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Old 22 March 2018, 12:25 PM   #31
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Doesn't work for me.
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Old 22 March 2018, 12:54 PM   #32
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I don’t know if this has been answered in any of the other threads but why does the WG Pepsi dial lack the new crown logo between Swiss Made. At first I thought it could signal SS models to PM but I see the RG rootbeer has it as well.


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Yes, it was answered in another thread. It signifies the new movement..

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Old 22 March 2018, 01:13 PM   #33
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Yes, it was answered in another thread. It signifies the new movement..

Aha. That explains why it isn't on the blue dial on the new WG BLRO. Good to know!
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Old 22 March 2018, 01:13 PM   #34
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I like it.
I do too. I think this BLRO and the previous version are lovely watches.
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Old 22 March 2018, 01:16 PM   #35
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Yes, it was answered in another thread. It signifies the new movement..

I just noticed neither the SD43 nor the new DSSD has the crown, despite having the 3235 movement. That suggests this is a way to distinguish between new and old movements in the GMT range specifically, since both options remain available. That makes me wonder if the crown will eventually go away, once all GMTs have the new movement, or if they all will have it indefinitely. If the former, there's a collector opportunity in the making.
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Old 22 March 2018, 01:26 PM   #36
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I kind of like the new WG BLRO with the blue dial. I'd have to look at the old and new in hand if I was gonna drop $34k on it. The instagram pic shows it with a pro bracelet - which I really like - while the Rolex.com site shows it with a jubilee bracelet - which doesn't really work for me. I've also never been a fan of the rose gold flavors...
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Old 22 March 2018, 01:29 PM   #37
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The instagram pic shows it with a pro bracelet - which I really like - while the Rolex.com site shows it with a jubilee bracelet - which doesn't really work for me.
Rolex is showing the WG BLRO on an Oyster bracelet on its website. The Jubilee is on the new SS Pepsi.
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Old 22 March 2018, 01:30 PM   #38
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Rolex is showing the WG BLRO on an Oyster bracelet on its website. The Jubilee is on the new SS Pepsi.
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Old 22 March 2018, 01:35 PM   #39
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Old 22 March 2018, 01:41 PM   #40
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It looks a lot better than the renderings...but I can't help wonder what made them decide to blue dial on the WG rather than the SS? I'm not saying they should have but the understanding the reasoning for it would be interesting. My guess is that if someone decides they want the new dial on their 116719BLRO Rolex may oblige them since the ref hasn't changed. It's still a pickle for them; had they put this smurf dial on the 126710BLRO no one with a 719 can complain.
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Old 22 March 2018, 01:43 PM   #41
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Looks pretty sharp there but can’t see why with the new SS honestly.

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Because not everyone can afford the SS.
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Old 22 March 2018, 01:55 PM   #42
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Looks pretty sharp there but can’t see why with the new SS honestly.
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Old 22 March 2018, 03:46 PM   #43
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I just noticed neither the SD43 nor the new DSSD has the crown, despite having the 3235 movement. That suggests this is a way to distinguish between new and old movements in the GMT range specifically, since both options remain available. That makes me wonder if the crown will eventually go away, once all GMTs have the new movement, or if they all will have it indefinitely. If the former, there's a collector opportunity in the making.


That’s another interesting way to look at how Rolex attempt to stamp the changes in the units they produce. Perhaps one way to look at this is how Rolex ‘manage’ the transition from the old to the new, which to the collector community and aficionados make all the difference. To the rest of the buying public, these insignificant labels are just that; insignificant.


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Old 22 March 2018, 04:29 PM   #44
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Too little too late.....another example of strange new direction from Rolex.....why release this with that SS release....should have just kept the WG discontinued.
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Old 22 March 2018, 04:33 PM   #45
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I think that blue dial is stunning!!!!
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Old 22 March 2018, 04:33 PM   #46
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It looks like a skx009 lol
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Old 22 March 2018, 04:41 PM   #47
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Rolex trolling their customers, this can’t possibly be possible..


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I just noticed neither the SD43 nor the new DSSD has the crown, despite having the 3235 movement. That suggests this is a way to distinguish between new and old movements in the GMT range specifically, since both options remain available. That makes me wonder if the crown will eventually go away, once all GMTs have the new movement, or if they all will have it indefinitely. If the former, there's a collector opportunity in the making.
New DSSD has the crown, think this applies to new movements from this year on.
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Old 22 March 2018, 10:07 PM   #49
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If Rolex thought it was a slow seller before, try when adding a new movement SS BLRO and keeping the old movement in the WG version.
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Old 22 March 2018, 10:17 PM   #50
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I'd imagine Rolex is counting on very long SS waitlists. This will cause people, with the means to do so, to get impatient and spring for the WG.

I wonder how many PM Daytonas are sold because the 116500LN waitlist is immeasurable at this point.
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