** 100% confirmed Basel info & discontinued models info

[WAK4]

Originally Posted by Mike B

Interesting. If anything I'd have thought the Sea Dweller Deep Sea would have been discontinued , not the SD4000.

Same here

[japenney]

Sd4000 discontinued after 2 years? Hmmm. Update to 42mm?

[jschmidtdmd]

The SD4k is my favorite SS Rolex......curious to see what happens.

[RXAPPP]

Originally Posted by MovieGuy

i'm the Rolex specialist at the AD where I work and had a recent conversation with our rep. This is the first time information like that has been given pre-Basel. Not too big of surprises for the most part. I was surprised about the Sea-Dweller being discontinued.

This is correct. I am the rep that he talked with. We are also discontinuing the Dd40 and the SkyDweller. I have also heard from my boss that the world is flat and I would openly encourage everyone to beleive what they read on the internet. Now quickly go buy all the SD4s. RUN!!!!!

[Ragna]

If you cant trust a member from 2008. Who can you trust ! ;)


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[lja1821]

Considering that 2017 is the 50th anniversary for the seadweller i find it very hard to believe they would discontinue it. Rpr has written that the dssd will be discontinued which makes more sense.

[zion_rasta]

Come GMT???? SS or Platinum??

[Rick_Nashville]

Originally Posted by JohnnyNoDate

If Rolex wants AD to send back old stock to be refitted with new dials to push, they're not going to wait till Basel to announce that instruction. These updates, if true, are not product announcements, and more logistical updates to prep the AD's for the transition. This is management 101. For the record: I can't imagine Rolex instructing AD's to return old stock to be refitted with new dials... that's just...

The OP titled the thread 'Basel Info', lol. Whatever..

[Lordofrolex]

Is it time to buy a SD BNIB and hold it?

[kultschar]

I dont believe for one second the SD will be discontinued

[swils8610]

Originally Posted by Tony64

Never understood this logic. Why does it appeal to you that they discontinue a model that you report to love??



Do you think it will somehow increase your "investment"? If that's the reason I hope that you have a significantly more diversified portfolio.



Do you simply want to deny others the same opportunity? If that's the reason it's hardly in keeping with the overall spirit the watch aficionados that frequent these forums.



Lastly, is the watch that you love insured? If so, how would you plan on replacing it if it were ever lost or stolen? Presumably you'd accept a used watch as a substitute, because with its discontinuation that's all that would ultimately be available to you.





I personally hate to see a model discontinued, for all of the above reasons, but somehow I often read posts like yours where some seem to relish the prospect of a watch discontinued. I'm just trying to figure out why?

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[swils8610]

Originally Posted by swils8610

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To answer your question...

1. My SD4k is not an investment. I wear it for my enjoyment.

2. My Rolex is not part of any portfolio...and I'm not sure why my portfolio would be any of your concern.

3. If somebody wants to enjoy the SD4k they should buy one. Kind of like the Pepsi being discontinued. It makes them collectible in the future. And yes I do like having something that not everyone has.


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[swils8610]

And lastly Tony64...yes it is insured. Cheers.


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[gregmoeck]

Will the sub be discontinued next?

[Onikage]

Originally Posted by Tony64

Never understood this logic. Why does it appeal to you that they discontinue a model that you report to love??

Do you think it will somehow increase your "investment"? If that's the reason I hope that you have a significantly more diversified portfolio.

Do you simply want to deny others the same opportunity? If that's the reason it's hardly in keeping with the overall spirit the watch aficionados that frequent these forums.

Lastly, is the watch that you love insured? If so, how would you plan on replacing it if it were ever lost or stolen? Presumably you'd accept a used watch as a substitute, because with its discontinuation that's all that would ultimately be available to you.


I personally hate to see a model discontinued, for all of the above reasons, but somehow I often read posts like yours where some seem to relish the prospect of a watch discontinued. I'm just trying to figure out why?

He has one. I take it you want one. Me too. It's ok.

[Stuntpilot]

Originally Posted by HiloBeMagical

For Sale: SD 4K M-Serial $17,900. :)

Lmao

[Saoirse32]

Originally Posted by swils8610

And lastly Tony64...yes it is insured. Cheers.


