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langdalematt · 12 March 2009, 12:37 AM

I have just had some very important information given to me. I have been told the following:

1). Rolex UK price increase end of April 6%

2). I have also been told that the new sub date in indeed to be a ceramic bezel. It will also be, (wait for it) a 43mm watch. It will also have the old style deployment and not the new Glidelock strap.

I cannot confirm these as definite, but I have a very good source who I cannot name.

Enjoy and debate.

langdalematt · 12 March 2009, 12:39 AM

Apparently there is also going to be an extraordinary price increase on the GMTII Ceramic. In the UK will be well over 5k GBP. God knows what this will be in the US as I do not know.

rkb · 12 March 2009, 12:40 AM

Polished center link? Please tell me no.

AJF · 12 March 2009, 12:47 AM

Well if true, that will rule out anyone buying the new sub with wrists less than 8 inches.

I had a feeling that they would go supersize on the case. Would not be surprised if they increase the depth rating as well.

AJF.

rolexgiants · 12 March 2009, 12:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AJF

Well if true, that will rule out anyone buying the new sub with wrists less than 8 inches.

I had a feeling that they would go supersize on the case. Would not be surprised if they increase the depth rating as well.

AJF.

my wirst is 7.... and the deepsea fits very well....

STEELINOX · 12 March 2009, 12:54 AM

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rolexgiants · 12 March 2009, 12:55 AM

are u saying that the ss version will come out this year??? what about the new tt sub???

Quicksilver · 12 March 2009, 01:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by langdalematt

I have just had some very important information given to me. I have been told the following:

1). Rolex UK price increase end of April 6%

2). I have also been told that the new sub date in indeed to be a ceramic bezel. It will also be, (wait for it) a 43mm watch. It will also have the old style deployment and not the new Glidelock strap.

I cannot confirm these as definite, but I have a very good source who I cannot name.

Enjoy and debate.

This is amazing news - but I think a 43 mm Sub will be a gross watch. That case size is way to big. Such a shame that the Sub will loose its classic proportions. Bad move Rolex.

chenx15 · 12 March 2009, 01:20 AM

i don't think they will touch the ss sub. it already sells the way it is. if they increase the size it's like killing the dssd

AJF · 12 March 2009, 01:20 AM

We will all find out in less than three weeks.

On a serious note, I for one would be disappointed if they do supersize the watch case. I don't agree with the new DDII and if the rumours are to be believed a 41mm DJII, is in the offing

Subs, DD and DJ's are design classics and iconic Rolex watches. IMHO it is a mistake to mess around with a tried and tested formula.

AJF.

Rebel · 12 March 2009, 01:21 AM

I'll be going vintage.

The GMT Master · 12 March 2009, 01:26 AM

Why on earth would they up the Sub Date to 43mm, that would render the WG and YG Subs wholly pointless

something doesn't add up here.

Quicksilver · 12 March 2009, 01:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The GMT Master

Why on earth would they up the Sub Date to 43mm, that would render the WG and YG Subs wholly pointless

something doesn't add up here.

Perhaps they will offer a 43 mm Sub and a 40 mm ? Seems crazy though - it will kill the DSSD stone dead unless a decision has already been made to kill it.

Solar · 12 March 2009, 01:32 AM

We really just have to wait 'till April!

Hard to say, easy to speculate based on past products. I can really see the Sub going 43 mm to meet the consumer demand for bigger-cased watches.

I figure if the past is any indication, the Sub this April will be TT with cerachrom bezel, Glidelock, Parachrom etc etc.

Next year the SS Sub will go the way of the GMT IIc

I think.

Only Rolex knows.

Best,
C

The GMT Master · 12 March 2009, 01:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quicksilver

Perhaps they will offer a 43 mm Sub and a 40 mm ? Seems crazy though - it will kill the DSSD stone dead unless a decision has already been made to kill it.

