Rolex teaser

[jonnyz1245]

Originally Posted by subtona

42mm dive watch

Red lettering

Cyclops

Relative upsize of dial along with case(unlike DSSD)

New movement, I would see this as the major change to the diver line

I think the new movement will be making it into the professional line this year too! We will know very soon

[904VT]

Originally Posted by jonnyz1245

I think the new movement will be making it into the professional line this year too! We will know very soon

I would be pretty pumped myself if this happens

[jonnyz1245]

Originally Posted by 904VT

I would be pretty pumped myself if this happens

Me too. I think it's the natural evolution, whether its this year or not remains to be seen but I think it will happen sooner or later.

[chris975d]

Originally Posted by behardt

Could be, but the turn-o-graph was such a poor selling watch that they discontinued it. It had a small cult following, like many of the more funky models, but I don't know that market has changed enough to reintroduce it in a time where swiss watch sales including Rolex are dropping. They're better marketers than that and they need a couple wow pieces...

I'm betting we'll see:
1. some added women's geared pieces (incl discontinuing 26mm size)
2. a coke SS GMT
3. a RG GMT or Sub
4. new SS dj
5. some added DD40 dials
6. some Sea dweller love
7. something new and completely unexpected

I think with current conditions and the new leadership having a full term, we're going to see a big and exciting new year!

Have they ever debuted that many new things at one Baselworld?

[904VT]

Originally Posted by jonnyz1245

Me too. I think it's the natural evolution, whether its this year or not remains to be seen but I think it will happen sooner or later.

Definitely just a matter of time and they'll give us all a reason to have to repurchase the models we already own

[jonnyz1245]

Originally Posted by 904VT

Definitely just a matter of time and they'll give us all a reason to have to repurchase the models we already own

[904VT]

Originally Posted by chris975d

Have they ever debuted that many new things at one Baselworld?

I think so depending on how you categorize the update. Last year was

1. Stainless, TT, Daytona update and some new dial options for other metals
2. YM 1 dial
3. Brand new AirKing
4. Explorer 1 update
5. Brand new Datejust 41

Just to name a few, I'm sure I'm forgetting some

[Mercman1]

Originally Posted by behardt

Could be, but the turn-o-graph was such a poor selling watch that they discontinued it. It had a small cult following, like many of the more funky models, but I don't know that market has changed enough to reintroduce it in a time where swiss watch sales including Rolex are dropping. They're better marketers than that and they need a couple wow pieces...

I'm betting we'll see:
1. some added women's geared pieces (incl discontinuing 26mm size)
2. a coke SS GMT
3. a RG GMT or Sub
4. new SS dj
5. some added DD40 dials
6. some Sea dweller love
7. something new and completely unexpected

I think with current conditions and the new leadership having a full term, we're going to see a big and exciting new year!

I would love to a SS Skydweller


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[behardt]

Originally Posted by Mercman1

I would love to a SS Skydweller


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That would be cool. I would also like to see a DD40, smooth bezel on a strap...

[AK797]

Originally Posted by Dusko.Popov

Dear Rolex,

Make the sea dweller with a cyclops.

Please.

Not only is that an awesome idea but, and I don't have to tell you this, it's the working stiff, and not the enthusiast on these forums, who make up the preponderance of your consumer base.

They want it to look like a "Rolex" more than they care for it to be functional and utilitarian.

Signed, the Everyman.

I don't know, I can't believe that many normal people walk in and say where's the bubble thing on this watch? I think the price was the main barrier, esp next to the same size Sub. At 42/3mm this has a good chance of distinction and more sales, I don't think the Cyclops makes much difference apart from helping aging eyes which is a legitimate issue.

[ap1]

Agree with above, just don't see the cyclops are a maker / breaker. I'd prefer it to be absent but wouldn't stop me from adding. 42 probably would.

[alangloi]

Originally Posted by Moloch

Grade 5 titanium can be polished to a high shine. Most people looking at will assume it's stainless steel. Not being able to polish during service is a plus in my book. I'm not OCD'd enough to worry about marks of well loved watches. Well loved not abused.

Problem will be the cost of titanium (sourcing and manufacturing of the case) which will mean it'll have to be a optional reference like gold and platinum.

Google McGizmo Flashlights to see polished titanium items. Yes, titanium can polish up nicely, although some may like the natural grey titanium finish.

[Smarties]

I've been delaying my SD purchase since last year due to possibility of 50th anniversary edition. I wouldn't buy it if it's the once rumored gradient green dial. Would I buy it with cyclops? Probably yes! But it's not because I like cyclops (I strongly prefer one without cyclops). I want a Rolex diver with date function that is smaller/thinner than DSSD and prefer the SD bezel markings over sub's, ......in that case I've been left no other choice! Adding a cyclops making it less appealing and it appears that more people are thinking that way than otherwise!

