Basel 2020 Predictions

[WatchLurv]

Let's have it all. If it hasn't been said YET then: HULK WILL BE DISCONTINUED FINALLY.

Believe this is the 6th year it will discontinue? I own one in a coffin, never touched, with stickers... Hope it happens so I can flip it for a massive profit

And for all I care about I just want access to a novelty piece.

[Dsmith1974]

I’d quite like to see the solid gold hulk someone predicted earlier now. The Greensy.

[ct79]

Has been said before. The OP 39 has no jubilee option. That could be a welcome expansion of the line. I fantasize about a matte green dial with a matte jubilee.

[vesnyder]

The CHNR (Rootbeer) will be discontinued.

[jvb.nc]

Originally Posted by Alan111

We can call it the 116615 LN or 126715 LN (if it has a new movement).

Edit: this one is with no date, so model 114065 or 124065.

god almighty that’s sexy.

[SpeakWithMichael]

Originally Posted by Dsmith1974

I’d quite like to see the solid gold hulk someone predicted earlier now. The Greensy.

As if I didn't have enough of an unsatisfied lust with my lack of SS Hulk. I'd be contacting people about my illegal organ donation for that creation.

[904VT]

I'll divide by model line:

Submariner: Platinum 126606 introduction with redesigned case and 3235 (everyone will think Rolex "slimmed down" the case when in reality it's just to work the platinum. Rolex will troll everyone into thinking the same in the next SS Sub lol)

GMT Master: No changes (YG GMT Master is done since Rolex has said only bi-color bezels on GMT Masters and no suitable options unless Rolex pulls a wildcard and releases a 126718BLNR on Oyster with sunburst blue dial a la 116618LB).

Daytona: Additional full bracelet YG option with ceramic bezel (black LN, champagne dial black sub-dial). Additional TT dial options, still no Ceramic bezel option for TT

Sky Dweller: Additional TT dial options, perhaps Everose Rolesor TT version

Milgauss: No Changes

Explorer/Exp2: No Changes (Exp2 update with 3285 comes next year)

SD/DSSD: No changes

YM/YM2: Return of the platinum dial YM in Rolesium (perhaps with ceramic bezel if Rolex wants).

DJ: Turn-O-Graph (helps fill the SS Sports demand)

Cellini: Split Second Chronograph

OP: More full lumed OP39 dial options

Day Date: Some more jeweled dial options and a few more color options for dials

[alphadweller]

Originally Posted by Rori

The SD43 50th will lose it’s red line.

bye bye single red, hello SD43 white



never going to happen though :-)...

How about rose gold single red?

[Mattomatic]

If I could have one wish it would be a new 36mm Explorer 1 for 2020. However, I highly doubt it

[jvb.nc]

Originally Posted by alphadweller

How about rose gold single red?

that would be a heavy bastard. yowza.

[YGRLX]

Who cares

[10klakes]

I heard the R/D department at Rolex shuts down the 4th quarter of each year, to read TRF Basel world predictions and brainstorm.

Maybe the member contacting Rolex for mysterious/untold reasons can find out.

[HORNBLOWER]

Price increases....

[10klakes]

Originally Posted by HORNBLOWER

Price increases....

No new models, just new prices. That would be hilarious-

[epicurus]

Red Line Anniversary Submariner and a Blueberry Sub. Fingers Crossed!

[agge]

They know customers will buy whatever they produce, so doesn't really matter. We keep making Rolex richer

[Krash]

I think 2020 is the year of the Sub simply because they’re running out of watches to update.

We’ve seen the Daytona, YM, GMTs all get updated. We’ve seen new Day Dates, Date Justs, Cellinis, and OPs.

The Exp 1 was even recently updated (lumed numerals).

Not much more is left...

I predict new movement, new colors, and insignificant changes to the case size.


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[TempoKing]

I predict the Grey market will be elevated to semi-god status
The ADs will become greedier with their black market practices
Rolex finally will be able to solve the removal of all factory
protective stickers from the most popular sports models ...
because
there are none to buy officially ...you can only buy black market and grey market

[inadeje]

GMT Coke is to be reborn in 2020

[Roli4life]

Originally Posted by alphadweller

bye bye single red, hello SD43 white



never going to happen though :-)...

How about rose gold single red?

AKA, The Sea-Brick❗️

[Ghost410]

I’m hoping they introduce a few new hot items that make everyone go wild for them and maybe drop the demand for the ss models I’m dying for.

[ervelo]

Bark & Jack predicts the bubble will burst further causing supply to increase and waitlists a thing of the past

[alphadweller]

Originally Posted by jvb.nc

that would be a heavy bastard. yowza.

probably around 350g, when there's love who cares about a little bit of overweight, right?