I can't see that happening really, unless they do away with the ND Sub.

langdalematt · 12 March 2009, 01:51 AM

i only had a few minutes with the chap on the phone. I will do some more digging next time I speak to him

Randy · 12 March 2009, 02:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by langdalematt

i only had a few minutes with the chap on the phone. I will do some more digging next time I speak to him

Thanks for the info Mark

SirLoki · 12 March 2009, 02:12 AM

im not surprised on the bezel, they will probably use the same bezel from the DSSD on the new sub.

rolexgiants · 12 March 2009, 02:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chenx15

i don't think they will touch the ss sub. it already sells the way it is. if they increase the size it's like killing the dssd

great point!!!! i agree with you..... the deep sea is already in the tank.. lol

ronintt · 12 March 2009, 02:31 AM

Surprised no one has mentioned the price hike - shocking and only moments after the last 2.

£5k for a SS GMT c - glad i got mine what now seems back in the cheap days!

WatchTimes · 12 March 2009, 02:33 AM

I am sure it will be a ceramic bezel but
it wont be 43 mm.
It will be the same size and case as the GMT IIC

If it was going to be like the DSSD the WG version would already be done
They would not put the WG in the GMT IIC case and the ss in a 43 mm case.
They would not have redone the WG/YG version simply for one year either...

Soooo tired of "I have it from a good source".....
Logic doesn't even support your claim.

brettpaul · 12 March 2009, 02:49 AM

Great intel Mark - thanks for keeping us posted!

mic6 · 12 March 2009, 02:50 AM

The new sub has already been introduced last year and it is 40mm
I guess your source is not very reliable

Ogie · 12 March 2009, 02:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by langdalematt

I have just had some very important information given to me. I have been told the following:

1). Rolex UK price increase end of April 6%

2). I have also been told that the new sub date in indeed to be a ceramic bezel. It will also be, (wait for it) a 43mm watch. It will also have the old style deployment and not the new Glidelock strap.

I cannot confirm these as definite, but I have a very good source who I cannot name.

Enjoy and debate.

The Ceramic bezel YES. I dont think it will be 43mm and have the old style deployment. We will wait and see...

Mthwatch · 12 March 2009, 03:04 AM

There's no way this could be accurate. It has become clear that the only substantial changes that we will see have ALREADY been released on other models. Notably - the new case with wider lugs, the ceramic bezel and the new clasp with glidelock. There is no way they will suddenly produce a 43mm SS sub with the old style clasp while there already exists a 40mm Gold Sub with a glidelock clasp. That makes no sense at all.

BGRINDEL · 12 March 2009, 03:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JYogi

I am sure it will be a ceramic bezel but
it wont be 43 mm.
It will be the same size and case as the GMT IIC

If it was going to be like the DSSD the WG version would already be done
They would not put the WG in the GMT IIC case and the ss in a 43 mm case.
They would not have redone the WG/YG version simply for one year either...

Soooo tired of "I have it from a good source".....
Logic doesn't even support your claim.

Agree with Yogi 100%!!!! If it was going to 43mm, we would have seen it on the all gold versions.

Welshwatchman · 12 March 2009, 04:25 AM

40, 43, 46, 49mm, it doesn't matter.

I'm not laying out £5,000 plus for a mass produced SS Sub.

Jason71 · 12 March 2009, 04:42 AM

It does make me happy that I already own the ones that I want.

tthopp05 · 12 March 2009, 04:45 AM

Thats intresting,the idea of changing the loved 40mm.

tthopp05 · 12 March 2009, 04:48 AM

Do you think they would give up on the DSSD so fast?Its not even a year.Cant wait to see what they do.

12 March 2009, 12:37 AM	#1
langdalematt Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Mark Location: London Watch: Rolex Deepsea Posts: 81	Must read this good news or bad? I have just had some very important information given to me. I have been told the following: 1). Rolex UK price increase end of April 6% 2). I have also been told that the new sub date in indeed to be a ceramic bezel. It will also be, (wait for it) a 43mm watch. It will also have the old style deployment and not the new Glidelock strap. I cannot confirm these as definite, but I have a very good source who I cannot name. Enjoy and debate.

12 March 2009, 12:39 AM	#2
langdalematt Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Mark Location: London Watch: Rolex Deepsea Posts: 81	Forgot Also To Add Apparently there is also going to be an extraordinary price increase on the GMTII Ceramic. In the UK will be well over 5k GBP. God knows what this will be in the US as I do not know.

