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Dougiebaby · 31 March 2022, 05:18 AM

Did you really think there was going to be a 41mm Daytona? A new "Hulk?" Did you think Rolex would discontinue the Milgauss?

What did you really think Rolex would add or delete from the line for 2022?

Dougiebaby · 31 March 2022, 05:23 AM

I'll start...

I thought both the Milgauss and AK would have been discontinued. I definitely did not expect the new AK with crown guards and lumed 3-6-9.

I did expect a SkyD 10th anniversary in PM.

I did expect a jubilee option for Rootbeer TT.

I did expect a new color for OPs.

904VT · 31 March 2022, 06:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Dougiebaby

I'll start...

I thought both the Milgauss and AK would have been discontinued. I definitely did not expect the new AK with crown guards and lumed 3-6-9.

I did expect a SkyD 10th anniversary in PM.

I did expect a jubilee option for Rootbeer TT.

I did expect a new color for OPs.

I thought for sure we would see an update to the Milguass with the new movement prior to the AirKing. It seems pretty obvious (as if we didn't already know) that Rolex used the AirKing to put old Explorer 1 dials laying around to use and that they must have used up most of that old inventory now.

Bizcut1 · 4 April 2022, 04:32 AM

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Originally Posted by 904VT

I thought for sure we would see an update to the Milguass with the new movement prior to the AirKing. It seems pretty obvious (as if we didn't already know) that Rolex used the AirKing to put old Explorer 1 dials laying around to use and that they must have used up most of that old inventory now.

Laughed out loud at that one!

Yeah, sure. They are just "lying around."

A lot of clairvoyance around here - not.

Daytonaboy1977 · 1 April 2022, 03:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Dougiebaby

I'll start...

I thought both the Milgauss and AK would have been discontinued. I definitely did not expect the new AK with crown guards and lumed 3-6-9.

I did expect a SkyD 10th anniversary in PM.

I did expect a jubilee option for Rootbeer TT.

I did expect a new color for OPs.

I expected the jubilee option for the root beer, that would have been a fantastic looking piece IMO and I'm quite shocked they didn't do it.

Roger Lococco · 31 March 2022, 05:29 AM

I thought the BLNR would be discontinued

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GradyPhilpott · 31 March 2022, 05:36 AM

For years I've been waiting for Rolex and Porsche to team up and introduce a watch powered by a tiny internal combustion engine and every years since, I've been sorely disappointed.

Now, with all the green energy and whatnot, I guess I'll just have to change my expectations and hope for a Rolex powered by a tiny windmill.

ArtNouveau · 31 March 2022, 05:53 AM

None of the new stuff except for the Destro GMT is too surprising. I do like the blue and green motif dials on the DJ41.
I am most shocked by the apparent discontinuation of two OP dial colors and the shuffling of what colors do still come on different sizes. Pretty major changes for a line that just came out 1.5 years ago. Rolex must have some reason, either financial or production wise for that which of course we’ll never know.

JRell · 31 March 2022, 05:54 AM

I thought we would see a Coke GMT.

TswaneNguni · 31 March 2022, 05:58 AM

Coke GMT ,at least in WG .

Instead we got the upside-down GMT ..

Air king with more than just new crown guards .

alphadweller · 31 March 2022, 05:56 AM

I thought the SD43 was a gonner.

VegasBaby · 31 March 2022, 05:58 AM

Rolex X Swatch or Invicta………..

Srct · 31 March 2022, 06:01 AM

I expected an Airking with a more traditional dial , a right way up GMT and something for the skydweller 10th anniversary

101031-28 · 31 March 2022, 06:02 AM

Discontinue the AK and add coke bezel to the GMT line.

GB-man · 31 March 2022, 06:11 AM

I was expecting something for the 10th of skydweller. I was expecting a GMT per the leak but not a destro.

Willows · 31 March 2022, 06:32 AM

AK updated with a blue dial/less divisive dial, Milgauss gone, GMT Master II green or black bezel, and maybe BLNR gone... I did not expect a left hand crown.

I was also anticipating a titanium Yacht Master.

