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904L_addict · 3 April 2008, 01:49 AM

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Originally Posted by boa2

Sorry, I don't recall his user name. He was correct the past two years. He called both the SD (along with the exact changes to the model) and the Rose Gold Daytona. Maybe his Pepsi Ceramic GMT is still to come.

That SD has way too much writing on it, IMO. Maybe I'll like it better in person, who knows.

His name is BJSonline. I don't know him at all, but there's also a website attached to the same username. Give that man a round of applause.

SSD · 3 April 2008, 01:49 AM

Daytona: Everose looks good, but will take some getting used to on a sports model. Dials are really cool! Can't wait to see more of them.

Submariner: Knew the supercase design was comming, just don't like it. Looks all out of proportion next to the bracelet. Blue dial/bezel color is hideous! A TT design will not be able to recover it from the loss of the "old" darker blue. This new color looks more like plastic than ceramic.

DSSD: Like the design, hope the crystal printing is just a sticker for displays and not permanently affixed. Also, I hope the SD is not cancelled, as they are two different models.

Day Date: Love the 40mm size! Want to see more of the new faces...

OP: Absolutely hideous, looks like it came out of a gumball machine in the Swatch outlet store lobby.

To Summarize: Rolex has taken a very new direction, and the tool watch is officially dead now, except for the revolutionary DSSD and its depth rating. RIP.

DSJ · 3 April 2008, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by seantk

On another forum, check these out

click here

Sean

In looking at these pics, it appears that the text is actually on the CRB, and not the RBR. What do you think?

boa2 · 3 April 2008, 01:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 904L_addict

His name is BJSonline. I don't know him at all, but there's also a website attached to the same username. Give that man a round of applause.

Thanks for the assist!

EvEr34 · 3 April 2008, 01:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by seantk

On another forum, check these out

click here

Sean

Definitely looks better on those pics. The writing still makes it look too busy though. NICE clasp

mdx77 · 3 April 2008, 01:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SSD

.......Submariner: Knew the supercase design was comming, just don't like it. Looks all out of proportion next to the bracelet. Blue dial/bezel color is hideous! A TT design will not be able to recover it from the loss of the "old" darker blue. This new color looks more like plastic than ceramic.

X2

Scarface · 3 April 2008, 01:54 AM

I still think the DJs are 36mm (from the pics, comapring them to mine)

We are we the last to find everything

?

By the way, the clasp/bracelet of the DSSD is great

Overkill · 3 April 2008, 01:54 AM

I personally think Rolex is gonna have to keep the original Sea Dweller 4000... or at least they better. It's a classic!

They can't have the Sub at 300m and then the DSSD at 3900m. It would be very dumb of Rolex to ever stop producing the SD 4000!

atldavek · 3 April 2008, 01:55 AM

I've had a while to digest this new Blue, terrible.

This takes all the doubt out of my mind, gotta buy a 16613 Blue within a week or 2.

mdx77 · 3 April 2008, 01:56 AM

If it is true the new DJ and DD are 40mm.....I would a least be able to explore getting one now.....36mm is just way to small on my wrist!

mdx77 · 3 April 2008, 01:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by atldavek

I've had a while to digest this new Blue, terrible.

This takes all the doubt out of my mind, gotta buy a 16613 Blue within a week or 2.

x2.....I made that call a few days ago in another thread.......WG Blue Ceramic Sub....

Overkill · 3 April 2008, 02:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by seantk

On another forum, check these out

click here

Sean

Ok these pictures are starting to make me like the DSSD, especially the clasp. It's great... if only it didn't have that stupid text on the RBR. I mean who wants to read "ORIGINAL GAS ESCAPE VALVE - RING LOCK SYSTEM" every time they look at their watch! I'll have to wait to find out more information about it such as weight, dimensions, movement, etc...

seantk · 3 April 2008, 02:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DSJ

In looking at these pics, it appears that the text is actually on the CRB, and not the RBR. What do you think?

It looks like a "flat extension/step" of the rehaut... anyway I am on the list at the AD

I wonder if the caseback is sapphire??

I am waiting for the press report and I will post a link here when it is out

Sean

GMTcrazy · 3 April 2008, 02:05 AM

DAY-DATE is 40+ !!!!

