Ceramic MAXI Sub?

[Transient]

Hi Guys,
Any news on whether Rolex will release the Sub Date with a MAXI configuration and Ceramic Bezel this year?
And when is the Bazel fair uaually held?
Thanks!!

[USMCsilver]

Doubt there'd be ceramic on the Sub. It is a true "tool watch" (or should always be considered one) and the idea of ceramic on something like that just seems somewhat taboo. Too much chance for breaking such a thing if the watch is used like its supposed to be, but hell, who knows. Look at the GMT ICE...

[Wolfgang427]

Originally Posted by USMCsilver

Doubt there'd be ceramic on the Sub. It is a true "tool watch" (or should always be considered one) and the idea of ceramic on something like that just seems somewhat taboo. Too much chance for breaking such a thing if the watch is used like its supposed to be, but hell, who knows. Look at the GMT ICE...

I don't think ceramic takes away from the Sub being a tool watch. I think it makes it better.
Here's a preview to wet your appetite(No pun intended).

[Transient]

It looks HOT Wolfgang...Is it for real? Where did that photo come from??

[USMCsilver]

Originally Posted by Transient

Where did that photo come from??

It came from the Shop.

[Lol-x]

There are photoshops of imaginary new models on the net. It is almost impossible to say for sure what is coming out this April 08 in Basel.
However, if one goes by the past the revision of a model can take 3 years to complete, such that for 2008 for instance the Sub may be revised only in the solid 18K gold model, followed in 2009 with the two tone and then in 2010 with the stainless steel model.
Basically the best one can say is time will tell

[problmchylde]

Nice job Wolfgang.....

[sharif]

One thing I have noticed, is the black ceramic dial on my GMTII has a very powerful shiny and wettness to it. It looks great but it would distracting underwater. So for a more purposful true diver like the sub, I would hope they would go with a matt black finish on that ceramic bezel. So there, you will have the best of both worlds!

[dr_rolex]

Originally Posted by Transient

Hi Guys,
Any news on whether Rolex will release the Sub Date with a MAXI configuration and Ceramic Bezel this year?
And when is the Bazel fair uaually held?
Thanks!!

Sure! It was just all over CNN...................

[GreatGreen]

It would break my heart if Rolex did the polished-center-link thing with the Submariner's bracelet.

[frostie]

I think that a ceramic sub would look great. I can't wait until the next basel show

[DJF881]

Originally Posted by GreatGreen

It would break my heart if Rolex did the polished-center-link thing with the Submariner's bracelet.

I think that's the new Oyster bracelet. on the bright side, the bracelet feels very heavy and sturdy, and the clasp is very strong and solid. The thin pieces of steel folded into the clasp on older models has been replaced by heavier, sturdier pieces, and the links feel very solid and heavy.

[SPACE-DWELLER]

Originally Posted by Lol-x

There are photoshops of imaginary new models on the net. It is almost impossible to say for sure what is coming out this April 08 in Basel.
However, if one goes by the past the revision of a model can take 3 years to complete, such that for 2008 for instance the Sub may be revised only in the solid 18K gold model, followed in 2009 with the two tone and then in 2010 with the stainless steel model.
Basically the best one can say is time will tell

I will second that! The SS Sub Date would probably be the last of the three versions (SS / TT / YG) to be updated.

[DJF881]

Originally Posted by USMCsilver

Doubt there'd be ceramic on the Sub. It is a true "tool watch" (or should always be considered one) and the idea of ceramic on something like that just seems somewhat taboo. Too much chance for breaking such a thing if the watch is used like its supposed to be, but hell, who knows. Look at the GMT ICE...

I'm not sure why that would be taboo. The ceramic looks shinier than the aluminum, but it's also less prone to fading and scratching. It's apparently very tough stuff.

Rolex has been advertising the advantages of the ceramic on the GMT over, specifically, aluminum bezel inserts, so it's a pretty safe bet that the aluminum is getting phased out of all the watches over the next few years.

The only reason I can see the Sub not being upgraded is if the ceramic had some sort of problem at depths between 100 and 300 meters.

[GreatGreen]

Originally Posted by DJF881

I think that's the new Oyster bracelet. on the bright side, the bracelet feels very heavy and sturdy, and the clasp is very strong and solid.

I admit that the updated bracelet is actually better overall. It feels more solid, and the clasp is great, a definite improvement.

However, the polished center link is such a turnoff to me that I'd actually rather have the inferior bracelet just because of the all brushed finish.

[CPCC]

If it truly looks this good, I'll be getting one.

[walds11]

I am happy with my 16610.

[Keith F.]

If they made the Sub Date and SD with a ceramic bezel, wouldn't it look like a cloned new GMT II ? When I was at my AD last week, he said they have already sent 3 GMT IIc's back for cracked bezels. Has anyone else ever heard of this?

[Arturo]

Stick with steel bezel for Sub. Tool watch. I don't want a piece of clay on my watch when I am banging it against a submarine siding. Give me the ping of metal. lol

[BigHat]

Originally Posted by DJF881

I'm not sure why that would be taboo. The ceramic looks shinier than the aluminum, but it's also less prone to fading and scratching. It's apparently very tough stuff.

Rolex has been advertising the advantages of the ceramic on the GMT over, specifically, aluminum bezel inserts, so it's a pretty safe bet that the aluminum is getting phased out of all the watches over the next few years.

The only reason I can see the Sub not being upgraded is if the ceramic had some sort of problem at depths between 100 and 300 meters.

I agree with you. Ceramic is tougher under the circumstances most of us face. I trust Rolex to be making a step forward on durability and looks than a step back.
I also doubt there is any problems with ceramic at depths.

One only has to look at the trends. You had better buy a Sub this year if you don't want a ceramic bezel. I won't buy one until I can get it with a ceramic bezel.