Let's hear some serious Baselworld 2019 Rolex predictions

[schoolboy]

Originally Posted by AK DeepSea

I heard from a very reputable source that since they cannot keep up with the SS professional demand, they will be offering a Rolex digital watch.

Hahaha




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[Canforfair]

Originally Posted by schoolboy

Hahaha




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It will also have a cycling and golf app. But not a swimming app as it wont be waterproof


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[Wcdhtwn]

Gold Daytona's on gold bracelets will get ceramic bezels.

Edit: Or said more clearly/concisely, all Daytona's get ceramic bezels.

[avega357]

Originally Posted by Wcdhtwn

Gold Daytona's on gold bracelets will get ceramic bezels.

Edit: Or said more clearly/concisely, all Daytona's get ceramic bezels.

This actually would be great, it would add some inventory


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[Oceanblue]

Another vote for Explorer II with ceramic bezel.

[Danny83]

Originally Posted by Oceanblue

Another vote for Explorer II with ceramic bezel.

This is happening

[whattimeyougot]

Originally Posted by Danny83

This is happening

Why do people want this? Isn’t the ss fixed bezel one of the hallmarks of the Explorer II?


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[Danny83]

Originally Posted by whattimeyougot

Why do people want this? Isn’t the ss fixed bezel one of the hallmarks of the Explorer II?


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I dont just pretty sure its happening

[JacksonStone]

Originally Posted by Danny83

I dont just pretty sure its happening

Based on what rationale?

[Speedbird-1]

Originally Posted by Danny83

I dont just pretty sure its happening

Huh?

[rspeabody]

Originally Posted by whattimeyougot

Why do people want this? Isn’t the ss fixed bezel one of the hallmarks of the Explorer II?


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The polar with the black cerachrom is, to me, very aesthetically pleasing. I really like the contrast. The black dial, though, looks better with the steel bezel.


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[kauffee]

I’m actually hoping Rolex follows the trend and pulls out of Baselworld. It would be more fun to have them release their new watches randomly throughout the year when they are done. Right now we get new releases on one day per year, then have to wait another year for anything new.

[Harry-57]

Originally Posted by kauffee

I’m actually hoping Rolex follows the trend and pulls out of Baselworld. It would be more fun to have them release their new watches randomly throughout the year when they are done. Right now we get new releases on one day per year, then have to wait another year for anything new.

Then we could have a couple of "What's coming next?", "When will the next one come?" and "I am reliably informed that the next...." threads every hour.

Something to look forward to

[frankfrazetta]

There are NO serious, informed Rolex related, Basel World speculations or information.

[frankfrazetta]

Steel, gold, platinum. All very hard to get and then you have to smelt them, create a unique alloy . . . What a massive hasslel. Plastics. Word to the wise. Plastics. Easy, fast injection molded cases. Yep, that's definitely what we will see from the big R from Basel World.

[cvo]

Coke on oyster Glidelock please. I know it is zero probability but it is fun to imagine. When it happens, I will need to pickup a Glidelock bracelet as I believe it should be compatible.

[Paul H]

Air King with lume on the 3 6 9.

[nick c]

Maybe double red.

[Chrispy]

Milgauss z blue will be discontinued and a new black dial with red seconds hand on tip will emerge. GV will also discontinue and the molgauss will get an internal update allowing for a more sleek case

[Kyle3130]

Originally Posted by Chrispy

Milgauss z blue will be discontinued and a new black dial with red seconds hand on tip will emerge. GV will also discontinue and the molgauss will get an internal update allowing for a more sleek case

Bold first post! Welcome, I hope you get what you want.

[Wcdhtwn]

Originally Posted by frankfrazetta

There are NO serious, informed Rolex related, Basel World speculations or information.

Of course there aren't. We are just making guesses based on recent history and things we'd like to see Rolex do. Nothing wrong with some harmless fun and sometimes people come up with interesting ideas.

If someone shows up with a "my AD told me ____________", that's when your BS alarm should sound.

[edyu]

Originally Posted by Wcdhtwn

If someone shows up with a "my AD told me ____________", that's when your BS alarm should sound.

My AD told me that Rolex will not do gold bracelet Daytona with ceramic bezel.

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[Wcdhtwn]

Originally Posted by edyu

My AD told me that Rolex will not do gold bracelet Daytona with ceramic bezel.

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Did he give a reason?

The most reliable thing I've heard from my AD is they have no idea, and neither does any AD, what Rolex will release at Basel. My AD has 5 locations in TX and own the Rolex Boutique in Houston, so if Rolex did release this info he would certainly be on the receiving end of it.

[edyu]

Originally Posted by Wcdhtwn

Did he give a reason?



The most reliable thing I've heard from my AD is they have no idea, and neither does any AD, what Rolex will release at Basel. My AD has 5 locations in TX and own the Rolex Boutique in Houston, so if Rolex did release this info he would certainly be on the receiving end of it.

Don't take it seriously because I doubt any AD knows. :) I'm guessing my AD was stating an opinion not a fact. I seem that recall it might have to do with cannibalizing the sales of the platona but I don't see that as good argument. It could be that Rolex like the fact gold bezel sets the gold Daytona apart from the SS ones.

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[alwo]

Ceramic Daytona in PM!

[lawfor]

Call it sour grapes but I find it difficult to get very excited about it given the current supply issues. I put my name down for a blue Skydweller after last Basel, never got the call. Put my name down for the Pepsi same day it was released (with a large Florida dealer from whom I’ve bought about 8 watches over the last few years) and still waiting for that call.

So, not to be negative but if things continue as they have been, what does it matter what is released? You won’t be able to actually buy it unless you want to spend 2x from a gray dealer who seem to get all they want.


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[DCheeta]

They might introduce some really cool stuff, but it won’t matter because you can’t buy it anyway.

[Al1969]

Originally Posted by dcheeta

they might introduce some really cool stuff, but it won’t matter because you can’t buy it anyway.

x2.

[askdanny]

The real question is how much more will be the Subs/GMT with the new movements. And if you take that new price and add sales tax, are you exceeding/matching the current gray dealer prices for exisiting models, with no waiting list, free shipping and no sales tax? And how much is that 72-hour power reserve worth to you?

[GolfJunkie]

Originally Posted by askdanny

The real question is how much more will be the Subs/GMT with the new movements. And if you take that new price and add sales tax, are you exceeding/matching the current gray dealer prices for exisiting models, with no waiting list, free shipping and no sales tax? And how much is that 72-hour power reserve worth to you?

You think retail prices will increase and grey market will still the same?