discontinued 2020?

[harvey]

with the new releases to be announced next week, do you expect some references to be discontinued?

[Swaye]

Smurf is the one i keep hearing but it's all just guessing at this point.

[THC]

Day Date 40

[cari66ean]

Probably... Air-King, Smurf, Hulk, Deep Sea, YMII come to mind as possible contenders but there are certainly others that could be discontinued as well.

[harvey]

i think the milgauss could be a possible contender as both the design and science behind it are dated. i bought my gv back in december 2008.

[cari66ean]

Originally Posted by harvey

i think the milgauss could be a possible contender as both the design and science behind it are dated. i bought my gv back in december 2008.

I'd rather think we might see an update to the Milgauss sooner or later.

[zjd168]

OP 39 will be replaced with OP 40 with the new movement, if I have to name one.

Though I think whatever getting updated will just have new reference numbers, instead of being totally discontinued

[peterpl]

Every model is discontinued. Rolex is introducing all new models across their entire range.

[ChipotleBanana]

Originally Posted by cari66ean

Probably... Air-King, Smurf, Hulk, Deep Sea, YMII come to mind as possible contenders but there are certainly others that could be discontinued as well.

Deep-Sea and YM2 were updated two years ago, heavily doubt that they would get rid of them right now.

[prescience6631]

What do you think happens to price of Smurf if discontinued and steel variant is made?

Would WG price go up/down or stay relatively the same?

[beshannon]

Originally Posted by prescience6631

What do you think happens to price of Smurf if discontinued and steel variant is made?

Would WG price go up/down or stay relatively the same?

Exactly!

[prescience6631]

Originally Posted by beshannon

Exactly!

Really covered all my bases didn't I? :P

[michael23]

I think there’s a chance the Platinum Daytonas may be discontinued.

[Lamontsanders]

Hulk & Smurf seem like good candidates for a DC/refresh. It has been pointed out that Rolex and Tudor have been in step on recent releases (BB GMT/BLRO, TT SD43 and TT Chrono). BB58 Blue may be a sign that we are about to see a dark blue sub. I imagine other models, notably the Explorer II, will be pushed back to a bigger announcement next Spring.

[CaptT]

Can’t imagine Rolex would discontinue more than 1 or maybe 2 models (as in remove them from the lineup altogether, not just retire a 11x and replace it with a 12x). I’d venture that we say aloha to one of the Deepseas, if anything. Don’t really know what to make of the 116610LV, but if we’re speculating I don’t think the 116619LB will be discontinued.

[Rashid.bk]

Originally Posted by Lamontsanders

Hulk & Smurf seem like good candidates for a DC/refresh. It has been pointed out that Rolex and Tudor have been in step on recent releases (BB GMT/BLRO, TT SD43 and TT Chrono). BB58 Blue may be a sign that we are about to see a dark blue sub. I imagine other models, notably the Explorer II, will be pushed back to a bigger announcement next Spring.

It's not just those two, it's anything Submariner related. All of them are gonna get upgraded, which is the logical evolution, they're all up next for the movement upgrade. People are right that there's going to be a blue Sub as both white and yellow gold Subs will get upgraded, as well as the ss, tt models.

The only question is whether anything else changes, I suspect Rolex will update something else even if it just says it and physically actually does nothing. Like the "reworked" and "redesigned" lugs on the BLRO which everyone thinks are thinner when all measurements have proven they're the same, but because the spring bar holes were indeed different they could make this claim and the fanatics will do all the work for them(with claims of how the lugs are different and so much thinner, like 70% thinner) when they're exactly the same.

Seven more days, this happens every year.

[dummykid]

maybe 114060/no date sub will be gone forever.

[mmaggi]

From a business standpoint, I would imagine the worst sellers that make the worst profit may be hit. I have no idea which ones.

[rolexrealfan]

Think Sea Dweller 126600 will be discontinued since 50th birthday of this watch is now long gone.

[synrrgy]

Definitely would nice to see a steel variant of the smurf if they discontinue the WG version.

[BNA/LION]

Please Make 2020 go away and leave the watches we all love alone!

[Henrimontgomery]

Originally Posted by peterpl

Every model is discontinued. Rolex is introducing all new models across their entire range.

Rolex does a full digital transition.

Only 5 case models.

SS, TT, WG, YG, Plat. Prices are 6k,8k,14k,14k and 20k.

You can then buy the watch face for a few thousand more.

Also, you may purchase but must wait the other guys who bought before you download and update their watches.

[Rashid.bk]

Originally Posted by rolexrealfan

Think Sea Dweller 126600 will be discontinued since 50th birthday of this watch is now long gone.

The original anniversary Sub LV was produced for over six years and the anniversary Milgauss is still in production for about a decade now, and there are many other anniversary watches in production now that I think of it.
DD, Platona..etc

[WEST HAM ROLEX]

Originally Posted by rolexrealfan

Think Sea Dweller 126600 will be discontinued since 50th birthday of this watch is now long gone.

Hope not.

Wearing mine now,, but have 3 friends on wait list

[eskiserkan]

Sd43

[ronricks]

Well see if this is right. The only models that haven’t had updated movements the last few years are:

Explorer I
Explorer II
Milgauss
Submariner

The next few years including this one should be easy to predict somewhat. If they release an updated Milgauss this year I might consider one depending on how retro they go.

[gwilson30019]

Sorry for the stupid questions but I am new here. If a model is discontinued does it generally increase in value?

[Rashid.bk]

Originally Posted by gwilson30019

Sorry for the stupid questions but I am new here. If a model is discontinued does it generally increase in value?

Not a stupid question but it is kind of a loaded one with many variables.
Usually some do, but not everyone does. Previous YM 1/2, Explorer 1/2 not so much, Deepsea or Datejust either just to name a few. It just depends, if people can’t have it anymore, seems they want it more just because. As a consequence some do start to become more “valuable” in the market.

[rallyx]

The old wait lists will be discontinued when the new wait lists are released

[holdingon]

all 31xx series will be "discontinued" in the next 2-3 years.