I feel like a kid that didnt get what he wanted on his birthday

[arizonapaul]

Was just looking at this past post with a bit of sadness, but I will move on and figure out what to do next....

I have been looking at all the new releases all morning, and honestly I can't get any of these dogs to hunt. Absolutely nothing does it for me.

Time to revisit a GMT maybe, dunno

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=522465

[snipershot1944]

amen brother

[AK797]

I've got three I'm possibly interested in.

[fishingbear]

Just look at it this way: more time to enjoy the peices you already have and love!

[brandrea]

I like the Dj41 Sky Dweller and the new Sd50 (polarizing as it may be).

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[watchwatcher]

Originally Posted by fishingbear

Just look at it this way: more time to enjoy the peices you already have and love!

And...as my wife would say, give your wallet a break.

Originally Posted by brandrea

I like the Dj41 Sky Dweller and the new Sd50 (polarizing as it may be).

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I can see your point...my interest is definitely piqued.

[vladamir15]

I liked the cellini moon phase, the two tone sky dweller and the white dial dd40. But i do agree that none of the models were especially revolutionary.

[aes7.5x55]

In the words of the great philosopher Charlie Brown, "I got a rock..."

[MDMax]

Lots of Frankenwatches from Rolex and Tudor...

[jazznpool]

Rolex Baselworld a disappointment. Nothing that appeals to me for sure. If the the YG Daytona C was available on a YG Oyster bracelet THAT would look really sharp and be up for consideration. Rubber bands look cheap and are not for me.

[Smarties]

I'm 50/50, some features meet my sweet spot, some features don't.

[GreenLantern]

Same. Was hoping for more flash for the SD anniversary edition... And a new GMT.

[teb1013]

Thee are certain watches that I can see and can't get my mind off of them. Some that give me an almost palpable "must have" feeling. Not one of the new watches from Rolex does that for me. About the best I can say about most of them is that they are "nice". Only the Cellini Moon Phase is really striking and I have no true interest in a fancy dress watch right now (and it's probably way outside of my budget anyway). I have a classic Datejust, I'm satisfied enough with my Black Bay not to be in the active Sub market for a while and my current interests: BLNR or, possibly a 40mm Explorer II (used of course) are in no way addressed by these watches. At least it makes further shopping easier.


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[dadonn2]

I find that my reaction is consistently underwhelm and with time, the new models grow on me. There's never a whole lot of new inventory and having followed the tons of threads on the hopes and predictions from everyone, my anticipation drives expectations way up. I get caught in the whirlwind of hype and think something earth shattering is going to be released. I'd imagine even if they came out with a coke GMT I'd think "ahhh...half a red bezel, not sure now," and soon enough, I'd lust after one. For me, I feel let down right after regardless, while others seem to keep riding the wave before their interest settles. The Skydweller is big news regardless. I'm not sure there is a single member on here that saw that coming and a whole lot who thought never, including me.

[bdex75]

I like the Cellini moon phase but do kind of feel like Clark Griswold after getting the jelly of the month club.


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[bostonrecruit]

these are not great releases...expected more from Roles

[Investr]

I was the exact same until I saw the blue Skydweller in SS

[Chewbacca]

you get what you get and you don't get upset.

now eat your carrot cake and kiss grandma.

[Maiden]

I think I am ok. I see how Omega has released yet another version of the Aqua Terra and it makes me thankful Rolex moves slowly and does not fiddle around with their classic models so much. That being said we have a new SD, their most complicated watch that only came in PM now stainless steel, a revised DJ41 (and kudos to Rolex correcting the DD2 and DJ2 so quickly) and new moonphase Cellini. Really lots of movements for a normally conservative, slow moving company.
When I put this all in context I say it was a pretty good Basel afterall. Not everyone wants a SS Coke.

[Ravager135]

Originally Posted by Maiden

I think I am ok. I see how Omega has released yet another version of the Aqua Terra and it makes me thankful Rolex moves slowly and does not fiddle around with their classic models so much. That being said we have a new SD, their most complicated watch that only came in PM now stainless steel, a revised DJ41 (and kudos to Rolex correcting the DD2 and DJ2 so quickly) and new moonphase Cellini. Really lots of movements for a normally conservative, slow moving company.
When I put this all in context I say it was a pretty good Basel afterall. Not everyone wants a SS Coke.

Rolex is successful precisely because it doesn't have 100 different Speedmaster variations. It also doesn't revisit the past all the time. Maybe people can stop posting their AD insider knowledge and Monochrome predictions about a Coke GMT.

I think Rolex is making some of the best looking, classic pieces right now. They've fully modernized their line and are making subtle tweaks with a piece every now and then. I do not like the look of the new Sea Dweller. I think the SD4K was perfect but so what? I think we should expect less fanboy requests (like every color GMT Master) and instead appreciate subtle refinement of their existing line.

[douglasf13]

Originally Posted by Ravager135

Rolex is successful precisely because it doesn't have 100 different Speedmaster variations. It also doesn't revisit the past all the time. Maybe people can stop posting their AD insider knowledge and Monochrome predictions about a Coke GMT.

I think Rolex is making some of the best looking, classic pieces right now. They've fully modernized their line and are making subtle tweaks with a piece every now and then. I do not like the look of the new Sea Dweller. I think the SD4K was perfect but so what? I think we should expect less fanboy requests (like every color GMT Master) and instead appreciate subtle refinement of their existing line.

Man, I have the complete opposite opinion. I don't like much of anything in Rolex's current lineup, outside of a couple of things, and the new Sea Dweller is the best looking sport watch to be released in a long time (but unfortunately too big.) They nailed the proportions on it, which is new for Rolex over the last decade. That gives me hope for the next Sub iteration.

[Maiden]

Originally Posted by douglasf13

Man, I have the complete opposite opinion. I don't like much of anything in Rolex's current lineup, outside of a couple of things, and the new Sea Dweller is the best looking sport watch to be released in a long time (but unfortunately too big.) They nailed the proportions on it, which is new for Rolex over the last decade. That gives me hope for the next Sub iteration.

I think you have seen the next Sub iteration in the new SD. The five digits will remain for those who like the now becoming vintage size, the new SD captures that small group (relative to the watch buying public at large) who want a bigger diver, and the current six digit model stands on its own. I dont think there will be any change to the current six digits in a long long time. Just my opinion, I could be totally wrong.

[kilyung]

The Cellini is catching my eye

[fishingbear]

Originally Posted by kilyung

The Cellini is catching my eye

In gold, no one would've figured that?!

[Mystro]

I feel like a kid that didnt get what he wanted on his birthday.

I feel like a kid that asked for a Red Ryder BB gun for christmas and got a new AR.

[Northcap]

I like the white gold, oysterflex Daytona.

But not enough to pay retail.

[Steph-paul]

Same here nothing I like this year, the Cellini is interesting the rest is not my cup of tea.but again everybody is different.

[AK797]

The more I think about it the more I think the SkyD in SS is quite a big thing, probably as big as a CokeC. For many owning an annual calendar would not be on the radar but it is now, and with that very cool bezel command too.

[OgSnowflake]

41mm datejust sticks jubilee kinda made me happy... I'm just one of those people that digs datejusts from day 1 so new versions are always exciting.... also never been a fan of the skydweller but in ss with that black dial...lottaaaaa watch for 14k

[gav329]

Steel YM with red seconds hand would have been fabulous, and more interesting than a triangle at 12 o'clock on the YM2.....zzzz


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