** Basel 2010 guesses..

[JJ Irani]

Originally Posted by directioneng

I run my Daytona second hand all the time synced to the small second hand. It's just a standard big second hand to me.
I write the date on my wrist while reading the paper at breakfast.
Works for me.

YIKES - a $10K watch on your wrist and you still have to write the date with a pen on your wrist?

I could do that for FREE - don't wear a watch - just write the DATE!!

[4000 feet]

My name is Daniel and I am a new member here and I would like to see Rolex come out with a ss ceramic red submariner and a Double Red DEEP SEA. i would seriously think of buying them. thanx.

[niner niner seven]

Originally Posted by Tools

Well, there are only a few more weeks until BASELWORLD 2010 – The World Watch and Jewellery Show
March 18 to 25, 2010

.. and plenty of guesses going around..

I thought we would start our own "Guess" Thread, and see how close we are.

Put down what you expect to see, or even hope to see, and let's find out how good a guesser you are !!

Here is what I expect.

1. A SS Sub Ceramic, of course.
2. Upgraded clasp and bracelet on the Yachtmaster
3. Upgraded Clasp and bracelet on the Explorer II
4. More dial options on the DateJust II

upgraded clasp on YM and ExpII? - you are a dreamer, dial options on DJ2 already occured last year, too new. 25% on these, spot on w the SS Sub-C - future best selling SS of all time Old Sport. Print out my post.

[mascot]

Originally Posted by Tools

Well, there are only a few more weeks until BASELWORLD 2010 – The World Watch and Jewellery Show
March 18 to 25, 2010

.. and plenty of guesses going around..

I thought we would start our own "Guess" Thread, and see how close we are.

Put down what you expect to see, or even hope to see, and let's find out how good a guesser you are !!

Here is what I expect.

1. A SS Sub Ceramic, of course.
2. Upgraded clasp and bracelet on the Yachtmaster
3. Upgraded Clasp and bracelet on the Explorer II
4. More dial options on the DateJust II

Rolex tourbillon
Rolex Submariner midsize
Rolex GMTc II Pepsi

[spuds]

My wife spoke to a 'Sales Division Manager' at Rolex HQ (UK) a few days ago.

He was very helpful albeit very 'tight lipped' although he did leave my wife with the impression that as the DJII was selling so well, he didn't think there would be any changes to the DJII line up.


Incidentally I had a letter from Rolex (UK) back in November which reads (& I quote).....

"Regarding updating of models in the future, almost the entire Oyster range has been remodelled and improved since 2000, including the gold Submariner in 2008 and the Rolesor Submariner in 2009. As yet unchanged remain the steel Submariner models and indeed the Explorers.

At the time of writing we are unable to confirm which models might next be updated. However, it is safe to assume that those watches not recently changed might soon be earmarked for attention."



Don't give much away do they?!?

[Fred_Tan]

A 48mm Sub-Date will be nice as DSSD 43mm is still too small for me.
I actually prefer 55mm and above.

A titanium, forged carbon or 100% ceramic case, bezel, crown & links will be good as well.

[JJ Irani]

Originally Posted by Fred_Tan

A 48mm Sub-Date will be nice as DSSD 43mm is still too small for me.
I actually prefer 55mm and above.

A titanium, forged carbon or 100% ceramic case, bezel, crown & links will be good as well.

You're supposed to wear the watch on your wrist, not around your neck!!

[Jimbits76]

New SS sub ceramic and that will be about it!

J

[C. Davidson]

Originally Posted by Jimbits76

New SS sub ceramic and that will be about it!

J

Thats true. All they have to do is update the steel sub and Rolex will steal the show.

[moviefreak]

My guess is that they will offer NATO straps for every available watch in the Rolex line.. just to make the ex-ceo angry.

[WatchSmith]

I'm betting the farm on a ceramic SS Sub. Of course that's a pretty safe bet. I'd love to see a ceramic Pepsi GMT, but that's a crap shoot. It would certainly cause quite a stir if (or when) they make it. And if they do, we won't see a SS model for a year or two after a gold one is released. A ceramic Pepsi could very well be one of the most stunning Rolexes ever made.

