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enjoythemusic · 8 December 2017, 11:48 PM

strafer_kid · 8 December 2017, 11:59 PM

Seems pretty unlikely given the place that the Sub has held and still hold in their range.

Gaijin · 9 December 2017, 12:02 AM

GinzoMatic · 9 December 2017, 12:03 AM

I also heard Rolex will be transitioning to only Quartz movements

jets · 9 December 2017, 12:11 AM

That is impossible to imagine. I don't see how it is possible.

Maiden · 9 December 2017, 12:31 AM

I agree with most that this is next to impossible, but then again anything is possible. If you look at the original post over on WUS the OP was stating his AD was referring specifically to the 114060. Could I ever contemplate Rolex discontinuing the modern evolution the original sub? Just cant see it. BUT

Platinum ND Sub offered for the first time?
Could the 114060 be the first getting the new movement?

These things could be possible. Who knows what Rolex will do? Fun to speculate a bit I guess.

JohnnyNoDate · 9 December 2017, 12:57 AM

This just in: “Rolex no longer interested in making money.”

It’s #fakenews - smarten up.

Star Ferry · 9 December 2017, 01:02 AM

2017 will forever be remembered as the Submariner's final production year.

If ANY subs are sold in 2018, I will leave the forum forever. That's how confident I am.

padi56 · 9 December 2017, 01:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sub King

On another watch forum, a couple of gentlemen are propagating the rumor that steel Subs will be discontinued in 2018, to be replaced with white gold special edition versions.

Does anyone know if there is any truth to this?

I'm incredulous myself, but considering the massive steel Sub shortage and also the fact that Rolex had the audacity to make a watch as iconic as the Pepsi GMT into an exclusively PM model, I cannot say I would be entirely surprised.

Thoughts? Opinions? Has anyone here also encountered these rumors?

Cheers!

Well IMHO like many today they often talk through where the sun dont shine and talk like the gif below.

douglasf13 · 9 December 2017, 01:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by osamu

I've kinda wondered with the huge steps Tudor has taken in recent years, if Rolex would focus more on going after the high end market (AP/PP) and leave Tudor as the Rolex of yesteryear. But cutting their most iconic sports model next year? I can't see it, unless it was just replaced with a Submariner Master II.

If you look at price vs. inflation, Tudor already is Rolex of yesteryear. A Sub 40+ years ago would be about the price of a Black Bay today, and a SubDate today is near the price of a gold President 40+ years ago, which is likely why we see so many Sub users these days worry about damaging their watch, despite its intended use. They’ve become pretty expensive.

Juantxo · 9 December 2017, 01:58 AM

I suspect that the new Submariner will be bigger than the ones now on the market and carry a new movement. Thus, they are withering from the shelves. Of course, it's just my imagination.

sco · 9 December 2017, 02:01 AM

This seems very unlikely. If it does happen, I guess my Rolex collection will stand at one!

Spartan1 · 9 December 2017, 02:01 AM

Crazy talk! To discontinue the top selling luxury watch in history would be ludicrous. Rolex is a marketing marvel and true visionaries, however, that is not their vision....I can assure you!

HogwldFLTR · 9 December 2017, 02:16 AM

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Originally Posted by GB-man

Whoever proposed that is an idiot.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mjclark32

Who thinks of this?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spartan1

Crazy talk! To discontinue the top selling luxury watch in history would be ludicrous. Rolex is a marketing marvel and true visionaries, however, that is not their vision....I can assure you!

It's likely all my fault; in one of my weaker moments I asked if Rolex could get away with dispensing with SS and going only PM. It was just a thought experiment. Many took it very seriously. At any rate that thread is linked below. I very seriously doubt Rolex would consider doing that for a second. This is likely the result of the lack of Christmas watch availability and over active imaginations and perhaps forum to forum cross fertilization. As far as being an idiot is concerned; not hardly. Merry Christmas time all.

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=569186

Rjongco · 9 December 2017, 02:17 AM

This is the worst rumor I’ve ever heard

meganfox17 · 9 December 2017, 02:17 AM

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Originally Posted by solesman

I read that BS over on WUS Rolex forum last night. The chap was going on and on about "his source" Laughable crap.

Boaters · 9 December 2017, 02:19 AM

Never say never but I would say NO

Sub King · 9 December 2017, 02:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seaswirl

I doubt it very much, but boy was the original OP adamant that he was right.

Perhaps you would like to read the post again, because I clearly said that I am incredulous

mjclark32 · 9 December 2017, 02:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

It's likely all my fault; in one of my weaker moments I asked if Rolex could get away with dispensing with SS and going only PM. It was just a thought experiment. Many took it very seriously. At any rate that thread is linked below. I very seriously doubt Rolex would consider doing that for a second. This is likely the result of the lack of Christmas watch availability and over active imaginations and perhaps forum to forum cross fertilization. As far as being an idiot is concerned; not hardly. Merry Christmas time all.