Maxy · 31 March 2022, 06:18 AM

I was expecting Deepsea + Gshock merger watch for $500 but too bad it didn't happen!

mattidk · 31 March 2022, 06:19 AM

Cellini lines to discont. all and come up with something more refreshing. Also hope for any SS models with OF strap.

inadeje · 31 March 2022, 06:38 AM

I’ve been waiting for a Rolex/Tesla Collab, Gigawatch with Tesla battery and quartz movement.

pain888 · 31 March 2022, 06:55 AM

Disappointed DD 40 Olive Rosegold was not discontinued..lollolol

AbeFroman · 31 March 2022, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by pain888

Disappointed DD 40 Olive Rosegold was not discontinued..lollolol

It won't be for few more years. Heck, the platinum Daytona is still around since 2013. That said, I don't know why most think they'll do away with the olive so quickly.

cts · 31 March 2022, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by AbeFroman

It won't be for few more years. Heck, the platinum Daytona is still around since 2013. That said, I don't know why most think they'll do away with the olive so quickly.

Platona will be gone next year, 2023, 10yr anniversary…

AbeFroman · 31 March 2022, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by cts

Platona will be gone next year, 2023, 10yr anniversary…

Right, I think there’s a high chance.

My point was, the olive dial has time to go before it leaves the catalog being it came out in 2016.

tudk · 31 March 2022, 04:26 PM

Discontinue 116508 ,Platona and bone

zengineer · 31 March 2022, 07:10 AM

Hoped and expected are two entirely different answers. I hoped we'd see some nice fresh Milgauss colors and a completely reworked Air King. What I expected was just a bunch of new GMT bezel colors and more oyster-rubber straps on watches they have no business being on.

I honestly don't pay any attention to the entire datejust/daydate lines.

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Easy E · 31 March 2022, 07:13 AM

A white dial, stick index, YG DD. FFS, its the most classic DD. Why not release a modern size version of that. The 36 looks like a girls watch on my wrist. Yes, I'm not happy.

Kiwi-cucumber · 3 April 2022, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Easy E

The 36 looks like a girls watch on my wrist. Yes, I'm not happy.

Not every watch is for everyone. This girl is pumped about the 36 platinum DD. I think it’s great they expanded my options

waterking · 31 March 2022, 07:23 AM

Are they still building the YMII in white gold?

AbeFroman · 31 March 2022, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by waterking

Are they still building the YMII in white gold?

No, it's gone. Only two tone (everose) or full YG.

waterking · 31 March 2022, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AbeFroman

No, it's gone. Only two tone (everose) or full YG.

Thanks! I could not find it on the website.

31 March 2022, 05:18 AM	#1
Dougiebaby "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: Doug Location: Charlotte, NC Watch: Daytona BLNR SubLV Posts: 2,266	So, what did you really expect Rolex to add/discontinue that didn't happen? Did you really think there was going to be a 41mm Daytona? A new "Hulk?" Did you think Rolex would discontinue the Milgauss? What did you really think Rolex would add or delete from the line for 2022?

31 March 2022, 05:29 AM	#6
Roger Lococco "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Real Name: Roger Lococco Location: Asia Watch: 126719BLRO Pepsi Posts: 2,980	I thought the BLNR would be discontinued Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 116500 Daytona White Dial 126710BLNR GMT II 126719BLRO Blue Dial Pepsi GMT II

31 March 2022, 05:36 AM	#7
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK047 Posts: 34,460	For years I've been waiting for Rolex and Porsche to team up and introduce a watch powered by a tiny internal combustion engine and every years since, I've been sorely disappointed. Now, with all the green energy and whatnot, I guess I'll just have to change my expectations and hope for a Rolex powered by a tiny windmill. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

31 March 2022, 05:54 AM	#9
JRell "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Pittsburgh Watch: 126710BLNR Jubilee Posts: 7,087	I thought we would see a Coke GMT. __________________ 126710 BLNR Jubilee

31 March 2022, 06:02 AM	#14
101031-28 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: 1665 Posts: 4,764	Discontinue the AK and add coke bezel to the GMT line. __________________ He could not just wear a watch. It had to be a Rolex. Ian Fleming

31 March 2022, 05:23 AM	#2
Dougiebaby "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: Doug Location: Charlotte, NC Watch: Daytona BLNR SubLV Posts: 2,266	I'll start... I thought both the Milgauss and AK would have been discontinued. I definitely did not expect the new AK with crown guards and lumed 3-6-9. I did expect a SkyD 10th anniversary in PM. I did expect a jubilee option for Rootbeer TT. I did expect a new color for OPs.

