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Rolex Planning a BIG Baselworld 2020
Was just reading a story over at Hodinkee about Baselworld 2020 (Breitling has pulled out). This piqued my interest:
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16 April 2019, 11:48 AM | #3 |
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What do we think the chances are of updating the OP line with the 32xx series movement? Or the Explorer line? They’re still on the 31xx line as well. My guess is the OP line might be the last to get that treatment? Would love to hear from more seasoned collectors/brand fans.
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I doubt that their increased footprint means anything as it relates to what they release. Didn’t Breitling just pull out as well? They need their remaining tenants to take up more space or the exhibit hall will look too empty. At some point it might be only Rolex and Tudor presenting at Baselworld.
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Lesson learned, Breitling. Never pull out.
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They need the extra space to display all the new Datejust dials
J/K I would be surprised if they didn't update the Sub next year. It is one of their icons, and ready for the new movement. However, I would also be surprised if they did change the Sub's case much. That watch has always been the fraternal twin of the GMT, and they are using the standard maxi case for that. I doubt they will make the Sub bigger, the SD43 took that role. |
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16 April 2019, 10:53 PM | #8 |
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Not sure if it’s been mentioned previously but 2020 is actually a 100 year anniversary for Rolex.. In 1919 Hans Wildorf split up ‘Wilsdorf & Davis Rolex Watch Company’ in England due to an increase in import duties and moved the company to Geneva, Switzerland with his wife. In 1920, after Wilsdorf had detached himself from his incompatible partner Davis, the company was renamed as ‘Montres Rolex SA’. (In 1925 the 5 pointed crown brand logo was born). So I’d expect that Rolex will make Basel 2020 a little special! It will officially be 100 years since the birth of the company we know and love today! The rest they say is history...
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Already getting our hopes up again, I see.
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Pointless since there will still be nothing for the average buyer to see at an AD
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My fingers are crossed for a 50mm Yachmaster III with a much bolder bezel font (and no date).
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One step closer to Rolexworld
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New exhibit will be empty cases with projected video of poor schmucks walking in to ADs to ask for SS sports watches only to be laughed at
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17 April 2019, 01:18 AM | #18 |
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41mm Sub.
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You guys are hoping for a miracle.
Rolex wont do squat. You want a new sub? Keep waiting until it is so apparent even clymer starts clamoring for one in 39 mm.
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......irrespective of what Rolex release should it be for 100years or whatever, is all the hype and grief over lists likely to change?
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Submariners with new movement for sure.
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Rolex is pushing Tudor as a brand .High demand scenario the ideal situation.
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Here we go again
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Remember who told you.
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How about a Batman Daytona?
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I sure hope so this year was below my expectations.
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