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24 June 2019, 01:08 PM | #1 |
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What new Rolex (feature or movement or design) would you like in future?
Just had this thought.
Rolex makes lot of time pieces that are just wonderful. Lot of classic design that has been tweaked and modernized over the period of time either aesthetically or internally. One of the most recent or newest addition to their line was the Sky Dweller in 2012 if I am not wrong (they do introduce new watches but they are based on previous line ups). Sky Dweller was completely new with new complication and ring command bezel. Moving to the future, what would you all like to see in terms of innovation or design. For me I would love to see just an annual calendar watch. Something like a SkyD but no GMT feature. To keep it clean and a way to display day as well. Basically a day date with the month markers and a ring command bezel! Just thought to throw out a thought. |
24 June 2019, 01:21 PM | #2 |
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Sub Hulk in all yellow gold
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24 June 2019, 01:30 PM | #3 |
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A power reserve indicator.
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24 June 2019, 01:31 PM | #4 |
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How about a jumping hour hand across all models? Not just the GMTs and Explorer 2s.
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24 June 2019, 01:35 PM | #5 |
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24 June 2019, 01:37 PM | #6 |
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24 June 2019, 01:43 PM | #7 | |
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This, but with the face material of the yellow gold Daytona.
I’d also like to see a white dial Explorer, and a Coke GMT Master. As for added function, I’d be happy to see a diver, either Sub or Sea Dweller with a chronograph and a dive Bezel, like most other manufacturers offer. Quote:
I would agree with this, but it would eliminate the quickset date.
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24 June 2019, 04:51 PM | #8 |
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Glide lock clasp in all models.
President bracelet option in steel models not only dd. Hidden clasp back in jubilee bracelet Ceramic bezel on all models Oysterflex as option for all sport models One can only dream |
24 June 2019, 05:00 PM | #9 |
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I’m gonna get slammed for this but I’d like to see a smooth sweeping secondhand like the Seiko spring drives in Rolex bodies.
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24 June 2019, 05:03 PM | #10 |
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24 June 2019, 05:09 PM | #11 |
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Any SS Daytona or GMT that won't keep you on the waiting list for years.
(That would be my favorite feature.) |
24 June 2019, 05:11 PM | #12 |
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Or a smooth sweeping Hi-Beat 36,000bph. Seiko has been making those since the 1960s, it's about time Rolex gave it a go
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24 June 2019, 05:44 PM | #13 |
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I stay modest here, an OP 39 with jubilee, non-polished center links. Besides that, I think the OP (39) line has a lot more potential, design as price point wise. Imagine a white gold OP 39, jubilee, green lacquered, monochrome and simple dial.
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24 June 2019, 05:51 PM | #14 |
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Calendar Day-Date (day, date and month indicators)
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24 June 2019, 06:30 PM | #15 |
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24 June 2019, 06:35 PM | #16 |
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A movement that can work reliably with no service for 30 years plus.
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24 June 2019, 06:51 PM | #17 |
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I think as scarcity is so high they need to offer more strap options for change ups, so more Oysterflexes in different colours, a la Rubber B, and leather options and with endlinks.
AC and PC only models are probably going to be on the Cellini line only, still some controversy over whether a sports watch should have an AC, see that on the PP 5726 quite often, don't think Rolex are going in that direction for sports models at all now. |
24 June 2019, 06:54 PM | #18 |
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Patek too, sweep is a bit stuttery on the 324 cal and hacking would be nice too across the board, think both of these big firms are resting on their laurels and names a bit here.
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24 June 2019, 06:59 PM | #19 |
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TT and/or full gold Explorer II.
Moon phase indicator on the President. |
24 June 2019, 07:08 PM | #20 |
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I'd love to see Oysterflex and Glidelock make their way across the rest of the sports range. I'm sure I'll be burned at the stake for this but I just don't like the Oyster bracelet very much without adjustments.
Compared to a NATO strap the comfort just isn't there. Even better is the MN straps which have infinite adjustment points. A hi-beat or even better Rolex's take on Spring Drive would be amazing as well from a technical standpoint. Call it Oystersweep or something. |
24 June 2019, 07:11 PM | #21 |
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Platinum older style (16570) Explorer II.
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For all Bezel-Rolexes......"model name on the bezel", just like the 116680 YM II........that's very cool and distinguishing....!
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24 June 2019, 07:17 PM | #23 |
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Grand Seiko quality dial and hands
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24 June 2019, 07:24 PM | #24 |
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I’d like to see a 40mm but thinner version of the SeaDweller with the same bracelet as on my BLNR. Essential, a GMT size watch with the SeaDweller face and bevel.
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24 June 2019, 08:46 PM | #26 |
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24 June 2019, 09:02 PM | #27 |
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For me ...
A new Rolex Explorer I. 40mm case (anti magnetic), new movement with a 24 hr (on dial markings) hand, no date. Very useful ! Cheers ! J. |
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More bracelet adjustability.
I’d like to see either a smaller version of Glidelock on the other professional references or perhaps a double folding Easylink. I find the 5 mm is too much extension on the Easylink. It would be nice to have something that adjusts in smaller increments. As well, an adjustable president clasp would seal the deal for me on a DD reference |
24 June 2019, 09:15 PM | #29 |
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PR indicator.
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