CONFIRMED news regarding the professional line

[JacksonStone]

Originally Posted by Gaijin

There needs to be a middle finger emoji for a response to a post like that.

Mods, any chance to add one just for this thread only?

Well, there are these:

[R. Francis]

I apologize if it's already been asked. So many pages. But Gerardo do you think you'll ever have any idea to what scale the production will be cut back? Or shall we just have to wait for the market react in the longer term?

[GerardoG]

Originally Posted by R. Francis

I apologize if it's already been asked. So many pages. But Gerardo do you think you'll ever have any idea to what scale the production will be cut back? Or shall we just have to wait for the market react in the longer term?

Rolex never gives figures. During one of the presentations, Rolex execs (had over 20 TRFers in the same room, it was not just me) told us: only a handful of people know the numbers. Anything we hear of is just speculation. For example, new Basel releases are known by less than 5 people. And they will not tell.

My personal opinion, we will never know how much, for how long or which markets.

[rallyx]

Originally Posted by GerardoG

Rolex never gives figures. During one of the presentations, Rolex execs told us (had over 20 TRFers in the same room, it was not just me) told us: only a handful of people know the numbers. Anything we hear of is just speculation. For example, new Basel releases are known by less than 5 people. And they will not tell.

My personal opinion, we will never know how much, for how long or which markets.

It's amazing in this day and age that even the NSA cannot keep secrets like Rolex

[OmegaManOnTheMoon]

Originally Posted by GerardoG

I do not share ‘I heard’ or ‘someone said’; I only share confirmed information with you, my virtual family.

Becomes this...

Originally Posted by GerardoG

My personal opinion, we will never know...

[Gaijin]

Originally Posted by rallyx

It's amazing in this day and age that even the NSA cannot keep secrets like Rolex

I think we need to put Fitbits on Rolex executives.

[OmegaManOnTheMoon]

Originally Posted by Gaijin

I think we need to put Fitbits on Rolex executives.

[TheVTCGuy]

OK, now I’m really getting pissed off!!!!!

OVER 600 Posts!!!! Probably 50,000 views!!!!!

MY threads NEVER get anywhere NEAR this attention

[GerardoG]

Originally Posted by OmegaManOnTheMoon

Becomes this...

Please do not forget THIS

Rolex never gives figures. During one of the presentations, Rolex execs (had over 20 TRFers in the same room, it was not just me) told us: only a handful of people know the numbers. Anything we hear of is just speculation. For example, new Basel releases are known by less than 5 people. And they will not tell.

My personal opinion, we will never know how much, for how long or which markets.

I SPECIFY when it is my personal opinion. You are entitled to yours, just as everyone else here. And that, I do RESPECT.

[joesetx]

Some of you might be interested in the new caliber 3255 as described on the Rolex website.

Seems likely that they would reduce production of the current 3135 models until after Basel 2018 when the announce the new technologies.

https://www.rolex.com/watches/rolex-...ibre-3255.html

[JacksonStone]

Originally Posted by GerardoG

For example, new Basel releases are known by less than 5 people. And they will not tell.

What do you make of the Rolex Passion Reports predictions? For the most part, I find them fanciful, sometimes silly predictions, but he did nail the SD43 and the two Dayton Cs. The predictions and images were so spot on, it seems impossible he didn't have an inside source. I'm as skeptical as anyone, but I can't figure out how else he would have gotten those right.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BRdBJXDA...xpassionreport

https://www.instagram.com/p/BA9V6gEr...xpassionreport

[TheVTCGuy]

Originally Posted by JacksonStone

What do you make of the Rolex Passion Reports predictions? For the most part, I find them fanciful, sometimes silly predictions, but he did nail the SD43 and the two Dayton Cs. The predictions and images were so spot on, it seems impossible he didn't have an inside source. I'm as skeptical as anyone, but I can't figure out how else he would have gotten those right.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BRdBJXDA...xpassionreport

https://www.instagram.com/p/BA9V6gEr...xpassionreport

I agree, and he did get those predictions spot on, but if I remember correctly, there were a lot of other preidictions that proved completely empty. Point being: Any Rolex-familiar WIS can make predictions, some are quite logical, and throw enough sphagettii at the wall some of it will stick.

[GerardoG]

Originally Posted by JacksonStone

What do you make of the Rolex Passion Reports predictions? For the most part, I find them fanciful, sometimes silly predictions, but he did nail the SD43 and the two Dayton Cs. The predictions and images were so spot on, it seems impossible he didn't have an inside source. I'm as skeptical as anyone, but I can't figure out how else he would have gotten those right.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BRdBJXDA...xpassionreport

https://www.instagram.com/p/BA9V6gEr...xpassionreport

I agree that he has been spot on on some models, and I admit it also baffles me. Insiders would mean he would be spot on on all releases? Yet, the ones they are on track....just nicely surprised here

[alongshoremd]

Originally Posted by GerardoG

Rolex never gives figures. During one of the presentations, Rolex execs (had over 20 TRFers in the same room, it was not just me) told us: only a handful of people know the numbers. Anything we hear of is just speculation. For example, new Basel releases are known by less than 5 people. And they will not tell.

My personal opinion, we will never know how much, for how long or which markets.