[Quattro Libre]

Hmm, what I'd like to see personally is for the Air King to increase from the too-small 34mm to somewhere around 38-40mm and for more dial options on the 116000.

But I'm likely in the minority for people who actually care about those watches!

[Lol-x]

Originally Posted by Fred_Tan

A 48mm Sub-Date will be nice as DSSD 43mm is still too small for me.
I actually prefer 55mm and above.

A titanium, forged carbon or 100% ceramic case, bezel, crown & links will be good as well.

I'd like to see that too

But before it happens Rolex would have to drink some strong liquor out of the Panerai drinking fountain.

[geepee]

Do you all think Rolex will update the date, non-date or both??

[MagedMS]

A SS Sub Ceramic ( Blue ) Bezel & Dial with a ( Matt ) bracelet..
..To be different than the All White Gold model that has a polished center bracelet.

If Rolex makes this combination, I will immediatly buy it !!

[Eurosport]

mini model for kids, MUST start them young

[Satsu]

I am so glad I read this thread. I was under the impression that the current model SS Sub had a ceramic bezel. Was all set to pick one up. Here's to hoping it's announced at Basel 2010.

/shrug.

[Atomant]

I'm hoping a new white Explorer 2.

[Double_J]

Updated ss sub. New dial/bevel combos on the dj2. And some updates to models I could never afford anyway.

[mdx77]

Flavor-Flav edition:

[bazza]

It has always been Rolex's intention to streamline manufacture, note the discontinuation of the GMT1's.
if streamlining is the main aim then finishing the green bezel sub would be on the cards, a ceramic green bezel for only one watch??
Explorer 2 in white and black, try black only.
Explorer 1 is looking a small case in the range.
introduction of the full diamond bezel datejust can only mean introduction of a full diamond bezel ladies datejust.
can't wait!!

"Think out side the box, boxes have walls and only limit your imagination"

[Nairn1980]

All this needing a date stuff puzzles me.

Cars tell you the date.
Your PC tells you the date
Your Phone tells you the date
Every newpaper tells you the date

Not having it on a watch isnt important, and the Daytona is so iconic..surely they wouldnt ruin it by putting a date on it.

Just my opinion.....

[vambeck]

Rose Gold Submariner, How sweet would that be!!!

[Atlas]

SS Submariner with Green ceramic bezel.

So far they've been able produce black, blue and green.

Now we all know a SS green ceramic Sub would dominate the market and create a million first time Rolex owners.

[Army_Doc]

I'm sure most of you already know this, but I was at an AD this weekend and he told me that some dealers were already starting to get shipments of the new ceramic subs. I was surprised to hear that, but he's usually pretty reliable.

-Karl

[Army_Doc]

Originally Posted by Nairn1980

All this needing a date stuff puzzles me.

Cars tell you the date.
Your PC tells you the date
Your Phone tells you the date
Every newpaper tells you the date

Not having it on a watch isnt important, and the Daytona is so iconic..surely they wouldnt ruin it by putting a date on it.

Just my opinion.....

true, but all of those things tell you the time too! (except the newspaper, of course )

[Nairn1980]

Good point! haha

Dont really have a comeback to that one lol....
Still love my Daytona and dont miss the date :)

[spuds]

Originally Posted by Atlas

SS Submariner with Green ceramic bezel.

So far they've been able produce black, blue and green.

Now we all know a SS green ceramic Sub would dominate the market and create a million first time Rolex owners.

Green ceramic??????

Originally Posted by Army_Doc

I'm sure most of you already know this, but I was at an AD this weekend and he told me that some dealers were already starting to get shipments of the new ceramic subs. I was surprised to hear that, but he's usually pretty reliable.

-Karl

Ceramic sub's yeah....... in the TT or AG but not the SS surely??

[Army_Doc]

Originally Posted by spuds

Ceramic sub's yeah....... in the TT or AG but not the SS surely??

yup, i specifically asked about the SS. It struck me as weird too, but like i said, this guys usually knows his stuff.

-Karl

[Army_Doc]

Originally Posted by Nairn1980

Still love my Daytona and dont miss the date :)

haha same here!