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Anchorman · 12 May 2013, 02:07 AM

Is it just me... or do you wish that Rolex had a few more models to release this year... sure would have been nice to have a larger case Daytona... what else would you like to see Rolex release in the future?

LA_LEC · 12 May 2013, 02:21 AM

You are sort of late to the party...

A couple of people have mentioned this before in a couple of previous threads dude.

Furbo · 12 May 2013, 02:22 AM

I am more than happy with Basel 2013.

I'll only have to buy one new watch. Thank god it's not more.

HL65 · 12 May 2013, 02:23 AM

Cases of hidden NOS watches from the vault from 1958-1970.

Trouble15 · 12 May 2013, 03:45 AM

If you search there are other threads on this already.

Tools · 12 May 2013, 03:53 AM

I don't have any issues with Rolex model releases..

Rolex does not release new "model year" watches or other Limited Editions like so many other watchmakers do just to get some interest and have somebody buy one of their soon-to-be-outdated pieces..

They stay true to their roots and keep the models concise, well-known, and value intensive...

So, nope, not really...

However, I do wish they would get off their rears and release updated bracelets and clasps to the public so we could have these modern accessories for our older watches.. Wouldn't hurt anybody for me to have a new glidelock on my old Sub..

superdog · 12 May 2013, 04:02 AM

I'm on the fence.

And I really don't want to be buying anything, so sort of glad that I'm not rabid the way I was last year.

That said, I think most of what they released are pretty awesome.

Just not awesome for me, if that makes any sense.

bscepter · 12 May 2013, 04:04 AM

i didn't have thyme to look at them close enough. i just rely on the sage advice of TRF!

VICI · 12 May 2013, 04:27 AM

Basil ---- BASEL - what's the difference?? =)

Rashid.bk · 12 May 2013, 04:46 AM

Basil is an herb, no. Basel is a watch expo.
I like the GMTllc Day/Night.

This subject has been beat up on a number of threads pretty good though.

mbkmbk · 12 May 2013, 04:46 AM

Two colours is more than enough in my opinion.

(Pic borrowed from the net)

Trouble15 · 12 May 2013, 04:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mbkmbk

Two colours is more than enough in my opinion.

(Pic borrowed from the net)

FremStar · 12 May 2013, 05:21 AM

Hahahahaha!!! Mrs. FremStar commissioned me to buy some Basil for dinner!!!

As far as Basel, I like what Rolex showcased! ;-)

Sherwooddavid · 12 May 2013, 05:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Furbo

I am more than happy with Basel 2013.

I'll only have to buy one new watch. Thank god it's not more.

2 for me to buy,the new GMT & SS YM11.

Rashid.bk · 12 May 2013, 05:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mbkmbk

Two colours is more than enough in my opinion.

(Pic borrowed from the net)

F.Works · 12 May 2013, 05:34 AM

I am not satisfied .There is low rating novelties in Rolex. To get out the same watches like ever with anothers colors.That´s ok but please Rolex i want a new ones

R.J. · 12 May 2013, 05:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trouble15

If you search there are other threads on this already.

I must have missed those other threads so I appreciate reading yours. Like the new D.D.'s with the leather straps. For Rolex , I think they hit the mark for Basel 2013.

Lucky777 · 12 May 2013, 06:17 AM

I wasn't even going to go there with "Basil" vs Basel, but I was pleasantly surprised that others did! In regards to this years releases I happen to really like what Rolex/Tudor have come up with. The 2 tone GMT is a great achievement which should hopefully lead to a ceramic Pepsi in the future.

AK797 · 12 May 2013, 06:26 AM

2 good ideas introduced, a platinum Daytona and a two tone ceramic bezel GMTC. Just wish the Daytona had a platinum bezel and no brown, and the Pepsi also comes out, then this will have been a success for me.

JGX · 12 May 2013, 07:04 AM

BASIL!

watchwatcher · 12 May 2013, 10:39 AM

I'm satisfied...but I'm interested to see how Rolex develops certain "themes". Such as, will the ceramic bezel go to the gold and SS daytonas, will the two tone bezel on the GMT contain other colors, and since the YMII is now in SS, will other models, specifically the Sky Dweller, be offered in SS.

