Rolex 2022 predictions. Let’s hear ‘em!

[chippie]

Im guessing a 50mm digital watch with a changeable yellow plastic strap, which will instantly sell at 5x MRSP!

[Driver8]

Originally Posted by chippie

Im guessing a 50mm digital watch with a changeable yellow plastic strap, which will instantly sell at 5x MRSP!

If it said "Rolex" on the dial, and if Patek made one that was a totally different design, limited edition and a different shade of yellow, then yes it'd sell instantly for a MINIMUM of 5x RRP.

[Bxtek]

A modern GMT Coke has been talked about for the past few years. Would be amazing if they came out with one! Just another one I'd be able to add to my unable to get list. We can all agree that one thing is for sure in 2022.....empty showcases!

[WatchesNBlondes]

Originally Posted by Roadglide 2016

I predict more excuses from my AD that the professional models are in high demand. And very unlikely I will get one in 2022. In fact, my AD told me that the other day.

What I don't understand is this AD has several Rolex billboards all over town, one showing the Sub and GMT. Why?

Rolex makes ADs do the advertisement and picks what will be on them.

[Mini2]

Originally Posted by rmagoo57

I predict all above predictions are wrong.

[gerry100]

I'm 100% right about 40% of the time

[logo]

What I would like to see:
- a manufacturing and distribution plan that will allow Rolex to get watches on to customers wrists, don’t care if they have to boost up the price significantly per piece, just find a way for the everyday person who meets a milestone to go out and buy a watch without having to plan 3 years in advance and buy other crap along the way. “A crown for every achievement.” Haha yeah right, not even possible right now.

- a new watch model, something purpose driven. I don’t care much for the minor tweaks to the core line-up every year, there isn’t a single reference that needs changing or a new dial color every year etc - except for maybe a white dial explorer 1.

[dannyp]

Originally Posted by logo

- a new watch model, something purpose driven. I don’t care much for the minor tweaks to the core line-up every year, there isn’t a single reference that needs changing or a new dial color every year etc - except for maybe a white dial explorer 1.

But, the SkyD aside, that's somewhat the antithesis of Rolex. If I were to summarize the Rolex ethos, it would be: "Perfecting the simple."

The things we take for granted, that have been developed little by little over decades, are barely noticeable until compared to others' models. But that doesn't come from things like adding double-wheel dates, or moon phases, to movements.

Now, perhaps there will be some kind of surprise, but I would anticipate it coming from largely existing designs. For example, perhaps YM goes all-PM and starts using the DD movement (hey, if you're lost at sea...). Or maybe the return of a manual-wind Oyster. Not saying these are predictions or speculations, but the sort of thing that would make more sense than something "all new" this year.

[NYG1121]

PM subs on oysterflex. Book it

[Mini2]

Originally Posted by logo

What I would like to see:
- a manufacturing and distribution plan that will allow Rolex to get watches on to customers wrists, don’t care if they have to boost up the price significantly per piece, just find a way for the everyday person who meets a milestone to go out and buy a watch without having to plan 3 years in advance and buy other crap along the way. “A crown for every achievement.” Haha yeah right, not even possible right now.

- a new watch model, something purpose driven. I don’t care much for the minor tweaks to the core line-up every year, there isn’t a single reference that needs changing or a new dial color every year etc - except for maybe a white dial explorer 1.

Everyday people were able to buy rolexs for 1/2 the price they are today 6/7 years ago but nobody wanted them but now all these everyday people want one when they have doubled in price strange how things pan out

[dannyp]

Originally Posted by NYG1121

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I predict the next watch to receive the OF option will be the DD40.

[Mini2]

Originally Posted by NYG1121

PM subs on oysterflex. Book it

This would be mega especially if it was around 18,5k

[BMWMotoRider]

Titanium Sea Dweller 43 is my guess. Seems fitting if they do a Ti watch it would be a bigger, heavy one and these seems more likely to me then an updated Deep Sea.

[Mini2]

Originally Posted by dannyp

I predict the next watch to receive the OF option will be the DD40.

Big shout this

[logo]

Originally Posted by dannyp

But, the SkyD aside, that's somewhat the antithesis of Rolex. If I were to summarize the Rolex ethos, it would be: "Perfecting the simple."