Overkill · 3 April 2008, 02:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DSJ

In looking at these pics, it appears that the text is actually on the CRB, and not the RBR. What do you think?

what's CRB?

el-piloto · 3 April 2008, 02:17 AM

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Originally Posted by GMTcrazy

DAY-DATE is 40+ !!!!

Yeah... but the looks of it... Arrghh...
But, oh well... they'll sell...

fwellers · 3 April 2008, 02:27 AM

I have lost some respect for Rolex. What they do now doesn't affect me much, because they are already terminally out of my price range. I'm just glad I got a couple before they decided to abandon their classic designs.

I may have never really understood Rolex, but my impression of them was of a company that actually "knew" themselves, and thus made minor improvements to their watch line, over very long periods of time.

Now, I am forming a different impression of them. I'm sure the movement part of the watch is still FANTASTIC, but the outer designs are becoming more and more uncomfortable , blingy and most of all TRENDY.
Couple that with the ridiculously high pricing, and I do believe they've lost me as a new watch customer, probably forever. ( I am just middle class )

I'll repeat myself. I am very happy that I have a couple of the classics. I hope nothing happens to them, because I don't think I want anything Rolex will have to offer in the near future.

fear · 3 April 2008, 02:27 AM

SD's ok. Big, blocky bastid indeed! And what's with all the advertising on the front of the watch! Maybe I need to see one in front of me, still undecided but from first impressions, I don't like it.

I'm glad I got the previous version.

SSD · 3 April 2008, 02:44 AM

WOW- printing is on the dial instead! Kinda cool, I think, but I want to see it in person.

Overkill · 3 April 2008, 02:45 AM

is it me or is the crystal domed?!?!?! you can see that it might be domed because of the difference in the reflection in it!

Baptistman · 3 April 2008, 02:45 AM

you can keep the deep sea. yuk

chris_nor_cal · 3 April 2008, 02:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Overkill

is it me or is the crystal domed?!?!?! you can see that it might be domed because of the difference in the reflection in it!

that is so sweet looking

Overkill · 3 April 2008, 02:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SSD

WOW- printing is on the dial instead! Kinda cool, I think, but I want to see it in person.

....OH! I think you're right... it IS on the dial! It's a white or silver ring around the black dial that has the text on it. That's not half as bad as it being written on the RBR!

JJ Irani · 3 April 2008, 02:54 AM

One question, guys: What the hell were those designers at Rolex smokin' when they came up with most of those abominations?

And what the hell have they done to my beloved BLUESY?

kcmo · 3 April 2008, 02:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

One question, guys: What the hell were those designers at Rolex smokin' when they came up with most of those abominations?

And what the hell have they done to my beloved BLUESY?

I'm with ya JJ! Not mad about anything I've see so far.....makes me more appreciative of my lovely trio

dopeymuppet · 3 April 2008, 02:55 AM

looks domed to me.......not a fan!

Scooby · 3 April 2008, 02:57 AM

Wow!! I hate all of the colorful designs, but the DSSD looks pretty cool. Reserving final thoughts until we see more pictures of everything.

Atomant · 3 April 2008, 03:51 AM

I'm not a fan of the domed crystal too. Still prefer the flat protruding crystal on the present SD.

Jimbits76 · 3 April 2008, 03:52 AM

I'm late to the party...it has taken my poor pc an age to get onto this forum with all the traffic...arrrghhhhh!!!!!

I'm really fed up now. After this wait and then the teaser on the official site which made the bezel look polished or platty...we get this monstrosity. Oversized and overengineered. I'll be giving it a miss. At least it didn't have the damn rubber strap that everybody was rumouring.

That white gold Sub is bloody awful. The blue is dreadful...why couldn't they use that gorgeous ceramic blue from the bezel of the YMII?

The rest of the dials etc...I couldn't care less about...I won't be buying any of them.

Where are the orange hand explorers?

Where are the 100th anniversary specials?

I've made up my mind, the only Rolex I'm looking to buy in the near future will be a discontinued Pepsi GMT...don't even get me started on the absence of the ceramic version of that!!!!!

