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funlab · 31 March 2008, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by frostie

I think that we are not used to limited production numbers. If we look at patek or vacheron or other high end companies they are working only with limited numbers

We got used at getting any watch that we like in just few hours but rolexes are becoming really common and i guess that rolex is trying to create an exclusive image again.

We are going to benefit from this cause demand will be higher, exclusivity bigger, prices will be higher and those that have a pretty big collection are going to see the value of their watches going up

I think that this is a necessary evil just my humble opinion

maybe this would be better as it's own thread so i'll just say this. i agree with what you're saying to a point. when you say "we" are going to benefit, i'm assuming you mean those of us that already own the watches. true, that's good for us. however, i'm thinking about the other guy. unless rolex is trying to position itself as an exclusive high end watch similar to pp, vc or ap, which i don't they are trying to do, the other side of the coin is that they create a barrier to entry for many.

frostie · 31 March 2008, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by funlab

maybe this would be better as it's own thread so i'll just say this. i agree with what you're saying to a point. when you say "we" are going to benefit, i'm assuming you mean those of us that already own the watches. ture, that's good for us. however, i'm thinking about the other guy. unless rolex is trying to position itself as an exclusive high end watch similar to pp, vc or ap, which i don't they are trying to do, the other side of the coin is that they create a barrier to entry for many.

I know this is unfair for people that want to buy watches and this includes me too. I agree with you on that but this is how business is done or i could be wrong

The only think for sure is that they are trying to create a barrier

timackerman · 31 March 2008, 01:04 PM

Oh they do like to tease us don't they!

frostie · 31 March 2008, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by timackerman

Oh they do like to tease us don't they!

They like to tease us and squeeze our pockets at the same time

BiG JeEzY · 31 March 2008, 01:49 PM

Interesting, I see it too.

Its clearly a time lapse bezel so I'm sure that either the Sub or SD will get an update and/or a new look. I can't wait for Basel!!!!! Its only less than four days away now!!

Also, the release of a new model might usually signify that there may be yet another price increase by early next year....

Whiskey · 31 March 2008, 02:05 PM

I too noticed that the bezel looks like the thicker bezel on the SD.

Only things is, someone mentioned here that it would be white-gold SD. I don't think white-gold being used on a "tool" watch would make it very sturdy for a 4000ft diving watch.

White-gold on a Submariner yes, seeing as the depth-rating is lower and they already have the yellow-gold Sub.

Question is, does Rolex want to sell a lot of these things or not? The yellow-gold Subs go for $25,000. Seeing as the YM II that was released in 2007 is going for $45,000, I can only imagine what a white-gold Sub/SD would go for.

BiG JeEzY · 31 March 2008, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Whiskey

Question is, does Rolex want to sell a lot of these things or not? The yellow-gold Subs go for $25,000. Seeing as the YM II that was released in 2007 is going for $45,000, I can only imagine what a white-gold Sub/SD would go for.

Well for sure if that watch did come out, its gonna be priced in between the $25,000 and the $45,000 marks that you mentioned.

teo · 31 March 2008, 02:24 PM

Get that LV sub now. It won't be long to stay.

TARDIS · 31 March 2008, 02:27 PM

Here's my two bobs worth on this:

Rolex will reveal more each day nearer.

The bezel currently appears sans color. This may come in later.

The '40' is embossed. This would indicate a ceramic bezel, or, a platinum like the YM, but I am rather favoring the ceramic. Certainly not WG or Ti. Did I say Ti?

I would say it is an updated Submariner.

The ensuing revelations will give it a way if we can see the crystal height.

I can agree with the roulette wheel bezel theory. The dark areas will come to light soon.

Cheers
Steve

BiG JeEzY · 31 March 2008, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TARDIS

Here's my two bobs worth on this:

Rolex will reveal more each day nearer.

The bezel currently appears sans color. This may come in later.

The '40' is embossed. This would indicate a ceramic bezel, or, a platinum like the YM, but I am rather favoring the ceramic. Certainly not WG or Ti. Did I say Ti?

I would say it is an updated Submariner.

The ensuing revelations will give it a way if we can see the crystal height.

I can agree with the roulette wheel bezel theory. The dark areas will come to light soon.

Cheers
Steve

Interesting ideas Steve! I will definitely keep them in mind as we get closer to Basel.

Cheers!

Jerome

STB · 31 March 2008, 03:40 PM

So what do you think?