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=569186

I remember reading the thread and thought it was clear it was a hypothetical, ya never know which threads will grow legs

Merry Christmas to you as well

jimbones43 · 9 December 2017, 02:37 AM

This may well be the most preposterous thing I have ever heard in all my 56 years on the planet! Lol

Star Ferry · 9 December 2017, 02:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimbones43

This may well be the most preposterous thing I have ever heard in all my 56 years on the planet! Lol

You've led a charmed life, then

tifosi · 9 December 2017, 02:46 AM

Yes, I also believe McDonald's will stop serving hamburgers.

Syed117 · 9 December 2017, 02:49 AM

The chances of that are slightly greater than all Day Dates going forward being made from plastic.

Slightly.

SWISSAHOLICS · 9 December 2017, 02:53 AM

Yeah I also read on the internet that the steel from Rolex is causing radiation in the skin thus leading to skin cancer. So therefore no more SS models. It "HAS" to be true

Loevhagen · 9 December 2017, 03:01 AM

Buy SS Rolex while you still can. :)

NLYogi · 9 December 2017, 04:11 AM

Word on the street is that the 2018 sub will only be available with a pink bezel.

tbonesteak · 9 December 2017, 04:16 AM

lol

Roll the Lex · 9 December 2017, 04:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SWISSAHOLICS

Yeah I also read on the internet that the steel from Rolex is causing radiation in the skin thus leading to skin cancer. So therefore no more SS models. It "HAS" to be true

So you’re saying to buy only pm models? Gonna call my wife up now to justify the purchase!

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kalburnfall · 9 December 2017, 04:36 AM

Rolex will only discontinue something if they feel like it is not financially worth it it produce that watch anymore or if it’s hurting the sales of another watch, or if it is a strategic move to increase the sales of another watch. Why would they mess with their best selling model, other than to upgrade it?

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tbonesteak · 9 December 2017, 04:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NLYogi

Word on the street is that the 2018 sub will only be available with a pink bezel.

My AD was telling me about this one, going to be called the Pink Panther.

I've already placed my deposit.

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Maiden "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 3,650	I agree with most that this is next to impossible, but then again anything is possible. If you look at the original post over on WUS the OP was stating his AD was referring specifically to the 114060. Could I ever contemplate Rolex discontinuing the modern evolution the original sub? Just cant see it. BUT Platinum ND Sub offered for the first time? Could the 114060 be the first getting the new movement? These things could be possible. Who knows what Rolex will do? Fun to speculate a bit I guess. __________________ Rolex 116613LN Rolex 16610LN Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 41mm Omega Geneve Tag Heuer Aquaracer WAY2112 Orient Ray 2

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strafer_kid "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Kenny Location: northern ireland Watch: SDs, Subs & GMTs Posts: 5,127	Seems pretty unlikely given the place that the Sub has held and still hold in their range.

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9 December 2017, 12:03 AM	#64
GinzoMatic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Eric Location: NOVA Watch: DSSD D-Blue Posts: 115	I also heard Rolex will be transitioning to only Quartz movements

9 December 2017, 12:57 AM	#67
JohnnyNoDate "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: USA Posts: 357	This just in: “Rolex no longer interested in making money.” It’s #fakenews - smarten up.

9 December 2017, 01:02 AM	#68
Star Ferry Banned Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: down by the river Posts: 4,926	2017 will forever be remembered as the Submariner's final production year. If ANY subs are sold in 2018, I will leave the forum forever. That's how confident I am.

9 December 2017, 01:58 AM	#71
Juantxo Banned Join Date: May 2016 Location: Utopia Posts: 2,101	I suspect that the new Submariner will be bigger than the ones now on the market and carry a new movement. Thus, they are withering from the shelves. Of course, it's just my imagination.

9 December 2017, 02:01 AM	#72
sco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Chicago Watch: Subc AT 8500 CSO Posts: 3,646	This seems very unlikely. If it does happen, I guess my Rolex collection will stand at one!

9 December 2017, 02:01 AM	#73
Spartan1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: USA Posts: 236	Crazy talk! To discontinue the top selling luxury watch in history would be ludicrous. Rolex is a marketing marvel and true visionaries, however, that is not their vision....I can assure you!

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Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,649	Never say never but I would say NO

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jimbones43 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Jim Location: Earth Posts: 1,067	This may well be the most preposterous thing I have ever heard in all my 56 years on the planet! Lol

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