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rwolfort · 19 March 2015, 10:42 AM

has left me unimpressed. The DD 40 is interesting but the new additions leave me flat. The rubber strap Yachtmaster is novel but not their best work.

To me it highlights the platona and the BLRO- homerums IMO. I thought the blue dial Milgauss was great also. Perhaps next year will be better...

mjm800 · 19 March 2015, 10:45 AM

I agree. No one has really wowed me this year. The Rolex line is a dud for me, the Omega White Side of the Moon is another fail for me and the Bremont line is year is uninspired.

Danex · 19 March 2015, 10:59 AM

I personally like how Rolex moves slow, without following fads, and putting out special editions or a whole new lineup every year. It is a solid brand and the product stands the test of time - both with durability and their timeless style.

That said, I think we can expect to see over the coming years an upgrade to the line where the new Oysterflex bracelet will become available on more watches, and the new caliber 3255 harkens upgrades to all other movements. This was a baby step that indicates a possible long term direction.

I am pleased they didn't do more.

Nycturbovr6 · 19 March 2015, 11:31 AM

Yeah I'm not really too impressed either

Wesley Crusher · 19 March 2015, 11:44 AM

I think Rolex did a good job this year. The problem with the "consumer culture" that we're a part of is that most people expect new things to be released frequently. Look at electronics (TVs, cell phones, etc...). If you own anything over a year old, it's practically a dinosaur by tech standards. People have the constant desire for something new.

I believe this mentality is now being adopted in the watch world. Manufactures cannot hit it out of the park every Baselworld. If they did, they'd be all out of ideas in no time. We need to manage our expectations (i.e., not expect something mind blowing every year).

Mr. K · 20 March 2015, 01:20 PM

I think the new size OP is a VERY smart move for the size and price point.Shocking? No. But good solid move.

seand442 · 20 March 2015, 01:35 PM

Nothing I am drooling over but the new 3255 has some good improvements. I think, because Rolex rarely releases something outside, the expectations people have for Basel are so high, it's tough to meet every year.

19 March 2015, 10:42 AM	#1
rwolfort "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: metairie, la Posts: 78	Rolex Baselworld 2015... has left me unimpressed. The DD 40 is interesting but the new additions leave me flat. The rubber strap Yachtmaster is novel but not their best work. To me it highlights the platona and the BLRO- homerums IMO. I thought the blue dial Milgauss was great also. Perhaps next year will be better...

19 March 2015, 10:45 AM	#2
mjm800 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Posts: 1,950	I agree. No one has really wowed me this year. The Rolex line is a dud for me, the Omega White Side of the Moon is another fail for me and the Bremont line is year is uninspired. __________________

19 March 2015, 10:59 AM	#3
Danex "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Dan O Location: Park City, UT Watch: Cosmograph Daytona Posts: 741	I personally like how Rolex moves slow, without following fads, and putting out special editions or a whole new lineup every year. It is a solid brand and the product stands the test of time - both with durability and their timeless style. That said, I think we can expect to see over the coming years an upgrade to the line where the new Oysterflex bracelet will become available on more watches, and the new caliber 3255 harkens upgrades to all other movements. This was a baby step that indicates a possible long term direction. I am pleased they didn't do more. __________________ -Dan, WIS In Training 116520 Cosmograph Daytona 116622 & 16622 Yacht-Master 114060 & 14060 Submariner

20 March 2015, 01:35 PM	#7
seand442 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Earth Watch: 116610 Posts: 3,455	Nothing I am drooling over but the new 3255 has some good improvements. I think, because Rolex rarely releases something outside, the expectations people have for Basel are so high, it's tough to meet every year. __________________ NEVER ARGUE WITH AN IDIOT. FIRST THEY WILL DRAG YOU DOWN TO THEIR LEVEL. THEN, THEY WILL BEAT YOU WITH EXPERIENCE.

19 March 2015, 11:31 AM	#4
Nycturbovr6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: New York Posts: 7,630	Yeah I'm not really too impressed either

19 March 2015, 11:44 AM	#5
Wesley Crusher "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Wes Location: Holosuite Posts: 6,345	I think Rolex did a good job this year. The problem with the "consumer culture" that we're a part of is that most people expect new things to be released frequently. Look at electronics (TVs, cell phones, etc...). If you own anything over a year old, it's practically a dinosaur by tech standards. People have the constant desire for something new. I believe this mentality is now being adopted in the watch world. Manufactures cannot hit it out of the park every Baselworld. If they did, they'd be all out of ideas in no time. We need to manage our expectations (i.e., not expect something mind blowing every year).

20 March 2015, 01:20 PM	#6
Mr. K "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Mark Location: Seattle-ish Posts: 6,078	I think the new size OP is a VERY smart move for the size and price point.Shocking? No. But good solid move.

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