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frostie · 3 April 2008, 05:12 PM

We have 7 new watches from basel according to rolex.com

These are : Sea Dweller DEEPSEA, Day Date II, Submariner Date, Cosmograph Daytona, Datejust Special Edition and new versions of the Oyster Perpetual

Does this mean that no more surprises for today? I think that the only surprise left are the dial variations

etp095 · 3 April 2008, 05:15 PM

the next surprises are the new improved prices.$$$$$$$

Trurolexer · 3 April 2008, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by etp095

the next surprises are the new improved prices.$$$$$$$

100% agree with Rudolph!!! I don't really like Rolex new design, specially the WG Submariner with Blue ceramic. Look so not right to me.

BiG JeEzY · 3 April 2008, 05:17 PM

yeap, there's seven of them. That's a good amount of upgrades in a given year. If Rolex made more upgrades, each of the new watches would not receive very much attention since there would be so much to look at. So I think Rolex did well with the amount of upgrades they made.

I guess, Ill just have to wait to see maybe an upgraded orange hand Explorer II. As for now, Ill always hold on to my Explorer II and continue to love that watch. Maybe it will be highly desired someday.

frostie · 3 April 2008, 05:20 PM

It's strange that they didn't introduce any updates of the GMT II C

Trurolexer · 3 April 2008, 05:21 PM

I think Rolex not made that model this year. Maybe left it for next Basel.
But I'm so glad, they not remake Submariner so much. Let 'em origianl is a GREAT job for Rolex.

Trurolexer · 3 April 2008, 05:23 PM

What I wan to say is Rolex maybe cancel to production the Big Orange hand Explorer II for next Basel...

frostie · 3 April 2008, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Trurolexer

I think Rolex not made that model this year. Maybe left it for next Basel.
But I'm so glad, they not remake Submariner so much. Let 'em origianl is a GREAT job for Rolex.

Next year we are going to see the TT subs for sure

I wonder if they are going to use the blue colour that they used on the Full gold ones

My opinion is that the ceramic SS sub would be pretty neat but we are going to see it in 2 years. It would be a good thing to start saving from now

Trurolexer · 3 April 2008, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by frostie

Next year we are going to see the TT subs for sure

I wonder if they are going to use the blue colour that they used on the Full gold ones

My opinion is that the ceramic SS sub would be pretty neat but we are going to see it in 2 years. It would be a good thing to start saving from now

Yup, I'm wait for Sub-C SS so bad!!! Honestly I not sure to buy that DEEPSEA model!!! Too big and out of reach for me. Or at least I never spend my money to buy a watch in 9,5k!!! That's crazy price for tool watch like that. Just my humble opinion...

mickeydainish · 3 April 2008, 05:56 PM

..... maybe an update of the Daytona or sub?!? ........ :-)

Trurolexer · 3 April 2008, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by mickeydainish

..... maybe an update of the Daytona or sub?!? ........ :-)

I think the Daytona model now is already perfect. If Rolex want to upgrade the Daytona, then they must made Daytona back to the past model like Daytona Newman model!!! The best Daytona ever made!!! The dial very excotic to me.

Markg · 3 April 2008, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Trurolexer

I think the Daytona model now is already perfect.

the only improvement i can think of is to design the case/mechanism so that you dont need the screw downs on the push buttons to keep it watertight...

evy411nia · 3 April 2008, 11:17 PM

Looks like they did away with polished center links on new perpetual. Along with 36mm case it looks like they did something right. I'll reserve judgement until I see all the dials. Still hate the SDDS this-morning...and always will.

Jedi · 3 April 2008, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by frostie

It's strange that they didn't introduce any updates of the GMT II C

Velitsko, they don't update models that often. The GMT-IIC has only been around, what, 2 years? They haven't updated the 11610 in over 10 years or so, and the Explorer II neither except to tweak lume and the such. And before the 116710, they didn't update the 16710 at all except for lume.

My bet is don't expect anything to happen with the GMT-IIC for about another 4 years or so.

frostie · 3 April 2008, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Jedi

Velitsko, they don't update models that often. The GMT-IIC has only been around, what, 2 years? They haven't updated the 11610 in over 10 years or so, and the Explorer II neither except to tweak lume and the such. And before the 116710, they didn't update the 16710 at all except for lume.

My bet is don't expect anything to happen with the GMT-IIC for about another 4 years or so.

I was hoping that they would introduce new ceramic bezels

padi56 · 3 April 2008, 11:36 PM

Would hardly call them new watches just minor cosmetic changes except for perhaps the DS.A new watch in my book is a totally new design and totally new movement.

frostie · 3 April 2008, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Would hardly call them new watches just minor cosmetic changes except for perhaps the DS.A new watch in my book is a totally new design and totally new movement.

You are right Padi56

Jedi · 3 April 2008, 11:37 PM

Oh yeah Velitsko, forgot about those!

timackerman · 4 April 2008, 12:31 AM

Everything that Rolex has introduced looks good.

I am interested to see what prices these new creations will go for

frostie · 4 April 2008, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by timackerman

Everything that Rolex has introduced looks good.

