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JJ Irani · 10 October 2010, 05:42 AM

Hi guys,

With such great watches like the new GMT-IIC, the new Sub-C, new Daytona (with the improved clasp) and hopefully the soon to be introduced Exp-II, looks like Rolex have achieved their ultimate goals.

And that is.............to give us the best watches with solid 904L cases and bracelets, excellent movements, improved clasps and maxi, easy-to-read dials..............not forgetting the smoother Ceramic bezels.

Pretty sure the models I've mentioned above cannot be improved any further and are going to hang around for a long, long time.

So, the big question is................what's next?

Opinions?

JJ

B. Doggy · 10 October 2010, 06:01 AM

I think the new models (in their current form) will hang around for another 50+ years. However, now matter what changes are made, I strongly feel all references will stay true to their roots...

Johny · 10 October 2010, 06:06 AM

Whats next jj ? why another massive price rise of course.

JJ Irani · 10 October 2010, 06:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Johny

Whats next jj ? why another massive price rise of course.

Well, if that's a GOAL for them, it's one big HOLE for us!!

mpkRolex · 10 October 2010, 06:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Well, if that's a GOAL for them, it's one big HOLE for us!!

Ofcourse ..There are many suckers out there (most of them on this forum me included)

who are willing to shell out $s no matter how much they jack up their prices

I think they set "GOALs" for themselves and we work our A$$ off to achieve it for them

andy tims · 10 October 2010, 06:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Pretty sure the models I've mentioned above cannot be improved any further

Appreciate I'm new here, but FWIW I think the DSSD & the new Sub are clumsy and bulky in design terms compared with the models they replace.

In a way I hope they don't do the same with the Exp II, but if they do, at least it will do the value of my 16570 no harm.

pyxis · 10 October 2010, 06:11 AM

I agree!

Afterall, a solid bracelet cannot be made anymore solid! Same with the SEL. And the various new clasps are top notch and can't see how they can be improved much. This evening, I pick up my brother's 20 years old SS DJ with the hollow jubilee bracelet, and was quite shock at how insubstantial it felt after the last few weeks of handling the GMT IIc and the new AirKing with the new clasp and bracelet. Must say it almost felt like a fake!

EchoBlueUK · 10 October 2010, 06:15 AM

I too was thinking this the other day. Things like the hollow links, cheap feeling clasps etc in the older models were the only negatives and now they have all been addressed. The current range is as good as it can ever be which makes me think the only direction for rolex to go is to innovate brand new lines which may or may not fail but there's always the current designs to rely on as core cash cows.

moviefreak · 10 October 2010, 06:16 AM

Next year is the Fully Cerachrome Line...slim models, quartz is back..

And Rolex will announce a partnership with Rado..

JJ Irani · 10 October 2010, 06:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by moviefreak

Next year is the Fully Cerachrome Line...slim models, quartz is back..

And Rolex will announce a partnership with Rado..

Chipmunk · 10 October 2010, 06:16 AM

I'm actually looking forward to see the new EXP II. With regards to achieving their ultimate goals........I'm not sure that they did.

HKtoter · 10 October 2010, 06:28 AM

Triplock on the Explorer II

rfknauss · 10 October 2010, 06:30 AM

JJ, I'm thinking that Rolex made a last minute decision regarding releasing the new Explorer II at Basel. Perhaps Rolex decided to put a ceramic bezel on the Explorer II?

mactrack · 10 October 2010, 07:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rfknauss

JJ, I'm thinking that Rolex made a last minute decision regarding releasing the new Explorer II at Basel. Perhaps Rolex decided to put a ceramic bezel on the Explorer II?

I might be in the minority here but that's exactly what I would like to see.

Richard. · 10 October 2010, 06:36 AM

Upgrading these classic designs has been a major risk for Rolex. The older models have been around for so long that they must have been seriously concerned how well the new designs would be received. I think they've made the transitions well, and managed to pull off some serious price increases along the way. I would say they are feeling pretty pleased with themselves but also more than a bit relieved. I don't think they'll be making too many more changes in the near future.

Macro80 · 10 October 2010, 06:37 AM

A chronograph with a date function would be the only thing i can think of that would augment the lineup.

1000ft · 10 October 2010, 06:41 AM

I'd like to see a diamond at the zero position, inlaid in the ceramic.

cornerstore · 10 October 2010, 06:46 AM

This is the future .The Subdermal Implant Watch Tattoo, also called an “electric tattoo” is a special LED screen which is implanted under your skin.

