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one10medic · 13 November 2018, 04:06 PM

Is it too early for predictions? Maybe a little... but here goes. I'm sure Sub's are gonna be the focus, and my guess is new 70 hr power reserve movement, Black Subs will get RED SUBMARINER text (like the SD43) as a throw back, and HULK in stainless is done and replaced by a YELLOW GOLD HULK. Soooo what do you think? Am I way way off... crazy... any other predictions?

MBYSF · 13 November 2018, 04:09 PM

Wish there was a YG Hulk... maaaaann that would be great!

WatchLurv · 13 November 2018, 04:10 PM

They'll discontinue the Batman. Seeing that they will keep the classic GMT and the new Pepsi, it is only a logical move to remove the Batman from the mix.

Submariner text will turn to red is my guess too. Explorer 2 will get a ceramic bezel, discontinuing the old one.

Discontinuation of the Smurf.

JacksonStone · 13 November 2018, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by one10medic

Is it too early for predictions?

Not at all. Someone started a thread of Basel '19 predictions the day after Basel '18.

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=593428

capote · 13 November 2018, 06:00 PM

At this point, does it even matter what they release?

Laglag · 13 November 2018, 06:25 PM

let's focus on the waiting list...

LuminousMaximus · 13 November 2018, 06:30 PM

Id have to check the history and see if there are any anniversaries, and also which models have received little attention...

Jonesy2099 · 13 November 2018, 07:33 PM

I have two questions which i'd love to see an answer to:

1. If the Explorer II is released with a ceramic bezel wouldn't that make it very identical to the GMT Master II. At the moment the Explorer II has its own identity.
2. There has been talk about a Tudor GMT 58. Wouldn't this negatively affect sales of the current (hard to get Tudor GMT) negatively? Wouldn't another Tudor GMT (same case) make more sense? Like a Tudor BLNR!?

one10medic · 13 November 2018, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WatchLurv

They'll discontinue the Batman. Seeing that they will keep the classic GMT and the new Pepsi, it is only a logical move to remove the Batman from the mix.

Submariner text will turn to red is my guess too. Explorer 2 will get a ceramic bezel, discontinuing the old one.

Discontinuation of the Smurf.

OH, I hope the Smurf doesn't go... ceramic Ex2 would be awesome!

one10medic · 13 November 2018, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Laglag

let's focus on the waiting list...

haha true, the 2018 list won't even be completed.

James444 · 13 November 2018, 08:19 PM

At 3.48 wonder what model is tudor presenting in Basel 2019 that he already design
https://youtu.be/KjcEVJvYg_8

beshannon · 13 November 2018, 10:14 PM

I predict new watches.

I am never wrong.

dane-o-2017 · 13 November 2018, 10:37 PM

so what's the benefit of going to Basel??...to see the new releases?...buy onsite avoiding waits? Best prices for same ???

beshannon · 13 November 2018, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by dane-o-2017

so what's the benefit of going to Basel??...to see the new releases?

Yes

watchwatcher · 13 November 2018, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WatchLurv

They'll discontinue the Batman. Seeing that they will keep the classic GMT and the new Pepsi, it is only a logical move to remove the Batman from the mix.

Submariner text will turn to red is my guess too. Explorer 2 will get a ceramic bezel, discontinuing the old one.

Discontinuation of the Smurf.

I will come to the moon and buy you a beer if all that happens.

Quote:

Originally Posted by dane-o-2017

so what's the benefit of going to Basel??...to see the new releases?...buy onsite avoiding waits? Best prices for same ???

Yes. No. No.

EDIT: Forgot the real benefit of going to Basel. To hang out with Jocke.

Bluside · 14 November 2018, 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by capote

At this point, does it even matter what they release?

You're right. Very few will ever be able to get one anyway. I've kind of lost interest in these things.

BrummyJames · 14 November 2018, 04:32 AM

SS Coke, BLNR will be discontinued as a result.

Exp ii will get an update in 2021 to coincide the 50th anniversary.

Torque Time · 14 November 2018, 04:36 AM

I think it would be pretty cool if Rolex could get more of the 2018 releases on the street...I don’t understand the business model! Are you kidding me??

Imagine if a car manufacturer operated under the same business practices?!? I know Rolex doesn’t focus on mass production, but Henry Ford would roll in his grave!!

R!$ · 14 November 2018, 04:38 AM

Nothing new this year

lenfried29 · 14 November 2018, 04:55 AM

Smurf will be in SS

Wcdhtwn · 14 November 2018, 04:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by capote

At this point, does it even matter what they release?

Not one bit. People are still waiting for watches from 2015. And even to get on an AD list for watches released in 2015.

Largoshark · 14 November 2018, 04:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by capote

At this point, does it even matter what they release?

This, unfortunately. Unless you're a VIP, new Basel models may as well not even exist.

ltmgeller · 14 November 2018, 04:58 AM

Yellow gold hulk would be interesting

NorthCoaster · 14 November 2018, 05:33 AM

Does anyone think that Tudor is going to do some sort of smart / connected watch?

Likestheshiny · 14 November 2018, 06:43 AM

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At this point, does it even matter what they release?

