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AK797 · 29 July 2015, 10:15 AM

If Rolex introduce a perpetual calendar, as some have suggested to me, then it is possible as it is no longer the flagship complication.

dadonn2 · 29 July 2015, 11:38 AM

Not unreasonable to think. I wonder if the YM II was a slower seller than they'd expected so they decided to add tt and ss. I would think that a re-release of the Pepsi in SS would dwarf even the BLNR's success and they must have known this. Would there be any rationale for not wanting uber successful SS models? Could it potentially effect the sales of pm pieces across the lineup? Meaning, if there was a pepsi, a coke, a batman in stainless steel, a blue sub, red dial sub etc. would this cause consumers to not even bother with the PM pieces?

GB-man · 29 July 2015, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by eltonbalch

I'm guessing the YM II was not that popular because it performs such a limited function. Perhaps Rolex wanted to sell the movements they manufactured. The Skydweller has a wider appeal so Rolex will want to preserve that exclusivity. All that said, I don't have a clue what they will or won't do!

I wouldn't be shocked of rolex sells more YM2 than skydwellers. Most buyers are looking for an aesthetic and not a specific function with watches.

If alpino thinks it's possible, I'll take his word for it.

Nidal · 29 July 2015, 01:48 PM

One clue would be all the different variants including the dial colors and leather strap option that makes the TT and SS much less likely option(hope I'm wrong). YM II started as a plain gold watch with no variants and worked its way down to SS.
If YM II SS is 18k. I'd say sky dweller will be 20+ for SS.
Will not see many buyers for that price range. You can get a near new gold Daytona with ceramic bezel and leather strap for that.
Just my naive outlook

Nidal

GradyPhilpott · 29 July 2015, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by jjnd08

My guess is right after they release the DD40 in SS.

I'm afraid that I have to agree with this.

Cru Jones · 29 July 2015, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

HA! Of course not...

x2

Flex368 · 29 July 2015, 04:35 PM

I doubt it. Apart from some highly sought after SS vintage pieces I simply can´t see people paying 25k+ on a Rolex SS watch.

engin33r · 31 July 2015, 12:08 AM

SS SkyD is coming already!!

A trusted source told me there's a very good chance Rolex will produce SS SkyD in not too distant future. The catch, however, is that it won't have the annual calendar and the gmt functions. It will retain its 42mm case though... and will be marketed under the name Date Just 42.

Ok, I'm just kidding.... LoL

SearChart · 31 July 2015, 12:32 AM

I don't think so.

Watchflair · 31 July 2015, 12:34 AM

Doubt it...... Was hoping for a SS Pepsi C and that's never gonna happen now......

blaze182 · 31 July 2015, 12:08 PM

@ OP, I would buy one if they did, and I do think they will eventually.

31 July 2015, 12:34 AM	#40
Watchflair 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Jim Location: Westchester NY Watch: Love em all Posts: 5,919	Doubt it...... Was hoping for a SS Pepsi C and that's never gonna happen now...... __________________ Remember what matters. Value everyday

29 July 2015, 10:15 AM	#31
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,368	If Rolex introduce a perpetual calendar, as some have suggested to me, then it is possible as it is no longer the flagship complication.

29 July 2015, 11:38 AM	#32
dadonn2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Real Name: Dave Location: NYC Posts: 1,557	Not unreasonable to think. I wonder if the YM II was a slower seller than they'd expected so they decided to add tt and ss. I would think that a re-release of the Pepsi in SS would dwarf even the BLNR's success and they must have known this. Would there be any rationale for not wanting uber successful SS models? Could it potentially effect the sales of pm pieces across the lineup? Meaning, if there was a pepsi, a coke, a batman in stainless steel, a blue sub, red dial sub etc. would this cause consumers to not even bother with the PM pieces?

29 July 2015, 01:48 PM	#34
Nidal "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: USA Watch: SubC LV Posts: 1,821	One clue would be all the different variants including the dial colors and leather strap option that makes the TT and SS much less likely option(hope I'm wrong). YM II started as a plain gold watch with no variants and worked its way down to SS. If YM II SS is 18k. I'd say sky dweller will be 20+ for SS. Will not see many buyers for that price range. You can get a near new gold Daytona with ceramic bezel and leather strap for that. Just my naive outlook Nidal

29 July 2015, 04:35 PM	#37
Flex368 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Felix Location: GMT +1 Watch: Yes! Posts: 3,052	I doubt it. Apart from some highly sought after SS vintage pieces I simply can´t see people paying 25k+ on a Rolex SS watch.

31 July 2015, 12:08 AM	#38
engin33r "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Real Name: Andy Location: GMT +7 Watch: Sub, Daytona, DD2 Posts: 742	SS SkyD is coming already!! A trusted source told me there's a very good chance Rolex will produce SS SkyD in not too distant future. The catch, however, is that it won't have the annual calendar and the gmt functions. It will retain its 42mm case though... and will be marketed under the name Date Just 42. Ok, I'm just kidding.... LoL

31 July 2015, 12:08 PM	#41
blaze182 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Melbourne Watch: 6263 Big Red Panda Posts: 62	@ OP, I would buy one if they did, and I do think they will eventually.

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