Powered by your own kinetic energy, the electric tattoo watch illuminates when you turn your wrist towards your face. And since it’s powered by your own body movements, no batteries are necessary.

xjeeunitx · 10 October 2010, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by patrick09

This is the future .The Subdermal Implant Watch Tattoo, also called an “electric tattoo” is a special LED screen which is implanted under your skin.

Powered by your own kinetic energy, the electric tattoo watch illuminates when you turn your wrist towards your face. And since it’s powered by your own body movements, no batteries are necessary.

That is insane but I wouldn't be surprised. It's almost like that scene from A Beautiful Mind with Russel Crowe where he gets some dye injected in him that releases infrared codes.

onkyo · 10 October 2010, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by patrick09

This is the future .The Subdermal Implant Watch Tattoo, also called an “electric tattoo” is a special LED screen which is implanted under your skin.

Powered by your own kinetic energy, the electric tattoo watch illuminates when you turn your wrist towards your face. And since it’s powered by your own body movements, no batteries are necessary.

I see many potential problems .... esp if it shatters/breaks/malfunctions.

Richard. · 10 October 2010, 06:47 AM

Ceramic Pepsi and Coke bezels would be good.

EchoBlueUK · 10 October 2010, 06:51 AM

I forgot: pepsi ceramic. Then things would be perfect!

Dr.Brian · 10 October 2010, 07:01 AM

They have proved to be very slow to evolve. I'm sure that's not going to change, it's part of their appeal and has worked for the last 50 years. They have dragged out changing the bracelets, bezels and cases out for years. I think new dials is about it. If they did a SS YMII, I might be tempted. Ladies/midsize chrono? Probably not.

mike · 10 October 2010, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EchoBlueUK

I forgot: pepsi ceramic. Then things would be perfect!

Yep.

SLS · 10 October 2010, 07:06 AM

I would have to guess that the Tudor Heritage Chrono re-release has been successful, so I would hope we would see the same in the Rolex line. Omega, Panerai & many other brands have done it, why not Rolex.
Scott

Gagebuilder · 10 October 2010, 07:17 AM

Has rolex ever made a tourbillion, repeater, or alarm watch?

CoopJr · 10 October 2010, 07:30 AM

There's more that they can do. A TT or SS YMII, more straps and use Ti. Coke and Pepsi bezels on the GMT IIc would be a HUGE hit.

Bigboss · 10 October 2010, 08:07 AM

JJ... two old sentences for you:

"I think there is a world market for maybe five computers"
Thomas J. Watson, Sr.
IBM President

"640K of memory should be enough for anybody"
William Gates III
Microsoft Founder

esm · 10 October 2010, 08:12 AM

cough - digital Rolex - cough

Shade · 10 October 2010, 09:13 AM

I think Rolex will be focusing on colours and dials just the moment, and perhaps release a Rosegold Daytona model on strap..

10 October 2010, 05:42 AM	#1
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Have Rolex finally achieved their ultimate goals? Hi guys, With such great watches like the new GMT-IIC, the new Sub-C, new Daytona (with the improved clasp) and hopefully the soon to be introduced Exp-II, looks like Rolex have achieved their ultimate goals. And that is.............to give us the best watches with solid 904L cases and bracelets, excellent movements, improved clasps and maxi, easy-to-read dials..............not forgetting the smoother Ceramic bezels. Pretty sure the models I've mentioned above cannot be improved any further and are going to hang around for a long, long time. So, the big question is................what's next? Opinions? JJ

10 October 2010, 06:01 AM	#2
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	I think the new models (in their current form) will hang around for another 50+ years. However, now matter what changes are made, I strongly feel all references will stay true to their roots... __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

10 October 2010, 06:06 AM	#3
Johny "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: john Location: Scotland Watch: sub 16610Lv Posts: 13,523	Whats next jj ? why another massive price rise of course. __________________ "AFTER DARK" BAR AND NIGHT CLUB GM.

10 October 2010, 06:16 AM	#9
moviefreak "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: in my house... Posts: 5,524	Next year is the Fully Cerachrome Line...slim models, quartz is back.. And Rolex will announce a partnership with Rado.. __________________ Cheers, Eduardo Be a WIS not a WUSS... and remove all the stickers..

10 October 2010, 06:16 AM	#11
Chipmunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Alvin Location: So Cal Watch: ROLEXES Posts: 5,390	I'm actually looking forward to see the new EXP II. With regards to achieving their ultimate goals........I'm not sure that they did. __________________ "A thing of beauty is a joy forever"............John Keats

10 October 2010, 06:11 AM	#7
pyxis "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: William Tan Location: Malaysia Watch: GMT IIc SS Posts: 191	I agree! Afterall, a solid bracelet cannot be made anymore solid! Same with the SEL. And the various new clasps are top notch and can't see how they can be improved much. This evening, I pick up my brother's 20 years old SS DJ with the hollow jubilee bracelet, and was quite shock at how insubstantial it felt after the last few weeks of handling the GMT IIc and the new AirKing with the new clasp and bracelet. Must say it almost felt like a fake!