Many of the Rolex announcements from Basel 2018 are now casually available at stores. More than the hottest two or three watches are announced each year.

greanie · 14 November 2018, 06:54 AM

Don’t know about a yellow gold hulk . . But someone has to be right and someone has to be wrong. Who’s the clown that said there would never be a Rainbow diamond Daytona . . . I would love to laugh in his face right now!! Lololololol!!!!

(Pretty much a yellow gold sub with a wrong color bezel and an extra hand)

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MTBer · 14 November 2018, 07:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Torque Time

Imagine if a car manufacturer operated under the same business practices?!? I know Rolex doesn’t focus on mass production, but Henry Ford would roll in his grave!!

Doubt it...Henry Ford revolutionized the manufacturing process aiming to lower costs and put cars in as many driveways (barns?) as possible...not exactly Veblen mentality.

Enzo Ferrari, on the other hand, might be a better comparison

one10medic · 14 November 2018, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by beshannon

I predict new watches.

I am never wrong.

hahah very true, you're a solid 100%!

JacksonStone · 14 November 2018, 07:23 AM

A member here did a mock-up a few years ago. If this ever does come to pass, I might just have to sell that extra kidney I've been holding on to.

Harry-57 · 14 November 2018, 07:59 AM

That looks amazing. I hope they don't make it. I'm still rather attached to my internal organs.

13 November 2018, 04:06 PM	#1
one10medic "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Florida Watch: 116610LV, 114060 Posts: 89	Baselworld 2019 Is it too early for predictions? Maybe a little... but here goes. I'm sure Sub's are gonna be the focus, and my guess is new 70 hr power reserve movement, Black Subs will get RED SUBMARINER text (like the SD43) as a throw back, and HULK in stainless is done and replaced by a *YELLOW GOLD* HULK. Soooo what do you think? Am I way way off... crazy... any other predictions?

13 November 2018, 04:09 PM	#2
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13 November 2018, 04:10 PM	#3
WatchLurv Banned Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Moon Watch: Swiss Posts: 2,270	They'll discontinue the Batman. Seeing that they will keep the classic GMT and the new Pepsi, it is only a logical move to remove the Batman from the mix. Submariner text will turn to red is my guess too. Explorer 2 will get a ceramic bezel, discontinuing the old one. Discontinuation of the Smurf.

13 November 2018, 06:00 PM	#5
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	At this point, does it even matter what they release?

13 November 2018, 06:25 PM	#6
Laglag "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: France Posts: 65	let's focus on the waiting list...

13 November 2018, 07:33 PM	#8
Jonesy2099 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Milton Keynes Posts: 388	I have two questions which i'd love to see an answer to: 1. If the Explorer II is released with a ceramic bezel wouldn't that make it very identical to the GMT Master II. At the moment the Explorer II has its own identity. 2. There has been talk about a Tudor GMT 58. Wouldn't this negatively affect sales of the current (hard to get Tudor GMT) negatively? Wouldn't another Tudor GMT (same case) make more sense? Like a Tudor BLNR!?

13 November 2018, 08:19 PM	#11
James444 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Singapore Watch: Rolex n Tudor Posts: 507	At 3.48 wonder what model is tudor presenting in Basel 2019 that he already design https://youtu.be/KjcEVJvYg_8

13 November 2018, 10:37 PM	#13
dane-o-2017 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: california Posts: 27	so what's the benefit of going to Basel??...to see the new releases?...buy onsite avoiding waits? Best prices for same ???

14 November 2018, 04:32 AM	#17
BrummyJames "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Birmingham Posts: 94	SS Coke, BLNR will be discontinued as a result. Exp ii will get an update in 2021 to coincide the 50th anniversary.

14 November 2018, 04:36 AM	#18
Torque Time "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Real Name: Archie Location: Washington, DC Watch: TT DJ 1601 Posts: 359	I think it would be pretty cool if Rolex could get more of the 2018 releases on the street...I don’t understand the business model! Are you kidding me?? Imagine if a car manufacturer operated under the same business practices?!? I know Rolex doesn’t focus on mass production, but Henry Ford would roll in his grave!!

14 November 2018, 04:38 AM	#19
R!$ Banned Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: SoCal Posts: 2,405	Nothing new this year

14 November 2018, 04:55 AM	#20
lenfried29 Banned Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Far Far Away Watch: tick-tock Posts: 1,206	Smurf will be in SS

14 November 2018, 05:33 AM	#24
NorthCoaster "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Real Name: Chris Location: Northern Ireland Watch: GMT 2 116710LN Posts: 53	Does anyone think that Tudor is going to do some sort of smart / connected watch?

14 November 2018, 06:54 AM	#26
greanie "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Texas Posts: 234	Don’t know about a yellow gold hulk . . But someone has to be right and someone has to be wrong. Who’s the clown that said there would never be a Rainbow diamond Daytona . . . I would love to laugh in his face right now!! Lololololol!!!! (Pretty much a yellow gold sub with a wrong color bezel and an extra hand) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

14 November 2018, 07:23 AM	#29
JacksonStone Banned Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,150	A member here did a mock-up a few years ago. If this ever does come to pass, I might just have to sell that extra kidney I've been holding on to.

14 November 2018, 07:59 AM	#30
Harry-57 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Harry Location: England Posts: 10,621	That looks amazing. I hope they don't make it. I'm still rather attached to my internal organs.

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