much :)

[@Mark..P]

Your videos are getting better and better. Thank you for producing great content 👏

[@yuraplus3]

One if the best watch reviews I've seen. Great job and yes, great watch

[@watchfalcon122]

What GMT watch offers a jumping local hour hand (true GMT) with a quick set date? It was noted as a negative in the video but I’m not sure such movement exists as he stated.

[@andychang7137]

patek may have a solution for you

[@MrHiss2011]

Really enjoying your work mate, awesome photography.

[@WatchesJourney]

Awesome (macro) footage once again, looking forward to my GMT II BLNR Jubilee (for retail). Enjoy your watches journey

[@markmanning481]

Great review. I've had my blnr for a year and love the jubilee bracelet. It doesn't show the fine scratches like the mk1 with PCL's. I checked my GMT hand under a loupe and the blue paint is perfect. I was surprised by what you found, is Rolex relaxing it's quality control. Keep up the great work. Mark 👍

[@TimG--]

Outstanding watch. Other than Daytona Panda or the White Gold GMT or White Gold Panda (I have them). It’s a great watch. A tank !!!! Ever on Boston, NYC, Chattanooga or Miami look me up for dinner (when pandemic ends). Thank you again for an excellent KZbin!! Nice video mate

[@tkm3207]

Great video! As always the wrist shots like at 1:18 minutes in the video is perfect to get a feel of the watch. Way better than the too close “fish eye” wrist shots in other videos.

[@underdog5081]

Really nice work. I’ve always thought the Pepsi was overrated. I own the CHNR Root beer which I feel is much more appealing. Again, great job

[@smal1014]

Eid Mubarak. A great review, fantastic macro photography as always!! A good watch to purchase at retail unless you have deep pockets and want this watch!! Not worth the premium in my opinion! Keep up the great work buddy!!!

[@aparetix]

I am impressed, most of your competitors doesn’t even know how to wear a watch proper on the wrist. I enjoy your content keep up the good work Hafiz

[@Superstar49173]

Congrats for your video. As always, your story telling and macro quality are just amazing. Chapeau bas for the quality of this review

[@HafizJMehmood]

Jaycwb thanks so much. :)

[@rafaeloliva6425]

Excellent production quality and honest review Hafiz. I find your content to be stellar. Keep up the good work! I believe the Batgirl is much more desirable than the Pepsi. Its the Batgirl is a beautiful watch, but doesnt scream look at me , which the red part of the bezel on the Pepsi does.The Batgirl is a bit more understated and offers more versatility matching your attire. I can justify paying a premium of 10 to % to 15 % maximum as a premium on a used model, but the ridiculous 50% or more mark up on the gray market is just insane. I am fine wearing my submariner or my DJ 41until I get the call from the AD or the gray market premiums come back down to earth. Cheers and to the watch aficionados out there, I hope you enjoy wearing the watches you love, in excellent health.

[@wegian3471]

really really good videos. Stunned that Rolex seems a bit sloppy on some of the finishes, especially to the watches hands. And I do agree that being able to see the movement would be fantastic.

[@MannyZ28]

Great video as always, you asked all the right questions and pointed out the obvious, that if you pay much more than retail for this watch, you paid too much. I am curious, between the TT Rootbeer and this watch, which is your favorite?

[@BeastNolan]

Who on earth downvoted this video?? Hafiz, ignore the haters. This is the best watch channel on KZbin!

[@user-dr7tb4xf4o]

Bradford Bertoli either 1. A Rolex hater who automatically hit dislike upon seeing Rolex. 2. A Rolex fanboy who couldn't take any sort of criticism. Or 3. A Rolex flipper who's trying to sell one 2x MSRP.

[@user-dr7tb4xf4o]

Oh and 4. Someone who got duped into overpaying for one.

[@hugohernandez3651]

Let the haters hate. A fantastic review for a fantastic watch. A new Omega PO black ceramic GMT costs around 11K. 7K in the preowned and grey market, but this is an overpriced watch at retail price?🤔🤦‍♂️😁.

[@MervTeo]

Great review of the Pepsi, the wait list is super long, this really puts the appeal in perspective. Great work as usual!

[@hichambenmira]

Not a fan of the GMT Master II, but the jubilee makes it looks so beautiful. Beautiful review 👍👍

[@mohammadpirzadah9710]

Agree. Mashallah Great video. I bought it at retail price and at that price point it’s a great buy.

[@DominusEstOK]

Hafiz you have put out another great video. I really love your videography and your commentary. Thanks for these, they really are great.

[@0xl30]

JLC Reverso Monoface is considered haute horology even without a clear case back.