12 March 2009, 12:40 AM	#3
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12 March 2009, 01:20 AM	#9
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12 March 2009, 12:47 AM	#4
AJF Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Ally Location: Surrey (UK) Watch: 15223 Posts: 638	Well if true, that will rule out anyone buying the new sub with wrists less than 8 inches. I had a feeling that they would go supersize on the case. Would not be surprised if they increase the depth rating as well. AJF.

12 March 2009, 12:55 AM	#7
rolexgiants "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: new york, usa Posts: 2,903	are u saying that the ss version will come out this year??? what about the new tt sub???

12 March 2009, 01:21 AM	#11
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12 March 2009, 01:26 AM	#12
The GMT Master "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: England Posts: 8,150	Why on earth would they up the Sub Date to 43mm, that would render the WG and YG Subs wholly pointless something doesn't add up here.

12 March 2009, 01:32 AM	#14
Solar "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: North America Watch: their hands, baby. Posts: 1,116	We really just have to wait 'till April! Hard to say, easy to speculate based on past products. I can really see the Sub going 43 mm to meet the consumer demand for bigger-cased watches. I figure if the past is any indication, the Sub this April will be TT with cerachrom bezel, Glidelock, Parachrom etc etc. Next year the SS Sub will go the way of the GMT IIc I think. Only Rolex knows. Best, C

12 March 2009, 01:51 AM	#16
langdalematt Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Mark Location: London Watch: Rolex Deepsea Posts: 81	i only had a few minutes with the chap on the phone. I will do some more digging next time I speak to him

12 March 2009, 02:31 AM	#20
ronintt "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Garden of England Posts: 107	Surprised no one has mentioned the price hike - shocking and only moments after the last 2. £5k for a SS GMT c - glad i got mine what now seems back in the cheap days! __________________ Rolex Daytona white face 116520 V2 Serial, Rolex GMT II C 116710 LN M serial, IWC Aquatimer Titanium IW353803, Panerai PAM 00090 (far too many straps too list!), Omega Seamaster Professional 2531.80.00, Bvlgari Diagono Aluminium AL44TAVD-SLN

12 March 2009, 02:33 AM	#21
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,787	I am sure it will be a ceramic bezel but it wont be 43 mm. It will be the same size and case as the GMT IIC If it was going to be like the DSSD the WG version would already be done They would not put the WG in the GMT IIC case and the ss in a 43 mm case. They would not have redone the WG/YG version simply for one year either... Soooo tired of "I have it from a good source"..... Logic doesn't even support your claim. __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

12 March 2009, 02:49 AM	#22
brettpaul "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Brett Location: Bahrain, Dubai Watch: Rolex and AP Posts: 5,538	Great intel Mark - thanks for keeping us posted!

12 March 2009, 02:50 AM	#23
mic6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Europe Watch: 116718 green Posts: 1,944	The new sub has already been introduced last year and it is 40mm I guess your source is not very reliable __________________

12 March 2009, 03:04 AM	#25
Mthwatch Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Michael Location: Richmond, VA Watch: Panerai 000 Posts: 144	There's no way this could be accurate. It has become clear that the only substantial changes that we will see have ALREADY been released on other models. Notably - the new case with wider lugs, the ceramic bezel and the new clasp with glidelock. There is no way they will suddenly produce a 43mm SS sub with the old style clasp while there already exists a 40mm Gold Sub with a glidelock clasp. That makes no sense at all.

12 March 2009, 04:25 AM	#27
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	40, 43, 46, 49mm, it doesn't matter. I'm not laying out £5,000 plus for a mass produced SS Sub. __________________ ..33

12 March 2009, 04:42 AM	#28
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	It does make me happy that I already own the ones that I want. __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

12 March 2009, 04:45 AM	#29
tthopp05 Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NY Watch: THE MIGHTY DEEPSEA Posts: 839	Thats intresting,the idea of changing the loved 40mm.

12 March 2009, 04:48 AM	#30
tthopp05 Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NY Watch: THE MIGHTY DEEPSEA Posts: 839	Do you think they would give up on the DSSD so fast?Its not even a year.Cant wait to see what they do.

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