Basel 2018 Platinum Sub

[Tonyfsu21]

Out of curiosity how many of you would be interested in the release of a Platinum Sub this year? This is my grail and I want to imagine its going to be released at some point “soon”. I’m imagining it with that dull red face that’s been posted on the forum before. No doubt the price will be steep but how steep?? $65-75k? I think this would be the only watch that could make me part with my Smurf. Oh well, I’m normally disappointed in the Basel releases so I’m hoping for a surprise this year. If not, I will just continue to enjoy my Smurf because IMHO it’s the perfect watch for a guy that wears the same shirt, shorts and flip flops every single day! I’ve been approached only on a single occasion from a fellow WIS who said “nice watch, really nice watch”. I like the whole stealth thing with this watch and I imagine the Platinum Sub will be the same.

[Bigblu10]

Originally Posted by Tonyfsu21

Out of curiosity how many of you would be interested in the release of a Platinum Sub this year? This is my grail and I want to imagine its going to be released at some point “soon”. I’m imagining it with that dull red face that’s been posted on the forum before. No doubt the price will be steep but how steep?? $65-75k? I think this would be the only watch that could make me part with my Smurf. Oh well, I’m normally disappointed in the Basel releases so I’m hoping for a surprise this year. If not, I will just continue to enjoy my Smurf because IMHO it’s the perfect watch for a guy that wears the same shirt, shorts and flip flops every single day! I’ve been approached only on a single occasion from a fellow WIS who said “nice watch, really nice watch”. I like the whole stealth thing with this watch and I imagine the Platinum Sub will be the same.

Not gonna happen but you can always dream. I see no feasible reason for Rolex to make a platinum Sub. Price point would be too high and the Sub is already available in Steel, Yellow Gold and White Gold. What more do you need?

[Tonyfsu21]

Originally Posted by Bigblu10

Not gonna happen but you can always dream. I see no feasible reason for Rolex to make a platinum Sub. Price point would be too high and the Sub is already available in Steel, Yellow Gold and White Gold. What more do you need?

Platinum, obviously!

[rmlovett1]

I’d imagine at some point this will happen. I’d love one myself. But I would think there’d have be an anniversary, or some sort of submariner celebration/event for this to happen

[nyc2la]

Here's what I'd love to see: A platinum Sub (ice blue dial, obviously) in a 5-digit size case!

A throwback / homage to days of old with platinum panache!

DONE and DONE!

[schoolboy]

Maybe for the 100th anniversary ?!

[kauffee]

Originally Posted by Bigblu10

Not gonna happen but you can always dream. I see no feasible reason for Rolex to make a platinum Sub. Price point would be too high and the Sub is already available in Steel, Yellow Gold and White Gold. What more do you need?

You could say the same thing for the Daytona and Day-Date (sans steel), and those lines have a platinum version.

If it happened, I would think it would have an ice blue dial. Bezel color... I don't know. The easy guess would be brown like the daytona, but I bet it would look great with a matching ice blue ceramic bezel.

[HONDABBQ]

Black cerachrom YM in steel on oysterflex in SS. Yes please.

[toucan]

Originally Posted by nyc2la

Here's what I'd love to see: A platinum Sub (ice blue dial, obviously) in a 5-digit size case!

A throwback / homage to days of old with platinum panache!

DONE and DONE!

Xactly!

[nyc2la]

Originally Posted by kauffee

You could say the same thing for the Daytona and Day-Date (sans steel), and those lines have a platinum version.

If it happened, I would think it would have an ice blue dial. Bezel color... I don't know. The easy guess would be brown like the daytona, but I bet it would look great with a matching ice blue ceramic bezel.

Or a dark/deep blue bezel.

[sensui]

Originally Posted by nyc2la

Here's what I'd love to see: A platinum Sub (ice blue dial, obviously) in a 5-digit size case!

A throwback / homage to days of old with platinum panache!

DONE and DONE!

I could go for this.

