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SSD · 31 March 2008, 07:40 AM

Hi guys! Good to see you all! Everyone is hyped with speculation and desires for Basel, including me. I was thinking the past few days about things I'd go for quickly, and then about the speculative changes to the SD and Sub that I wouldn't appreciate too much (Why tamper with an icon, after all?).

And that had me considering what I'd really NOT like to have turn up. It can be anything, really, ranging in severity from a Leopard something-or-another, to just a rubber strap like on the Zebra DJ. Some folks want a date & cyclops on the Daytona, others don't like the idea. Some like anti-reflective coatings, some don't.

One word before we start, though! BE NICE!

This thread is only to stir the pot and have a little reverse-psychological fun! Just to change the usual spin on things, that's all.

frostie · 31 March 2008, 07:54 AM

I don't want to see a 42mm daytona and a rose gold one

mdx77 · 31 March 2008, 07:56 AM

1. A WG Sub
2. A Ceramic LV Sub

sbakar · 31 March 2008, 08:39 AM

1) A 500,000 mm. SD with ceramic bezel and rose gold with leopard-on-rubber inserts

Realistically, I do NOT want to see the SD changed at all!

SNB

Chris B · 31 March 2008, 08:47 AM

A Tartan Daytona !!!

SSD · 31 March 2008, 08:58 AM

I guess I wouldn't mind a ceramic bezel on the Sub, but it would need to look like the curerent one on both it and the SD in order to keep the current asthetics intact. I do NOT want to see a supercase Sub or SD!!!

Now, a newer clasp, red lettering, and the return of lug holes would be a different matter. A parachrom hairspring is probably happening, and admittedly a welcome upgrade for everyone.

Just me and MHO...

rob · 31 March 2008, 08:59 AM

more like this:

http://www.swissluxury.com/rolex-wat...al-edition.htm

run forest run!

frostie · 31 March 2008, 09:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rob

more like this:

http://www.swissluxury.com/rolex-wat...al-edition.htm

run forest run!

Do they still produce this thing ?

rob · 31 March 2008, 09:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frostie

Do they still produce this thing ?

Not sure "butt" this one is butt ugly IMO. Don't mean to offend if you have one!!!

Scarface · 31 March 2008, 09:22 AM

A price increase

frostie · 31 March 2008, 09:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rob

Not sure "butt" this one is butt ugly IMO. Don't mean to offend if you have one!!!

I don't have one it's ok

Actually i don't know if there is anybody here in the forum owning one

frostie · 31 March 2008, 09:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scarface

A price increase

With the rising prices of gold it's quite possible.

But if you look at it from a different angle your watch will go up in value

applebook · 31 March 2008, 09:25 AM

IIC casing on the Sub/Explorer II.

Scarface · 31 March 2008, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frostie

With the rising prices of gold it's quite possible.

But if you look at it from a different angle your watch will go up in value

I am planning another purchase - so, I 'd prefare that value goes up right after for both

karmatp · 31 March 2008, 09:29 AM

Just don't bling out the SD or the Sub, leave the "TOOL" watches alone. Wanna ruin your history, put polished links on the SD.....

frostie · 31 March 2008, 09:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scarface

I am planning another purchase - so, I 'd prefare that value goes up right after for both

I am planning to buy one too

I am going to buy a black dial explorer II and i hope that prices will not increase until november. The funny thing is that prices in greece are still the same. We didn't have any price increase yet

applebook · 31 March 2008, 09:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by karmatp

Just don't bling out the SD or the Sub, leave the "TOOL" watches alone. Wanna ruin your history, put polished links on the SD.....

I'd be very surprised if the SD or the Sub gets more polish.

frostie · 31 March 2008, 09:36 AM

Would you guys be satisfied if rolex would introduce a new SD and a new sub but wouldn't discontinue the old ones ? So people would have the chance to own both old and new models

frostie · 31 March 2008, 09:36 AM

Would you guys be satisfied if rolex would introduce a new SD and a new sub but wouldn't discontinue the old ones ? So people would have the chance to own both old and new models

Scarface · 31 March 2008, 09:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frostie

I am planning to buy one too

I am going to buy a black dial explorer II and i hope that prices will not increase until november. The funny thing is that prices in greece are still the same. We didn't have any price increase yet

REALLY? I haven't been there since Christmas when I bought my DJ.
Maybe then I 'll consider buying my next for Easter if there are still the old prices.

frostie · 31 March 2008, 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scarface

REALLY? I haven't been there since Christmas when I bought my DJ.
Maybe then I 'll consider buying my next for Easter if there are still the old prices.

We still have the old price so far and most of the AD's told me that we will not have a price increase here cause they allready received the price lists for 2008

Scarface · 31 March 2008, 09:45 AM

That 's strange

Also, Frostie, have you noticed (I don't know if you 've travelled in many countries abroad) that in Greece - contrary to every other place, even UK - we have all the models of Rolex, even those where in other countries they have waiting lists..?

God, I was walking and checking ADs in Athens and I saw every single model that exists....then, here and in my travel in other countries, I realised that some models are a bit on the scarce side...

SSD · 31 March 2008, 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frostie

Would you guys be satisfied if rolex would introduce a new SD and a new sub but wouldn't discontinue the old ones ? So people would have the chance to own both old and new models

Sure! But as we all know, sometimes folks just can't leave well enough alone. That would be cool!!!

Another one: Everose on sports models.

frostie · 31 March 2008, 09:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scarface

That 's strange

Also, Frostie, have you noticed (I don't know if you 've travelled in many countries abroad) that in Greece - contrary to every other place, even UK - we have all the models of Rolex, even those where in other countries they have waiting lists..?

God, I was walking and checking ADs in Athens and I saw every single model that exists....then, here and in my travel in other countries, I realised that some models are a bit on the scarce side...

