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GB-man · 16 February 2018, 03:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Londonboy

I'm hoping for Basel to showcase a SS Sub no date, with thinner lugs and smaller crown guards, 40mm is good for me

Yes that would be a massive home run for me.

kunlun · 16 February 2018, 04:33 AM

My AD tells me that Rolex will be discontinuing the Submariner so now is the time to buy it. He says Rolex is a multi-level marketing company and it is being bought by Playskool, which will use it to manufacture children's toys. He then fell on the floor and, in a trace, uttered a prophecy in Babylonian about the moon being eaten by the primordial dragon.

Seems legit.

Xerxes77 · 16 February 2018, 05:40 AM

I don’t believe they change something on Sub!
If you want to dream with open eyes I like to see a rose gold Sub even with rubber strap!!

SeaDweller50 · 16 February 2018, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by AK797

Because if you turn flipper it costs less to send the boys round your house to give you a damn good thrashing.

Of course. Never thought of that.

tomchicago · 16 February 2018, 09:45 AM

Omg! They're going to skyrocket! I better buy one right away!

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tomchicago · 16 February 2018, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by kunlun

My AD tells me that Rolex will be discontinuing the Submariner so now is the time to buy it. He says Rolex is a multi-level marketing company and it is being bought by Playskool, which will use it to manufacture children's toys. He then fell on the floor and, in a trace, uttered a prophecy in Babylonian about the moon being eaten by the primordial dragon.

Seems legit.

You best heed his words!

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JacksonStone · 16 February 2018, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by tomchicago

Omg! They're going to skyrocket! I better buy one right away!

I thought they already did.

brandrea · 16 February 2018, 09:59 AM

I actually think a 43mm Submariner makes sense. Hope to see it

JacksonStone · 16 February 2018, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

I actually think a 43mm Submariner makes sense. Hope to see it

40 or 41, tops. Omega has three divers in that size range. If Rolex upsizes the Submariner to 43, it will have none in the 40-41 range, and will lose a buttload of market share.

brandrea · 16 February 2018, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by JacksonStone

40 or 41, tops. Omega has three divers in that size range. If Rolex upsizes the Submariner to 43, it will have none in the 40-41 range, and will lose a buttload of market share.

Perhaps, but then again, the submariner has always traditionally been as large as the Seadweller (until the DSSD was released) so who knows. One things for certain, with a Rolex never say never

JacksonStone · 16 February 2018, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

Perhaps, but then again, the submariner has always traditionally been as large as the Seadweller (until the DSSD was released) so who knows.

That's looking at it in comparison to Rolex's own models. I'm looking at it in comparison to the competition from other brands. If Rolex no longer has a diver in the 40 - 41mm range, what are people who want a diver in that size range going to do? Suck it up and go with a bigger Rolex, or go with another brand in the size they want? For those who aren't loyal to Rolex, but who are simply looking for a watch that fits their needs, Rolex would have made themselves a whole lot less attractive. I don't see the brand allowing that to happen.

So yeah...I'm saying never (assuming they don't put out the Sub in multiple sizes).

Yobber76 · 16 February 2018, 01:30 PM

I no longer care about Sub size, Megan Markle is too hot for Harry!

JacksonStone · 16 February 2018, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Yobber76

I no longer care about Sub size, Megan Markle is too hot for Harry!

No SUBctitute · 16 February 2018, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by tyler1980

local address post code sharing coming soon to TRF. You need a specific post code to meet AD requirements? Check the for sale section as im sure they will be rented out.

Love it! That's what make this forum great! Members love to help each other!

Devildog · 16 February 2018, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by JacksonStone

That's looking at it in comparison to Rolex's own models. I'm looking at it in comparison to the competition from other brands. If Rolex no longer has a diver in the 40 - 41mm range, what are people who want a diver in that size range going to do? Suck it up and go with a bigger Rolex, or go with another brand in the size they want? For those who aren't loyal to Rolex, but who are simply looking for a watch that fits their needs, Rolex would have made themselves a whole lot less attractive. I don't see the brand allowing that to happen.