So mission accomplished, Rolex. Pretty sure this is the effect they were going for.

DJJon · 12 May 2013, 12:06 PM

Except for the nice GMT bezel intro, a year to forget. It might go down as an epic fail year.

Ed Rooney · 12 May 2013, 12:07 PM

In ok with their pace. They are not Omega.

Clutch Cargo · 12 May 2013, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rashid.bk

Basil is an herb, no.

It depends, no?

TSts · 12 May 2013, 01:23 PM

Only with the two color GMT

kerytch · 12 May 2013, 02:53 PM

ym2 is great!

snowpea · 12 May 2013, 03:06 PM

I for one love the new releases gmt 2 and yatchmaster 2. As long as there is one piece that interest me per Basel I'm happy

dcash0615 · 12 May 2013, 03:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kerytch

ym2 is great!

X2

kmleffler · 12 May 2013, 10:32 PM

I would have liked to have seen Rolex be more innovative with their movements and case sizes.

Grey.Coupe · 12 May 2013, 10:43 PM

I would have preferred substantive changes rather than cosmetic ones. Colored Day Dates? Maybe they'll sell more watches because of what they brought to Basel, and they're in business to sell watches. But this year's offerings didn't do much for me...platinum beauty with brown ring? Brown shoes with a tuxedo.

12 May 2013, 02:07 AM	#1
Anchorman "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 46	Are you satisfied with this years Basil Releases? Is it just me... or do you wish that Rolex had a few more models to release this year... sure would have been nice to have a larger case Daytona... what else would you like to see Rolex release in the future? __________________ Time is not money... you can always make more money... you can never make more time!

12 May 2013, 02:21 AM	#2
LA_LEC "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Los Angeles Watch: Explorer Posts: 1,785	You are sort of late to the party... A couple of people have mentioned this before in a couple of previous threads dude. __________________ 16610 ♛ 16610LV ♛ 214270 MK2 "Life is far too short not to wear a Rolex!"

12 May 2013, 02:23 AM	#4
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,398	Cases of hidden NOS watches from the vault from 1958-1970. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

12 May 2013, 03:53 AM	#6
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,049	I don't have any issues with Rolex model releases.. Rolex does not release new "model year" watches or other Limited Editions like so many other watchmakers do just to get some interest and have somebody buy one of their soon-to-be-outdated pieces.. They stay true to their roots and keep the models concise, well-known, and value intensive... So, nope, not really... However, I do wish they would get off their rears and release updated bracelets and clasps to the public so we could have these modern accessories for our older watches.. Wouldn't hurt anybody for me to have a new glidelock on my old Sub.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

12 May 2013, 04:02 AM	#7
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,696	I'm on the fence. And I really don't want to be buying anything, so sort of glad that I'm not rabid the way I was last year. That said, I think most of what they released are pretty awesome. Just not awesome for me, if that makes any sense. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

12 May 2013, 02:22 AM	#3
Furbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Slovenia, EU Watch: BLNR Posts: 1,507	I am more than happy with Basel 2013. I'll only have to buy one new watch. Thank god it's not more.

12 May 2013, 03:45 AM	#5
Trouble15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Steve Location: USA Watch: A few Posts: 8,852	If you search there are other threads on this already.

12 May 2013, 04:04 AM	#8
bscepter "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Patrick Location: Omaha Watch: 16610 Submariner Posts: 948	i didn't have thyme to look at them close enough. i just rely on the sage advice of TRF! __________________ 2009 16610 Submariner Date 1971 1601 Datejust 1966 Omega Seamaster 1965 Vulcain Voyager Chronograph

12 May 2013, 04:27 AM	#9
VICI "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Gotham City Watch: IG: Mr_Right_NYC Posts: 5,672	Basil ---- BASEL - what's the difference?? =)

12 May 2013, 04:46 AM	#10
Rashid.bk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas Watch: 12800ft = 3900m Posts: 11,172	Basil is an herb, no. Basel is a watch expo. I like the GMTllc Day/Night. This subject has been beat up on a number of threads pretty good though.