[@alexanderp2643]

Wonderful videos- you deserve more credit mate!

[@xekret]

Waiting for one, hopefully soon! 🙏🏽

[@deltawhiskey6417]

Hey Hafiz, do you prefer the Batgirl or this Pepsi? Trying to decide between the two colours!

[@HafizJMehmood]

Pepsi for me. More colours!

[@ron74555]

After handling both several times, the Batgirl is superior in that it's much easier to match with clothes, dresses up better due to less flashy colors and just appears more classy. Unless you're wearing a blue and red shirt as in this vid, the red is going to command too much attention and look out of place. I went with the batgirl and haven't looked back.

[@MrNavedpatel]

Awesome video man... if I have an option to choose new 2020 rolex sub green bezel vs gmt master 2 pepsi which one should I go for if both are available at retail?? Pls if ucan suggest

[@robboyer6448]

Fantastic watch and a great, informative review of it

[@massivewillie]

Keep 'em coming Hafiz, awesome content as always!

[@TheLumeRoom]

Love your camera work and that Pepsi is so iconic 👍🏻

[@weezkidtube]

Enjoyed the video, fair thoughtful comments. Rolex GMT is just...

[@Bianuni]

Awesome as always 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼, Congrats in advance to the 10K subscribers 🎊👍🏼👌🏼

[@edotedy]

Mate, great video. Love seeing your work! Man I really really love the BLRO but the AD game is too strong with this one, if I dont spend hella money on em rubbish it's a 15 years 'waitlist' lmao, not sure I want it bad enough to pay market so admiring it is good enough for now.

[@MP-zi6nz]

Excellent videos!

[@francoroche4662]

Love you´re reviews, although this is my grail watch I really enjoy the honesty you put in to your reviews!

[@metinarikan20]

Hafiz your reviews are epic! Thank you bro

[@vangeloalmazan4799]

As always your videos are always a good reference when deciding for a watch. I’m still torn between Batman and Pepsi MK1/or new model.

[@faisalshams1325]

But sir the question is, would you buy it for 16 to 18K $ when you have options like Vacheron Constantin's Overseas, Lange, Jaeger-LeCoultre and many more.

[@ayyoobempire.8817]

Love from srilanka 💥💥💥 Eid mubarak friends ❤❤❤

[@charlief8690]

The lack of lume in the bezel is something I would not have considered until watching this video. Great eye!

[@leninmoreno4020]

Love your content man. Subbed!

[@vincentbernatchez3250]

The watch fits you like a glove! Awesome review Hafiz.

[@jwt1035]

I love your videos. However, I wish you would mention pricing and watch accuracy. With these two pieces of information, yours would be the definitive reviews, and there would be no reason to watch any other channel.

[@HafizJMehmood]

I did state accuracy in this video where I talked about Movember. Price, it changes so quick now that you mention it one day, and next day your info becomes outdated so I kinda avoid it.

[@erwinleen4321]

@@HafizJMehmood My 126710 blro, goes 3 sec at 24 hours, behind.

[@andychang7137]

Exactly right Sports Rolex in the gray market is crazy They are excellent tool watch but not a well manufactured one But because of its low msrp Its demand is still so high even with little premium Very smart marketing

[@leemacdonald6533]

So the question is: Do you buy a GMT master or a black bay with a navitimer and a speedmaster pro?

[@FPulk]

Love your content man!!

[@daweihk88]

Great content! Subscribed!

[@avarmauk]

Brutally honest review

[@BobDyl]

The early run ceramic GMTs (2007-2009 or so) had very fine and delicate printing on the dial. On the newer ones (BLNR, BLRO) the text is thick and coarse and looks bad to me. Great content as always, thanks for the vid.

[@ttalamtt3885]

Do you think the text section of the dial, officially certified, superlative chronometers are uneven It seems the writing and the font size are uneven, this is also the case with cosmograph Daytona.

[@THEBUDDIES_RBLX]

stunning macros and balanced comments as always! as for premium it's just market forces. i do blame rolex for not meeting demands. i bought batman and hulk on grey market and love both watches. i couldn't get onto waitlist and didn't want to buy gold datejust, etc to acquire what i really wanted.

[@eddiemorley4812]

A very fair report on this watch 👍👍

[@greekatso]

Didn't know the Pepsi lacked a date quickset. Great review, thanks for sharing.

[@elefantrising]

I never choose a watch by brand but more so by quality material and movement, with that said I have a Tudor Pelagos. The movement has added one second the last two months. Of course I could just be lucky but I have never had a watch that accurate. Lovely Rolex btw.

[@marianobergamino8104]

Hi, Hafiz! Congratulations on your excellent work. You deserve more and more subscribers. Have a nice weekend and keep on doing this great job!

