Sub discontinuation

[BumbleB]

Originally Posted by jitdc

I could see them dropping the Submariner in favor of only making Sub-date models. Hopefully not though.


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It could make sense, depending on the demand for Sub vs Sub Date.


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[superstarmar]

Originally Posted by OrangeKenny

I think it gets discontinued every year around April 1st

[Busyboy]

Noooooo
First the white Nautilus, now this....

[seasubmariner]

Originally Posted by Simon_jrees

I've read somewhere the sub is discontinued and Rolex are only manufacturing the date models. Does anyone know if this is a fact, or is it just hear say?

Thats just a manipulation:)

Rolex can not discountinue Sub ! The no date model will again come as before....

The Sub will have new movement (which is no different that the old one), and slimmer lugs. So the update will be similar between the Batman and Batgirl, however there will not be jubilee bracelet thankfully.

That is what I feel, and will most probably happen. Stay tuned :)

[nr1416]

Could Rolex possibly discountinue the no date Sub? Maybe, but highly doubtful.

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[seasubmariner]

Originally Posted by RHIII

Interestingly enough - the Submariner did ‘fall off’ the website for a day or two not that long ago - but it reappeared. Was having a similar conversation about with my AD - who actually told me about this happening.

But again - as stated - we won’t know until it actually happens.


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I also noticed that. It repappeared with its 3135 movement.

The lugs will be slimmer but there will not be much difference because the current sub has already got really thin, tapered and elegant case compared to the Gmt ii which looked too thick before the update.

40 MM probably wont change as they already played with the diameter of Sd and explorer 2 and now they are aware that the watches are again going back thinner and smaller in the market. Thats why they are thinned the lugs and used jubilee to emphasize it.

[ganagati]

Originally Posted by burnthesehills

Anything is possible, but I doubt it. I mean, why would a company discontinue one of their oldest, most iconic products when it still sells so well they can’t keep up with demand?

Drive up exclusivity, obviously. Plus they want to be the new Patek. Does a patek have anything as robust and tough as a submariner. Of course they have to get rid of it.

[seasubmariner]

Originally Posted by nr1416

Could Rolex possibly discountinue the no date Sub? Maybe, but highly doubtful.

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They already did for a short period in 2011 (case update). I was after a no date which was not even released. Then decided to pay extra for the sub date and once the no date was available the prices already have jumped several times. So I got sub date cheaper than sub no date which was a smart decision. Sub date has more character and easier to sell.

[Kyle3130]

I hope they discontinue it so all you nincompoops who preface it with “no date” or “ND” will stop having to type that nonsense all over this forum! There is a Submariner and a Submariner Date, the clarification already exists!

[Sandpit]

Originally Posted by Kyle3130

I hope they discontinue it so all you nincompoops who preface it with “no date” or “ND” will stop having to type that nonsense all over this forum! There is a Submariner and a Submariner Date, the clarification already exists!

All very well, apart from the fact that the dial simply says “Submariner” and not “Submariner Date”. Let it be man. There are worse nicknames people call watches. Such as “Hulk” and “Batman”.

[MSchu]

Originally Posted by Simon_jrees

I've read somewhere the CURRENT sub is discontinued and Rolex are only manufacturing the date models. Does anyone know if this is a fact, or is it just hear say?

fixed...

This is almost a certainty... within reason