[drm20]

Originally Posted by Tonyfsu21

Platinum, obviously!

That would be nice but your smurf is perfect for the reasons you stated!

[brandrea]

It'd be epic, but I doubt it'll happen until some very special anniversary or unless they find a deeper part of the ocean to dive too

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[Chadridv]

Originally Posted by HONDABBQ

Black cerachrom YM in steel on oysterflex in SS. Yes please.

with an EZlink this time

[codester]

I think a platinum sub with a red ceramic bezel would be cool.

[Dr.Smellody]

Sign me up!

[elcompa]

Originally Posted by nyc2la

Here's what I'd love to see: A platinum Sub (ice blue dial, obviously) in a 5-digit size case!

A throwback / homage to days of old with platinum panache!

DONE and DONE!

NICE!!! Love this idea! Or why not a platinum GMT?

[TickTockChuck]

Originally Posted by elcompa

NICE!!! Love this idea! Or why not a platinum GMT?

Indeed, a platinum GMT would be cool too! Maybe that's how the Coke version will be packaged. Cheers!

[AK797]

What colour is the bezel going to be is the question.

[TickTockChuck]

Originally Posted by AK797

What colour is the bezel going to be is the question.

A solid dark navy blue cerachrom bezel with platinum filled markings might be a nice offset to a ice blue dial. Not personally keen on chocolate brown as that's reserved for the Platona. Look forward to others suggestions. Cheers!

[Bigblu10]

Originally Posted by kauffee

You could say the same thing for the Daytona and Day-Date (sans steel), and those lines have a platinum version.

If it happened, I would think it would have an ice blue dial. Bezel color... I don't know. The easy guess would be brown like the daytona, but I bet it would look great with a matching ice blue ceramic bezel.

Platinum Daytona was created as a tribute to Paul Newman with the dial and bezel colors. Blue dial for his blue eyes. Brown bezel for his brown hair.

[Tonyfsu21]

Originally Posted by TickTockChuck

A solid dark navy blue cerachrom bezel with platinum filled markings might be a nice offset to a ice blue dial. Not personally keen on chocolate brown as that's reserved for the Platona. Look forward to others suggestions. Cheers!

I think steering clear of icy blue all together (even though I like it) and going a totally different direction (ie red) would be amazing. Anything “blue” might too closely resemble the Smurf and a Sub crafted in Platinum needs to distinguish itself.

[dmitrii_]

Originally Posted by AK797

What colour is the bezel going to be is the question.

Brown if they want to keep it in line with the Daytona

[Magwitch]

IMHO it won't happen. I just can't see Rolex releasing a platinum sub. If they do, great! But it's far, far out of my pay grade. I'd be happy for those who want it though.

[Abdullah71601]

Platinum Milgauss with ice blue sapphire crystal.

[Runnin' Rebel]

The Platnium GMT is being worked on, its close to be being rolled off the line.. it's coming with a Coke Bezel and brushed links. They've fixed red color of the bezel too

[123joule]

Originally Posted by Runnin' Rebel

The Platnium GMT is being worked on, its close to be being rolled off the line.. it's coming with a Coke Bezel and brushed links. They've fixed red color of the bezel too

Amen!

[Ducky]

Originally Posted by Bigblu10

Platinum Daytona was created as a tribute to Paul Newman with the dial and bezel colors. Blue dial for his blue eyes. Brown bezel for his brown hair.

How about a Platinum McQueen tribute with T dial and sword hands? T = Tribute ;)

[kauffee]

Originally Posted by Bigblu10

Platinum Daytona was created as a tribute to Paul Newman with the dial and bezel colors. Blue dial for his blue eyes. Brown bezel for his brown hair.

First time I’ve heard this. Not sure I believe it :)

[sensui]

Originally Posted by kauffee

First time I’ve heard this. Not sure I believe it :)

I remember this was mentioned in a review I read from ablogtowatch.....I looked again and see that it was a personal opinion......could be a good coincidence.