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*******Basel 2009 Predictions*******
Lets hear some of the predictions at what Rolex might introduce at Baselworld 2009.
1) Updated TT Sub with Cerachrome Bezel, Supercase and updated Glidelock clasp, it's kinda given Rolex S.A. will introduce one seeing they did it with the GMT IIc. This one is kinda easy to predict. 2) Bi-color GMT IIc in both Blue/Red and Black/Red combinations, or Pepsi & Coke versions. 3) Updated Platinum & Steel Yachtmaster growing from 40mm to 43mm just like the YM II, and it will have the updated Glidelock clasp just like the SDDS & newer Subs. 4) Daytona will be kept as is. |
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For 3) No way the YM will come in 43 mm and even more so, it won't have the glidelock clasp. It will probably have the new "GMT IIc" clasp though. For 4) The Daytona has already got the GMT IIc clasp so you are probably right. Bye the way: I think the new TT ceramic sub will come with both a black bessel / black dial version and a blu bessel / blue dial version. When the SS ceramic subs comes in 2010 I think it will only be available in the black / black version. I do hope they will do something with the Daytona though
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new explorer II with square hour markers as on the yacht master II large green 24 hour hand an fixed steel bezel with ceramic inlay. would show you if only i had photo shop, but it looks great in my minds eye.
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A Submariner with tritium tubes.
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Submariner with new super case like the GMTIIc, ceramic and marginally wider bezel, and polished midlink oyster bracelet like the GMT... at least that's what im hoping for
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Still dreaming about a new 41 mm Datejust on a new Super Jubilee bracelet!! Aaaaah.....to dream!!
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More LUME !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Or i quit! Friend of mine found this pic somewhere and sent it to me and I've been drooling ever since. Total fantasy but I do like the black date wheel with white numbers. Best regards, J. |
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YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!
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My prediction.....I will have lied to my wife yet again. "Honest, this is the last one".
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What he said.........twice! : lol:
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Looking at the process how this ceramic bezel insert is made, the only way to have a two tone will be making two halves separately... I doubt they will be able to make it in one piece. It will be like trying to make a black and white chocolate cake, and expect to have two perfect halves. I work in a company which has a foundry, so I have some expertise in iron based alloys... I know this is different, but you can expect what to get from materials that fusion at high temperatures like this one. This is just my opinion, but Rolex is Rolex, and maybe they have the technology to accomplish the task... Regards, Alfredo |
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I was under the impression that only the 904L S/S is NOT manufactured by Rolex, it's the only material that they outsource., they want to control all aspects of production. Maybe they do own the Steel maker as well.
BTW gotta love some of the input from fellow posters, keep it coming folkes! Maybe Rolex should consult the Swatch company on how to perfect the bi-color bezel manufacturing process. |
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If this gmt comes out i am done, thats it the last one... sure!!!!!!!!
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I' WANT this bezel !!!!!
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Im flipping my GMT IIc, back to a proper GMT II, as i just cant stick the 'clown like' 'mickey mouse' bezel numbers..........all that said, with the colour of this and the other 'mock coke GMt IIc' they look great. I want one......I NEED ONE.......NURSE!!! Medication please!!!
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Very nice pic!!!
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...and for those of you who like black/red...
Oh please Rolex, please... J. |
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That's what I want (need) Like I need another watch, I though I had all I need... Rolex you will drive me to the poor house
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