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Denver Dick · 29 January 2010, 08:02 AM

My AD told me today that ever since Christmas he is having real trouble getting SS Subs with black bezels. New model coming out?

RolexPete32 · 29 January 2010, 08:03 AM

I would say so. My guess production is slowing down or stopped as new one is coming out.

MURRAY · 29 January 2010, 08:04 AM

The AD where I picked up my black TT ceramic didn't have any either....

spuds · 29 January 2010, 08:10 AM

My local (UK) AD got one in today & offered me it....
but politely asked for a quick decision as it was the last one he was expecting & he had three people in the queue behind me gagging for it!

Could've been just a sales-tactic though of course.....

The GMT Master · 29 January 2010, 08:11 AM

I've heard that RUSA have no more stock. There are still supplies available in the UK for the time being. The new model will be launched in March, and they may bring forward the general release by a few months - I reckon it'll be out in the summer.

KarlFr · 29 January 2010, 08:11 AM

it's to be expected .... a new generation is coming

deepsea72 · 29 January 2010, 08:18 AM

If this new generation SS Sub has gaudy PCL on what is meant to be a SS tool watch then it is sayonara to Rolex for me. If so I will concentrate on IWC/Sinn/Panerai/Bremont, watches that still retain a masculine quality and are not all glossy, blingy, garish and designed for the golf course.

esm · 29 January 2010, 08:30 AM

imo, the SS Black Sub shortage will get worse in coming months, especially after Basel (if they show the new SS Sub-C)

A1000 · 29 January 2010, 08:37 AM

x2 I agree. They'll slow start the new model to justify the much higher price that I'm sure it will list at.

SLS · 29 January 2010, 08:40 AM

Rolex was closed for a few weeks, hence no shipments. I find it very hard to believe they would pull back on one of their top sellers.
Scott

Whiskey · 29 January 2010, 12:28 PM

Ecomony is in the crapper and Rolex doesn't want dealers to have to sell at discount.

Hence, production has slowed.

I doubt this has anything to do with the new release.

Before the GMTIIC and the Deepsea came out, it was business as usual with both the old GMT II and the SD. In fact, Deepsea was out in the marketplace for a year and Rolex was still pumping out left over stock of the SD.

Mockingbird · 29 January 2010, 12:45 PM

No, no! NO!

This damages the Sub's reputation as a rugged yet classy watch that can withstand the damage of the ages, and makes it into the watch that some air-headed heir teenager will wear because its "blingy".

I will NEVER buy a watch with a ceramic bezel.

Wolfgang427 · 29 January 2010, 03:14 PM

Plenty available here on the east coast.

MikeyTX · 29 January 2010, 03:19 PM

You looked on eBay or the gray dealers web sites ? They are all over the place. Many nib w/M or V serial number. Shortage my arse !

Atomant · 29 January 2010, 05:28 PM

There seems to be plenty of stocks here from AD's in Singapore.

cshecks · 29 January 2010, 05:31 PM

How annoying. There are not ANY here in seattle.

MikeyTX · 29 January 2010, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cshecks

How annoying. There are not ANY here in seattle.

Why am I not surprised ?

29 January 2010, 08:02 AM	#1
Denver Dick "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Wayne Location: Ventura County CA Watch: TT DateJust 16013 Posts: 428	SS Subs with black bezels in short supply . . . My AD told me today that ever since Christmas he is having real trouble getting SS Subs with black bezels. New model coming out? __________________ Rolex DateJust 16013 Omega Railmaster 2503.52

29 January 2010, 08:10 AM	#4
spuds "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Dan Location: Essex, UK Watch: West Ham! COYI!! Posts: 7,941	My local (UK) AD got one in today & offered me it.... but politely asked for a quick decision as it was the last one he was expecting & he had three people in the queue behind me gagging for it! Could've been just a sales-tactic though of course..... __________________ Onwards & Upwards Rodders...... Onwards & Upwards. Life is not about how fast you can run or how high you can climb........... It's about how well you can bounce!! TRF HALL OF FAME JANUARY 2010

