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vh_bu98 · 12 July 2009, 06:43 AM

Do you think the reason why Rolex doesn't make a blue dial and blue bezel SS Sub is that it may look too similar to an Omega? It was just something that came to mind when I saw a Seamaster today.

JJ Irani · 12 July 2009, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by vh_bu98

Do you think the reason why Rolex doesn't make a blue dial and blue bezel SS Sub is that it may look too similar to an Omega? It was just something that came to mind when I saw a Seamaster today.

Probably because it would kill the sale of our beloved BLUESY!!

valentine · 12 July 2009, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Probably because it would kill the sale of our beloved BLUESY!!

right on!

rmcarlton · 12 July 2009, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Probably because it would kill the sale of our beloved BLUESY!!

vh_bu98 · 12 July 2009, 10:24 AM

I say let it kill the TT bluesy and let there be a new bluesy.

rolexBuddy · 12 July 2009, 10:29 AM

I agree with all of the above reasons. If available, I would've probably opted for a TT SS model, rather than the TT gold model because of cost, and everyday wear-ability. But I won't complain too much, simply because TT Sub rocks and separates men from the boys

Andad · 12 July 2009, 10:47 AM

What's the difference between a TT SS and a TT gold model?

The TT SS and the TT gold model separates the men from the confused.

rolexBuddy · 12 July 2009, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by directioneng

What's the difference between a TT SS and a TT gold model?

Well, I always thought that two tone (TT) referred to Gold/Blue, Gold/Black Submariner. There is no Sub made by Rolex that is TT with a solid stainless steel bracelet, which was the topic of this conversation. So I don't think I'm the one confused.

chriseskew24 · 12 July 2009, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by rolexBuddy

Well, I always thought that two tone (TT) referred to Gold/Blue, Gold/Black Submariner. There is no Sub made by Rolex that is TT with a solid stainless steel bracelet, which was the topic of this conversation. So I don't think I'm the one confused.

TT refers to two tone meaning the gold and stainless watch. Which by default the dials you mentioned only come on the gold and ss modelsTT= Two Tone gold and ss

SSD · 12 July 2009, 11:28 AM

There are pics floating around of a supposedly limited edition SS/ blue Submariner once sold in small numbers in Asia. I have not seen anything I recognize as "firm" evidence, but someone else may very well have. The color reportedly is the same as a blue Tudor Sub.

IMHO if one could be verified as genuine, it would be quite valuable.

BLM2 · 12 July 2009, 11:44 AM

I think a SS sub, blue dial would gut the sales of the WG blue dial sub. Rolex will not do that.

Lee

MrCowboy99 · 12 July 2009, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by BLM2

I think a SS sub, blue dial would gut the sales of the WG blue dial sub. Rolex will not do that.

Lee

but a SS daytona doesn't kill the WG daytona...

Andad · 12 July 2009, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by rolexBuddy

Well, I always thought that two tone (TT) referred to Gold/Blue, Gold/Black Submariner. There is no Sub made by Rolex that is TT with a solid stainless steel bracelet, which was the topic of this conversation. So I don't think I'm the one confused.

The original topic referred to an SS Sub with blue dial and blue bezel and Rolex did make one of these. No gold was mentioned by the OP.
You posted the gold into the equation as Two Tone/Stainless Steel and Two Tone/Gold.

My point was...I was confused.

StarSovereign · 12 July 2009, 02:21 PM

No, not at all. If the reason they didn't make a SS Bluesy was becasue it would look too much like an Omega, then they wouldn't make one in YG, right? They don't make an SS Bluesy becasue, if you want a blue dial, you have to pay a premium and either buy the TT or all WG. Plain simple as that.

vh_bu98 · 12 July 2009, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by StarSovereign

No, not at all. If the reason they didn't make a SS Bluesy was becasue it would look too much like an Omega, then they wouldn't make one in YG, right? They don't make an SS Bluesy becasue, if you want a blue dial, you have to pay a premium and either buy the TT or all WG. Plain simple as that.

That might as well be the case. I prefer to buy the whole package and no matter how much I love the blue dial, I can't commit to the TT. I really like how the MontBlanc blue sport chronograph looks, but I am not sure on MontBlanc watches. It has to be the complete package...

TheDude · 12 July 2009, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by StarSovereign

No, not at all. If the reason they didn't make a SS Bluesy was becasue it would look too much like an Omega, then they wouldn't make one in YG, right? They don't make an SS Bluesy becasue, if you want a blue dial, you have to pay a premium and either buy the TT or all WG. Plain simple as that.

Or YG... don't forget this one.

I think that especially now that there is a WG blue Sub, Rolex won't dillute that model's "look" by making a blue SS model. I have tried a WG bluesy on... it was quite the watch.