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I'm glad you replied to Tony64. Perhaps he's taking this forum a little too seriously or he's REALLY concerned about our portfolios. Lol.


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[Ragna]

Dec 16th i was at a very big AD that i have a good relatioship with.

There they told me they have been instructed by Big Brother Crown to push SD4K.

That might be linked with what is being said here.

But hey.. no AD knows anything right? ;)

Personally i think SD4k kind of overlaped with SubC
(Kind of)

And Deepsea brings something a lil different to the table.

So the info makes sense.

(To me)

Just saying

[Tj O'Reily]

Originally Posted by HiloBeMagical

For Sale: SD 4K M-Serial $17,900. :)

Fantastic!!

[schwartz914]

No way this is true. Come on

[Onikage]

I'm sceptical. I'm not sure rubber straps are that popular. People want the Oyster bracelet when they buy a Rolex. If it became an option for other models wouldn't Everose Yachty owners wonder where their option was? Also, discontinue the original Sea Dweller? Hmmm. Free dial changes.

[Justinmg]

Originally Posted by Tony64

Never understood this logic. Why does it appeal to you that they discontinue a model that you report to love??

Do you think it will somehow increase your "investment"? If that's the reason I hope that you have a significantly more diversified portfolio.

Do you simply want to deny others the same opportunity? If that's the reason it's hardly in keeping with the overall spirit the watch aficionados that frequent these forums.

Lastly, is the watch that you love insured? If so, how would you plan on replacing it if it were ever lost or stolen? Presumably you'd accept a used watch as a substitute, because with its discontinuation that's all that would ultimately be available to you.


I personally hate to see a model discontinued, for all of the above reasons, but somehow I often read posts like yours where some seem to relish the prospect of a watch discontinued. I'm just trying to figure out why?

Let's just take a step back and breath...

[sportsmaven20]

Originally Posted by Rick_Nashville

Sorry, absolutely no offense intended, but it makes zero sense that in a competitive industry, a company would ever reveal strategic business plans or any kind of proprietary corporate information ahead of the official sanctioned release date at Basel.

I am not taking the OPs side, but only stating that it is not uncommon that Basel watches have been leaked, in the recent past, months prior to the show. For instance, last January, the Rolex Passion Report wrote an article that included virtually every new watch that was released a few months later.

[Tony64]

Originally Posted by Saoirse32

I'm glad you replied to Tony64. Perhaps he's taking this forum a little too seriously or he's REALLY concerned about our portfolios. Lol.


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No interest whatsoever in your, or anyone else's, portfolio.
Just trying to determine why a member would take such delight when a model is supposedly discontinued.

[Tony64]

Originally Posted by Onikage

He has one. I take it you want one. Me too. It's ok.

I actually don't want one. Just curious why you wouldn't want me to have one if I did?

[Tony64]

Originally Posted by Justinmg

Let's just take a step back and breath...

Ok, thanks.

Edit: after re-reading my initial post I can see that it might have come across more heated then intended. Wasn't meant confrontational but can certainly see how it might appear that way. Thanks for pointing that out, and apologies to the OP or anyone else who took offense.

[Onikage]

Originally Posted by Tony64

I actually don't want one. Just curious why you wouldn't want me to have one if I did?

Where did I say that? I suggest you get one.

[JacksonStone]

According to a very reliable source, Techniques d'Avant Garde will finally divest Heuer in order to acquire Rolex. The new brand will be TAG Rolex (pronounced row-LAY). New models will include the Submariner Link, and the Grand Datejust. Tiger Woods will remain ambassador, but won't know on which brand he's cheating until it chases after him with a golf club.

[Meme-Dweller]

I demand that if the OP is wrong come late March, we ban him. If he is right, promote him to Mod!

[Tony64]

Originally Posted by Onikage

Where did I say that? I suggest you get one.

Sorry, didn't mean "you", I was actually referring back to the guy that prefers to have a watch that becomes discontinued from production. As he
went on to explain, to him there is some added value in owning a watch that not everyone will have the same access to once discontinued.

I understand with his philosophy, but I don't subscribe. But then I'm not really a collector- I just enjoy watches and want everyone to be able to as well. If there's a watch I really like, the last thing I'd want is to see it discontinued. My enjoyment isn't predicated on any additional exclusivity beyond the price of admission.