** Basel 2010 guesses..

[Tools]

Well, there are only a few more weeks until BASELWORLD 2010 – The World Watch and Jewellery Show
March 18 to 25, 2010

.. and plenty of guesses going around..

I thought we would start our own "Guess" Thread, and see how close we are.

Put down what you expect to see, or even hope to see, and let's find out how good a guesser you are !!

Here is what I expect.

1. A SS Sub Ceramic, of course.
2. Upgraded clasp and bracelet on the Yachtmaster
3. Upgraded Clasp and bracelet on the Explorer II
4. More dial options on the DateJust II

[Aeternitas]

Aside from the Sub, I wouldn't be surprised to see a Jubilee bracelet added to the DJII.

Now, as for what I'd like to see, Rose Gold GMTIIC or New SS Sub w/ Red Lettering.

[NavitimerNut]

Originally Posted by Aeternitas

Aside from the Sub, I wouldn't be surprised to see a Jubilee bracelet added to the DJII.

Now, as for what I'd like to see, Rose Gold GMTIIC or New SS Sub w/ Red Lettering.

I would buy that in a snap!

[datejust1]

Originally Posted by navitimernut

i would buy that in a snap!

x12315234513463!!

[chriseskew24]

Defenantly the SUB will be updated. And I belive they will come out with a jubilee for the DJ. Also maybe offer some men's dial options for the 36mm DJ again..

[FWK]

Originally Posted by Tools

Well, there are only a few more weeks until the annual Basel Watch Fair.. and plenty of guesses going around..

Might be wrong on this one. BUT dont you mean SIHH? Thats 2 weeks away. Baselworld is in March.

[Tools]

Originally Posted by FWK

Might be wrong on this one. BUT dont you mean SIHH? Thats 2 weeks away. Baselworld is in March.

Nope.. I mean BASELWORLD 2010 – The World Watch and Jewellery Show
March 18 to 25, 2010

Rolex, Patek and the other "Heavy Hitters" debut their new offerings there........



I don't want to downplay SIHH, but it is invitation only, and only features 19 brands... Our Panerai fans will be able to see what Panerai has to offer at SIHH.....!!

[JJ Irani]

Originally Posted by Tools

Well, there are only a few more weeks until BASELWORLD 2010 – The World Watch and Jewellery Show
March 18 to 25, 2010

.. and plenty of guesses going around..

I thought we would start our own "Guess" Thread, and see how close we are.

Put down what you expect to see, or even hope to see, and let's find out how good a guesser you are !!

Here is what I expect.

1. A SS Sub Ceramic, of course.
2. Upgraded clasp and bracelet on the Yachtmaster
3. Upgraded Clasp and bracelet on the Explorer II
4. More dial options on the DateJust II

It would be great to see upgraded clasps on the YM and Exp-II models.

Of course, I've got on my Super Jubilee, so won't be affected too much. Just can't go back to the Oysterlock bracelet once you've got on the Super Jubilee.

JJ

[mpkRolex]

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

It would be great to see upgraded clasps on the YM and Exp-II models.

Of course, I've got on my Super Jubilee, so won't be affected too much. Just can't go back to the Oysterlock bracelet once you've got on the Super Jubilee.

JJ

Hi JJ, which one did you get your Super jubilee on? Just curious.

[spuds]

Originally Posted by Tools

Here is what I expect.

1. A SS Sub Ceramic, of course.
2. Upgraded clasp and bracelet on the Yachtmaster
3. Upgraded Clasp and bracelet on the Explorer II
4. More dial options on the DateJust II

All agreed & all very much hoped for too!
(& maybe HOPEFULLY a maxi-dial as well on the ExpyII's?)

Obviously I'm aware that it may be late 2010/early 2011 before the new SS Sub is widely available but would you guys expect similar delays if any of the above ARE released too??

I'd LOVE a pair of Explorer II's with a maxi-dial and improved clasps & bracelets.....

[spuds]

Originally Posted by spuds

...Obviously I'm aware that it may be late 2010/early 2011 before the new SS Sub is widely available but would you guys expect similar delays if any of the above ARE released too??

any thoughts please guys....??

[The GMT Master]

Originally Posted by spuds

any thoughts please guys....??

Of those, the Explorer II maybe, but neither the current YM or Explorer II are particularly good sellers

[spuds]

Originally Posted by The GMT Master

Of those, the Explorer II maybe, but neither the current YM or Explorer II are particularly good sellers

so IF there was/is an updated ExpII there won't be such delays ;til it reaches the masses...??

[The GMT Master]

Originally Posted by spuds

so IF there was/is an updated ExpII there won't be such delays ;til it reaches the masses...??