That’s insane - now how do they keep those numbers down? Don’t they need people making these watches so they can be sent out a few months after Basel?

I suppose with the Daytona though it was only minor changes and the bezel - either way it’s impressive


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[GerardoG]

Originally Posted by alongshoremd

That’s insane - now how do they keep those numbers down? Don’t they need people making these watches so they can be sent out a few months after Basel?

I suppose with the Daytona though it was only minor changes and the bezel - either way it’s impressive


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....all I can say is, it is Rolex.

That comment happened during one of our GTGs, from staff (second generation). Oh, and for haters, there were 20/22 other TRFers in the same room.

[JacksonStone]

Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

I agree, and he did get those predictions spot on, but if I remember correctly, there were a lot of other preidictions that proved completely empty.

Absolutely, most of his stuff is wrong - obviously the product of an active imagination and good Photoshop skills. But how did he nail the Daytonas and SD43? If he just throws stuff at the wall to see what sticks, what are the odds it would have stuck perfectly on those models? For instance, with the SD, he originally predicted the red text on an otherwise identical SD4K. Anybody could have done that. But 13 days before Basel last year, he updated the prediction to 43mm, and added the cyclops; he also posted a rendering that was dead-on. Could he really have guessed that?

[JacksonStone]

Originally Posted by GerardoG

I agree that he has been spot on on some models, and I admit it also baffles me. Insiders would mean he would be spot on on all releases? Yet, the ones they are on track....just nicely surprised here

Unless the insiders are only throwing him a bone here or there. Nothing says he can't be including a tidbit or two of insider information among what are mostly his own guesses. Also, with both the Daytonas and SD, he singled those out in their own Instagram posts, which could have signaled he had increased confidence in those predictions. If he really did just guess right on the Daytonas and SD43, he should have played the lottery instead.

[R. Francis]

Originally Posted by GerardoG

Rolex never gives figures. During one of the presentations, Rolex execs (had over 20 TRFers in the same room, it was not just me) told us: only a handful of people know the numbers. Anything we hear of is just speculation. For example, new Basel releases are known by less than 5 people. And they will not tell.

My personal opinion, we will never know how much, for how long or which markets.

Thanks for answering my question, and for the great inside info!


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[BNABOD]

Originally Posted by alongshoremd

That’s insane - now how do they keep those numbers down? Don’t they need people making these watches so they can be sent out a few months after Basel?

I suppose with the Daytona though it was only minor changes and the bezel - either way it’s impressive


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Maybe a case where only a few know how the plans look like overall but where it is all compartmentalized for everyone else. so no one person except the top exec know the whole plan. The case polisher dude or robot does not see the guy making the bezel or the bracelet. All parts are stored then when comes the press release the put it together watch plan is also released.
Aka they are all blinded then unblinded post release

Reminds me of how we work....and it works very well for sensitive data


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[Trouble15]

Originally Posted by rallyx

It's amazing in this day and age that even the NSA cannot keep secrets like Rolex

[Gharddog03]

Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

OK, now I’m really getting pissed off!!!!!

OVER 600 Posts!!!! Probably 50,000 views!!!!!

MY threads NEVER get anywhere NEAR this attention

50,000 here we come!!

[Mellen]

Wow amazing, I just bought my first Rolex yesterday. Just waiting to pick it up tomorrow. Maybe I got it at the right time!!!

[rallyx]

Originally Posted by Gaijin

I think we need to put Fitbits on Rolex executives.

You mean the Rolex watchmakers. By their hand movements, we should be able to track the number of watches they produce

[No SUBctitute]

Originally Posted by GerardoG

For example, new Basel releases are known by less than 5 people. And they will not tell.

Rolex can conceptualize, design, and manufacture a brand new watch with only 5 people?

[Ruud Van Driver]

Originally Posted by No SUBctitute

Rolex can conceptualize, design, and manufacture a brand new watch with only 5 people?

More likely it's 'less than five people' that know that the watch will actually be released at THIS Basel and not 2019, 2020, etc.

New releases don't exactly hit the shelves a week after Basel either

[No SUBctitute]

Originally Posted by GerardoG

Rolex is letting all Authorized Dealers IN WRITING that, effective immediately, they will CUT BACK the production of ALL professional line watches. Not only SS, but 2T and precious metal.

Therefore, we, as customers, will see LESS of these units at our AD’s.

Why couldn't this simply mean that Rolex is cutting back on production of the current line of professional models because they are revamping the professional line? And the new professional line will be back in usual numbers.

[mklam]

There’s a video based on this thread on YouTube.

https://youtu.be/ZC6PDk2nG5Q

[JacksonStone]

Originally Posted by mklam

There’s a video based on this thread on YouTube.

https://youtu.be/ZC6PDk2nG5Q

Damn it! Now I'm going to have waste more hours of my life reading those comments.

[OmegaManOnTheMoon]

Originally Posted by Gharddog03

50,000 here we come!!

I'd rather a post with quality over quantity. But it's impressive the sheer volume.

[TheVTCGuy]

Originally Posted by mklam

There’s a video based on this thread on YouTube.

https://youtu.be/ZC6PDk2nG5Q

700 posts... 50,000 views... A youtube video.....

What’s next Gerardo? Your own DISH TV channel?