Rolex 2017 models out

[helson]

Magnificent pieces.

[Jfullm42]

SS Sky Dweller may be the best release for this year.
That SD is a huge disappointment

[RRGHOST1]

Love the new SD, the size is right and the Cyclops is awesome. I would have dropped both Sea Dwellers and made the new 43 with the blue dial.

[Horology.life]

Happy to see the 41mm datejust in white gold with fluted bezel and jubilee.
Like the SD 43, think it will do extremely well.
The SS sky dweller is a winner for sure.
And the moonphase Cellini is very interesting.
Overall pretty much what I was expecting. A SD 50th anniversary and a new complication Cellini.
The Daytona suppressing me though, was expecting Gold variations in ceramic but not on the oysterflex! Natural progress though, I suppose being as they discontinued the old gold variations on leather.

[RMC12]

Are the different dial options on the Platinum DD new this year? I thought the Platinum was only available with the ice blue dial variations?

[Chewbacca]

The sky dweller 2t and moon phase are the winners. 😍

[eterna]

Only the SS DJ41 and Cellini are worth looking. Rest is meh......

[dr35mm]

Have said it, will continue to say it.. Smart Money is in 5 Digits..

[datejust24]

So far I think that Omega and their new offerings from this year's show are far better looking for example The 1957 trilogy homage collection are absolutely beautiful offerings especially the rail master actually the speed master is right up there with it I will Aaron one if not both of these pieces however Rolex hasn't done anything for me this year which really bums me out

[nytojerz]

Originally Posted by Vetracer

Sorry to sound negative but haven't Rolex just slaughtered the resale value of white gold Skydwellers?

SLAUGHTERED is understatement

[firstOwatch]

Originally Posted by capote

The Cellini is the best of the bunch, very cool moon phase at a closer look

[RMC12]

Originally Posted by RHIII

I don't think so at all. PM is market in and of itself.

I think it pushes people who liked it -- but didn't love it enough to buy the PM reference right into a new Stainless or Two tone variant!

Just my .02


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I agree with you. Pleny of people (me included) have bought a WG Sub when you can have a SS one for circa 20k less. I don't see why the skydweller should be any different.

[firstOwatch]

" The monobloc Cerachrom bezel in high-tech ceramic offers a number of advantages: it is corrosion resistant, virtually scratchproof and the colour is unaffected by UV rays. This extremely durable bezel also offers an exceptionally legible tachymetric scale, thanks to the deposition of a thin layer of 18 ct gold or platinum in the numerals and graduations via a PVD (Physical Vapour Deposition) process. The monobloc Cerachrom bezel is made in a single piece and holds the crystal firmly in place on the middle case, ensuring waterproofness. "


The Ceramic bezel with a thin layer of 18 ct WG in the numerals is the only one I need from 2017 Rolex models out !

[SeaAndSky]

Originally Posted by Ravager135

This release is exactly what I expected. Everyone was going on about Coke GMTs and tons of new models. Rolex moves slowly and the rarely revisit the past. We all knew the Datejust 41 was a lock. We knew something different would happen with the Sea Dweller since it was discontinued. They applied the Oysterflex on a new model.

Everyone who is "disappointed" expects Rolex to release all sorts of new editions and crazy models on a yearly basis. That's what other brands do and it's why they aren't as successful. Rolex has always refined existing lines and every 10 years or so introduces something new.

I am very surprised we have a stainless steel Sky Dweller. Only shock for me this Basel. I love this release.

I agree. And tradition is one reason why I like Rolex so much. Change for change's sake just isn't my thing.

[rolexnub]

A lot of coke fans (not me) are disappointed. Perhaps next year ...

[sea-dweller]

New SD is interesting...

[firstOwatch]

Originally Posted by rolexnub

A lot of coke fans (not me) are disappointed. Perhaps next year ...

Not me !

I'm happy
My GMT COKE M serial 3186 movement with Error Stick Dial will go up in price more !

[Steph-paul]

Little disappointed here, but anyway between the modern one and the new release everybody can get the watch who fit their needs. The Cellini is taking an interesting turn we shall see. The 116600 will be in my list now.

[Lordofrolex]

14k for a SS skyD. What is his world coming too. Great complication but should of stayed in PM only. If I owned a WG skyD I would be pissed.

[Stew7]

Are there any real live shots out there yet for the blue faced Skydweller or new blue DJ41?

The images from the website never capture the true color and I wonder how the new blue DJ41 compares to the previous DJ2.

[Punchthefatkid]

Originally Posted by bsprtsgrp

Side view
https://www.rolex.com/content/dam/ro...er_English.pdf

love that view

[willski]

Originally Posted by chris975d

I'm not sure how anyone can be disappointed in this...Skydweller in SS with white gold bezel for $14K? Basically one of their most expensive complications in an all SS watch? This is huge in my opinion. Similar to if they had brought out an all SS Day Date.

Agree and I like this model a lot. I'm one of those who liked the Sky Dweller, but not enough to pay PM prices.

At $14k if it fits well it's superb value.

WG Daytona also looks interesting.

Honestly I'm not feeling the huge disappointment that others are; nothing as popular or wished for as the D500 but few Rolex years are.


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[Stevec14]

I'm sure someone must have posted, but checking the Rolex site, the deep sea seems not to be there. Has it gone and been replaced with the 43mm sea dweller? Would make some sense I guess....

[Solo118]

Anyone notice the new YM2 with new hands/dial?

Small update, but an update to note.

[bio guyver]

Hello guys can someone please explain what is new about the YMII????????

[liuk3]

I bet the SD will sell simply because it has the red font and cyclops...

[AK797]

Originally Posted by bio guyver

Hello guys can someone please explain what is new about the YMII????????

It's got Merc hands, seems like Rolex want to stamp some iconic symbols on this years models.

[AK797]

Originally Posted by liuk3

I bet the SD will sell simply because it has the red font and cyclops...

Well yes but mainly because it opens up the entire 42-4mm market with a medium thickness watch. Should do very well, sniping sales from Omega and Breitling as well.

[Fedpete]

Originally Posted by Exploradori

Underwhelming, disappointing and boring.

This year I'll be looking at other brands.


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+1 snooze fest from Rolex.


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[samson66]

Originally Posted by Vetracer

Sorry to sound negative but haven't Rolex just slaughtered the resale value of white gold Skydwellers?

Oh I have to agree. As a blue DJII owner I'm starting to have the same feeling - wondering who's going to buy a DJII when they can get the same watch in a DJ41 and even get a jubilee bracelet