J

S/SOnly · 3 April 2008, 03:53 AM

Are we a picky lot or what? The more radical Rollie's (The OP's) seem to be getting a lot of hate, for more or less being well, to radical of a change. (Personally, I don't care for them, but hey, I didn't like the new Millie's either)

And on the other hand, most of us seem to be a bit disappointed that the SDDS and the SUB changes are NOT radical enough. (Like the SDDS, but not enough over the SD, and the Platty DD is beautiful)

Anxious to see what other goodies await, if any.

3 April 2008, 01:49 AM	#212
SSD "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Jamie Location: Georgia Watch: Stainless Sub Date Posts: 3,023	Daytona: Everose looks good, but will take some getting used to on a sports model. Dials are really cool! Can't wait to see more of them. Submariner: Knew the supercase design was comming, just don't like it. Looks all out of proportion next to the bracelet. Blue dial/bezel color is hideous! A TT design will not be able to recover it from the loss of the "old" darker blue. This new color looks more like plastic than ceramic. DSSD: Like the design, hope the crystal printing is just a sticker for displays and not permanently affixed. Also, I hope the SD is not cancelled, as they are two different models. Day Date: Love the 40mm size! Want to see more of the new faces... OP: Absolutely hideous, looks like it came out of a gumball machine in the Swatch outlet store lobby. To Summarize: Rolex has taken a very new direction, and the tool watch is officially dead now, except for the revolutionary DSSD and its depth rating. RIP. __________________ SUBMARINER OWNERS' CLUB ESTABLISHED 1953 TRF Member # 5464

3 April 2008, 01:54 AM	#217
Scarface "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Minas Location: London UK Watch: Rolex , Omega Posts: 1,370	I still think the DJs are 36mm (from the pics, comapring them to mine) We are we the last to find everything ? By the way, the clasp/bracelet of the DSSD is great __________________ *Rolex* Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master ll *Rolex* Oyster Perpetual Datejust *Omega* Seamaster Professional Chronograph

3 April 2008, 01:54 AM	#218
Overkill "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Youssef Location: Cairo, Egypt Watch: Milgauss Z-Blue Posts: 925	I personally think Rolex is gonna have to keep the original Sea Dweller 4000... or at least they better. It's a classic! They can't have the Sub at 300m and then the DSSD at 3900m. It would be very dumb of Rolex to ever stop producing the SD 4000! __________________ Rolex GMT-Master II 116700 Rolex Explorer 214270 Rolex Milgauss 116400GV Z-Blue IWC Portuguese Hand Wound IW5454-08 Panerai Radiomir PAM183

3 April 2008, 01:56 AM	#220
mdx77 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Kurt Location: Philly Burbs!! Posts: 3,296	If it is true the new DJ and DD are 40mm.....I would a least be able to explore getting one now.....36mm is just way to small on my wrist! __________________ “This is your last chance. After this, there is no turning back. You take the BLUE pill - the story ends; you wake up in your bed and believe whatever you want to believe. You take the RED pill - you stay in Wonderland, and I show you how deep the rabbit hole goes.” Rolex Submariner 116610LV Hulk \| Rolex GMT 16710 Pepsi \| Omega Speedmaster “Speedy Tuesday” \| Tudor Black Bay 79220R “ETA Rose” \| Tudor Pelagos Blue Dial \| Rolex Submariner Yellow Gold 116618LB \| Rolex Milgauss “Z-Blue” 116400GV

3 April 2008, 02:27 AM	#227
fwellers "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sterling, Va Watch: Rolex Gmt Master2 Posts: 276	I've lost some respect for Rolex I have lost some respect for Rolex. What they do now doesn't affect me much, because they are already terminally out of my price range. I'm just glad I got a couple before they decided to abandon their classic designs. I may have never really understood Rolex, but my impression of them was of a company that actually "knew" themselves, and thus made minor improvements to their watch line, over very long periods of time. Now, I am forming a different impression of them. I'm sure the movement part of the watch is still FANTASTIC, but the outer designs are becoming more and more uncomfortable , blingy and most of all TRENDY. Couple that with the ridiculously high pricing, and I do believe they've lost me as a new watch customer, probably forever. ( I am just middle class ) I'll repeat myself. I am very happy that I have a couple of the classics. I hope nothing happens to them, because I don't think I want anything Rolex will have to offer in the near future. __________________ Peace, Floyd _______________________________ SS Gmt Master II F Series SS DateJust 116234 M Series Iwc Portofino 39mm Iwc AquaTimer 2000 Ti Omega Smp Pro Ti

3 April 2008, 01:55 AM	#219
atldavek Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: Michigan Watch: SS SUB Posts: 307	I've had a while to digest this new Blue, terrible. This takes all the doubt out of my mind, gotta buy a 16613 Blue within a week or 2.

