Pure speculation: Any chance of a new SS Sub next year?

[FTX I]

The BLNR was released last year, and with the release of the BLRO and the SD-C this year maybe Rolex has filled the blanks and the road is open for a new SS Sub. The Sub line is very stable, but do you think its possible that we see a new SS Sub next year?

[The Joker]

No

[nickb732]

Unlikely? It isn't a special year for the Sub.

[Invictus Maneo]

Probably not, IMO! But with Rolex, who outside the boardroom really knows????

[Tridor]

No reason to do so, IMHO.

[Andrés G]

I don't think so. My guess is that we'll see soon a SD or Sub on a rubber strap. Rolex filed the patent for the strap, some time ago.

[77T]

Not likely - but too soon to speculate either...

[swils8610]

Nope.


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[FTX I]

The only different color combination I remember is the LV and the LV-C took its place so I also don't see it happening, but if someone thinks its possible Id like to know why.

[hehedavid]

Originally Posted by FTX I

The only different color combination I remember is the LV and the LV-C took its place so I also don't see it happening, but if someone thinks its possible Id like to know why.

The big question is why are you even asking this question?

[FTX I]

Originally Posted by hehedavid

The big question is why are you even asking this question?

You can keep on wondering.

[Token74]

Originally Posted by hehedavid

The big question is why are you even asking this question?

Why not? It's attracted enough responses to demonstrate that people are interested.

[FTX I]

Originally Posted by Token74

Why not? It's attracted enough responses to demonstrate that people are interested.

Seems to be protocol. A smartass on every thread.

[Token74]

Originally Posted by FTX I

Seems to be protocol. A smartass on every thread.

[HL65]

Originally Posted by FTX I

Seems to be protocol. A smartass on every thread.

Yes he is and he got himself a 6 point infraction as a result of his comments here and on other threads. Next time it is....

[JP Chestnut]

Originally Posted by FTX I

Seems to be protocol. A smartass on every thread.

Just one? Have I posted in this thread yet?

[thomaspp]

no way... the SubC is new!

[mjclark32]

SDC is in the sub line and was just released, really doubt anything else pops up for a while

[g-boac]

Actually. . .

I think it would not be unreasonable to see - if not next year, in the near future:

[1] a slight revision to the SubC case, to where the case/lug/crown guard profile matches that of the Sea Dweller.
[2] I can see the new CEO, Dufour, perhaps inspiring the release of "classic" or heritage pieces - for example, a no-crown guard Sub 5508 heritage piece, or even better, a 5510/6538 Big Crown Sub no-date heritage piece.

We've seen some nice select heritage piece reissues from Omega, such as the Speedmaster First Omega In Space (which is a CK2998 reissue with straight lugs and no crown guard), their upcoming Seamaster 300 CK2913 reissue (also with straight lugs and no crown guard), and multiple iterations of the Speedmaster 9300, which is the most modern co-axial calibre, presented in both modern (twisted lug/crown guard) and classic (straight lug/no crown guard cases). This has went over very well, and to enthusiastic receptions.

I can see Rolex successfully doing the same, and it being received well. For example - show of hands: who here would buy a new ceramic no crown guard SubC No-Date Big Crown, if Rolex announced at Basel next year?

Mark

[JP Chestnut]

Originally Posted by g-boac

Actually. . .

I think it would not be unreasonable to see - if not next year, in the near future:

[1] a slight revision to the SubC case, to where the case/lug/crown guard profile matches that of the Sea Dweller.
[2] I can see the new CEO, Dufour, perhaps inspiring the release of "classic" or heritage pieces - for example, a no-crown guard Sub 5508 heritage piece, or even better, a 5510/6538 Big Crown Sub no-date heritage piece.

We've seen some nice select heritage piece reissues from Omega, such as the Speedmaster First Omega In Space (which is a CK2998 reissue with straight lugs and no crown guard), their upcoming Seamaster 300 CK2913 reissue (also with straight lugs and no crown guard), and multiple iterations of the Speedmaster 9300, which is the most modern co-axial calibre, presented in both modern (twisted lug/crown guard) and classic (straight lug/no crown guard cases). This has went over very well, and to enthusiastic receptions.