Jocke · 13 July 2009, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by vh_bu98

Do you think the reason why Rolex doesn't make a blue dial and blue bezel SS Sub is that it may look too similar to an Omega? It was just something that came to mind when I saw a Seamaster today.

I'm not sure the old farts in Geneve have heard about Omega.

I'm pretty sure they will never release a blue SS Sub because the WG one will lost the
status when it will be mixed up with the SS version.

Jocke

BigHat · 13 July 2009, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by MrCowboy99

but a SS daytona doesn't kill the WG daytona...

Because the SS dials are boring in comparison and a SS Daytona isn't mistaken for a WG model.

As was stated, with the same blue dial and bezel, they compete against themselves. An SS Bluesy won't happen. Hasn't in the past, won't in the future.

jas55 · 13 July 2009, 12:46 AM

Good call, I suppose that's makes sense. Blue is very synonymous with Omega. I don't think they will release a blue sub, as they want people who really want one (like me), to purchase the white gold one, and make more money.

They are clever!

allanofcalifornia · 13 July 2009, 01:37 AM

The TT blue sub sells really well. If Rolex came out with a SS blue sub, then the TT blue sub would not be special anymore and sales for the TT blue sub would definitely drop!

Allan

kzm40 · 13 July 2009, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by allanofcalifornia

The TT blue sub sells really well. If Rolex came out with a SS blue sub, then the TT blue sub would not be special anymore and sales for the TT blue sub would definitely drop!

Allan

Didn't they do one for the asian market.. See pic

Andad · 13 July 2009, 10:27 AM

As I posted previously, Rolex did make one of these.

eddiethefish · 13 July 2009, 10:36 AM

I really love the Blue Sub WG; just couldn't affor it right now.

Wish they make one for SS. I'll wait in no time to get it!

12 July 2009, 06:43 AM	#1
vh_bu98 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Vu Location: Dallas area Watch: Platinum YM Posts: 2,646	No blue SS Sub because... Do you think the reason why Rolex doesn't make a blue dial and blue bezel SS Sub is that it may look too similar to an Omega? It was just something that came to mind when I saw a Seamaster today.

12 July 2009, 10:47 AM	#7
Andad 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 36,927	What's the difference between a TT SS and a TT gold model? The TT SS and the TT gold model separates the men from the confused. __________________ E

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SSD "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Jamie Location: Georgia Watch: Stainless Sub Date Posts: 3,023	There are pics floating around of a supposedly limited edition SS/ blue Submariner once sold in small numbers in Asia. I have not seen anything I recognize as "firm" evidence, but someone else may very well have. The color reportedly is the same as a blue Tudor Sub. IMHO if one could be verified as genuine, it would be quite valuable. __________________ SUBMARINER OWNERS' CLUB ESTABLISHED 1953 TRF Member # 5464

13 July 2009, 12:46 AM	#19
jas55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Lach Location: Western Australia Posts: 759	Good call, I suppose that's makes sense. Blue is very synonymous with Omega. I don't think they will release a blue sub, as they want people who really want one (like me), to purchase the white gold one, and make more money. They are clever! __________________ Explorer 2-Polar Omega Seamaster Quartz

13 July 2009, 10:27 AM	#22
Andad 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 36,927	As I posted previously, Rolex did make one of these. __________________ E

12 July 2009, 10:24 AM	#5
vh_bu98 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Vu Location: Dallas area Watch: Platinum YM Posts: 2,646	I say let it kill the TT bluesy and let there be a new bluesy.

12 July 2009, 10:29 AM	#6
rolexBuddy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Texas, US Posts: 123	I agree with all of the above reasons. If available, I would've probably opted for a TT SS model, rather than the TT gold model because of cost, and everyday wear-ability. But I won't complain too much, simply because TT Sub rocks and separates men from the boys

12 July 2009, 11:44 AM	#11
BLM2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: USA Posts: 360	I think a SS sub, blue dial would gut the sales of the WG blue dial sub. Rolex will not do that. Lee

12 July 2009, 02:21 PM	#14
StarSovereign "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Erik Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: 116234, 116710LN Posts: 936	No, not at all. If the reason they didn't make a SS Bluesy was becasue it would look too much like an Omega, then they wouldn't make one in YG, right? They don't make an SS Bluesy becasue, if you want a blue dial, you have to pay a premium and either buy the TT or all WG. Plain simple as that.

13 July 2009, 01:37 AM	#20
allanofcalifornia "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Allan Location: California Posts: 3,210	The TT blue sub sells really well. If Rolex came out with a SS blue sub, then the TT blue sub would not be special anymore and sales for the TT blue sub would definitely drop! Allan

13 July 2009, 10:36 AM	#23
eddiethefish "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: eddie Location: Montebello Posts: 102	I really love the Blue Sub WG; just couldn't affor it right now. Wish they make one for SS. I'll wait in no time to get it! __________________

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