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VOT · 18 March 2021, 04:09 PM

Dear colleagues, is it possible if Rolex will present YM42 in steel on April 7?
Any predictions?

Swiss Mad! · 18 March 2021, 04:34 PM

Anything is possible

Submariner on Oysterflex??

Rose Gold Submariner??

YM42 on Jubilee??

Who knows???

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Ihatecheese · 18 March 2021, 05:07 PM

Will see what happens. It feels like they only want to out rubber bands on the higher end precious metal watches. But who knows. Depends what is deemed fashionable!

fskywalker · 18 March 2021, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Swiss Mad!

Anything is possible

Submariner on Oysterflex??

Rose Gold Submariner??

YM42 on Jubilee??

Who knows???

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This !

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alllexandru · 18 March 2021, 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Swiss Mad!

Anything is possible

Submariner on Oysterflex??

Rose Gold Submariner??

YM42 on Jubilee??

Who knows???

This is exactly Rolex replied themselves before new releases just to politely answer saying yes it is possible lets see then

20 days and we all know

rambo99 · 18 March 2021, 05:10 PM

it's quite impossible, I think rolex will reserve oysterflex bracelet for pm pieces only.

alphadweller · 18 March 2021, 07:28 PM

A steel YM42 on bracelet with a different dial and bezel would be very interesting to me. I don't like this utilitarian looking YM42 and I prefer a bracelet as there's always the possibility of aftermarket rubber straps. I doubt Rolex will make it happen though.

jimcameron · 18 March 2021, 08:07 PM

YES1

NO!

maybe

1William · 18 March 2021, 09:53 PM

I do not think so but it is possible.

peterskinner · 18 March 2021, 10:57 PM

They seem to want to sell more gold watches. More profitable. A steel 42 is just another rival for their own best sellers. Why compete against yourself?

ArtNouveau · 18 March 2021, 11:48 PM

No. If the YM42 on Oysterflex had been steel to begin with they would have flown of the shelves instead of being a niche model. It would be very out of character for them to backtrack now.
PS: I believe Rolex is a master at marketing but using the Oysterflex only on PM models is just something that makes me scratch my head.

dukie748 · 19 March 2021, 12:48 AM

If they produced the YM42 WG on a bracelet rather than a rubber band, I'd buy it.

If they produced the YM42 in stainless steel and on OysterFlex, I'd buy that too.

In my eyes the YM42 may be the nicest Rolex currently produced (always subjective), but the configurations don't work for me - I won't drop $30k for a YM42 WG on OysterFlex.

GoingPlaces · 19 March 2021, 01:06 AM

Probably not. PM only is my guess.

szabo_martin · 19 March 2021, 01:22 AM

Lol then you can drop 36k for one with a bracelet. Its odd people seem to think the 42 is priced equivalent to a WG bracelet model.. fact is its 6K less with the OF. If you want a bracelet they already have the SUB and GMT get one of those, I have several with the bracelet and its the OF that sold me. The 42 on OF with the matte bezel is absolute perfection as it is.

RJRJRJ · 19 March 2021, 01:25 AM

They seem to be sticking to PM only, although that can always change. More importantly, it would look identical to the WG version, and that is definitely something they will not do without some significant changes. So I guess there's always a chance (almost none), but it won't look like the WG one if that's what you're aiming for

ltmgeller · 19 March 2021, 01:53 AM

As much as I'd love to see them on SS, I think it will remain on PM only for the foreseeable future.

18 March 2021, 04:09 PM	#1
VOT "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Saint-Petersburg Posts: 211	YM42 on oysterflex in steel, possible? Dear colleagues, is it possible if Rolex will present YM42 in steel on April 7? Any predictions?

18 March 2021, 04:34 PM	#2
Swiss Mad! "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Max Location: UK Watch: Various Posts: 3,727	Anything is possible Submariner on Oysterflex?? Rose Gold Submariner?? YM42 on Jubilee?? Who knows??? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ instagram: max.parkin

19 March 2021, 01:53 AM	#16
ltmgeller 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 22,574	As much as I'd love to see them on SS, I think it will remain on PM only for the foreseeable future. __________________ Oh, look at the time... Official Member: 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas International GTG 2019

18 March 2021, 05:07 PM	#3
Ihatecheese Banned Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: London Posts: 978	Will see what happens. It feels like they only want to out rubber bands on the higher end precious metal watches. But who knows. Depends what is deemed fashionable!

18 March 2021, 05:10 PM	#6
rambo99 Banned Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Tokyo Watch: SD43,PAM1616,Hulk Posts: 3,567	it's quite impossible, I think rolex will reserve oysterflex bracelet for pm pieces only.

18 March 2021, 07:28 PM	#7
alphadweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Real Name: Vic Location: Spain Watch: SD43 Posts: 6,198	A steel YM42 on bracelet with a different dial and bezel would be very interesting to me. I don't like this utilitarian looking YM42 and I prefer a bracelet as there's always the possibility of aftermarket rubber straps. I doubt Rolex will make it happen though.

18 March 2021, 08:07 PM	#8
jimcameron "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: ByDawns Earlylite Watch: 16800 Posts: 3,580	YES1 NO! maybe

18 March 2021, 09:53 PM	#9
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,773	I do not think so but it is possible.

18 March 2021, 10:57 PM	#10
peterskinner "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: East Sussex U Posts: 1,351	They seem to want to sell more gold watches. More profitable. A steel 42 is just another rival for their own best sellers. Why compete against yourself?

18 March 2021, 11:48 PM	#11
ArtNouveau 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: NWA, USA Watch: BLRO/Daytona/OP41s Posts: 5,387	No. If the YM42 on Oysterflex had been steel to begin with they would have flown of the shelves instead of being a niche model. It would be very out of character for them to backtrack now. PS: I believe Rolex is a master at marketing but using the Oysterflex only on PM models is just something that makes me scratch my head.

19 March 2021, 12:48 AM	#12
dukie748 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Here + There Posts: 756	If they produced the YM42 WG on a bracelet rather than a rubber band, I'd buy it. If they produced the YM42 in stainless steel and on OysterFlex, I'd buy that too. In my eyes the YM42 may be the nicest Rolex currently produced (always subjective), but the configurations don't work for me - I won't drop $30k for a YM42 WG on OysterFlex.

19 March 2021, 01:06 AM	#13
GoingPlaces "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 5,356	Probably not. PM only is my guess.

19 March 2021, 01:22 AM	#14
szabo_martin "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Canada Watch: 5711,Sub,DS,YM42 Posts: 814	Lol then you can drop 36k for one with a bracelet. Its odd people seem to think the 42 is priced equivalent to a WG bracelet model.. fact is its 6K less with the OF. If you want a bracelet they already have the SUB and GMT get one of those, I have several with the bracelet and its the OF that sold me. The 42 on OF with the matte bezel is absolute perfection as it is.

19 March 2021, 01:25 AM	#15
RJRJRJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: USA Posts: 3,495	They seem to be sticking to PM only, although that can always change. More importantly, it would look identical to the WG version, and that is definitely something they will not do without some significant changes. So I guess there's always a chance (almost none), but it won't look like the WG one if that's what you're aiming for

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