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fmc000 · 27 March 2014, 11:46 PM

What I guessed right: the new Pearlmaster, the diamonds on the Daytona and the everose Sky-Dweller on bracelet.

What I partially guessed: the GMT II, as I said that it would have been in white gold but with the coke bezel. I also predicted some new dress watches so maybe the new Cellini line can be included here.

What I predicted and didn't happen: the Submariner on rubber, the black ceramic Daytona in white gold, the wider symmetric case for the yellow gold Daytona with bracelet and the DateJust II with jubilée bracelet.

What I totally missed: the new SeaDweller and the blue Milgauss.

And you?

versatile1 · 28 March 2014, 12:02 AM

Moon phase and I have to say that after the teaser video last week I was sure I nailed it.
I'm still trying to figure out what that video meant with the ultra fine bezel and Matt finish on the dotless crown.

fmc000 · 28 March 2014, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by versatile1

I'm still trying to figure out what that video meant with the ultra fine bezel and Matt finish on the dotless crown.

Do you mean this picture?

It's taken from the Rolex.com website and it's a Cellini date.

Fiery · 28 March 2014, 12:37 AM

I've guessed for the intro of the Pepsi GMT, but didn't expect the SD at all. I thought with the DSSD, Rolex will never get the SD4000 back. But I'm glad they did.

I've also expected the all-gold Daytona-C on gold bracelet. It wasn't unveiled, but now I'm 100% sure it will be rolled out next year, along with the SS GMT IIC "Coke".

I've also wanted to finally get a factory rubber strap with deployant for the Sub-C, but I never actually expected Rolex to make such a strap. It may happen sometime, but for many of us I think it will stay a dream for a few years (or decades) :( If it finally happens, it will be a great time for Rolex to introduce the Sub in everose gold as well.

What I'm still hoping (but not expecting) for the next Basel is that Rolex comes up with a special stainless steel or gold composition that is completely black, without the need to have a coating (PVD, DLC). That would enable them to jump on the black watch bandwagon without the need to use coating, without using forged carbon or other odd materials, and without using brittle ceramics. That would be a HUGE hit for Rolex, but I'm not sure if they want to do that at all...

AK797 · 28 March 2014, 01:04 AM

Only thing I really got right was no ceramic SS Daytona or would ever be, and after the Pepsi WG I am even more convinced the ceramic bezels will only be for precious metals. Rolex is moving upmarket and clearly distinguishing SS from PM.

versatile1 · 28 March 2014, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by fmc000

Do you mean this picture?

It's taken from the Rolex.com website and it's a Cellini date.

Of course
Looks a little brighter then in the teaser video

33JS · 28 March 2014, 02:47 AM

Well, I like to take the honour for predicting the new SeaDweller - in 2010!

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=131742

27 March 2014, 11:46 PM	#1
fmc000 Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Fabio Location: Como - Italy Posts: 4,811	So, what about your predictions? What I guessed right: the new Pearlmaster, the diamonds on the Daytona and the everose Sky-Dweller on bracelet. What I partially guessed: the GMT II, as I said that it would have been in white gold but with the coke bezel. I also predicted some new dress watches so maybe the new Cellini line can be included here. What I predicted and didn't happen: the Submariner on rubber, the black ceramic Daytona in white gold, the wider symmetric case for the yellow gold Daytona with bracelet and the DateJust II with jubilée bracelet. What I totally missed: the new SeaDweller and the blue Milgauss. And you?

28 March 2014, 12:02 AM	#2
versatile1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Jeff Location: Nanaimo, B.C. Watch: DJ2 Blue Romans Posts: 1,980	Moon phase and I have to say that after the teaser video last week I was sure I nailed it. I'm still trying to figure out what that video meant with the ultra fine bezel and Matt finish on the dotless crown. __________________ Everything will be okay in the end. If it's not okay, it's not the end. Life is a cruel teacher It will give you the test first and the lesson later

28 March 2014, 12:37 AM	#4
Fiery "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Europe Watch: Sub-C 116610LN Posts: 2,649	I've guessed for the intro of the Pepsi GMT, but didn't expect the SD at all. I thought with the DSSD, Rolex will never get the SD4000 back. But I'm glad they did. I've also expected the all-gold Daytona-C on gold bracelet. It wasn't unveiled, but now I'm 100% sure it will be rolled out next year, along with the SS GMT IIC "Coke". I've also wanted to finally get a factory rubber strap with deployant for the Sub-C, but I never actually expected Rolex to make such a strap. It may happen sometime, but for many of us I think it will stay a dream for a few years (or decades) :( If it finally happens, it will be a great time for Rolex to introduce the Sub in everose gold as well. What I'm still hoping (but not expecting) for the next Basel is that Rolex comes up with a special stainless steel or gold composition that is completely black, without the need to have a coating (PVD, DLC). That would enable them to jump on the black watch bandwagon without the need to use coating, without using forged carbon or other odd materials, and without using brittle ceramics. That would be a HUGE hit for Rolex, but I'm not sure if they want to do that at all... __________________ "In an age of obsolescence and gimmickry, this simple classic virtue of a Rolex is indeed a rarity." (Rolex ad from 1974)

28 March 2014, 01:04 AM	#5
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Only thing I really got right was no ceramic SS Daytona or would ever be, and after the Pepsi WG I am even more convinced the ceramic bezels will only be for precious metals. Rolex is moving upmarket and clearly distinguishing SS from PM.

28 March 2014, 02:47 AM	#7
33JS "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: John Location: Scotland Watch: SD 50th Ann Posts: 444	Well, I like to take the honour for predicting the new SeaDweller - in 2010! http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=131742

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