[904VT]

Originally Posted by alphadweller

bye bye single red, hello SD43 white



never going to happen though :-)...

How about rose gold single red?

I hope Rolex doesn’t remove the red. It’s the only think really separating the color scheme from the Sub Date. It would effectively be the Sub Date’s supersized brother and imo would cause the SD43 to have the same fate as the SD4k did at retailers, limited demand.

[alphadweller]

Originally Posted by 904VT

I hope Rolex doesn’t remove the red. It’s the only think really separating the color scheme from the Sub Date. It would effectively be the Sub Date’s supersized brother and imo would cause the SD43 to have the same fate as the SD4k did at retailers, limited demand.

But do you not think the SD43 size is what truly sets it apart, as opposed to the SD4K 116600? Then there's the case shape, no supercase and thinner lugs, compared to the Sub 116610.

I would have bought my SD43 even without the red text, because I wanted a larger Sub without the supercase.

[GreatScott]

Smurf in stainless

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[904VT]

Originally Posted by alphadweller

But do you not think the SD43 size is what truly sets it apart, as opposed to the SD4K 116600? Then there's the case shape, no supercase and thinner lugs, compared to the Sub 116610.

I would have bought my SD43 even without the red text, because I wanted a larger Sub without the supercase.

I don’t think the size is too big of a differentiator because there is also the new 126660 DSSD. That wears surprisingly small with the new bracelet proportions, had greater technical feats (depth rating and alternate Glidelock), and same 3235 movement as the SD43. It’s one I think many collectors will give a second look once trying on in the new proportions. Imo it makes the SD43 obsolete in the price range unless one needs a cyclops. The historical red text was imo what set it apart. The Sub wears closer to a 42mm and really not a whole lot smaller on the wrist than the new DSSD, that’s just thicker. Here’s mine on my 7.5 inch wrist and plenty big imo. The size increase to the DSSD is needed to accommodate greater depth rating. Rolex has already shown they can get 4K depth in a smaller package so technically speaking seems almost a step back the SD43, just my opinion though. Red text on a Sub and the line would be 10 years long. We’ll see what the SD43 does without if that happens. Glad you like yours though as I do think it’s a great watch!

[Chewbacca]

1) LVMH will sue Rolex for any mention of 'Tiffany' dial in any marketing, auction house sales material and instead offer any new or used Rolex free Tiffany dial stamping to kill the vintage Tiffany dial secondary market.

2) Every LVMH manufactured watch will get a Tiffany dial option for $1000

3) Tudor wins Basel, again.

4) The restroom on Level 2 SW wing will be OOO due to plumbing issues (sorry).

[robrtx]

[alphadweller]

Originally Posted by 904VT

I don’t think the size is too big of a differentiator because there is also the new 126660 DSSD. That wears surprisingly small with the new bracelet proportions, had greater technical feats (depth rating and alternate Glidelock), and same 3235 movement as the SD43. It’s one I think many collectors will give a second look once trying on in the new proportions. Imo it makes the SD43 obsolete in the price range unless one needs a cyclops. The historical red text was imo what set it apart. The Sub wears closer to a 42mm and really not a whole lot smaller on the wrist than the new DSSD, that’s just thicker. Here’s mine on my 7.5 inch wrist and plenty big imo. The size increase to the DSSD is needed to accommodate greater depth rating. Rolex has already shown they can get 4K depth in a smaller package so technically speaking seems almost a step back the SD43, just my opinion though. Red text on a Sub and the line would be 10 years long. We’ll see what the SD43 does without if that happens. Glad you like yours though as I do think it’s a great watch!

When the 126600 came out, it stole buyers from the 116660. Preowned prices of the latter took a hit at the time (down a couple of grand). Then with the arrival of the 126660, it regained lost ground and it's now trading only 7 or 8 hundred euros below the 126600.

I really like the Deepsea, the technical breakthrough it represents, especially the latest redesigned 126660. I have a small preference for the 126600 but I think they can co-exist in the lineup.

I agree with the fact that the height and size of the Deepsea serves a technical purpose. So does the height of the SD43 (same as the SD4K 116600) but not its case size purely meant to acomodate larger wrists. Having said that, wearability is an important factor and the bigger you go in size and especially height, the more niche the watch becomes with far less potential buyers. This is true for the 126600 compared to the 116610, but applies even more to the 126660 and its unrivaled girth.

So overall Sub, Sea-Dweller and Deepsea cover the whole spectrum and don't interfere with one another IMHO.

There's another thread comparing DSSD and SD43 by the way:

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=710726