3 April 2008, 02:05 AM	#224
GMTcrazy Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Makati/FL Posts: 301	DAY-DATE is 40+ !!!!

3 April 2008, 02:27 AM	#228
fear "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Mililani, Oahu Posts: 1,307	SD's ok. Big, blocky bastid indeed! And what's with all the advertising on the front of the watch! Maybe I need to see one in front of me, still undecided but from first impressions, I don't like it. I'm glad I got the previous version.

3 April 2008, 02:44 AM	#229
SSD "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Jamie Location: Georgia Watch: Stainless Sub Date Posts: 3,023	WOW- printing is on the dial instead! Kinda cool, I think, but I want to see it in person. __________________ SUBMARINER OWNERS' CLUB ESTABLISHED 1953 TRF Member # 5464

3 April 2008, 02:45 AM	#230
Overkill "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Youssef Location: Cairo, Egypt Watch: Milgauss Z-Blue Posts: 925	is it me or is the crystal domed?!?!?! you can see that it might be domed because of the difference in the reflection in it! __________________ Rolex GMT-Master II 116700 Rolex Explorer 214270 Rolex Milgauss 116400GV Z-Blue IWC Portuguese Hand Wound IW5454-08 Panerai Radiomir PAM183

3 April 2008, 02:45 AM	#231
Baptistman "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Jon Location: UK Posts: 2,405	you can keep the deep sea. yuk __________________ Whatever the watch, it's your wrist, it speaks to you, enjoy it

3 April 2008, 02:54 AM	#234
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	One question, guys: What the hell were those designers at Rolex smokin' when they came up with most of those abominations? And what the hell have they done to my beloved BLUESY? __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

3 April 2008, 02:55 AM	#236
dopeymuppet "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: UK Posts: 184	looks domed to me.......not a fan!

3 April 2008, 02:57 AM	#237
Scooby Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Darren Location: Virginia, USA Watch: GMT Posts: 923	Wow!! I hate all of the colorful designs, but the DSSD looks pretty cool. Reserving final thoughts until we see more pictures of everything.

3 April 2008, 03:51 AM	#238
Atomant "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fernwood Posts: 3,455	I'm not a fan of the domed crystal too. Still prefer the flat protruding crystal on the present SD. __________________ 116613LN 16600SD 16610LV 116710 16710 16570 Speedy 3570.50 PAM25 Oris TT1 and a bunch of G-Shocks. Flipped: Daytona 116520 Seamaster 2231.80

3 April 2008, 03:52 AM	#239
Jimbits76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK Posts: 9,407	I'm late to the party...it has taken my poor pc an age to get onto this forum with all the traffic...arrrghhhhh!!!!! I'm really fed up now. After this wait and then the teaser on the official site which made the bezel look polished or platty...we get this monstrosity. Oversized and overengineered. I'll be giving it a miss. At least it didn't have the damn rubber strap that everybody was rumouring. That white gold Sub is bloody awful. The blue is dreadful...why couldn't they use that gorgeous ceramic blue from the bezel of the YMII? The rest of the dials etc...I couldn't care less about...I won't be buying any of them. Where are the orange hand explorers? Where are the 100th anniversary specials? I've made up my mind, the only Rolex I'm looking to buy in the near future will be a discontinued Pepsi GMT...don't even get me started on the absence of the ceramic version of that!!!!! J

3 April 2008, 03:53 AM	#240
S/SOnly "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: The Desert Watch: GMT II RN Posts: 339	Are we a picky lot or what? The more radical Rollie's (The OP's) seem to be getting a lot of hate, for more or less being well, to radical of a change. (Personally, I don't care for them, but hey, I didn't like the new Millie's either) And on the other hand, most of us seem to be a bit disappointed that the SDDS and the SUB changes are NOT radical enough. (Like the SDDS, but not enough over the SD, and the Platty DD is beautiful) Anxious to see what other goodies await, if any. __________________ 904L..... Clean, Simple, Durable....

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