[@hassanamin523]

Great video Awesome watch ! The best modern steel Rolex

[@Boschwasherairfryer]

no stock in Sydney and waiting list is closed. any tips to be able to purchase at retail cost?

[@davidchou2589]

Great Video! I own this beautiful piece and I must say the price I paid is totally worth it! I also hate the fact that nowadays the premium is ridiculous, but with this timeless piece on my wrist, the premium is nothing if i hold it for decades.

[@erth4896]

Excellent content Hafiz! Thank you

[@faizsani]

Eid Mubarak, Hafiz. Is it worth the premium? Heck no. Can I wait forever? Heck no too!!!

[@HafizJMehmood]

Faiz Sani Salleh fair enough. I won’t pay so high premium just because I can’t wait. It’s a beautiful watch no doubt, just not at current grey price.

[@colinedwards4815]

It would be nice if you could go into an authorised dealer and buy one !!

[@enshin]

Great review. Love your videos.

[@sunnychang8426]

Amazing video!

[@hakanahlstrom9624]

You should wear white shirt on all videos and not try to match colors of watch.

[@IamnotJokic]

Agreed. Trying to match shirts with your watch is tacky.

[@modmod392]

Is it worth it?......For many the answer is no, and for many the answer is clearly yes. The value of a watch is rarely the sum of its parts and craftsmanship involved - sometimes more and sometimes less. It depends also on marketing, style, longevity, history, value retention and the desire of the consumer stoked by all these factors.

[@RebelFan]

Great video Hafiz

[@fergthe1st]

Fantastic honest review pointing out the weaknesses of the piece as well as the beauty - it is by no means perfect but I still want one! Your videography is superb. How do you get the watch to rotate under macro? Is it on a turntable?

[@radoslavmilev4896]

This is one beautiful watch. Thank you for this amazing video.

[@aakaanant]

Honest review 👌🏻 👍🏻from India

[@juliecable3351]

Could you have review of the JLC master sector dial. I saw an article on Hodinkee and I think it may be the prettiest watch I’ve ever seen. Is this a limited edition? Why are there not more for sale on watch dealers pages?

[@ConnorLangley]

beautiful watch man !

[@unicaalae]

Hello 8:05 that finishing of red marker, my unit is perfectly done, why is hour unit like this? Maybe the unit you have is fake?

[@ramiyahya3161]

Best watch reviews!

[@jameswong6590]

Amazing video and content. Keep it up.

[@geovargas3097]

Beautiful watch Hafiz. If I had to pick though, I would take the Batman. Stay safe friend. 👍🏼

[@Giovan_Nino]

Fair review..fair RRP..ripoff market price..👍

[@bojansalmic9811]

i just have bought one GMT pepsi in Turkey for 200 usd :-)

[@japd7897]

Did not know the brand, nor the model. Is Rolex what they call a microbrand?, Are they in Kickstarter? 😉😄.

[@CptnWinkee]

The grail. 👑

[@MrMatt1923]

Beautiful content. Keep it up.

[@damachine3]

No. $9,700 (US) is quite enough for a steel watch. All of the amazing things about it is exactly what it makes it worth that price...but no more. Luckily, I got it from my AD for $9,250 (before the price increase). I would never pay a dime above retail price.

[@leomarsic289]

i pay 20🤷‍♂️

[@masonn85]

When Rolex decides not to show its movements its cause through its history Rolex has been able to show the craftsmanship of its watches like it or not. I love my GMT Pepsi

[@kuanseow7407]

Super Masterpiece however we can't get from Rolex AD............SAD!.................Many Thanks for all your contribution given

[@bennydubya1]

Based on the colours and the superhero names. We have the hulk, we have the batman... I like to call this one the superman. Seriously the colours match. I also understand the Pepsi name but still, superman for the original is pretty cool!

[@goodlifebdg]

Why solid caseback ? Rolex values longevity, water & weather resistance > haute horology Remember that this is sports watch

[@HafizJMehmood]

The question you’re quoting ”why solid caseback” was my last sentence of the review. And your answer “it’s a sports watch” was my second last sentence. Thanks for watching.

[@Tamermadinah]

stunning watch, definitely not worth over retail.

[@williamwhite1982]

Rolex probably doesn’t show the movement because many in their audience would find it silly to put glass on the underside of a watch:)

[@emersonc2136]

The GMT Pepsi with the meteorite dial is the best and most attractive Pepsi. Talk about putting a piece of outer space on your wrist.

[@jaspreetsinghanand]

How did you get your hands on one of these 🥺

[@vika0194]

He bought it at the grey market