10 October 2010, 06:15 AM	#8
EchoBlueUK "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: UK Posts: 1,543	I too was thinking this the other day. Things like the hollow links, cheap feeling clasps etc in the older models were the only negatives and now they have all been addressed. The current range is as good as it can ever be which makes me think the only direction for rolex to go is to innovate brand new lines which may or may not fail but there's always the current designs to rely on as core cash cows.

10 October 2010, 06:28 AM	#12
HKtoter "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Steve Location: Roll Tide Watch: 16710 Pepsi Posts: 1,025	Triplock on the Explorer II

10 October 2010, 06:30 AM	#13
rfknauss 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Richard Location: Macungie, PA Watch: 5513 Sub, LV Sub Posts: 14,497	JJ, I'm thinking that Rolex made a last minute decision regarding releasing the new Explorer II at Basel. Perhaps Rolex decided to put a ceramic bezel on the Explorer II? __________________ *"Few things in life give man as great a pleasure as wearing a Rolex!"* TRF's "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron

10 October 2010, 06:36 AM	#15
Richard. "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: UK Posts: 969	Upgrading these classic designs has been a major risk for Rolex. The older models have been around for so long that they must have been seriously concerned how well the new designs would be received. I think they've made the transitions well, and managed to pull off some serious price increases along the way. I would say they are feeling pretty pleased with themselves but also more than a bit relieved. I don't think they'll be making too many more changes in the near future. __________________ A father is someone who carries photographs in his wallet - where his money used to be.

10 October 2010, 06:37 AM	#16
Macro80 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: London Posts: 248	A chronograph with a date function would be the only thing i can think of that would augment the lineup.

10 October 2010, 06:41 AM	#17
1000ft Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Vancouver, B.C Watch: Submariner 14060m Posts: 45	I'd like to see a diamond at the zero position, inlaid in the ceramic.

10 October 2010, 06:47 AM	#21
Richard. "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: UK Posts: 969	Ceramic Pepsi and Coke bezels would be good. __________________ A father is someone who carries photographs in his wallet - where his money used to be.

10 October 2010, 06:51 AM	#22
EchoBlueUK "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: UK Posts: 1,543	I forgot: pepsi ceramic. Then things would be perfect!

10 October 2010, 07:01 AM	#23
Dr.Brian 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: CA dreamin' Watch: ing the market. Posts: 5,906	They have proved to be very slow to evolve. I'm sure that's not going to change, it's part of their appeal and has worked for the last 50 years. They have dragged out changing the bracelets, bezels and cases out for years. I think new dials is about it. If they did a SS YMII, I might be tempted. Ladies/midsize chrono? Probably not. __________________ -Brian AUDENTES FORTUNA IUVAT 十人十色

10 October 2010, 07:06 AM	#25
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	I would have to guess that the Tudor Heritage Chrono re-release has been successful, so I would hope we would see the same in the Rolex line. Omega, Panerai & many other brands have done it, why not Rolex. Scott __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

10 October 2010, 07:17 AM	#26
Gagebuilder "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Doug Location: Detroit Area Watch: out for yelow snow Posts: 1,067	Has rolex ever made a tourbillion, repeater, or alarm watch?

10 October 2010, 07:30 AM	#27
CoopJr "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Coop Location: U.S.A. Watch: Subs Posts: 6,455	There's more that they can do. A TT or SS YMII, more straps and use Ti. Coke and Pepsi bezels on the GMT IIc would be a HUGE hit.

10 October 2010, 08:07 AM	#28
Bigboss "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: W Location: The answer is 42 Watch: Out! Posts: 524	JJ... two old sentences for you: "I think there is a world market for maybe five computers" Thomas J. Watson, Sr. IBM President "640K of memory should be enough for anybody" William Gates III Microsoft Founder __________________ Cheers, Walter

10 October 2010, 08:12 AM	#29
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	cough - digital Rolex - cough

10 October 2010, 09:13 AM	#30
Shade "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Norman Location: Jakarta Watch: All of 'em.. Posts: 2,926	I think Rolex will be focusing on colours and dials just the moment, and perhaps release a Rosegold Daytona model on strap.. __________________ My collections.. Plus PAM 233, 232, 249 & PAM 417.

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