New (nov 08) Rolex Sea Dweller & Submariner (dateless?)

[bigjimslay]

Hello All,

I am new to this site, and this is my first post.

Just a quick question for those of you that are very very familiar with the new rolex models.

I currently have a 1996 Submariner. I live in Thailand, was visiting friends in singapore. We are out and about one afternoon, he was interested in a new rolex. We stop by a rolex store in china town, which i the only listed store on the rolex website, as I have just checked today (further investigation next month when i go back to confirm same address, but was definately on the same street).

Anyways, here is the issue I have. I havent looked for a new rolex since 1996. Now I am wanting a Datejust, with the diamond dial and jubilee bracelet. My friend was after the submariner or sea-dweller.

The owner of the store back in January 2008 quoted me a price of 11,000 sing dollars, which was close to what I was quoted in Houston Texas two months prior. Now, 11 months later, he is quoting me 9000 sing dollars, which is a big difference, but also the only model that he is dropping price on is the datejust. Cant really quite remember what he quoted for the submariner or sea-dweller. But the price has got my attention and I plan on doing more research when I get back to singapore in January (I am currently in Malaysia).

He was trying to sell my friend that lives in singapore a "new Model" submariner or a "new Model" Sea Dweller that does not have the date display.

My question -

Has anyone heard of the new model rolex Sub or Sea-dweller (deep sea) not having the date display?

I have just been through the rolex website gallery with a fine tooth comb and have not seen on piece of literature to support this or a single photo to support this.

Any info or insight would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks guys

BJS