So yeah...I'm saying never (assuming they don't put out the Sub in multiple sizes).

I disagree (to a point).

The majority of people to whom Rolex market their products will buy a Rolex sub because it’s a Rolex sub. They won’t care whether it’s 40 mm or 42 mm. The numbers are the last thing they will worry about.

All they will care about is 1) it’s a Rolex 2) it’s a sub and 3) does it fit/can I pull it off - in that order. They won’t bemoan the fact that 42 mm isn’t “correct” or “traditional”. In any case 40 mm isn’t traditional either, the first subs were smaller.

When I saw the SD 43 release all I cared about was if it worked for me size wise. The actual diameter wasn’t important. How it looked on my wrist and did it fit well were the key factors.

bp1000 · 16 February 2018, 06:39 PM

43mm urgh god no

This isn’t Breitling

Switch · 16 February 2018, 07:42 PM

Just a guess. If it had to be differentiated with a case redesign, it's either 41mm Sub (or GMT) following the DJ, or more likely to be 42mm following the Explorer 2. Eventually all 40mm sport watches will fall in line with the new case size to simplify manufacturing. Not 43mm as its already been noted that the SD didn't do well when it was the same as a Sub, until it increased in size.

speedbird · 16 February 2018, 08:15 PM

I really think they have nailed it with the size. As mentioned above the '40mm' matters little. It wears perfectly on a lot of wrists because the lug design lends itself to stretch nicely across. I don't know...I think Rolex just know what they are doing. And of course there are other larger models in the range if needs be. If it ain't broken....?

Onikage · 16 February 2018, 08:29 PM

Bring it on. Never liked the Maxicase. I just hope Rolex does what we all know is right - Bring back the correct case shape bloody well leave it alone and never severely alter the shape again. For God's sake don't make a triangle-shaped Sub.

VicLeChic · 16 February 2018, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by meganfox17

I didn't get the wedding invitation card, did you? The London ADs rightly confirmed the rumours but NO changes in the Royal Wedding date though which falls on Saturday the 19th of May

Body language is wrong. He's all over her and she's moving away trying to push him back. Not good.

babbsky · 17 February 2018, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Colin G

I have been put on a wait list for a Sub outside my province but when the time came to buy when the watch came in, they could not ship to me. I would have had to get my brother in law to go grab the watch for me if I wanted it.

I ended up finding a mint lightly used Sub instead and saved a lot so I went that route instead. When I bought my Explorer a couple months ago; same thing. They'll gladly take my cash and gave me a great deal on the watch also, but I had to get my brother in law to pick it up and he shipped to me.

Hi Colin.. which Province are you from, I’m in BC. Just curious...

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Pavlos · 23 February 2018, 08:54 AM

Interesting

lecorsaire · 23 February 2018, 09:04 AM

Even if they did release a new Submariner it wouldn’t be available in SS until 2020. 2018 PM, 2019 TT, 2020 SS Date and later on the ND. I don’t see why they would change this very profitable trend that has worked so well for them.

Even the car industry does this with innovations first being released into the flagships (S-class), trickling down to the mid-level (E-class) before finally ending up in the entry level (C-class).

enjoythemusic · 23 February 2018, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Pavlos

Three London AD have advised me to wait till May 2018 as they are changes in the Submariner line in regards to size and lug proportion.

So all three will have you #1 on their list to get one... and deliver it (not just typical AD hot air promises).

TakeYourTime · 23 February 2018, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Pavlos

I am looking for a new Submariner 40mm date at UK AD but cant find one currently.

Could a new 43mm Submariner with the new movement will be showcased at Basel 2018? Three London AD have advised me to wait till May 2018 as they are changes in the Submariner line in regards to size and lug proportion.