29 January 2010, 08:37 AM	#9
A1000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Adrian Location: UK Posts: 953	x2 I agree. They'll slow start the new model to justify the much higher price that I'm sure it will list at. __________________ Rolex 16610LV (2007) PAM 312K (2009) PAM 292K (2009)

29 January 2010, 08:40 AM	#10
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,399	Rolex was closed for a few weeks, hence no shipments. I find it very hard to believe they would pull back on one of their top sellers. Scott __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

29 January 2010, 03:19 PM	#14
MikeyTX "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Michael Location: Skunk Hollow, TX Watch: Rolex 116613LN Sub Posts: 2,198	What shortage ? You looked on eBay or the gray dealers web sites ? They are all over the place. Many nib w/M or V serial number. Shortage my arse ! __________________ JJ ........... Still missing you bro. May you enjoy the eternal peace the almighty has blessed you with.

29 January 2010, 08:03 AM	#2
RolexPete32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Peter Location: Canada Watch: You know... Rolex Posts: 1,520	I would say so. My guess production is slowing down or stopped as new one is coming out.

29 January 2010, 08:04 AM	#3
MURRAY "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Rick Location: Michigan Watch: for that TRF bug!! Posts: 275	The AD where I picked up my black TT ceramic didn't have any either....

29 January 2010, 08:11 AM	#5
The GMT Master "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: England Posts: 8,149	I've heard that RUSA have no more stock. There are still supplies available in the UK for the time being. The new model will be launched in March, and they may bring forward the general release by a few months - I reckon it'll be out in the summer.

29 January 2010, 08:11 AM	#6
KarlFr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Scandinavia Watch: ♛ Posts: 1,330	it's to be expected .... a new generation is coming

29 January 2010, 08:18 AM	#7
deepsea72 Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Vermont Posts: 55	If this new generation SS Sub has gaudy PCL on what is meant to be a SS tool watch then it is sayonara to Rolex for me. If so I will concentrate on IWC/Sinn/Panerai/Bremont, watches that still retain a masculine quality and are not all glossy, blingy, garish and designed for the golf course.

29 January 2010, 08:30 AM	#8
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	imo, the SS Black Sub shortage will get worse in coming months, especially after Basel (if they show the new SS Sub-C)

29 January 2010, 12:28 PM	#11
Whiskey Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Toronto, Canada Watch: Deepsea Posts: 521	Ecomony is in the crapper and Rolex doesn't want dealers to have to sell at discount. Hence, production has slowed. I doubt this has anything to do with the new release. Before the GMTIIC and the Deepsea came out, it was business as usual with both the old GMT II and the SD. In fact, Deepsea was out in the marketplace for a year and Rolex was still pumping out left over stock of the SD.

29 January 2010, 12:45 PM	#12
Mockingbird "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: -- Posts: 2,097	No, no! NO! This damages the Sub's reputation as a rugged yet classy watch that can withstand the damage of the ages, and makes it into the watch that some air-headed heir teenager will wear because its "blingy". I will NEVER buy a watch with a ceramic bezel.

29 January 2010, 03:14 PM	#13
Wolfgang427 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Wolfgang Location: New Jersey. Watch: Rolex Tudor Omega Posts: 5,590	Plenty available here on the east coast.

29 January 2010, 05:28 PM	#15
Atomant "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fernwood Posts: 3,455	There seems to be plenty of stocks here from AD's in Singapore. __________________ 116613LN 16600SD 16610LV 116710 16710 16570 Speedy 3570.50 PAM25 Oris TT1 and a bunch of G-Shocks. Flipped: Daytona 116520 Seamaster 2231.80

29 January 2010, 05:31 PM	#16
cshecks Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Seattle Posts: 92	How annoying. There are not ANY here in seattle.

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