STB · 31 March 2008, 03:43 PM

Definitely a new ceramic bezel...and definitely a new Sub!

jasonbellevue · 31 March 2008, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by STB

Definitely a new ceramic bezel...and definitely a new Sub!

Now that I had visited the Rolex site, I agree. Good catch there STB.

Interestingly, if you position your mouse over the area, you will see the ceramic bezel.

fear · 31 March 2008, 03:54 PM

Interesting image, lower left hand image. Looks like a bezel. Clearer on rolex.com.

Dang, dang, dangit!!!! Don't tell me I have to buy this one too....

jasonbellevue · 31 March 2008, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by fear

Dang, dang, dangit!!!! Don't tell me I have to buy this one too....

This one will definitely be on the birthday wish list. I love Subs!

BiG JeEzY · 31 March 2008, 04:09 PM

Yes, Basel is almost here! Its like Christmas for all the watch enthusiasts and collectors!

I can't wait to see this mysterious new model revealed in just a few short days.

STB · 31 March 2008, 04:10 PM

If the price is close the GMTII-C, then I'll surely get one.

A Blue TT Sub....will be perfect.

fear · 31 March 2008, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by jasonbellevue

Now that I had visited the Rolex site, I agree. Good catch there STB.

Interestingly, if you position your mouse over the area, you will see the ceramic bezel.

Haha, yes!! "Grab" the phosphorous "lights" with your mouse and light up the bezel.

JJ Irani · 31 March 2008, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by rescue7

Its ceramic for sure.

Hmmmm.....looks more like a solid steel, serrated bezel to me.

JJ

martinlag · 31 March 2008, 04:30 PM

If you stay on the page long enough, a white "cloud" appears and inside the cloud is a single RED dot... could this be the return of the red Sub?

sleedawg · 31 March 2008, 04:35 PM

As stated earlier by others, it seems that more and more of the watch is revealed as time goes by. Wonder if there's a way to hack the video to get the watch to strip down so we can see all it's goodies.

MAXI DIAL · 31 March 2008, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by martinlag

If you stay on the page long enough, a white "cloud" appears and inside the cloud is a single RED dot... could this be the return of the red Sub?

What white cloud? Do you mean the jellyfish?

Thani · 31 March 2008, 04:41 PM

SD

but wait for the white gold submariner !!!!!!!

MAXI DIAL · 31 March 2008, 04:43 PM

LOL. The dark side clouds everything..

martinlag · 31 March 2008, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by MAXI DIAL

What white cloud? Do you mean the jellyfish?

Yep, the jellyfish. I was so entranced by the website I could hardly describe what I was seeing.

Andad · 31 March 2008, 05:10 PM

No, No, not the WG Sub with the white ceramic bezel.

CPCC · 31 March 2008, 05:21 PM

Ceramic Sub, Lead the lighted dots to the 20 and look for the Cyclops. Definately not a SD.

stevemulholland3 · 31 March 2008, 05:25 PM

its a new turnograph with a ceramic bezel.
ha-

TT Datejust · 31 March 2008, 05:36 PM

Waiting for it...

frostie · 31 March 2008, 05:39 PM

If it is a new sub i think that it is going to look really interesting

Let's be patient for a few days and we are going to find out

31 March 2008, 01:04 PM	#63
timackerman "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Tim Location: Calgary Posts: 1,117	Oh they do like to tease us don't they! __________________ Daytona 116520

31 March 2008, 01:49 PM	#65
BiG JeEzY "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Jerome Location: N. California Watch: GMT I/EXP II/DJ Posts: 3,351	Interesting, I see it too. Its clearly a time lapse bezel so I'm sure that either the Sub or SD will get an update and/or a new look. I can't wait for Basel!!!!! Its only less than four days away now!! Also, the release of a new model might usually signify that there may be yet another price increase by early next year.... __________________ -Rolex Explorer II Black dial 16570 (circa 2001) -Rolex GMT Master I Pepsi 1675 (circa 1978) -Rolex Datejust TT Champagne 16233 (circa 1991) -Vintage Longines Automatic La Grande Classique -Vintage Seiko 6138 Automatic Chronograph with "Kakume" Dial

31 March 2008, 03:40 PM	#71
STB "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Asia Watch: IWC, JLC, Rolex Posts: 90	New Submariner Teaser... So what do you think? Attached Images __________________ Assume nothing, question everything.

31 March 2008, 03:43 PM	#72
STB "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Asia Watch: IWC, JLC, Rolex Posts: 90	Definitely a new ceramic bezel...and definitely a new Sub! __________________ Assume nothing, question everything.

