** Basel 2010 guesses..

[TempoKing]

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

Yes to all of the above and ...more...
Maybe New 41mm additions plus New ladies models

[Rolesor]

If they release a blue concentric dial with white arabics in the DJ II line its game over for me lol

we're so close I'm going crazy here just waiting for jocke's pictures!!

[GMTcrazy]

The EXP is going to be the big deal this show. rolex.com even has a reference to it on their home page.
GT

[Rolesor]

oohhhhh I like that basel piece on there home page!! definitely eluding to something sweet!

[ral]

Originally Posted by ral

Guesses, in order of probability:

1.Submariner - Ceramic bezel/maxi case & dial/glide lock clasp/brushed center links.
2. New DJ II dials
3. DJ II Jubilee Bracelet
4. 40mm Explorer I
5. Explorer II - Maxi case & dial/new clasp(not glide lock)/brushed center links
6. New clasp for the Yatchmaster (this one is coming for sure... but they might do it mid-year like in the case of the Daytona).

Wish list:

1. 36mm stainless steel Day-Date (since the DD II is the flagship anyway)
2. 38-39mm Air King (well 38-39mm DJ II is no longer a possibility so...)
3. Leave the 14060M, Explorer II, Daytona alone... (am not a maxi case/dial fan).

Maybe they will make it a 41mm Explorer?

[Big Willie]

Originally Posted by GMTcrazy

The EXP is going to be the big deal this show. rolex.com even has a reference to it on their home page.
GT

Saw this earlier. Should be very interesting.

[marke]

new green bezel sub and green dial in bigger case

[Elmo151]

Originally Posted by wgs

prediction - the redesigned sub will mirror the gmt iic, without the pcls.

Hoping for...a larger explorer i option and/or a redesigned explorer ii with the newer shaped case/lugs, maxi dial, bracelet and clasp. In all reality, i believe this is wishful thinking, but if either of those changes take place, my newer v series 16610 will probably be posted on the "for sale" section of the forum.

+1 on the explorer 1

[mfer]

Wow, just saw the Rolex.com site. I'd say an Expy update is happening.

Pointless wish...
The new SS sub with blue dial and black bezel (so it is diff than the WG one). It'll never happend, but I can wish.....right....

[zeuloa]

My predictions: 38mm and date on Explorer, new case and orange hand on Explorer 2, Coke (Pepsi will be next year) and red hand on GMT II , Jub. and all SS on DATEJUST II... And of course new SS Sub.

[MK25toLife]

I can confirm that there will be a new Rolex Explorer, I have no clue what it looks like but I know there will be a new one.

[Mr.Mojorisen]

i am hoping for a green ceramic bezel submariner

[jets]

• DJII Jubilee bracelet option
• SS Ceramic Sub (identical to newest TT subs without PCL's)
• 16610 and LV discontinued
• 14060 kept in production
• Explorer III 42mm size.
• Abyss-Dweller waterproof to 8000m

[RolexADinFL]

Originally Posted by MK25toLife

I can confirm that there will be a new Rolex Explorer, I have no clue what it looks like but I know there will be a new one.

WOW... you have a gift...

[AstroBoy]

Originally Posted by jets

• DJII Jubilee bracelet option
• • Explorer III 42mm size.
•

I have to think to that! or maybe go with the trend....36mm perhaps?

[MAC4130]

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

I'd be very seriously surprised if Rolex do that. Don't think it will happen - I think the Daytona looks terrific as it is and should not be disturbed.

JJ

True, not to metion this would mean messing with Caliber 4130 to add a date module or creating a whole new Caliber, which Rolex does very...very rarely!

[ral]

Originally Posted by MAC4130

True, not to metion this would mean messing with Caliber 4130 to add a date module or creating a whole new Caliber, which Rolex does very...very rarely!

50th Anniversary of the Cosmograph Daytona is in 2012. They will mess with it, just not yet.

[mpkRolex]

I need to buy before they do anything with Daytona

[moby33]

Originally Posted by ral

50th Anniversary of the Cosmograph Daytona is in 2012. They will mess with it, just not yet.

Yeah...and it will be about time. I love my '56 Bel-Air Nomad, but I would sure be pissed if Chevy made cars like Rolex and believed in upgrades/face-lifts once every 15-25 years.

The current Daytona is iconic, but dated IMO...time for some new blood. If you love the current model, great, there are plenty of examples (and always will be) to get your hands on...now & in the future.

All those haters out there can flame all they want, but give me a bigger Daytona w/ a date and throw that amazing Glidelock clasp on it and I would be in chrono heaven.

[OTE200]

Originally Posted by zeuloa

My predictions: 38mm and date on Explorer, new case and orange hand on Explorer 2, Coke (Pepsi will be next year) and red hand on GMT II , Jub. and all SS on DATEJUST II... And of course new SS Sub.

38mm Explorer with date *drool*...

[Howie]

This is just too exciting.... but will Rolex really put out a new SS sub and Explorer I and II in one year? The suspense is killing me....