I can see Rolex successfully doing the same, and it being received well. For example - show of hands: who here would buy a new ceramic no crown guard SubC No-Date Big Crown, if Rolex announced at Basel next year?

Mark

This is the second time I've seen you use Omega as a justification for Rolex doing something, and it's just as invalid. If the new CEO's contribution is aping Omega, he's going to prove to be a terrible hire (and a quick fire).

[g-boac]

Originally Posted by JP Chestnut

This is the second time I've seen you use Omega as a justification for Rolex doing something, and it's just as invalid. If the new CEO's contribution is aping Omega, he's going to prove to be a terrible hire (and a quick fire).

Hi! I'm originally from Ann Arbor too!

As for Omega, I simply am using them as a point of reference - they make products in-family to some of the sport models we are discussing here - with a similar history in the field, going back for about as long. So discussing what they do, and how their design decisions are received, may give some indication for how similar efforts may pan out at Rolex.

No one is saying Rolex should look like Omegas or vice versa - each brand should stay true to itself and its history.

[FTX I]

Originally Posted by JP Chestnut

If the new CEO's contribution is aping Omega, he's going to prove to be a terrible hire (and a quick fire).

This is very true.

[g-boac]

Originally Posted by FTX I

This is very true.

I'm more worried about the ex-Zenith CEO trying to copy Zenith!

[mike]

Originally Posted by g-boac

Actually. . .

I think it would not be unreasonable to see - if not next year, in the near future:

[1] a slight revision to the SubC case, to where the case/lug/crown guard profile matches that of the Sea Dweller.
[2] I can see the new CEO, Dufour, perhaps inspiring the release of "classic" or heritage pieces - for example, a no-crown guard Sub 5508 heritage piece, or even better, a 5510/6538 Big Crown Sub no-date heritage piece.

We've seen some nice select heritage piece reissues from Omega, such as the Speedmaster First Omega In Space (which is a CK2998 reissue with straight lugs and no crown guard), their upcoming Seamaster 300 CK2913 reissue (also with straight lugs and no crown guard), and multiple iterations of the Speedmaster 9300, which is the most modern co-axial calibre, presented in both modern (twisted lug/crown guard) and classic (straight lug/no crown guard cases). This has went over very well, and to enthusiastic receptions.

I can see Rolex successfully doing the same, and it being received well. For example - show of hands: who here would buy a new ceramic no crown guard SubC No-Date Big Crown, if Rolex announced at Basel next year?

Mark

Well,...I have no crystal ball, but for the last several years Rolex has revamped the professional line. One thing they don't seem to do is go backwards. I think any "heritage pieces" are mirrored in the Tudor line which IMHO allows Rolex to maintain the link with the past while the flagship brand moves father upscale.

With that PM examples seem to be figuring more and more into the scheme of things so who knows.

I would be very suprised, but I've been wrong before.

I'm not sure I view a strap change as something fundamental to the reference.

[g-boac]

Originally Posted by mike

Well,...I have no crystal ball, but for the last several years Rolex has revamped the professional line. One thing they don't seem to do is go backwards. I think any "heritage pieces" are mirrored in the Tudor line which IMHO allows Rolex to maintain the link with the past while the flagship brand moves father upscale.

With that PM examples seem to be figuring more and more into the scheme of things so who knows.

I would be very suprised, but I've been wrong before.

I'm not sure I view a strap change as something fundamental to the reference.

you know what Mike - you're quite right. . .for example, the Tudor Heritage Black Bay Red is a no-crown-guard, "Big Crown" like sub, with a gilt dial!

On the other hand. . ."Tudor Heritage Black Bay" is just a mouthful, and doesn't seem to have the same "soul" as just saying a "Sub".

[tkerrmd]

Well if so what upgrade?

[Watchdog]

No chance.

[Vittorio77]

Platinum Sub with blue face))) sometime in the future)

[14060m]

No

[HL65]

Originally Posted by Vittorio77

Platinum Sub with blue face))) sometime in the future)

Glacier blue platinum Sub would be awful!


I would have to have one and that would be another bank account killer!