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schwartz914 · 19 March 2015, 12:11 AM

Is anyone shocked with this lineup? No chance for last min surprises? Rubber is a first for Rolex no?

new2rolexforums · 19 March 2015, 12:14 AM

Photo?

sennheiserz · 19 March 2015, 12:16 AM

Did they announce the new models? Do you have a link?

Speed · 19 March 2015, 12:18 AM

No shock. Just Aww.

That's it. No more until next year.

Chewbacca · 19 March 2015, 12:18 AM

its about what was expected.

schwartz914 · 19 March 2015, 12:28 AM

all the pics on the the Rolex site

watchwatcher · 19 March 2015, 01:45 AM

No, not shocked. Not blown away, either.

TSts · 19 March 2015, 01:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chewbacca

its about what was expected.

Who expected a 40mm DD?

I'd say that I'm surprised with a new movement, RG YM with rubber-band, a 28MM Lady-Datejust and a 40mm DD. I never would have predicted it.

yld2rob · 19 March 2015, 01:56 AM

Vincent65 · 19 March 2015, 02:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TSts

Who expected a 40mm DD?

I'd say that I'm surprised with a new movement, RG YM with rubber-band, a 28MM Lady-Datejust and a 40mm DD. I never would have predicted it.

this

Pinol · 19 March 2015, 02:00 AM

It was like getting socks on Christmas.

roulex22 · 19 March 2015, 02:06 AM

wompwomp.... I think we all saw them going 39/40mm with every watch, or at least I thought they would. the other watches they make are too small for some men (me) to wear so they are opening up the market to bigger people and lets face it, as we evolve as a species, we tend to get bigger anyway.... rolex is just looking at the next 100+ years as they should be, I mean, why not? there watches last that long or longer....

patek.wis · 19 March 2015, 02:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pinol

It was like getting socks on Christmas.

if the socks were disappointing
yes.

Chewbacca · 19 March 2015, 02:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TSts

Who expected a 40mm DD?

I'd say that I'm surprised with a new movement, RG YM with rubber-band, a 28MM Lady-Datejust and a 40mm DD. I never would have predicted it.

you asked about being "shocked".

Vaxe · 19 March 2015, 02:26 AM

New base movements and titanium lined rubber strap. Both will be integrated into more references. Pretty good Basel imo.

lukajur · 19 March 2015, 02:29 AM

I am very satisfied with this years Basel lineup. Looks good to me.

lapince · 19 March 2015, 02:33 AM

Ok basically it's disappointing, apart from the new movement and the RG Yachtmaster that I find quite nice, didn't like the other YM very much, but compared to Patek which has at least 20 new or modified pieces this is very little, I was expecting a little better from the crown...

jthop · 19 March 2015, 02:35 AM

Also surprised to see nothing for the datejust on it's 70th...

rollee1 · 19 March 2015, 02:51 AM

Rolex is not Apple, nothing expects to shock and awe.
The products are in line with their tradition, I am happy with the announcement.

The current lineup is solid and evolving, which is fantastic. Imagine they were like cars, with a new refresh every few years? We'll be flooding the used watch market every season and prices will drop.

I'm thrilled with the new movement, should it be like the parachrome spring working itself through the line. Incredible!

regnant · 19 March 2015, 08:46 PM

Not shocked but quite disappointed because I was expecting to see SS SKY DWELLER or something platinum in GMT MASTER II Series.
However, on bright side, it is great to see a brand new movement with lots of improvements

Muzz · 19 March 2015, 08:55 PM

Pretty sure I said a few months ago it would be the Yachtmaster I that I was due. It was over due, however I had no idea it was going to be this different.

danyvw · 19 March 2015, 08:56 PM

IMHO new movement is great, new models don't. Maybe next year.

brandrea · 19 March 2015, 08:57 PM

Not shocked, but pleasantly surprised. I think the advancement in the new DD mechanism is pretty interesting. I'm happy to see they redesigned the DD and made it 40 mm

joli160 · 19 March 2015, 11:14 PM

The introductions on Basel 2015 are great. Great new movement and a stunning new DD.
Happy they left the tool watches alone.

19 March 2015, 12:11 AM	#1
schwartz914 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: David Location: NY Watch: Rolex Posts: 917	Shocked Is anyone shocked with this lineup? No chance for last min surprises? Rubber is a first for Rolex no?

