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Poohsan · 26 August 2007, 12:56 PM

I’m contemplating a TT Black Sub.

But before I rush into anything I though I would ask does anyone know what is Rolex’s plans for the sub? Will they be updating it as they did the GMT? I love the ceramic bezel on the new GMT. Will this make its way onto a new sub design?

Gaijin · 26 August 2007, 01:01 PM

Nobody knows...I think a new ceramic bezel for the Sub is a distinct possibility. Seems only logical.

Though Rolex has not shown a lot of logic lately.

nikhsub1 · 26 August 2007, 01:04 PM

My prediction is:

Maxi Dial
New hairspring
Ceramic Bezel
New clasp
Supercase
Increased Depth Rating (this is a long shot but what the heck)
BUT NO POLISHED CENTER LINKS

Poohsan · 26 August 2007, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nikhsub1

My prediction is:

Maxi Dial
New hairspring
Ceramic Bezel
New clasp
Supercase
Increased Depth Rating (this is a long shot but what the heck)
BUT NO POLISHED CENTER LINKS

I'd love to see an updated Clasp!

S2000 Driver · 27 August 2007, 01:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nikhsub1

My prediction is...

BUT NO POLISHED CENTER LINKS

This would be a BIG

for me!

frostie · 27 August 2007, 01:39 AM

Guys the sub is allready updated

Tools · 27 August 2007, 01:54 AM

Arron,

If you like the looks of the GMT ceramic bezel, why don't you just get the TT GMT ?

Probably 90 percent of the population couldn't tell the difference between the GMT and the Sub, even if you pointed it out to them..

Holding off on a decision because Rolex "might" change something is just delaying your own self satisfaction in owning a fine timepiece.

If you like it...go for that TT Sub now.... The price isn't going to get any better..

mike · 27 August 2007, 02:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nikhsub1

My prediction is:

Maxi Dial
New hairspring
Ceramic Bezel
New clasp
Supercase
Increased Depth Rating (this is a long shot but what the heck)
BUT NO POLISHED CENTER LINKS

That would be my guess.

I don't know about the depth rating.

Hope you're right about no polished center links.

frostie · 27 August 2007, 02:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nikhsub1

My prediction is:

Maxi Dial
New hairspring
Ceramic Bezel
New clasp
Supercase
Increased Depth Rating (this is a long shot but what the heck)
BUT NO POLISHED CENTER LINKS

these would be nice upgrades

Mrdi · 27 August 2007, 02:28 AM

No profesional watch should sport the polished links.

haakon59 · 27 August 2007, 02:31 AM

Although I don't have an insider track to Rolex information, it would seem like a good bet to think they will update the new submariner, probably similar to the LV Sub, with the maxi dial and the other improvements they have already made to the other models. When will the new version come out? I am guessing this year. Will the new model be preferred over the old and how will collectors price them? It's anybodies guess, but I am going to predict that people will adopt the new over the old. This is my take, for what it's worth.

S2000 Driver · 27 August 2007, 02:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by haakon59

...with the maxi dial and the other improvements...

Many of us here do not see this as an "improvement."

In fact, I was prompted to by a Sub Date now to avoid this possible change!

Ironstark · 27 August 2007, 04:19 AM

Rolex are always refining and updating their range. I would be exteremly surprised if things in the Sub range stay as they are. As to what kind of timeframe, who knows.
Whatever is in the pipeline will (as always seems to be the case) be unveiled at the Basel fair I guess, but what year?

SPACE-DWELLER · 27 August 2007, 06:41 AM

The Sub might get updated, but FIRST the YG version, THEN the TT version and FINALLY the SS version (at least this is what happened as the GMT II got updated).

But I don't think the Sub will EVER get polished centre links, but very likely it will get the ceramic bezel (more scratch resistant). It will VERY likely get the Maxi Dial, too, but again I cannot see why Rolex would alter the depth rating.

USMCsilver · 27 August 2007, 06:56 AM

Don't forget 'ROLEXROLEXROLEX' on the chapter ring. I'm pretty sure all sport watches will be going this route.

SPACE-DWELLER · 27 August 2007, 06:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by USMCsilver

Don't forget 'ROLEXROLEXROLEX' on the chapter ring. I'm pretty sure all sport watches will be going this route.

Yes, you're right!

Rolex has already done it to the Sub 14060M COSC version:

Bama · 27 August 2007, 07:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frostie

Guys the sub is allready updated

colemanitis · 27 August 2007, 07:35 AM

Don't think for a minute that all these upgrades will be free. I expect Rolex to increase the price by more than $1,000.

SSD · 28 August 2007, 02:42 AM

I like the 16610 as-is. The upgrades mentionad are very, very nice and do a lot of credit to other models, IMO, like the excellent new GMT. However, I also don't see the upgrades as improvements when applied to the Sub. I'm glad I got mine when I did.

