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Old 29 April 2014, 01:35 PM   #31
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With today's trend that bigger and heavier is better just heard from Rolex,sometime in 2015 all watches will be made of a special lead alloy instead of SS.But this is no ordinary lead this lead is super refined and cerachrome coated.And I heard that Rolex is going to launch a range of watches Basel 2015 with interchangeable cases,ranging from 40mm, 42mm, 44mm right up to 72mm for when you want a super-size wear watch day .Now this range will be supplied with easy open case backs that are self sealing, just pop open, pop out movement and change case and wear.But again like many rumours some of these rumours are just rumours myself find the 40mm sub range a perfect size. And myself over 6ft tall and have 8 half inch wrists hope they keep the Sub SD at the same perfect size bigger is not always better.
72mm May as well just wear a clock around the neck. Pete you crack me up
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Old 29 April 2014, 01:37 PM   #32
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If you're used to bigger watches, it'll just take time... If you've owned 40mm pieces before and you find your wrist to big, like others have noted, get yourself the dssd. As to your jeweler having inside info, highly unlikely. Good luck in your hunt
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Old 29 April 2014, 07:10 PM   #33
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Btw, my wrist is 7 inches.
That wrist size is perfect for a 40 mm watch !

You should allow your brain to adjust back from the oversized fashion.
It'll take a few days max and from then on you'll enjoy your sub to no end.

I have a 6.5 wrist and a short time, at the height of the big watch craze, I thought 42 to 44 was perfect. I lost sense of proportion and good taste. Even felt the Sub looked too small. Now it is hard to imagine I once thought like this and I know for sure for my wrist 36 mm is perfect.

Anyway, good luck in whatever you decide
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40 mm is the ideal size.
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Old 29 April 2014, 11:02 PM   #35
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Sub @ 40mm is perfect. Big watch craze will soon pass....thank God!!
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Old 29 April 2014, 11:18 PM   #36
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Poor guy. I knew from OP's title, he was going to get body slammed by TRF.
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Old 29 April 2014, 11:32 PM   #37
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With today's trend that bigger and heavier is better just heard from Rolex,sometime in 2015 all watches will be made of a special lead alloy instead of SS.But this is no ordinary lead this lead is super refined and cerachrome coated.And I heard that Rolex is going to launch a range of watches Basel 2015 with interchangeable cases,ranging from 40mm, 42mm, 44mm right up to 72mm for when you want a super-size wear watch day .Now this range will be supplied with easy open case backs that are self sealing, just pop open, pop out movement and change case and wear.But again like many rumours some of these rumours are just rumours myself find the 40mm sub range a perfect size. And myself over 6ft tall and have 8 half inch wrists hope they keep the Sub SD at the same perfect size bigger is not always better.
I thought you were the guy that was supposed to sensor ignorant sarcastic posts instead of making them
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Old 29 April 2014, 11:35 PM   #38
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I thought you were the guy that was supposed to sensor ignorant sarcastic posts instead of making them


It seems to me that the question in the original post got the quality of answers it deserved. As do many questions like this.

This is a non-affiliated fan site of mostly anonymous people from all around the world that is being asked what one of the most secretive companies will do about manufacturing a product that does not exist!

What kind of responses would you expect?

And I would really like to know why no one ever calls the company to ask these types of questions?
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Old 29 April 2014, 11:41 PM   #39
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The Sub has been like 40mm from the beginning, right?
A bit smaller - 39mm? Certainly the older cases wear smaller than 40mm.
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Old 29 April 2014, 11:44 PM   #40
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don't the moderators hold a higher standard? i see stupid questions here all the time. there were people i am sure lining up to flame this guy. so the moderator has to hammer him the most? and i don't ned a lecture on whsat this site is. i been on it 4 years. just because somebody asks a stupid question deemed by YOU does that mean you have a right to be an asshole. i guess you asnswered that question.
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Old 30 April 2014, 12:58 AM   #42
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I thought you were the guy that was supposed to sensor ignorant sarcastic posts instead of making them
I thought the response was really funny a little sarcastic but not disrespectful.

I agree with beshannon that IF Rolex was going to increase the size of the sub NO ONE on this forum would have that information.
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Old 30 April 2014, 01:03 AM   #43
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don't the moderators hold a higher standard? i see stupid questions here all the time. there were people i am sure lining up to flame this guy. so the moderator has to hammer him the most? and i don't ned a lecture on whsat this site is. i been on it 4 years. just because somebody asks a stupid question deemed by YOU does that mean you have a right to be an asshole. i guess you asnswered that question.
Relax he's just having a laugh, moderators have rights too you know.
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Old 30 April 2014, 01:23 AM   #44
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With today's trend that bigger and heavier is better... right up to 72mm for when you want a super-size wear watch day.Now this range will be supplied with easy open case backs that are self sealing, just pop open, pop out movement and change case and wear.
That's great news! My old eyes have more trouble now, so a 72mm would fit the bill - if the bezel's not too big, of course. I love the idea of being able to pop the back at home and fiddle around with the guts.
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Old 30 April 2014, 02:31 AM   #45
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A bit smaller - 39mm? Certainly the older cases wear smaller than 40mm.
True, even if they have always been about the same size the new case definitely makes the watches wear bigger than it's predecessor.


While I doubt it will happen, I wouldn't put anything past Rolex, especially to do something most of us don't think they will do. But right after Basel sure seems an odd time for rumors about new stuff to be flying.

That said, I believe next year is the 100th anniversary of the brand, so some major things may be introduced at the next Basel. I don't see them replacing the current 40mm sport watches but adding say a 42mm model to some of the lines makes some sense from a business standpoint. This kind of horizontal expansion of the product line would take a relatively small R&D investment while increasing the offerings and creating a lot of buzz. At these price points it would probably help sell those customers that aren't quite sure the 40mm fits them, especially when they are comparing a Rolex to the larger offerings of the other brands. There is some precedent given the addition of the II lines to the DD and DJ, though these were probably more urgent given the 36mm size of the originals.

Not sure how much the dealer network would like it though. They don't have the capital of Rolex and would essentially have to double their inventory investment in the sport watches they carry. Doubt that aspect of it would excite them too much.

Just talking out loud.
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Old 30 April 2014, 02:37 AM   #46
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does that mean you have a right to be an asshole. i guess you asnswered that question.
Gotcha!

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Old 30 April 2014, 03:54 AM   #47
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Old 30 April 2014, 07:08 AM   #48
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Best of luck to you!
I can imagine that you were a bit of a playground bully ! .........I think he was referring to you with that name, not Padi.
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Old 30 April 2014, 08:51 AM   #50
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I can imagine that you were a bit of a playground bully ! .........I think he was referring to you with that name, not Padi.
Thanks for the clarification.

Next time I will call Rolex and ask the question!
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don't the moderators hold a higher standard? i see stupid questions here all the time. there were people i am sure lining up to flame this guy. so the moderator has to hammer him the most? and i don't ned a lecture on whsat this site is. i been on it 4 years. just because somebody asks a stupid question deemed by YOU does that mean you have a right to be an asshole. i guess you asnswered that question.
Thanks for your kind words but know one calls me or any member a asshole.
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Well that played out pretty much as expected....
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Old 30 April 2014, 11:36 PM   #53
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Sorry, but the Sub does not wear like a 42mm watch.

And I still don't see why people say it's "never" going to happen. They up-sized the Explorer II and Datejust (and Day-Date). Why not the Sub as well?
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Old 30 April 2014, 11:47 PM   #54
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Let's not have more watches that are 44mm.
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