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japenney · 21 February 2016, 11:43 AM

I was wondering what realistic changes people would like to see to modern Rolex watches. Realistic being defined as something you could see Rolex actually doing - based on changes they have made in the past. For example:

(Realistic) - Day-date 40 with a leather strap (36mm day-date available on strap)
(unrealistic) - Day-date 40 in stainless steel

Here are some other changes I would be interested to see:

1. A Datejust 39-40mm with proportionate bezel and jubilee option. I feel this is realistic because Rolex recently downsized the Day-date

2. A 36 or 39mm OP with date. 34mm has a date currently. This could create a nice entry point for people looking for a well priced/sized Rolex with a date.

3. Oysterflex bracelet available on MORE sports models!! (perhaps unrealistic?)

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That's all I can think of for now! Any more contributions ?

toolr · 21 February 2016, 11:49 AM

I'd like to see the Gridlock bracelet on the GMTIIC.

japenney · 21 February 2016, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by toolr

I'd like to see the Gridlock bracelet on the GMTIIC.

I assume you mean Glide lock, like on the Submariner. Good suggestion. If you really want this its quite possible as the Sub bracelet would fit on the GMT!

You just need to have a spare 2000$ to spend!

cop414 · 21 February 2016, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by japenney

I was wondering what realistic changes people would like to see to modern Rolex watches. Realistic being defined as something you could see Rolex actually doing - based on changes they have made in the past. For example:

(Realistic) - Day-date 40 with a leather strap (36mm day-date available on strap)
(unrealistic) - Day-date 40 in stainless steel

Here are some other changes I would be interested to see:

1. A Datejust 39-40mm with proportionate bezel and jubilee option. I feel this is realistic because Rolex recently downsized the Day-date

2. A 36 or 39mm OP with date. 34mm has a date currently. This could create a nice entry point for people looking for a well priced/sized Rolex with a date.

3. Oysterflex bracelet available on MORE sports models!! (perhaps unrealistic?)

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That's all I can think of for now! Any more contributions ?

I agree with these especially number 1 (fluted bezel please) and since we're dreaming... how about the return of the oysterquartz!

Ste_J · 21 February 2016, 12:23 PM

Take a look at the sub and trim back the lugs. Given they've pulled the DD2 back after a short production run I don't see this as impossible?

Make the hands longer on the Explorer and lume the 3/6/9

crowncollection · 21 February 2016, 12:33 PM

Ceramic bezel steel Daytona

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Spartacus · 21 February 2016, 12:55 PM

Trip lock for explorer ii 42

antbkny · 21 February 2016, 12:55 PM

More date magnification like the old days

japenney · 21 February 2016, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Spartacus

Trip lock for explorer ii 42

Good one! the Exp 2 could use a slightly bigger crown. Does not bother me too much tho.

Tudor66 · 21 February 2016, 01:05 PM

1- A completely new stainless steel sport model- surprise me
2- A thinner Milgauss in a 40mm size.
3- Support for interchangeability of all new Bezel inserts for the gmt2-C.
4- A Jacque Cousteau tribute Seadweller, again in a 40mm size.

I could keep going on, but these four are a good start...

Patton250 · 21 February 2016, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by crowncollection

Ceramic bezel steel Daytona

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This and really dreaming, but perhaps a date too. The Tudor has one.

fskywalker · 21 February 2016, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ste_J

Take a look at the sub and trim back the lugs. Given they've pulled the DD2 back after a short production run I don't see this as impossible?

Would love to see a ceramic sub with thin legs!

Le Chef · 21 February 2016, 01:36 PM

1) Better finishing of movements and display back to show them off
2) Movements in pm versions to be better finished or upgraded in some way e.g. gold rotor to distinguish them from ss versions.
3) Quick release bracelets (see Vacheron) and straps (see Panerai)
4) Release of new annual calendar that is an homage of the vintage model.
5) Rose gold GMT

lindstd · 21 February 2016, 01:58 PM

42mm Sub and 42mm Daytona with a date

Justinmg · 21 February 2016, 02:23 PM

Explorer 1- longer hands that are properly proportioned to the dial
Sub- thinner lugs
SDc- half link

TheYoungConnoisseur · 21 February 2016, 02:27 PM

.5x more mag and a STRAIGHT cyclops.
Can't complain tho. They do a pretty good job

doozyj · 21 February 2016, 03:20 PM

44mm Daytona
SS Sky Dweller

GB-man · 21 February 2016, 03:46 PM

Realistic: WG daytona panda

Unrealistic: that in SS

subtona · 21 February 2016, 03:57 PM

Lug-holes

Sidmind · 21 February 2016, 04:18 PM

Ceramic hairspring on the Milgauss and other high tech so it can include a date.