I've traveled in many countries but didn't went to any AD's and i know that there is a waiting list

Men we have every single rolex but those ad's are so GREEDY

They want 11.500 euro for a daytona what the hell. We have lots of SS daytonas but they don't reveal them to you if you don't show some extra cash. I think that the demand is a bit low though for rolex watches here in greece JMO

Bulgarians have much better prices only 7000 euro for a BNIB daytona but the rest of the prices are quite similar with few exceptions

We are one of the few countries that have a rolex affiliate and that's rolex hellas SA.

Quote:

Originally Posted by SSD

Sure! But as we all know, sometimes folks just can't leave well enough alone. That would be cool!!!

Another one: Everose on sports models.

Everose would be a bad idea for the sports series JMO

Rodmo · 31 March 2008, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by karmatp

Just don't bling out the SD or the Sub, leave the "TOOL" watches alone. Wanna ruin your history, put polished links on the SD.....

+1

watchlady · 31 March 2008, 11:16 AM

Blingy, Blingy, Blingy things

JJ Irani · 31 March 2008, 04:40 PM

Any model under 40 mm!!

astcell · 1 April 2008, 05:22 AM

Leopard Yachtmaster Daytona on a NATO strap.

31 March 2008, 07:40 AM	#1
SSD "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Jamie Location: Georgia Watch: Stainless Sub Date Posts: 3,023	Okay everyone, what's NOT good to see at Basel? Hi guys! Good to see you all! Everyone is hyped with speculation and desires for Basel, including me. I was thinking the past few days about things I'd go for quickly, and then about the speculative changes to the SD and Sub that I wouldn't appreciate too much (Why tamper with an icon, after all?). And that had me considering what I'd really NOT like to have turn up. It can be anything, really, ranging in severity from a Leopard something-or-another, to just a rubber strap like on the Zebra DJ. Some folks want a date & cyclops on the Daytona, others don't like the idea. Some like anti-reflective coatings, some don't. One word before we start, though! BE NICE! This thread is only to stir the pot and have a little reverse-psychological fun! Just to change the usual spin on things, that's all. __________________ SUBMARINER OWNERS' CLUB ESTABLISHED 1953 TRF Member # 5464

31 March 2008, 07:54 AM	#2
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	I don't want to see a 42mm daytona and a rose gold one __________________ GMT - Master II C - 116710 LN

31 March 2008, 07:56 AM	#3
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31 March 2008, 08:58 AM	#6
SSD "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Jamie Location: Georgia Watch: Stainless Sub Date Posts: 3,023	I guess I wouldn't mind a ceramic bezel on the Sub, but it would need to look like the curerent one on both it and the SD in order to keep the current asthetics intact. I do NOT want to see a supercase Sub or SD!!! Now, a newer clasp, red lettering, and the return of lug holes would be a different matter. A parachrom hairspring is probably happening, and admittedly a welcome upgrade for everyone. Just me and MHO... __________________ SUBMARINER OWNERS' CLUB ESTABLISHED 1953 TRF Member # 5464

31 March 2008, 09:22 AM	#10
Scarface "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Minas Location: London UK Watch: Rolex , Omega Posts: 1,370	A price increase __________________ *Rolex* Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master ll *Rolex* Oyster Perpetual Datejust *Omega* Seamaster Professional Chronograph

31 March 2008, 08:39 AM	#4
sbakar "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: North Vancouver Posts: 650	1) A 500,000 mm. SD with ceramic bezel and rose gold with leopard-on-rubber inserts Realistically, I do NOT want to see the SD changed at all! SNB

31 March 2008, 08:47 AM	#5
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	A Tartan Daytona !!!

31 March 2008, 08:59 AM	#7
rob 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Northern Ca. Watch: SS only Posts: 865	more like this: http://www.swissluxury.com/rolex-wat...al-edition.htm run forest run!

31 March 2008, 09:25 AM	#13
applebook "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: vancouver Posts: 1,918	IIC casing on the Sub/Explorer II. __________________

31 March 2008, 09:29 AM	#15
karmatp "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Trevor Location: Arizona Posts: 5,740	Just don't bling out the SD or the Sub, leave the "TOOL" watches alone. Wanna ruin your history, put polished links on the SD.....

31 March 2008, 09:36 AM	#18
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	Would you guys be satisfied if rolex would introduce a new SD and a new sub but wouldn't discontinue the old ones ? So people would have the chance to own both old and new models __________________ GMT - Master II C - 116710 LN

31 March 2008, 09:45 AM	#22
Scarface "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Minas Location: London UK Watch: Rolex , Omega Posts: 1,370	That 's strange Also, Frostie, have you noticed (I don't know if you 've travelled in many countries abroad) that in Greece - contrary to every other place, even UK - we have all the models of Rolex, even those where in other countries they have waiting lists..? God, I was walking and checking ADs in Athens and I saw every single model that exists....then, here and in my travel in other countries, I realised that some models are a bit on the scarce side... __________________ *Rolex* Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master ll *Rolex* Oyster Perpetual Datejust *Omega* Seamaster Professional Chronograph

31 March 2008, 11:16 AM	#26
watchlady "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: the other Lisa Location: Metro New York Watch: SS/RG Datejust Posts: 1,014	Blingy, Blingy, Blingy things __________________ Oyster Date 15200 : DJ Mid TT RG 178241: DJ SS 116234 Sub ND 14060M : PLATTY YM 16622 : Milgauss 116400 White

31 March 2008, 04:40 PM	#27
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1 April 2008, 05:22 AM	#28
astcell "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Angelus Oaks, CA Watch: 116713 Posts: 6,828	Leopard Yachtmaster Daytona on a NATO strap.

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