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!

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!

I just wear 2 or 3 submariners when traveling through multiple timezones. Quick fix.

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.

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.

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.

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 🤩

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

Great review and video. Now, I want one of these, so thanks a lot Britt.

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.

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 😊

Great episode and wonderful watch 👏

🎉🎉finally received my one today after a 1.5 year wait!!!!

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.

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!!! 👊👊👊

Love the contents and presentation. And the watch...👌🏻

Epic story. It was nice to hear James tell how it all happened. You’re the perfect watch couple. 😊

Great video. Love the back story.

Received mine this year on my bday, crazy coincidence. Now it’s my birthday watch forever staying in my collection

Beautiful… Bittersweet story. I often look to a manufacturers GMT model first. Thanks again!

Fully agree 😊 people who don’t own it don’t know what they are missing, people who own it know it’s the best 😅

Hi Britt - I bought a more affordable "Tag Hauer" Aquaracer 43m gmt Batman. Any thoughts on this watch?

Cool Watch Papi "voice" cameo! Britt, your channel is crushing it! Nice job!!

Great video Britt and love Papi’s passion for it. I love my 16710, the pre ceramic bezel is incredible in different lights

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 😂😂

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 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! 😊

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 ❤

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 🙏🥃

One in my collection currently. Water resistance is great. Took mine scuba diving down to 125’ many times without issue.

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!

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.

Congratulations on your new watch! Enjoy it to the full! Great story. Regards from Malta.

I love it! Love all Rolex GMT watches and the Explorer ll’s. They are just in a class by themselves.

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.

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, 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.

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.

I’m not a huge Rolex guy, but I would buy that watch. That color scheme on that watch is iconic.

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.

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...😜

Whats the average waiting list time for this model?

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 🙏🏻

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.

How much? What the smallest size?. Tq

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

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

Britt, the Queen of all watch enthusiasts!

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!

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.

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!!!

My AD said I’ll never get the Pepsi but they got me a two tone Rootbeer instead 😎!

That was a great story. It really put a smile on my face.

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!

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! 👍🏻😊

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.

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!

I love how your other half saw it on the wrist of the guy who owned cafe del mar....

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.

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.

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!

Awesome video as always, you forgot to mention the Tudor GMT

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

Awesome video 👍 beautiful watch and you guys amazing 🤩

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.

Beautiful watch. Congratulations James.

Fully agreed ! Again wise words from the princess of time 🙏🙏

Are you able to remove the needed links for a 5.5 inch wrist?

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 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

Loved hearing James’s story.

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 😉

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Hi there! I loved the Scotland story, can inagine how you must have felt! I love the GMT Master II as well, haven't got one yet but I do have a Steinhart Ocean GMT red/blue as a daily wear watch and I love the bang for buck ratio of it. What I always was wondering: is the timezone function also 'date proof'? So what I mean is what happens when you would go back in timezone and you would pass the date. Could this damage the watch? Best regards and thanks for this great new video!

Always been a fan of the GMT Master, happy to say I’m a 126711CHNR “Root Beer” owner!

I just got my BLNR on jubilee after being on the “waitlist” for 1 day with my AD. Right place at the right time!

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.

Is this the one with 21mm lug width??

Can't forget za bebsi. Wish my AD would allocate me one but at least I have a Batman to look forward to.

Brilliant watch, patience really can pay off! (Thought James might have joined in on the patron song... next time ey lol)

Very entertaining story from watch papi, nicely done Britt! I agree 100% best modern steel sports Rolex 👌🏼 not biased of course 😅

Great story Papi, enjoy it 😊

When you say years and years, roughly how long was the wait?

I just got one at retail 2 weeks ago. Don’t give up.

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.

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.

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.

CONGRATULATIONS & FELICIDADES, hello from Miami.

Great story, great watch. Congrats

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.

Nice wee photo of Duncansby Stacks #nc500 #thursohomeboy! Love the channel btw😉

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.)

Love it. I love the BLNR even more. But I'd take the BLRO in a heartbeat if they offered it to me...

This watch is a freaking LEGEND. It just is.. 💙😇

My AD told me they don’t have a wait list. I’m with Britt, just keep walking through the door. They may sell you that watch just to get rid of you. 😅

Totally agree...it is the best modern Rolex. Great story as well! Fingers I can buy one at retail one day 🤞