Rolex Mystery

[Etschell]

Let's say you get to go deep into the Rolex coffers and ask one question that they must answer and let's presume there is an answer. What would you ask?

I would ask, what is the next model that will be produced in platinum that currently is not?

[P1nky_Up]

How many SS professionals does each AD have hidden away that they refuse to sell to just anyone?

[zewill]

Originally Posted by P1nky_Up

How many SS professionals does each AD have hidden away that they refuse to sell to just anyone?

This.
Why ask production numbers. Last know numbers for Rolex (thanks COSC, until Rolex shut you up) were for year 2013 and around 800k pieces. Faire to expect at least a million nowdays.
https://www.ablogtowatch.com/rolex-e...n-house-tests/
I'd rather like to know why SS is impossible to find, yet every stupid sales assistant has a SS SUB, HULK, or GMT's.
Wait... i don't think I wanna know. I think I already know.

[billfredericks]

Annual production numbers.

[Old Expat Beast]

Where's the bathroom?

[Importer_Exporter]

Originally Posted by billfredericks

Annual production numbers.

I'd ask this one.

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Where's the bathroom?

But would be very happy if someone in the group asked this one.

[fsprow]

I’m happy that your RSC folks at the desk are so good looking. Keep it up.

[burnthesehills]

What year was the Submariner Date released?

[Largoshark]

Originally Posted by burnthesehills

What year was the Submariner Date released?

I'm assuming this is a joke?

[burnthesehills]

Originally Posted by Largoshark

I'm assuming this is a joke?

Not a joke. Nobody seems to know this date for certain. And many experts have different opinions (typically citing 67, 68, or 69). Which I think is a bit surprising considering the submariner date is one of the most iconic watches in history.

Had Rolex released an anniversary edition in 2019 as many were hoping, it could have solved the mystery. But they didn’t.

As for production numbers, corporate strategy, etc., I’m not very interested in that stuff.

[Rashid.bk]

Originally Posted by burnthesehills

Not a joke. Nobody seems to know this date for certain. And many experts have different opinions (typically citing 67, 68, or 69). Which I think is a bit surprising considering the submariner date is one of the most iconic watches in history.

Had Rolex released an anniversary edition in 2019 as many were hoping, it could have solved the mystery. But they didn’t.

As for production numbers, corporate strategy, etc., I’m not very interested in that stuff.

Damn good question. I started a thread on this topic as seeing the (possible) anniversary of the Submariner Date creeping up in 2019. There really isn't anything definitive except that we can estimate very accurately from serial numbers and avid serious collectors that the earliest production year on record is 1969. But no literature from Rolex of any kind confirming this date exist and all the data is merely regurgitated info that someone else is quoting from someone else.

[GradyPhilpott]

Originally Posted by Etschell

Let's say you get to go deep into the Rolex coffers and ask one question that they must answer and let's presume there is an answer. What would you ask?

I would ask, what is the next model that will be produced in platinum that currently is not?

Well, as long as we're in the coffers, I'd ask if they could make a small donation to my watch fund.

[zengineer]

Well if I'm in the coffers I'm going to ask for the money, not some trivia question.

[AlexMachine]

I would ask why Rolex doesen’t have anti reflective coating on both sides of chrystal and on cyclops.

[TswaneNguni]

How do you maintain such high quality control levels for decades ?

[ibz_s_b]

Originally Posted by TswaneNguni

How do you maintain such high quality control levels for decades ?

lmao that should be "did maintain" - my friend picked up a brand new SD red from AD last week and the engraved crown on the rehaut is off-centred towards the right...he's so angry but doesn't want to send his grail watch to a RSC already!

[Pongster]

Originally Posted by Etschell

Let's say you get to go deep into the Rolex coffers and ask one question that they must answer and let's presume there is an answer. What would you ask?

I would ask, what is the next model that will be produced in platinum that currently is not?

Glad you asked. It will be the Submariner. Also with an ice blue dial and with an option for diamond hour markers. Just debating whether with or without date function.

[Brew]

Why bother to continue to produce the sub in all its various forms?

[Centron]

Can I shower with my subs?

[ap1]

Cost of goods sold on platona

[SearChart]

I want to know who designed the 2030, I need to have a word with that person...

[Mr Perfect]

Originally Posted by SearChart

I want to know who designed the 2030, I need to have a word with that person...

Who doesn't like magnets?

[Speedbird-1]

Originally Posted by SearChart

I want to know who designed the 2030, I need to have a word with that person...

Sounds intriguing, what would you say?

[Etschell]

Originally Posted by SearChart

I want to know who designed the 2030, I need to have a word with that person...

Gerald gentas half cousin from bruges.

[Newrolexguy]

I'd ask what time it is.

[R.bartlett]

Originally Posted by Newrolexguy

I'd ask what time it is.

That's like asking 2 lawyers their opinion...




*and getting 3 answers.

[Seibei]

Originally Posted by Etschell

Let's say you get to go deep into the Rolex coffers and ask one question that they must answer and let's presume there is an answer. What would you ask?

Do you make more Hulks than you make normal subs?

[siempreko]

May I please have one of each?


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[Dsmith1974]

When will the return of King Midas be?

[MercLBDM]

I'd probably ask if their UK rep's need fleet vehicles and what their replacement cycle is.

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