New Ceramic Sub, What happens to the No Date?

[JediRolex]

Just Curious, I am sure it has been discussed on this site. What happens to the sub ND when the new ceramic comes out. Discontinued? Face-Lift? Nothing?

Bye Bye Lug Holes? Bye Bye No SEL?

Can anyone share any insight on the future of the 14060m?

[STEELINOX]

I hope that it will remain as it is now.

[nektar]

Originally Posted by STEELINOX

I hope that it will remain as it is now.

me too..

[watchfreak2003]

I hope it will look like this after Basel 2010 ……. But don’t think so
Not my pic. and forget abut the “Perpetual Date” on the dial

[Speed]

Cool Jesper!!!

I think you may be close.

[galloman]

Originally Posted by STEELINOX

I hope that it will remain as it is now.

me too; It'd be sad to see a true classic die

[rolexnovice]

Originally Posted by galloman

me too; It'd be sad to see a true classic die

[Singslinger]

I think it'll remain as it is...only a guess, though. Personally, I hope I'm right because I like it as it is!

[Bullyterrier]

It isn't in the current catalogue. Not sure what will become of it.

[Gerardus]

I hope it stays "the classic".

[Doug507]

Originally Posted by Gerardus

I hope it stays "the classic".

Absolutely. Messing with it would be the end of the classic Submariner DNA line!

[rolexnovice]

Originally Posted by Gerardus

I hope it stays "the classic".

By the way what is "the classic" Rolex Submariner?

[Bullyterrier]

Originally Posted by rolexnovice

By the way what is "the classic" Rolex Submariner?

Take your pick:
Here is the definitions of classic:

clas·sic (kalsik)
adj.
1.
a. Belonging to the highest rank or class.
b. Serving as the established model or standard: a classic example of colonial architecture.
c. Having lasting significance or worth; enduring.
2.
a. Adhering or conforming to established standards and principles: a classic piece of research.
b. Of a well-known type; typical: a classic mistake.
3. Of or characteristic of the literature, art, and culture of ancient Greece and Rome; classical.
4.
a. Formal, refined, and restrained in style.
b. Simple and harmonious; elegant: the classic cut of a suit; the classic lines of a clipper ship.
5. Having historical or literary associations: classic battlefields of the Civil War.


I would say all of those would sum up the classic submariner

[Doug507]

To me, "classic" means the original - i.e., no date, original dimensions, original basic design.

[Ken Cox]

The Rolex no date Sub represents THE classic watch of the ages.

[Bullyterrier]

Originally Posted by Bullyterrier

Take your pick:
Here is the definitions of classic:

clas·sic (kalsik)
adj.
1.
a. Belonging to the highest rank or class.
b. Serving as the established model or standard: a classic example of colonial architecture.
c. Having lasting significance or worth; enduring.
2.
a. Adhering or conforming to established standards and principles: a classic piece of research.
b. Of a well-known type; typical: a classic mistake.
3. Of or characteristic of the literature, art, and culture of ancient Greece and Rome; classical.
4.
a. Formal, refined, and restrained in style.
b. Simple and harmonious; elegant: the classic cut of a suit; the classic lines of a clipper ship.
5. Having historical or literary associations: classic battlefields of the Civil War.


I would say all of those would sum up the classic submariner

But I feel if Rolex does change the Submariner (or sub non date as some like to call it) then I feel the example of 2b above would be the result "a classic mistake"

[Teofilo]

Originally Posted by Doug507

To me, "classic" means the original - i.e., no date, original dimensions, original basic design.

Like your thinking Doug......and your choice of Rolex pair.......

[Sub'erman]

Hope it stays unchanged!!

But fear that WF2003's version is close to their ideas....

Regards
SK

[nektar]

hope it will stay the same

[rolexnovice]

Originally Posted by nektarios

hope it will stay the same

We shall see....Its going to be an updated classic watch!!!

[kzm40]

Originally Posted by JediRolex

Just Curious, I am sure it has been discussed on this site. What happens to the sub ND when the new ceramic comes out. Discontinued? Face-Lift? Nothing?

Bye Bye Lug Holes? Bye Bye No SEL?

Can anyone share any insight on the future of the 14060m?

Actually.. No..:) but we can wait and see.. they still do the exp 1 in its original case, and the 1016 (earlier exp 1) was the longest running unchanged model. I imagine it will stay around for a while.

[jameshe]

I havent known rolex for a long time, but I would suspect that they will discontinue it/keep producing the current version - NOT update it.

It would be nice that way - like the SD

[staplejj33]

i dunno. i'm new to Rolex, but they seem to be making some bold moves. discontinuing "classics", making whole new lines, green bezels, green hands, green CRYTALS, updated clasps, updated movements, updated sizes, updated METALS - i mean, for the world's most widely recognized and "traditional watch", it seems that lately they're going from publicity stunts to a broader clientelle. like my wife says, "they all look the same", but they're doing some really cool stuff technologically so they don't have to make dramatic aesthetic changes...like crown protectors or 48mm dials or exhibition casebacks. so, it would make sense if the updated subs had ceramic bezels and new clasps and maybe an internal tweak just to keep things fresh, but i don't see them DROPPING the no-date.

they should though. :)

[Quicksilver]

I hope they keep it. Rolex need at least one real Rolex in their line up.

[eagle_lex]

while i LOVE my ND..... I would LOVE to see rolex continue their updates and do a new ND. its a classic clean look and a more affordable alternative for some people. if they did a clean looking more affordable ND i would definately pick one up to sit along side my current ND.