Well, it'll take the usual 6 months or so for the first deliveries to appear, but I can't imagine there will be large waiting lists like there will be for the Sub

[Warnsboy]

Originally Posted by The GMT Master

Of those, the Explorer II maybe, but neither the current YM or Explorer II are particularly good sellers

If I were looking to boost sales of a line I would revise the Explorer II dial to a modern version of the old steve McQueen dial with the white gold trimmed lume stick hour markers. This would take the Exporer II back to its origin and away from the Sub and GMT styled dials on modern versions.

[rescue7]

Originally Posted by spuds

any thoughts please guys....??

Based on previous releases, I suspect that the 116610 Sub will become available late summer 2010/early fall.

Why? most of the tooling to make the Sub is in place and the DeepSea was available in August 2008 in Canada.

Now my predictions 2010 BaselWorld.

S/S Sub 116610

An upgrade to the S/S platinum Yachtmaster clasp.

Sorry I think the Pepsi/Coke cerachrome insert is still a few years away.

2011 will see a green anniversary Daytona and either the EXP II or the Daytona will be reworked to incorporate the Supercase.

[Fiery]

My guesses are:

1) SS Sub Ceramic
2) GMTIIC Pepsi or Coke
3) New dial colour choice for TT GMTIIC
4) White dial for Explorer I
5) Maxi-dial & maxi-case Explorer II with updated clasp and bracelet -- but hopefully without a ceramic bezel
6) TT Yacht-Master II

[The GMT Master]

Originally Posted by Tools

Here is what I expect.

1. A SS Sub Ceramic, of course.
2. Upgraded clasp and bracelet on the Yachtmaster
3. Upgraded Clasp and bracelet on the Explorer II
4. More dial options on the DateJust II

I'd agree with you on the most part, but I'd also add that if the Explorer II gets an update, so will the Explorer - my call would be a brushed version of the GMT IIc bracelet, to differentiate it from the Oyster Perpetual.

I have also heard a rumour about a Daytona Date, but I'm not getting over excited yet

[zak98]

ss sub ceramic
updated gold daytona
new bracelet/clasps for exp 1, 2, ym
new dials for dj 2

[B. Doggy]

More DJII options!

[spuds]

Sorry to be a pain here guys but the whole 'Basel' thing is new to me......

so if the show(?) itself is 18th to 25th March when do you think we'll start seeing official pictures of anything new?
Obviously I hope that any forum members attending will post pic's (cue Jocke!) but say there's something I want to buy.....

Will our AD's know about it immediately & also know enough to order it in for us or.......?????

[The GMT Master]

Originally Posted by spuds

Sorry to be a pain here guys but the whole 'Basel' thing is new to me......

so if the show(?) itself is 18th to 25th March when do you think we'll start seeing official pictures of anything new?
Obviously I hope that any forum members attending will post pic's (cue Jocke!) but say there's something I want to buy.....

Will our AD's know about it immediately & also know enough to order it in for us or.......?????

I can't exactly remember when Rolex launched their official pictures last year, but photos were posted up pretty quickly. As for ADs, we're just as in the dark as everyone else, but if you see something, there's no harm in being ahead of the game and asking to be put at the top of the list

[spuds]

Originally Posted by The GMT Master

I can't exactly remember when Rolex launched their official pictures last year, but photos were posted up pretty quickly. As for ADs, we're just as in the dark as everyone else, but if you see something, there's no harm in being ahead of the game and asking to be put at the top of the list

oh b*ll*cks I forgot you work at an AD's!!

Thanks for your input Chris.....

[The GMT Master]

Originally Posted by spuds

oh b*ll*cks I forgot you work at an AD's!!

Thanks for your input Chris.....

No probs Dan

[JJ Irani]

Originally Posted by spuds

Sorry to be a pain here guys but the whole 'Basel' thing is new to me......

so if the show(?) itself is 18th to 25th March when do you think we'll start seeing official pictures of anything new?
Obviously I hope that any forum members attending will post pic's (cue Jocke!) but say there's something I want to buy.....

Will our AD's know about it immediately & also know enough to order it in for us or.......?????

Good question, Dan.

Our JOCKE is usually pretty quick on the draw and always obliges us with first-hand pics of the new models.

Patience, my friend...........all will be revealed!!

[Pep04]

Anyone think that the Daytona will now have a date?

[JJ Irani]

Originally Posted by Pep04

Anyone think that the Daytona will now have a date?

I'd be very seriously surprised if Rolex do that. Don't think it will happen - I think the Daytona looks terrific as it is and should not be disturbed.

JJ

[submariner16610]

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

I'd be very seriously surprised if Rolex do that. Don't think it will happen - I think the Daytona looks terrific as it is and should not be disturbed.

JJ

when are you getting a daytona mr. ceo??

[JJ Irani]

Originally Posted by submariner16610

when are you getting a daytona mr. ceo??

Never - can't stand that stationary sweep hand.......and absence of date & cyclops - a must for me.

JJ

[kyle L]

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Never - can't stand that stationary sweep hand.......and absence of date & cyclops - a must for me.

JJ

So no more Rolexes JJ?