12 May 2013, 04:46 AM	#11
mbkmbk "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 196	Two colours is more than enough in my opinion. (Pic borrowed from the net)

12 May 2013, 05:21 AM	#13
FremStar "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Sam Location: Gotham City Watch: Wall Street Posts: 9,954	Hahahahaha!!! Mrs. FremStar commissioned me to buy some Basil for dinner!!! As far as Basel, I like what Rolex showcased! ;-) __________________ "Wealth is of the heart and mind, not of the pocket!" "A Watch Is An Emotional Object, And So, It Is The Responsibility Of The Brand To Create Emotion Through It's Products" - Georges Kern "In the 1950s and 60s, they made the Ref 8171, which is a cult collectible—now that’s the ultimate Rolex you could own with a calendar and a moon phase.” - John Reardon "Heh, heh, heh..." - Michael Kilyung

12 May 2013, 05:34 AM	#16
F.Works "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Spain Watch: PAM 343 Posts: 102	I am not satisfied .There is low rating novelties in Rolex. To get out the same watches like ever with anothers colors.That´s ok but please Rolex i want a new ones

12 May 2013, 06:17 AM	#18
Lucky777 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Steve Location: NJ Watch: Rolex 16610 Posts: 2,160	I wasn't even going to go there with "Basil" vs Basel, but I was pleasantly surprised that others did! In regards to this years releases I happen to really like what Rolex/Tudor have come up with. The 2 tone GMT is a great achievement which should hopefully lead to a ceramic Pepsi in the future.

12 May 2013, 06:26 AM	#19
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,225	2 good ideas introduced, a platinum Daytona and a two tone ceramic bezel GMTC. Just wish the Daytona had a platinum bezel and no brown, and the Pepsi also comes out, then this will have been a success for me.

12 May 2013, 07:04 AM	#20
JGX "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Jonathan Location: Wales, UK Posts: 789	BASIL!

12 May 2013, 10:39 AM	#21
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 34,479	I'm satisfied...but I'm interested to see how Rolex develops certain "themes". Such as, will the ceramic bezel go to the gold and SS daytonas, will the two tone bezel on the GMT contain other colors, and since the YMII is now in SS, will other models, specifically the Sky Dweller, be offered in SS. So mission accomplished, Rolex. Pretty sure this is the effect they were going for.

12 May 2013, 12:06 PM	#22
DJJon "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Jon Location: USA Watch: DJ - Need Sub Bad Posts: 1,889	Except for the nice GMT bezel intro, a year to forget. It might go down as an epic fail year.

12 May 2013, 12:07 PM	#23
Ed Rooney "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Annapolis, MD Watch: Sea-Dweller 16600 Posts: 5,081	In ok with their pace. They are not Omega.

12 May 2013, 01:23 PM	#25
TSts "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: So-Cal USA Posts: 1,067	Only with the two color GMT __________________ 116710LN 116300blro

12 May 2013, 02:53 PM	#26
kerytch "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Ph Posts: 323	ym2 is great!

12 May 2013, 03:06 PM	#27
snowpea "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Steven Location: Jazoom Watch: Milgauss GV Posts: 1,092	I for one love the new releases gmt 2 and yatchmaster 2. As long as there is one piece that interest me per Basel I'm happy __________________

12 May 2013, 10:32 PM	#29
kmleffler "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Ken Location: New York, NY Watch: GS SD GMT Posts: 389	I would have liked to have seen Rolex be more innovative with their movements and case sizes.

12 May 2013, 10:43 PM	#30
Grey.Coupe "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NC, USA Posts: 555	I would have preferred substantive changes rather than cosmetic ones. Colored Day Dates? Maybe they'll sell more watches because of what they brought to Basel, and they're in business to sell watches. But this year's offerings didn't do much for me...platinum beauty with brown ring? Brown shoes with a tuxedo.

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