19 March 2015, 12:16 AM	#3
sennheiserz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Dave Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: ♛ + Ω + Posts: 601	Did they announce the new models? Do you have a link? __________________ My Watch Blog - http://www.wristtimes.com Collection: Rolex Sub NDc 114060 \| Omega SMP 861 \| Apple Watch SS

19 March 2015, 12:18 AM	#4
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Shocked No shock. Just Aww. That's it. No more until next year.

19 March 2015, 01:56 AM	#9
yld2rob "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Rob Location: Penna Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,658	__________________ Rolex Sub-126610LV Rolex Sub- 126613LB Rolex GMT BLRO 126710 Rolex GMT BLNR Rolex Datejust 16220

19 March 2015, 02:35 AM	#18
jthop "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Real Name: Jamie Location: Dallas, TX Watch: Rolex Posts: 224	Also surprised to see nothing for the datejust on it's 70th... __________________ Rolex Submariner 116610LN Rolex GMT 116710BLNR Rolex Daytona 116520 (White Dial)

19 March 2015, 12:14 AM	#2
new2rolexforums "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: NJ Watch: Submariner Posts: 82	Photo?

19 March 2015, 12:18 AM	#5
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,112	its about what was expected.

19 March 2015, 12:28 AM	#6
schwartz914 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: David Location: NY Watch: Rolex Posts: 917	all the pics on the the Rolex site

19 March 2015, 01:45 AM	#7
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,055	No, not shocked. Not blown away, either.

19 March 2015, 02:00 AM	#11
Pinol "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: SPI, Texas Posts: 26	It was like getting socks on Christmas.

19 March 2015, 02:06 AM	#12
roulex22 Banned Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Matt Location: nyc Watch: BLNR(a.k.a.Batman) Posts: 156	wompwomp.... I think we all saw them going 39/40mm with every watch, or at least I thought they would. the other watches they make are too small for some men (me) to wear so they are opening up the market to bigger people and lets face it, as we evolve as a species, we tend to get bigger anyway.... rolex is just looking at the next 100+ years as they should be, I mean, why not? there watches last that long or longer....

19 March 2015, 02:26 AM	#15
Vaxe "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Austin TX Posts: 2,122	New base movements and titanium lined rubber strap. Both will be integrated into more references. Pretty good Basel imo.

19 March 2015, 02:29 AM	#16
lukajur "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Luka Location: Austria Watch: Speedy Posts: 387	I am very satisfied with this years Basel lineup. Looks good to me.

19 March 2015, 02:33 AM	#17
lapince "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Mars Watch: 5712 Posts: 11,509	Ok basically it's disappointing, apart from the new movement and the RG Yachtmaster that I find quite nice, didn't like the other YM very much, but compared to Patek which has at least 20 new or modified pieces this is very little, I was expecting a little better from the crown...

19 March 2015, 02:51 AM	#19
rollee1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Rollee Location: Boston Watch: it watching me Posts: 1,945	Rolex is not Apple, nothing expects to shock and awe. The products are in line with their tradition, I am happy with the announcement. The current lineup is solid and evolving, which is fantastic. Imagine they were like cars, with a new refresh every few years? We'll be flooding the used watch market every season and prices will drop. I'm thrilled with the new movement, should it be like the parachrome spring working itself through the line. Incredible! __________________ Time you enjoy wasting was not wasted

19 March 2015, 08:46 PM	#20
regnant "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Close to Rolex AD Posts: 3,474	Not shocked but quite disappointed because I was expecting to see SS SKY DWELLER or something platinum in GMT MASTER II Series. However, on bright side, it is great to see a brand new movement with lots of improvements __________________

19 March 2015, 08:55 PM	#21
Muzz "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Steve Location: TO CAD, HCMC VN Watch: MP 18946 Posts: 7,292	Pretty sure I said a few months ago it would be the Yachtmaster I that I was due. It was over due, however I had no idea it was going to be this different.

19 March 2015, 08:56 PM	#22
danyvw "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: USA Watch: Sub16610, DJ126331 Posts: 1,151	IMHO new movement is great, new models don't. Maybe next year.

19 March 2015, 08:57 PM	#23
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,136	Not shocked, but pleasantly surprised. I think the advancement in the new DD mechanism is pretty interesting. I'm happy to see they redesigned the DD and made it 40 mm

19 March 2015, 11:14 PM	#24
joli160 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,763	The introductions on Basel 2015 are great. Great new movement and a stunning new DD. Happy they left the tool watches alone. __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

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