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904VT · 15 March 2018, 07:35 AM

So, we're about a week away from Basleworld and put some thought into an introduction that could surprise many.

Well for fun, I give you the Rolex Submariner 126610LV Anniversary:

Calibre 3235
Chamfered Case Edge
22 MM Lug width/SD43 Bracelet

That's it, not many changes.

116610LV vs 126610LV

Thanks to Devildog(Scott) for helping make this mock-up

Thoughts? Possible?

Joemck · 15 March 2018, 07:40 AM

I like it. How can a bigger hulk be a bad thing???

superstarmar · 15 March 2018, 07:47 AM

The BiGGER the badder... HULK out does the hulk...

Shamorai · 15 March 2018, 07:47 AM

Kinda looks like how the current LVc will look in 20 years after a lot of polishing.

jps3b · 15 March 2018, 08:02 AM

Ooooo I likey!!!

coolaking · 15 March 2018, 08:06 AM

In that comparison I prefer the original

rodo · 15 March 2018, 08:10 AM

Case looks omega to me. I dont like it.

vladamir15 · 15 March 2018, 08:12 AM

The problem is if they Chamfer this model, then they will have to trickle that down to other models. I don’t really see anything drastically different with this version imo.

904VT · 15 March 2018, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by vladamir15

The problem is if they Chamfer this model, then they will have to trickle that down to other models. I don’t really see anything drastically different with this version imo.

I could see the chamfered edges being added to the next GMT Master, YM 1, and Explorer 2 (if downsized back to 40mm) as well (whenever they may be released). Larger Dive watches continuing without and the Daytona staying as is for a good long while.

Rolex has to make some small changes to get repeat purchasers...

RedLs3 · 15 March 2018, 08:17 AM

These threads need to stop

904VT · 15 March 2018, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by RedLs3

These threads need to stop

If you don't get excited around Basel time and find it fun to think about what may be released by Rolex, are you are really a WIS

AK797 · 15 March 2018, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by 904VT

If you don't get excited around Basel time and find it fun to think about what may be released by Rolex, are you are really a WIS

I thought that sentence was going to end with - are you really alive?

904VT · 16 March 2018, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by AK797

I thought that sentence was going to end with - are you really alive?

You made some really good points Neil about Rolex potentially going up market. I believe that the shifting demographics/hobby interest may leave less room for the mid-level luxury watch segment. Rolex, Patek have managed to do a great job in managing the supply/demand of their watches to keep them more or less a store of value (real). Going forward, this may help "entice" customers in with shifting tastes to take the dive into the luxury market. Granted, this assumes less mid-level luxury purchasers and a small increase in high-level purchasers, but that's a dynamic i could see happening in the industry. Especially, if the world economy takes a slowdown.

AK797 · 16 March 2018, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by 904VT

You made some really good points Neil about Rolex potentially going up market. I believe that the shifting demographics/hobby interest may leave less room for the mid-level luxury watch segment. Rolex, Patek have managed to do a great job in managing the supply/demand of their watches to keep them more or less a store of value (real). Going forward, this may help "entice" customers in with shifting tastes to take the dive into the luxury market. Granted, this assumes less mid-level luxury purchasers and a small increase in high-level purchasers, but that's a dynamic i could see happening in the industry. Especially, if the world economy takes a slowdown.

Yes, I think the market has really spoken on this, as the high resale prices have emphatically demonstrated, so Rolex cannot fail to see the market is pricing the brand higher than their rivals, whom they were far ahead of already, in the UK already 9 of the top 10 selling watches over £5K were Rolexes. It bodes very well for Rolex's future and Patek's too, but other brands will come under a lot of pressure.

meganfox17 · 16 March 2018, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by 904VT

If you don't get excited around Basel time and find it fun to think about what may be released by Rolex, are you are really a WIS

I feel very relaxed , keeping an open mind and looking forward to seeing ALL the watchmaker brands Swiss, Germans , Japanese etc and any microbrands showcasing their latest and innovative products not necessarily focusing on any single brand entity. Do you think that makes me a lesser WIS?

904VT · 16 March 2018, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by meganfox17

I feel very relaxed , keeping an open mind and looking forward to seeing ALL the watchmaker brands Swiss, Germans , Japanese etc and any microbrands showcasing their latest and innovative products not necessarily focusing on any single brand entity. Do you think that makes me a lesser WIS?

Looking forward is the same as excited. May have been lost in translation. No ill will intended towards you

nigelUK · 15 March 2018, 08:28 AM

I think the Hulk suits the MAXI case

......... maybe it's the name

breitlings · 15 March 2018, 08:47 AM

I think we may see a new GMT or explorer, we have seen new Sub, new Daytona, new YM, new SD, I don't think they would release a new Sub right after the SD, but who knows. I would guess a platinum coke and a ss BLRO??? but with a slimmer case design and new movement?

Cru Jones · 15 March 2018, 08:49 AM

Nice effort, but I think the super case suits the LVc very well, and puts the focus on the dial, where it should be.

Rashid.bk · 15 March 2018, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Cru Jones

Nice effort, but I think the super case suits the LVc very well, and puts the focus on the dial, where it should be.

+1
The LVc is just fine as is. The beveled edges do not look good at all. If given the choice I prefer the older.

HL65 · 16 March 2018, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Cru Jones

Nice effort, but I think the super case suits the LVc very well, and puts the focus on the dial, where it should be.