31 March 2008, 04:09 PM	#76
BiG JeEzY "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Jerome Location: N. California Watch: GMT I/EXP II/DJ Posts: 3,351	Yes, Basel is almost here! Its like Christmas for all the watch enthusiasts and collectors! I can't wait to see this mysterious new model revealed in just a few short days. __________________ -Rolex Explorer II Black dial 16570 (circa 2001) -Rolex GMT Master I Pepsi 1675 (circa 1978) -Rolex Datejust TT Champagne 16233 (circa 1991) -Vintage Longines Automatic La Grande Classique -Vintage Seiko 6138 Automatic Chronograph with "Kakume" Dial

31 March 2008, 02:05 PM	#66
Whiskey Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Toronto, Canada Watch: Deepsea Posts: 521	I too noticed that the bezel looks like the thicker bezel on the SD. Only things is, someone mentioned here that it would be white-gold SD. I don't think white-gold being used on a "tool" watch would make it very sturdy for a 4000ft diving watch. White-gold on a Submariner yes, seeing as the depth-rating is lower and they already have the yellow-gold Sub. Question is, does Rolex want to sell a lot of these things or not? The yellow-gold Subs go for $25,000. Seeing as the YM II that was released in 2007 is going for $45,000, I can only imagine what a white-gold Sub/SD would go for.

31 March 2008, 02:24 PM	#68
teo "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: amk Posts: 792	Get that LV sub now. It won't be long to stay.

31 March 2008, 02:27 PM	#69
TARDIS "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Queensland, AUST Posts: 2,003	Here's my two bobs worth on this: Rolex will reveal more each day nearer. The bezel currently appears sans color. This may come in later. The '40' is embossed. This would indicate a ceramic bezel, or, a platinum like the YM, but I am rather favoring the ceramic. Certainly not WG or Ti. Did I say Ti? I would say it is an updated Submariner. The ensuing revelations will give it a way if we can see the crystal height. I can agree with the roulette wheel bezel theory. The dark areas will come to light soon. Cheers Steve

31 March 2008, 03:54 PM	#74
fear "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Mililani, Oahu Posts: 1,307	Interesting image, lower left hand image. Looks like a bezel. Clearer on rolex.com. Dang, dang, dangit!!!! Don't tell me I have to buy this one too....

31 March 2008, 04:10 PM	#77
STB "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Asia Watch: IWC, JLC, Rolex Posts: 90	If the price is close the GMTII-C, then I'll surely get one. A Blue TT Sub....will be perfect. __________________ Assume nothing, question everything.

31 March 2008, 04:30 PM	#80
martinlag "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 29	If you stay on the page long enough, a white "cloud" appears and inside the cloud is a single RED dot... could this be the return of the red Sub? __________________ 16610 216570 116520

31 March 2008, 04:35 PM	#81
sleedawg "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 383	As stated earlier by others, it seems that more and more of the watch is revealed as time goes by. Wonder if there's a way to hack the video to get the watch to strip down so we can see all it's goodies.

31 March 2008, 04:41 PM	#83
Thani Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Thani Location: Dubai UAE Watch: Milgauss 116400 GV Posts: 2,082	SD but wait for the white gold submariner !!!!!!!

31 March 2008, 04:43 PM	#84
MAXI DIAL "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Jamal Location: Dubai, U.A.E. Posts: 862	LOL. The dark side clouds everything.. __________________ SS Explorer II SS Submariner C LV - SS DATEJUST II - MILGAUSS GV - SS GMT-MASTER II C - SS/P YACHT-MASTER

31 March 2008, 05:10 PM	#86
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,534	No, No, not the WG Sub with the white ceramic bezel. __________________ E

31 March 2008, 05:21 PM	#87
CPCC "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: USA Posts: 1,857	Ceramic Sub, Lead the lighted dots to the 20 and look for the Cyclops. Definately not a SD. __________________

31 March 2008, 05:25 PM	#88
stevemulholland3 Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: steven Location: tampa bay Watch: 1680 18k sub Posts: 6,672	its a new turnograph with a ceramic bezel. ha-

31 March 2008, 05:36 PM	#89
TT Datejust Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: HongKong Posts: 72	Waiting for it...

31 March 2008, 05:39 PM	#90
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	If it is a new sub i think that it is going to look really interesting Let's be patient for a few days and we are going to find out __________________ GMT - Master II C - 116710 LN

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