SPACE-DWELLER · 28 August 2007, 03:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SSD

I like the 16610 as-is. The upgrades mentionad are very, very nice and do a lot of credit to other models, IMO, like the excellent new GMT. However, I also don't see the upgrades as improvements when applied to the Sub. I'm glad I got mine when I did.

So am I, Jamie, both for you and that I got an "unspoiled" Z-series Sub Date myself

nko51 · 28 August 2007, 03:15 AM

I am always in favor of quality improvements, but not drastic aesthetic's.

Solar · 28 August 2007, 05:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nikhsub1

My prediction is:

Maxi Dial
New hairspring
Ceramic Bezel
New clasp
Supercase
Increased Depth Rating (this is a long shot but what the heck)
BUT NO POLISHED CENTER LINKS

I think this is very, very plausible.

Chris

26 August 2007, 12:56 PM	#1
Poohsan "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Arron Location: phoenix, AZ Watch: GMT 1675 Posts: 764	Will Rolex update the Sub? I’m contemplating a TT Black Sub. But before I rush into anything I though I would ask does anyone know what is Rolex’s plans for the sub? Will they be updating it as they did the GMT? I love the ceramic bezel on the new GMT. Will this make its way onto a new sub design?

27 August 2007, 01:39 AM	#6
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27 August 2007, 06:41 AM	#14
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	The Sub might get updated, but FIRST the YG version, THEN the TT version and FINALLY the SS version (at least this is what happened as the GMT II got updated). But I don't think the Sub will EVER get polished centre links, but very likely it will get the ceramic bezel (more scratch resistant). It will VERY likely get the Maxi Dial, too, but again I cannot see why Rolex would alter the depth rating. __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

27 August 2007, 06:56 AM	#15
USMCsilver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Sterling Location: Middle of SC Watch: Anniv. GMT II Posts: 908	Don't forget 'ROLEXROLEXROLEX' on the chapter ring. I'm pretty sure all sport watches will be going this route. __________________ The Original USMCsilver© ~~><~~

27 August 2007, 07:35 AM	#18
colemanitis "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jeff Location: Florida Watch: PAM 1090 Posts: 3,723	Don't think for a minute that all these upgrades will be free. I expect Rolex to increase the price by more than $1,000. __________________ Member #471

26 August 2007, 01:01 PM	#2
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	Nobody knows...I think a new ceramic bezel for the Sub is a distinct possibility. Seems only logical. Though Rolex has not shown a lot of logic lately.

26 August 2007, 01:04 PM	#3
nikhsub1 Server Advisor Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: LA & NY Watch: 16610LV Posts: 1,118	My prediction is: Maxi Dial New hairspring Ceramic Bezel New clasp Supercase Increased Depth Rating (this is a long shot but what the heck) BUT NO POLISHED CENTER LINKS

27 August 2007, 01:54 AM	#7
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	Arron, If you like the looks of the GMT ceramic bezel, why don't you just get the TT GMT ? Probably 90 percent of the population couldn't tell the difference between the GMT and the Sub, even if you pointed it out to them.. Holding off on a decision because Rolex "might" change something is just delaying your own self satisfaction in owning a fine timepiece. If you like it...go for that TT Sub now.... The price isn't going to get any better..

27 August 2007, 02:28 AM	#10
Mrdi Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Posts: 3,478	No profesional watch should sport the polished links.

27 August 2007, 02:31 AM	#11
haakon59 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,571	Although I don't have an insider track to Rolex information, it would seem like a good bet to think they will update the new submariner, probably similar to the LV Sub, with the maxi dial and the other improvements they have already made to the other models. When will the new version come out? I am guessing this year. Will the new model be preferred over the old and how will collectors price them? It's anybodies guess, but I am going to predict that people will adopt the new over the old. This is my take, for what it's worth.

27 August 2007, 04:19 AM	#13
Ironstark TechXpert Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Rolex world Watch: SS/W Skydweller Posts: 527	Rolex are always refining and updating their range. I would be exteremly surprised if things in the Sub range stay as they are. As to what kind of timeframe, who knows. Whatever is in the pipeline will (as always seems to be the case) be unveiled at the Basel fair I guess, but what year?

28 August 2007, 02:42 AM	#19
SSD "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Jamie Location: Georgia Watch: Stainless Sub Date Posts: 3,023	I like the 16610 as-is. The upgrades mentionad are very, very nice and do a lot of credit to other models, IMO, like the excellent new GMT. However, I also don't see the upgrades as improvements when applied to the Sub. I'm glad I got mine when I did. __________________ SUBMARINER OWNERS' CLUB ESTABLISHED 1953 TRF Member # 5464

28 August 2007, 03:15 AM	#21
nko51 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Alex Location: USA Watch: TT Blue Sub Posts: 2,542	I am always in favor of quality improvements, but not drastic aesthetic's. __________________

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