31 March 2022, 05:53 AM	#8
ArtNouveau 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: NWA, USA Watch: BLRO/Daytona/OP41s Posts: 5,389	None of the new stuff except for the Destro GMT is too surprising. I do like the blue and green motif dials on the DJ41. I am most shocked by the apparent discontinuation of two OP dial colors and the shuffling of what colors do still come on different sizes. Pretty major changes for a line that just came out 1.5 years ago. Rolex must have some reason, either financial or production wise for that which of course we’ll never know.

31 March 2022, 05:58 AM	#10
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,609	Coke GMT ,at least in WG . Instead we got the upside-down GMT .. Air king with more than just new crown guards .

31 March 2022, 05:56 AM	#11
alphadweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Real Name: Vic Location: Spain Watch: SD43 Posts: 6,198	I thought the SD43 was a gonner.

31 March 2022, 05:58 AM	#12
VegasBaby Banned Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Henderson, Nevada Posts: 356	Rolex X Swatch or Invicta………..

31 March 2022, 06:01 AM	#13
Srct "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: UK Watch: 116610LV Posts: 236	I expected an Airking with a more traditional dial , a right way up GMT and something for the skydweller 10th anniversary

31 March 2022, 06:11 AM	#15
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	I was expecting something for the 10th of skydweller. I was expecting a GMT per the leak but not a destro. __________________

31 March 2022, 06:32 AM	#16
Willows "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: N. Ireland Watch: SD4K, Sub, Airking Posts: 149	AK updated with a blue dial/less divisive dial, Milgauss gone, GMT Master II green or black bezel, and maybe BLNR gone... I did not expect a left hand crown. I was also anticipating a titanium Yacht Master.

31 March 2022, 06:18 AM	#17
Maxy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: TX Watch: Daytona Posts: 3,231	I was expecting Deepsea + Gshock merger watch for $500 but too bad it didn't happen!

31 March 2022, 06:19 AM	#18
mattidk "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: EU Posts: 373	Cellini lines to discont. all and come up with something more refreshing. Also hope for any SS models with OF strap.

31 March 2022, 06:38 AM	#19
inadeje 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Miami Watch: me lose count. Posts: 5,907	I’ve been waiting for a Rolex/Tesla Collab, Gigawatch with Tesla battery and quartz movement. __________________ ♛ 218206 Roman ♛ 116689 ♛ 126710BLRO ♛ 16520 white ♛ 16523 white ♛ 16610 ♛ 5513 Birth Year - ✠ Patek Philippe 5980/1R-001 - AP 26331ST Panda - Panerai Bronzo 671 & 111, Ω Speedmaster 1957 Broad Arrow, Cartier Santos XL - Montblanc TimeWalker Chrono 41

31 March 2022, 06:55 AM	#20
pain888 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Tony Location: Rolex Land Posts: 576	Disappointed DD 40 Olive Rosegold was not discontinued..lollolol __________________ M116519 WG, M16622, 116610LN, 218235(Olive), 116710(Batman), 126710(Pepsi), 116500(Black) AP ROYAL OAK OFFSHORE CHRONOGRAPH SEIKO SRP773 "LIVE LIFE TO THE FULLEST"

31 March 2022, 04:26 PM	#24
tudk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Australia Watch: Various Rolex Posts: 331	Discontinue 116508 ,Platona and bone

31 March 2022, 07:10 AM	#25
zengineer "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Michigan Posts: 4,588	Hoped and expected are two entirely different answers. I hoped we'd see some nice fresh Milgauss colors and a completely reworked Air King. What I expected was just a bunch of new GMT bezel colors and more oyster-rubber straps on watches they have no business being on. I honestly don't pay any attention to the entire datejust/daydate lines. Sent from my SM-G991U using Tapatalk

31 March 2022, 07:13 AM	#26
Easy E 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: GA Posts: 5,080	A white dial, stick index, YG DD. FFS, its the most classic DD. Why not release a modern size version of that. The 36 looks like a girls watch on my wrist. Yes, I'm not happy.

31 March 2022, 07:23 AM	#28
waterking 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Texas Watch: Yachtmaster II Posts: 495	Are they still building the YMII in white gold?

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