Summer look with the Pepsi GMT Master

[Watches]

Hello all

Some rare sunshine and an idea got me outside this morning with my camera and one of my favourite models in the Rolex range.

This beautiful GMT Master is being delivered next week to one of my customers and she wanted to give it a casual look that would look great with jeans.

I think it is a fantastic variation to this classic sports watch and just feels and looks great on the wrist and for those who may have worn it on a bracelet this is something a little different for just £230! The strap is by Rubber B which we bought from Rockefellers and took the option of a strap that would allow our customer to use the deployant clasp. You just cut it to fit.

I had one of my own fitted to a red Rubber B strap and likewise it looked well.

Hope you are all out enjoying the weekend sun before the rain comes

Cheers

Jonathan

Edited by Watches on Saturday 27th May 13:29

[FarQue]

I'd always describe my GMT II as an 'aviators watch'. Y'know, what with it being designed for pilots travelling between time zones.

I hope your customer likes the strap. Mine will be staying on its (soon to be) 27 year old oyster bracelet.

[HIS LM]

£230 for a rubber strap ? I for one won't be trading my oyster bracelet anytime soon

[HaiKarate]

It looks terrible. Why anyone does this to any Rolex sports is beyond me. The only Reference that looks ok is a 14060, or previous models, Sub on a NATO.

[Wills2]

I can't see what's wrong with that watch looks good to me.

[GT03ROB]

Wills2 said:

I can't see what's wrong with that watch looks good to me.

Same here.

[VGTICE]

I guess he's one of those "pre ceramic GMT has to have either jubilee or nothing" purists and I understand that. But I like rubber bands since they usually are the comfiest option and this doesn't offend me.

[don logan]

Not sure why but to my eyes GMTs never look great on straps, don't know why!

I think Rubber B straps are fantastic quality

[jdw100]

HaiKarate said:

It looks terrible. Why anyone does this to any Rolex sports is beyond me. The only Reference that looks ok is a 14060, or previous models, Sub on a NATO.

https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&t=1631801&mid=217050

[HIS LM]

Fixed it for you

https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...

[GT03ROB]

HIS LM said:

Fixed it for you

https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...

Have to say this looks real good

Alex L said:

Untitled by Alex L, on Flickr

[don logan]

GT03ROB said:

HIS LM said:

Fixed it for you

https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...

Have to say this looks real good

Alex L said:

Untitled by Alex L, on Flickr

I wish they had brought the width of the strap to the edge of the case like they do on the Deepsea version

[GT03ROB]

don logan said:

I wish they had brought the width of the strap to the edge of the case like they do on the Deepsea version

Yes would make it better.

[CAPP0]

Nato straps are only ever (approaching) acceptable on a Boy Scout's cheap toy watch.

[GCH]

CAPP0 said:

Nato straps are only ever (approaching) acceptable on a Boy Scout's cheap toy watch.

Right.....and a rubber strap is the height of sophistication and class.

I adore the Patek 5167 & 5164 for example, but (practicalities aside if actually used for diving) the strap cheapens the whole thing.
On the other hand, I would happily wear a NATO all day every day, and have in the past.

Then again what do I know...I hate metal bracelets too



Each to their own

Edited by GCH on Saturday 3rd June 20:59

[don logan]

GCH said:

CAPP0 said:

Nato straps are only ever (approaching) acceptable on a Boy Scout's cheap toy watch.

Right.....and a rubber strap is the height of sophistication and class.

I adore the Patek 5167 & 5164 for example, but (practicalities aside if actually used for diving) the strap cheapens the whole thing.
On the other hand, I would happily wear a NATO all day every day, and have in the past.



Each to their own

Edited by GCH on Saturday 3rd June 20:57

I think some NATOs are particularly st

I've just started to wear a decent one a 5513 and have been really really enjoying it, not sure I fancy it on a maxi case though!

I saw a pic of a white dial ceramic Daytona with black NATO which shocked me, thought it looked great