CRM114 · 21 February 2016, 04:51 PM

AR coating on the inside of crystal

Secretariat · 21 February 2016, 05:17 PM

Rolex Explorer I with a white face dial.

Muzz · 21 February 2016, 06:22 PM

DSSD clasp on a SDc, yeah, I suppose I could do that myself but would be sweet!

nobbylon · 21 February 2016, 06:24 PM

No white gold surrounds on the dials of sports models and lumed 3,6,9 on explorer. 42mm

Porter · 21 February 2016, 06:37 PM

I wish an unrealistic 36mm DD in SS!!!

m1911a1 · 21 February 2016, 07:09 PM

Most Stainless Steel Watches made available in small & large sizes....large being in the 42mm~44mm range.

Flip-Lock Clasps on everything.

Super Jubilees interchangeable with Oyster Bracelets on most all Stainless-Steel models.

Explorer-1 available in 42mm with White Dial

Cru Jones · 21 February 2016, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Le Chef

1) Better finishing of movements and display back to show them off
2) Movements in pm versions to be better finished or upgraded in some way e.g. gold rotor to distinguish them from ss versions.
3) Quick release bracelets (see Vacheron) and straps (see Panerai)
4) Release of new annual calendar that is an homage of the vintage model.
5) Rose gold GMT

i like all of these except the first for display backs for the sports models.

sathwik · 21 February 2016, 07:16 PM

yellow gold daytona with bezel markers like that on the everose and white gold models.
PM rotors on PM watches.
anti reflective sapphires on all models.
distinguished watch boxes for PM models like skyd/dd.
case back engraving at the AD maybe?

toolr · 21 February 2016, 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by japenney

I assume you mean Glide lock, like on the Submariner. Good suggestion. If you really want this its quite possible as the Sub bracelet would fit on the GMT!

You just need to have a spare 2000$ to spend!

Yes, Glidelock, damn auto correct!

Rocket_Man · 21 February 2016, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by CRM114

AR coating on the inside of crystal

I'd like this too.

I'll add.. better support for users that want to change straps, bracelets on their watches. Some nice aftermarket options, but why won't Rolex sell an extra bracelet to an owner instead of taking their old one? And at a reasonable price. Why not sell a watch with BOTH the metal bracelet and a leather strap?

Unrealistic:

- More realistic prices on PM models. Something closer to the actual cost of the PM itself. They'd sell a lot more this way. They have to discount them 20% to sell them and they depreciate faster showing that they are priced too high.

- SS SkyDweller.
- SS Day-Date... or even a TT.

21 February 2016, 11:43 AM	#1
japenney "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Real Name: Josh Location: Canada Watch: undecided Posts: 4,777	Realistic changes you would like to see to Rolex watches. I was wondering what realistic changes people would like to see to modern Rolex watches. Realistic being defined as something you could see Rolex actually doing - based on changes they have made in the past. For example: (Realistic) - Day-date 40 with a leather strap (36mm day-date available on strap) (unrealistic) - Day-date 40 in stainless steel Here are some other changes I would be interested to see: 1. A Datejust 39-40mm with proportionate bezel and jubilee option. I feel this is realistic because Rolex recently downsized the Day-date 2. A 36 or 39mm OP with date. 34mm has a date currently. This could create a nice entry point for people looking for a well priced/sized Rolex with a date. 3. Oysterflex bracelet available on MORE sports models!! (perhaps unrealistic?) ---------------------------- That's all I can think of for now! Any more contributions ?

