The problem is that by force, we speak more of this reference in terms of investment or availability. It is a shame because initially, it remains an excellent watch. This is the point on which I wanted to come back because sometimes I have the impression that we tend to forget it to focus on other arguments. In fact, I really like this watch for several reasons:


- despite this sophistication, at no time did the watch appear to me ostentatious. This is one of the frequent remarks made against it: the GMT-Master II Pepsi Jubilee is "bling". It's really not serious or the remark was made without having observed the piece closely. As previously stated, the rendering is more sophisticated and it is indisputable. The watch can attract the eye because it has recognizable elements (the links of the bracelet, the magnifying glass and the two-tone bezel) and because it is, after all, one of the best known models. But it remains a watch with a reasonable size (40mm) and a controlled thickness (12mm). The notches of the bezel are discreet and the watch can be worn under a shirt without problem. The bracelet creates beautiful reflections of lights that contribute to its elegance and certainly not to its "brilliance". There is on this subject a bad trial which is done and which doesn't correspond to the reality or at least not to my perception.


- the GMT-Master II Pepsi Jubilee is a watch that proves to be very practical on a daily use. First of all, it is worn with great comfort thanks to the bracelet and the Oysterlock clasp which features the very useful Easylink extension. The notched bezel is easy to handle which by the way allows to display a third time zone. Its versatility is confirmed by the waterproofness of 100 meters ... which is hardly surprising for a professional Rolex watch. The crown is screwed and unscrewed easily and its positions are found without any hesitation. Finally, its readability is irreproachable thanks to the contrasts between the hands, the indexes and the dial. The Chromalight display works well in the dark even though from my side I still have trouble distinguishing the triangle from the reference hours hand. But I'm afraid it's more a problem due to my own sight!




 - in the end, it is the performance of the movement 3285 that makes the success of the GMT-Master II Pepsi Jubilee. The movement is easy to use thanks to an independent local hours hand that can be adjusted forwards or backwards with one hour increments. We just need when arriving at destination to move this hand thanks to the crown in the proper position, the reference hours hand obviously remaining still during this manipulation. Being a new generation movement, it incorporates the latest developments from Rolex (like the Chronergy escapement) and it offers a power reserve of 70 hours (for a 4hz frequency) which is significant. The caliber 3285 is obviously certified superlative chronometer allowing it to respect a range of precision more demanding than the COSC one of -2 / + 2 seconds per day. Simple to use, reliable and precise, this movement offers a lot of pleasure and above all builds the confidence on which the watch is based.





Pros:

+ a very practical watch
+ the performance of the movement 3285
+ the comfort on the wrist

Cons: