Basel 2018 Predictions?

[Boaters]

Dont worry about it and hopefully you will be pleasantly surprised.

[jagwap]

There will be new dials for existing models, and something new to keep the media machine rolling.

[xIZeitgeistIx]

- Oysterflex to be put on several models
- new Sub movement (no Hulk version anymore)
- new GMT (Batman will be gone for a while, but there will be a Coke version in white gold or SS)
- some more to come...

[strettyend]

Gold Daytona's on bracelets with ceramic bezels....i hope

[RMC12]

I'm sure it won't happen but I am still holding out for either a YG BLRO or a ceramic TT Rootbeer. Both would off the chart!

[BCD1990]

No idea but I'm hoping for Rose and yellow gold "Ceratonas" !

[sagalassos]

New designed lugs and bracelet for the submariner line.

[kunlun]

Originally Posted by gregmoeck

Purple milgauss

Ha, I would buy that in a moment!

[NeoXerxes]

I really hope that the sub will get the updated movement. It's about time!

[hbombkid]

AD - you know Basel going on you better buy now Rolex will have a price increase. Let me offer you a Diet Coke while you decide what to buy

[WJGESQ]

Originally Posted by Timrolexnl

I will hope the present the Coke GMT steel

That, would be huge.

Batman would die.

Would be the hottest issue in ages.

[bluebeamer]

there WON'T be a blueberry

[speedy_master1]

seems like Rolex is starting to change the lugs to thinner ones, so I would say thinner sub 42mm

[Richmor]

Originally Posted by sensui

I predict about 50 more threads like this one and it'll be 99% wrong.

Speculation. What ifs. Wouldn't it be nice if we were actually asked for input?

[brucethemanlee]

Originally Posted by sensui

I predict about 50 more threads like this one and it'll be 99% wrong.

You got that right!

Hahahahaha!

[Egelber]

How about a ss day date in 42mm. lol but im serious....

[HK Islandboy]

Originally Posted by Egelber

How about a ss day date in 42mm. lol but im serious....

Sign me up for one if it happens!

[peterpl]

Isnt it time the Explorer II got a ceramic bezel?

[WJGESQ]

Originally Posted by peterpl

Isnt it time the Explorer II got a ceramic bezel?

Just discontinue it.

And go GMT w proper rotating bezel.

[zesty55]

Gmtiii.

[versatile1]

I'm working with a client that is out from Geneva and he works at the Rolex Factory in his fifth year now as a final Design Presentation Supervisor
He knows hands down every item to expect at this upcoming 2018 event
It is going to be fascinating to say the least. 7 items that are right out of left field and another 6 that have been hoped for on and again over the last few years. With Both our jobs we have strict confidentiality rules which is to bad because I would love to discuss how awesome this year is going to be. Especially 2 of the 7 are so......cool.
For those of you waiting to see what the Oysterflex is available on, get ready because you're going to say "oh wow, that's kinda cool" or "oh yeah, I see what they are doing there"
The biggest news will be the new hands on the popular dive watch that can't be mentioned. 5 patents (or so. Can't be to specific) that will completely change the way you will look at a 300M dive watch with a dial other then green or black
Good times ahead!! I'm still all for the highly anticipated Batemaster with the sure grip clasp and mood dial. I'm not at liberty to say if it's made the cut but I'm sure it will be popular with the bachelors

[whysleep]

Ceramic Case Submariner with a Chronograph limited edition to 7000.

jk.. I been spending too much time on the Omega Forum.

[eco8gator]

I'd like to see a white dial explorer 2 with black ceramic bezel and a coke GMT in sst (discontinue Batman as well:) ).

[Beowulf]

Originally Posted by versatile1

I'm working with a client that is out from Geneva and he works at the Rolex Factory in his fifth year now as a final Design Presentation Supervisor
He knows hands down every item to expect at this upcoming 2018 event
It is going to be fascinating to say the least. 7 items that are right out of left field and another 6 that have been hoped for on and again over the last few years. With Both our jobs we have strict confidentiality rules which is to bad because I would love to discuss how awesome this year is going to be. Especially 2 of the 7 are so......cool.
For those of you waiting to see what the Oysterflex is available on, get ready because you're going to say "oh wow, that's kinda cool" or "oh yeah, I see what they are doing there"
The biggest news will be the new hands on the popular dive watch that can't be mentioned. 5 patents (or so. Can't be to specific) that will completely change the way you will look at a 300M dive watch with a dial other then green or black
Good times ahead!! I'm still all for the highly anticipated Batemaster with the sure grip clasp and mood dial. I'm not at liberty to say if it's made the cut but I'm sure it will be popular with the bachelors

Makes me wonder if I should wait to get my first R. That SubC Date is taking forever to source anyway. Might suck to buy it at the end of the life of the model (assuming it will be changed in 2018).

As for innovations, I wouldn't mind seeing dials made of ZrO2 ceramic. For example on the subs and other black watches. Goodbye corrosion and sun fading. Has been working great for Omega. (I'm not a fan of the "patina" look and like them looking new as long as possible).

[AK797]

Originally Posted by versatile1

I'm working with a client that is out from Geneva and he works at the Rolex Factory in his fifth year now as a final Design Presentation Supervisor
He knows hands down every item to expect at this upcoming 2018 event
It is going to be fascinating to say the least. 7 items that are right out of left field and another 6 that have been hoped for on and again over the last few years. With Both our jobs we have strict confidentiality rules which is to bad because I would love to discuss how awesome this year is going to be. Especially 2 of the 7 are so......cool.
For those of you waiting to see what the Oysterflex is available on, get ready because you're going to say "oh wow, that's kinda cool" or "oh yeah, I see what they are doing there"
The biggest news will be the new hands on the popular dive watch that can't be mentioned. 5 patents (or so. Can't be to specific) that will completely change the way you will look at a 300M dive watch with a dial other then green or black
Good times ahead!! I'm still all for the highly anticipated Batemaster with the sure grip clasp and mood dial. I'm not at liberty to say if it's made the cut but I'm sure it will be popular with the bachelors

Sounds intriguing.

[nicky77]

I would like to see the Datejust 41 get a domed smooth bezel like the 36 does.

Also I would not mind having the railroad track for the seconds like the 36 does as well.

[Boothy84]

Will a SS Coke GMT kill the BLNR?

[Ad11wrd]

Originally Posted by 50hz

I predict whatever is released will be relatively lackluster yet sell amazingly well.

To the gray market the rest will need to wait

[marc2828]

Originally Posted by versatile1

I'm working with a client that is out from Geneva and he works at the Rolex Factory in his fifth year now as a final Design Presentation Supervisor
He knows hands down every item to expect at this upcoming 2018 event
It is going to be fascinating to say the least. 7 items that are right out of left field and another 6 that have been hoped for on and again over the last few years. With Both our jobs we have strict confidentiality rules which is to bad because I would love to discuss how awesome this year is going to be. Especially 2 of the 7 are so......cool.
For those of you waiting to see what the Oysterflex is available on, get ready because you're going to say "oh wow, that's kinda cool" or "oh yeah, I see what they are doing there"
The biggest news will be the new hands on the popular dive watch that can't be mentioned. 5 patents (or so. Can't be to specific) that will completely change the way you will look at a 300M dive watch with a dial other then green or black
Good times ahead!! I'm still all for the highly anticipated Batemaster with the sure grip clasp and mood dial. I'm not at liberty to say if it's made the cut but I'm sure it will be popular with the bachelors

Can someone translate this?

[Lordofrolex]

Originally Posted by InfinityNexus

Id really love a SS YM1 with black bezel

Yes this would be nice

Originally Posted by strettyend

Gold Daytona's on bracelets with ceramic bezels....i hope

Im pretty much waiting for this for my next PM watch purchase.




Side Note: Pretty much any model/color combo that only comes in a PM. Being made in a SS version pretty much what everyone says they want. The reason Rolex does give us those color combos and configuration in SS is because they want you to buy the PM model to have those. Of course a DD in SS would be a big seller but i personally would be pissed if they did it. It takes way from the reference.