[sagalassos]

I think a cellini chronograph is coming.

[SDDS]

I heard that they are going to celebrate the 40th anniversary for the oysterquartz model

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[Melchizedek]

Originally Posted by SDDS

I heard that they are going to celebrate the 40th anniversary for the oysterquartz model

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I heard unicorns are stranded in eastern island...


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[teb1013]

Originally Posted by ap1

Agree with above, just don't see the cyclops are a maker / breaker. I'd prefer it to be absent but wouldn't stop me from adding. 42 probably would.

I don't mind a cyclops but the 42 would be too large for me too.


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[RHJ]

I got this on the german site:


on the full web site are clearly visible chrono buttons..

[SDDS]

Originally Posted by Melchizedek

I heard unicorns are stranded in eastern island...


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Do you have useful Info about the upcoming models that you want to share that we are not aware of

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[GMTMasterDallas]

Originally Posted by chris975d

Have they ever debuted that many new things at one Baselworld?

Sir, take a look at Baselworld 2013. First off they released the Anniversary Daytona... First Daytona in Platinum, first Daytona to have a ceramic bezel as well. Then they released the BLNR. If that wasn't enough, they released the Y-M2 in steel. They then decided to go a little crazy with all of the color options with a new range of DD's which has since been discontinued... All of the straps matched the dials on these models. A new Pearlmaster and diamond DD were released as well. There is definitely precedent to release a bunch of new, exciting watches at one BW.

[GMTMasterDallas]

Originally Posted by RHJ

I got this on the german site:


on the full web site are clearly visible chrono buttons..

You can get see this on the US, UK, Chinese, Japanese, etc. sites as well... You're a little late to the party here.

[RHJ]

yes, sorry, I saw it later, that it was just posted ..

[ecdc]

Originally Posted by Melchizedek

I heard unicorns are stranded in eastern island...


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Old news. They were all eaten by Bigfoot.

[Melchizedek]

Originally Posted by ecdc

Old news. They were all eaten by Bigfoot.

Oh... I guess I haven't kept up with the latest from crypto times.


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[Melchizedek]

Originally Posted by Dazlewis

But where's the 12 o'clock pip? I believe the pip had to be raised to be officially allowed to be called a diver watch - so you can feel it inderwater.

No, it just has to glow. And a flush lume pip is possible a la pelagos.


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[No SUBctitute]

Originally Posted by Moloch

Problem will be the cost of titanium (sourcing and manufacturing of the case) which will mean it'll have to be a optional reference like gold and platinum.

Is Titanium really that much more expensive than steel to source and machine? There are lots of Titanium watches on the market well below a Rolex price point.

[Speed]

Originally Posted by Mercman1

I would love to a SS Skydweller


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Please.

[Dusko.Popov]

Originally Posted by No SUBctitute

Is Titanium really that much more expensive than steel to source and machine? There are lots of Titanium watches on the market well below a Rolex price point.

What am I missing with the titanium thing? What's the draw? I've tried on a Pelagos and some special edition Speedmaster with a Titanium case and it feels so light that it almost has no wrist presence. I know that's a matter of preference but I'm still wondering, is that the draw? The lightness?

Or is there some other reason that folks are interested in Titanium?

Imo, if it's just about the weight of the case and bracelet, it would be a big mistake. That "feel" and substantiality of steel is something I look forward to and I feel that it would be lacking in titanium. Again, it's a preference thing; I get that.

[Dusko.Popov]

Originally Posted by AK797

I don't know, I can't believe that many normal people walk in and say where's the bubble thing on this watch? I think the price was the main barrier, esp next to the same size Sub. At 42/3mm this has a good chance of distinction and more sales, I don't think the Cyclops makes much difference apart from helping aging eyes which is a legitimate issue.

You make a good point and I did mention the size as well. I do think that there is an associational value of the cyclops as a "Rolex" though. Rightly or wrongly, that perception exists. I'm not sure that I care since I daily a 114060 now. But I think that folks immediately relate that magnifier, as much if not more than the crown, as "Rolex."

I think there are many who probably couldn't see the benefit of paying $2000 dollars over the cost of a Sub for a complication (greater depth ratings and hsv) that doesn't have any utility for them. Especially when you consider that only an infinitesimally small amount of consumers buy the Submariner (at a much lower price point) for it's actual utility as a tool watch made for diving.

As I said in my earlier post, many are scared to eat spaghetti or have relations with their significant others with their watch on much less take it the length of three football (American) fields underwater.

They buy Subs because it's become the quintessential Rolex.

In my humble opinion, Rolex is smart to rebrand the Sea Dweller as a Submariner on steroids. Giving it a cyclops (mimicking an already successful stylistic draw) and making it bigger would accomplish that.

[Toivonen]

Originally Posted by sagalassos

I think a cellini chronograph is coming.

And... the teaser with the cyclope is a 41 mm turnograph imho