I am interested to see what prices these new creations will go for

The new Sea Dweller Deep Sea will have a price of 9500$

The new watches are going to be more expensive

Terry Newton · 4 April 2008, 12:38 AM

I wouldn't mind a black ceramic bezel on my Submariner. I like the ceramic durability. The Deep Sea watch is going to be too expensive for a tool watch. Imagine the old COMEX watches going for that kind of money how many divers would have been using them. It was a nice heritage and sign of arrival to have gotten one of the COMEX watches previously. It will be interesting to see what happens with this watch.

Terry Newton

Johnclintonlopez · 17 March 2010, 01:43 PM

What about the LV?

WatchnRoll · 17 March 2010, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Johnclintonlopez

What about the LV?

Dude...this thread is back in 08..

Poom · 17 March 2010, 04:56 PM

Just one more day, we will know for sure.

jets · 17 March 2010, 11:26 PM

This thread is older than the DSSD!

3 April 2008, 05:12 PM	#1
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	So we have 7 new watches from basel We have 7 new watches from basel according to rolex.com These are : Sea Dweller DEEPSEA, Day Date II, Submariner Date, Cosmograph Daytona, Datejust Special Edition and new versions of the Oyster Perpetual Does this mean that no more surprises for today? I think that the only surprise left are the dial variations __________________ GMT - Master II C - 116710 LN

3 April 2008, 05:15 PM	#2
etp095 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: rudolph Location: chicago burbs Posts: 2,026	the next surprises are the new improved prices.$$$$$$$ __________________ tt date circa 69' 5513 circa 81' ss sub w/date (z) pepsi gmt for dad(D) polar expy II(z) 1675 gmt circa 68' ladies datejust on jubilee for mom (z) sea dweller16600(M) SS Sub-C(g) Omega Planet Ocean,45.5 on mesh(2500D)

3 April 2008, 05:17 PM	#4
BiG JeEzY "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Jerome Location: N. California Watch: GMT I/EXP II/DJ Posts: 3,351	yeap, there's seven of them. That's a good amount of upgrades in a given year. If Rolex made more upgrades, each of the new watches would not receive very much attention since there would be so much to look at. So I think Rolex did well with the amount of upgrades they made. I guess, Ill just have to wait to see maybe an upgraded orange hand Explorer II. As for now, Ill always hold on to my Explorer II and continue to love that watch. Maybe it will be highly desired someday. __________________ -Rolex Explorer II Black dial 16570 (circa 2001) -Rolex GMT Master I Pepsi 1675 (circa 1978) -Rolex Datejust TT Champagne 16233 (circa 1991) -Vintage Longines Automatic La Grande Classique -Vintage Seiko 6138 Automatic Chronograph with "Kakume" Dial

3 April 2008, 05:20 PM	#5
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	It's strange that they didn't introduce any updates of the GMT II C __________________ GMT - Master II C - 116710 LN

3 April 2008, 11:36 PM	#16
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,064	Would hardly call them new watches just minor cosmetic changes except for perhaps the DS.A new watch in my book is a totally new design and totally new movement. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

3 April 2008, 05:21 PM	#6
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	I think Rolex not made that model this year. Maybe left it for next Basel. But I'm so glad, they not remake Submariner so much. Let 'em origianl is a GREAT job for Rolex.

3 April 2008, 05:23 PM	#7
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	What I wan to say is Rolex maybe cancel to production the Big Orange hand Explorer II for next Basel...

3 April 2008, 05:56 PM	#10
mickeydainish Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Michael Location: LaLa Land Watch: Sub Date 16610 Posts: 1,757	..... maybe an update of the Daytona or sub?!? ........ :-)

3 April 2008, 11:17 PM	#13
evy411nia Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: John Location: Houston Watch: Sea-dwller Posts: 255	Looks like they did away with polished center links on new perpetual. Along with 36mm case it looks like they did something right. I'll reserve judgement until I see all the dials. Still hate the SDDS this-morning...and always will.

3 April 2008, 11:37 PM	#18
Jedi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Lee Location: Malaysia Watch: 16750 Posts: 2,534	Oh yeah Velitsko, forgot about those! __________________ Lee This is my watch. There are many like it but this one is mine... Flickr Blog

4 April 2008, 12:31 AM	#19
timackerman "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Tim Location: Calgary Posts: 1,117	Everything that Rolex has introduced looks good. I am interested to see what prices these new creations will go for __________________ Daytona 116520

4 April 2008, 12:38 AM	#21
Terry Newton "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Terry Newton Location: Michigan Watch: Rolex TT GMT II c Posts: 6,644	I wouldn't mind a black ceramic bezel on my Submariner. I like the ceramic durability. The Deep Sea watch is going to be too expensive for a tool watch. Imagine the old COMEX watches going for that kind of money how many divers would have been using them. It was a nice heritage and sign of arrival to have gotten one of the COMEX watches previously. It will be interesting to see what happens with this watch. Terry Newton __________________ Terry Newton; Superstar and Fake Sleuth "Z" SS Date Submariner "Z" TT GMT-Master IIc

17 March 2010, 01:43 PM	#22
Johnclintonlopez Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: California Posts: 24	What about the LV?

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