21 February 2016, 12:33 PM	#6
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,216	Ceramic bezel steel Daytona Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ watches many

21 February 2016, 01:05 PM	#10
Tudor66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Al Location: California, USA Watch: GMT- Pepsi Posts: 3,462	1- A completely new stainless steel sport model- surprise me 2- A thinner Milgauss in a 40mm size. 3- Support for interchangeability of all new Bezel inserts for the gmt2-C. 4- A Jacque Cousteau tribute Seadweller, again in a 40mm size. I could keep going on, but these four are a good start... __________________ -NAWCC Member

21 February 2016, 03:57 PM	#19
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,599	Lug-holes __________________

21 February 2016, 04:18 PM	#20
Sidmind "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Kevin Location: Houston Watch: you, watch me!! Posts: 192	Ceramic hairspring on the Milgauss and other high tech so it can include a date. __________________ 1956 6569 waffle dial 1994 14060 Sub on a RubberB 2014 Explorer II 246570

21 February 2016, 11:49 AM	#2
toolr 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Northwest Posts: 1,369	I'd like to see the Gridlock bracelet on the GMTIIC.

21 February 2016, 12:23 PM	#5
Ste_J "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Ste Location: Merseyside Posts: 380	Take a look at the sub and trim back the lugs. Given they've pulled the DD2 back after a short production run I don't see this as impossible? Make the hands longer on the Explorer and lume the 3/6/9

21 February 2016, 12:55 PM	#7
Spartacus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: DC Watch: Daytona Posts: 2,745	Trip lock for explorer ii 42

21 February 2016, 12:55 PM	#8
antbkny "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Anthony Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Dblue Posts: 6,723	More date magnification like the old days

21 February 2016, 01:36 PM	#13
Le Chef "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,005	1) Better finishing of movements and display back to show them off 2) Movements in pm versions to be better finished or upgraded in some way e.g. gold rotor to distinguish them from ss versions. 3) Quick release bracelets (see Vacheron) and straps (see Panerai) 4) Release of new annual calendar that is an homage of the vintage model. 5) Rose gold GMT

21 February 2016, 01:58 PM	#14
lindstd "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 233	42mm Sub and 42mm Daytona with a date

21 February 2016, 02:23 PM	#15
Justinmg "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: Justin Location: FL Watch: PO/EXPL Posts: 3,371	Explorer 1- longer hands that are properly proportioned to the dial Sub- thinner lugs SDc- half link

21 February 2016, 02:27 PM	#16
TheYoungConnoisseur Banned Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Eric Location: PA Watch: APROO PAM292 & 643 Posts: 91	.5x more mag and a STRAIGHT cyclops. Can't complain tho. They do a pretty good job

21 February 2016, 03:20 PM	#17
doozyj "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Los Angeles Watch: DSSD Posts: 205	44mm Daytona SS Sky Dweller

21 February 2016, 03:46 PM	#18
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	Realistic: WG daytona panda Unrealistic: that in SS

21 February 2016, 04:51 PM	#21
CRM114 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: HK & USA Watch: GMTs,1803, 16610LV Posts: 2,001	AR coating on the inside of crystal

21 February 2016, 05:17 PM	#22
Secretariat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Michael Location: Philippines Posts: 1,730	Rolex Explorer I with a white face dial.

21 February 2016, 06:22 PM	#23
Muzz "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Steve Location: TO CAD, HCMC VN Watch: MP 18946 Posts: 7,292	DSSD clasp on a SDc, yeah, I suppose I could do that myself but would be sweet!

21 February 2016, 06:24 PM	#24
nobbylon Banned Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Nederlands Watch: DSSD Posts: 365	No white gold surrounds on the dials of sports models and lumed 3,6,9 on explorer. 42mm

21 February 2016, 06:37 PM	#25
Porter "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Carlos Location: Eivissa Watch: Rolex, Tudor.... Posts: 1,635	I wish an unrealistic 36mm DD in SS!!!

21 February 2016, 07:09 PM	#26
m1911a1 Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: Maine, USA Watch: 42mm Explorer-II's Posts: 489	Most Stainless Steel Watches made available in small & large sizes....large being in the 42mm~44mm range. Flip-Lock Clasps on everything. Super Jubilees interchangeable with Oyster Bracelets on most all Stainless-Steel models. Explorer-1 available in 42mm with White Dial

21 February 2016, 07:16 PM	#28
sathwik Banned Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Bangalore Watch: 116506A Posts: 397	yellow gold daytona with bezel markers like that on the everose and white gold models. PM rotors on PM watches. anti reflective sapphires on all models. distinguished watch boxes for PM models like skyd/dd. case back engraving at the AD maybe?

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