The things we take for granted, that have been developed little by little over decades, are barely noticeable until compared to others' models. But that doesn't come from things like adding double-wheel dates, or moon phases, to movements.

Now, perhaps there will be some kind of surprise, but I would anticipate it coming from largely existing designs. For example, perhaps YM goes all-PM and starts using the DD movement (hey, if you're lost at sea...). Or maybe the return of a manual-wind Oyster. Not saying these are predictions or speculations, but the sort of thing that would make more sense than something "all new" this year.

Oh I fully agree with you. Rolex has perfected the simple, but they’ve also perfected the art of bringing in a new watch for very specific needs. It was only 50-60 years ago they were making new models quite frequently. The datejust (date), day date (day), Daytona (racing), submariner (diving), GMT (travel/pilots), Exp/Exp2 (cave diving/mountaineering) etc. That’s the sort of thing I’d love for them to keep doing - show us they are still a leader in purpose-led timepieces.

[dannyp]

Originally Posted by logo

Oh I fully agree with you. Rolex has perfected the simple, but they’ve also perfected the art of bringing in a new watch for very specific needs. It was only 50-60 years ago they were making new models quite frequently. The datejust (date), day date (day), Daytona (racing), submariner (diving), GMT (travel/pilots), Exp/Exp2 (cave diving/mountaineering) etc. That’s the sort of thing I’d love for them to keep doing - show us they are still a leader in purpose-led timepieces.

Very true. I think the YM was the beginning of the end there, sadly, as today most of the purpose-built timekeeping devices are quartz/digital. No more Rolex anyone will “need” these days.

That said, I’ll now go out on a limb here and say perhaps one of the other old “Air” models will return (in name only) as a pilot chronograph. Don’t think there’s been one of those yet and it would make greater use of that 4130.

[Gab27]

I predict that most predictions will turn out to be wrong.

[rmwill]

Just like they always are. The Youtubers are the worst for accuracy. Last year the EXP II was FOR CERTAIN going ceramic bezel. Any student of brand marketing could tell you they would never replace the most iconic part on the watch, the stainless bezel.

Goldberg the dog trainer has an inside source LMAO!

Originally Posted by rmagoo57

I predict all above predictions are wrong.

[Gab27]

Originally Posted by rmwill

The Youtubers are the worst for accuracy.

I agree.

I don't think their goal is accuracy...beyond just wanting revenue from views, I sometimes wonder if there are also intentional attempts to increase demand (and therefore, price) for a specific reference.

It feels like a lot of YT reviews often have ulterior motives. I see this a lot with electronics reviews, sometimes from large and established individuals/companies.

[Laostuh]

Look at us... Making predictions on watches we'll never be able to get from an AD anyway.

I kid. Lol

[Uppersouth]

Originally Posted by omx5o

42mm Daytona II with split seconds and date.

Your dream and mine!

[TheVTCGuy]

41mm gmt.

[saxo3]

Rolex stops 32xx movement production

[dnuggett]

Originally Posted by Roadglide 2016

I predict more excuses from my AD that the professional models are in high demand. And very unlikely I will get one in 2022. In fact, my AD told me that the other day.

What I don't understand is this AD has several Rolex billboards all over town, one showing the Sub and GMT. Why?

Because they are required to advertise.

[JEAJ]

I predict I won’t care anymore!

[superpop]

Originally Posted by JEAJ

I predict I won’t care anymore!

Exactly, the hype train is getting old.

[JR16]

Nothing dramatic will happen this year. Some updated movements , maybe a few new dials. Maybe un-retire the LN gmt2.


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[IR201]

Originally Posted by Gab27

I agree.

I don't think their goal is accuracy...beyond just wanting revenue from views, I sometimes wonder if there are also intentional attempts to increase demand (and therefore, price) for a specific reference.

It feels like a lot of YT reviews often have ulterior motives. I see this a lot with electronics reviews, sometimes from large and established individuals/companies.

Agree


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[dannyp]

Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

41mm gmt.

This actually wouldn’t shock me. We’ve gone from the five-digits, where all Pro models (save for Daytona and Exp) shared the same basic case to today, where no two use the same anymore. Rolex has always been big on economies of scale so this would be a logical move. Only reason I’m unsure is the relatively recent update to the GMT case design…

[ROLEX MAN]

I also Predict: I can't afford them anymore!