X2

DoctorA · 15 March 2018, 08:51 AM

If anything is to happen to the hulk, I expect it to get discontinued!

PLNYC · 15 March 2018, 08:52 AM

Not a fan of it. It does look like an omega. The maxi case suits the LV really well

brandrea · 15 March 2018, 08:55 AM

Bevelled cases always do it for me

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Mousehunter · 15 March 2018, 08:57 AM

Honestly, a watch with the name of HULK should be in a SD43 frame

Devildog · 16 March 2018, 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Mousehunter

Honestly, a watch with the name of HULK should be in a SD43 frame

Like this one?

Justinmg · 15 March 2018, 09:25 AM

I like chamfers but those are kinda extreme, looks like the BB case

Byrdguy · 15 March 2018, 09:34 AM

The chamfered lugs don't go with the sharp edges of the rest of the watch. The Maxi case works for me, anyway.

Devildog · 16 March 2018, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Justinmg

I like chamfers but those are kinda extreme, looks like the BB case

Good spot. That's where they came from

nikesupremedunk · 15 March 2018, 09:37 AM

I know it's a rendering but looks like an overpolished case. Looks better the way it is now.

15 March 2018, 07:35 AM	#1
904VT "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: USA Watch: All Rolex Posts: 7,024	New Hulk? So, we're about a week away from Basleworld and put some thought into an introduction that could surprise many. Well for fun, I give you the Rolex Submariner 126610LV Anniversary: Calibre 3235 Chamfered Case Edge 22 MM Lug width/SD43 Bracelet That's it, not many changes. 116610LV vs 126610LV Thanks to Devildog(Scott) for helping make this mock-up Thoughts? Possible? Attached Images

15 March 2018, 07:40 AM	#2
Joemck "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Boston Watch: And listen Posts: 690	I like it. How can a bigger hulk be a bad thing??? __________________ " Now and then we had a hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to become pirates." ---- Mark Twain

15 March 2018, 08:12 AM	#8
vladamir15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: N/A Watch: AP, VC, Breguet Posts: 1,581	The problem is if they Chamfer this model, then they will have to trickle that down to other models. I don’t really see anything drastically different with this version imo. __________________ The Most Valuable Commodity is Time Audemars, Vacheron, Breguet, Jaquet Droz, JLC, Rolex, Omega, Cartier

15 March 2018, 08:51 AM	#22
DoctorA "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: USA Posts: 6,545	If anything is to happen to the hulk, I expect it to get discontinued! __________________ Wear the watch you like, not the one they tell you to wear!

15 March 2018, 08:52 AM	#23
PLNYC "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Mars Posts: 1,683	Not a fan of it. It does look like an omega. The maxi case suits the LV really well __________________

15 March 2018, 07:47 AM	#3
superstarmar Banned Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: In Motion Watch: my wrist presence Posts: 7,436	The BiGGER the badder... HULK out does the hulk...

15 March 2018, 07:47 AM	#4
Shamorai "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Sydney Watch: 16523, 116610LV Posts: 762	Kinda looks like how the current LVc will look in 20 years after a lot of polishing.

15 March 2018, 08:02 AM	#5
jps3b "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Santa Monica, Ca Watch: 116619 Posts: 1,334	Ooooo I likey!!!

15 March 2018, 08:06 AM	#6
coolaking "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: UK Posts: 96	In that comparison I prefer the original

15 March 2018, 08:10 AM	#7
rodo "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 640	Case looks omega to me. I dont like it.

15 March 2018, 08:17 AM	#10
RedLs3 Banned Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: NYC Posts: 283	These threads need to stop

15 March 2018, 08:28 AM	#17
nigelUK "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Northants, UK Posts: 1,058	I think the Hulk suits the MAXI case ......... maybe it's the name

15 March 2018, 08:47 AM	#18
breitlings Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Bethesda Watch: Apple TV Posts: 5,744	I think we may see a new GMT or explorer, we have seen new Sub, new Daytona, new YM, new SD, I don't think they would release a new Sub right after the SD, but who knows. I would guess a platinum coke and a ss BLRO??? but with a slimmer case design and new movement?

15 March 2018, 08:49 AM	#19
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,300	Nice effort, but I think the super case suits the LVc very well, and puts the focus on the dial, where it should be.

15 March 2018, 08:55 AM	#24
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,126	Bevelled cases always do it for me Sent from my SM-G935W8 using Tapatalk

15 March 2018, 08:57 AM	#25
Mousehunter "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Texas Watch: AK, SD43, Hulk Posts: 183	Honestly, a watch with the name of HULK should be in a SD43 frame

15 March 2018, 09:25 AM	#27
Justinmg "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: Justin Location: FL Watch: PO/EXPL Posts: 3,371	I like chamfers but those are kinda extreme, looks like the BB case __________________ //////////////////////////////// Member of The Nylon Nation Does it do anything? It tells the time.

15 March 2018, 09:34 AM	#28
Byrdguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Florida Panhandle Watch: Sub C LV, Posts: 490	The chamfered lugs don't go with the sharp edges of the rest of the watch. The Maxi case works for me, anyway.

15 March 2018, 09:37 AM	#30
nikesupremedunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Real Name: Andrew Location: NYC Posts: 1,227	I know it's a rendering but looks like an overpolished case. Looks better the way it is now. __________________ \| 116234 DJ36 \| 116610LN SubC \| 116520 Daytona \| BlackBay 58 Blue \|

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