A 43mm Sub will never happen as they have the SD for that. A 41mm Sub with thinner lugs is possible - it's actually my dream, too

tbonesteak · 23 February 2018, 03:53 PM

I love the 116610 as is, to me it’s perfect... Would be conflicted if they updated the movement though.

JacksonStone · 23 February 2018, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by VicLeChic

Body language is wrong. He's all over her and she's moving away trying to push him back. Not good.

Look at his face...it's clear he just farted.

16 February 2018, 08:29 PM	#49
Onikage "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: England Watch: 16710, 16628 Posts: 7,757	Bring it on. Never liked the Maxicase. I just hope Rolex does what we all know is right - Bring back the correct case shape bloody well leave it alone and never severely alter the shape again. For God's sake don't make a triangle-shaped Sub. __________________ GMT II 16710 TRADITIONAL ( D- Serial #) ROLEXFANBOY P-Club Member #4

23 February 2018, 09:04 AM	#53
lecorsaire "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: NYC Watch: 116710BLNR Posts: 1,541	Even if they did release a new Submariner it wouldn’t be available in SS until 2020. 2018 PM, 2019 TT, 2020 SS Date and later on the ND. I don’t see why they would change this very profitable trend that has worked so well for them. Even the car industry does this with innovations first being released into the flagships (S-class), trickling down to the mid-level (E-class) before finally ending up in the entry level (C-class). __________________ Rolex 116710 BLNR Rolex Day Date 118238 Champagne/Batons

16 February 2018, 04:33 AM	#32
kunlun "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: USA Posts: 1,970	My AD tells me that Rolex will be discontinuing the Submariner so now is the time to buy it. He says Rolex is a multi-level marketing company and it is being bought by Playskool, which will use it to manufacture children's toys. He then fell on the floor and, in a trace, uttered a prophecy in Babylonian about the moon being eaten by the primordial dragon. Seems legit.

16 February 2018, 05:40 AM	#33
Xerxes77 Banned Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Home! Posts: 3,307	I don’t believe they change something on Sub! If you want to dream with open eyes I like to see a rose gold Sub even with rubber strap!!

16 February 2018, 09:45 AM	#35
tomchicago Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Watch: 16710BLRO, 214270. Posts: 2,717	Omg! They're going to skyrocket! I better buy one right away! Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk

16 February 2018, 09:59 AM	#38
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,108	I actually think a 43mm Submariner makes sense. Hope to see it

16 February 2018, 01:30 PM	#42
Yobber76 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Mike Location: Illinois Watch: BLNR VTNR PAM 915 Posts: 1,982	I no longer care about Sub size, Megan Markle is too hot for Harry!

16 February 2018, 06:39 PM	#46
bp1000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Midlands, UK Posts: 4,975	43mm urgh god no This isn’t Breitling

16 February 2018, 07:42 PM	#47
Switch "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Australia Watch: BLNR Posts: 115	Just a guess. If it had to be differentiated with a case redesign, it's either 41mm Sub (or GMT) following the DJ, or more likely to be 42mm following the Explorer 2. Eventually all 40mm sport watches will fall in line with the new case size to simplify manufacturing. Not 43mm as its already been noted that the SD didn't do well when it was the same as a Sub, until it increased in size.

16 February 2018, 08:15 PM	#48
speedbird "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: N/A Posts: 164	I really think they have nailed it with the size. As mentioned above the '40mm' matters little. It wears perfectly on a lot of wrists because the lug design lends itself to stretch nicely across. I don't know...I think Rolex just know what they are doing. And of course there are other larger models in the range if needs be. If it ain't broken....?

23 February 2018, 08:54 AM	#52
Pavlos "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: London Posts: 760	Interesting

23 February 2018, 03:53 PM	#56
tbonesteak "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: New York Watch: me go broke! Posts: 1,657	I love the 116610 as is, to me it’s perfect... Would be conflicted if they updated the movement though.

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