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polarinda · 7 November 2013, 04:10 PM

Was at my watchmaker (ex rolex technician) and he told me he has got insider news that rolex is gonna roll out a new daytona with PN dials.

With 4130 engines in ss.

Fat hope?

HauteHorlogerie · 7 November 2013, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by polarinda

Fat hope?

That.

Thing is, I just don't buy into "insider" news anymore :/ though here's to hoping!

Hairdude1 · 7 November 2013, 04:21 PM

We can all dream, it would be cool

SUBversive · 7 November 2013, 07:29 PM

Would be nice but doubt it. Was chatting with local AD the other day and he didn't mention this. Wonder if he still would be a rolex tech if he had insider news.

He did tell me that his store rebranded its name and gave up a well known name used for over 50 years to keep their rolex account because they had become associated with "discounting"

travisb · 7 November 2013, 07:38 PM

Would be nice, but I don't buy into any "insider news" when it comes to Rolex.

FeelingTheBlues · 7 November 2013, 09:34 PM

If that was true your watchmaker most probably wouldn't know about it, I don't see anybody being able to give him the scoop at Rolex...

bottom of the ninth · 7 November 2013, 09:57 PM

We can only hope...

77T · 7 November 2013, 10:29 PM

What he'd be talking about is a dial/bezel update for Basel 2014 - not something Rolex would do mid-year.

Can't see him having any special news from his position sitting outside the firm.

padi56 · 7 November 2013, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by polarinda

Was at my watchmaker (ex rolex technician) and he told me he has got insider news that rolex is gonna roll out a new daytona with PN dials.

With 4130 engines in ss.

Fat hope?

The times I have heard the expression insider news I could write a book, what insider news in most cases mean is complete BS.But agree that a modern Daytona like say the 6263 with its aluminum black insert would be a Daytona I could get excited about.

MisterStefan · 7 November 2013, 10:41 PM

Don't think anybody has insider news...

mikkolopez · 7 November 2013, 10:52 PM

Insider news if true would be good for all of us. Should bring down the prices of vintage PN Daytonas to something I could afford. Hope hope.

SWISSAHOLICS · 8 November 2013, 01:29 AM

Insider news from a watchmaker

scimps · 8 November 2013, 01:46 AM

Mmmmmm not sure what to make of any "tip offs"

but my AD just got back from new UK RSC and was told assuredly - daytona will never be anything other than 40mm - as they still have millions of cases - and its a huge success as it is

kilyung · 8 November 2013, 01:53 AM

Rolex kind of missed the boat on it. Not knocking the platinum Daytona, just that a steel reissue would have been HOT.

Nidal · 8 November 2013, 02:25 AM

Same story every year. Even the Bienne people don't know trust me on this one

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T. Ferguson · 8 November 2013, 03:20 AM

I heard the same thing from someone who claimed to have inside info, maybe it's the same person. By any chance, was it this guy?

rolio · 8 November 2013, 03:21 AM

Hmmm...interesting

Friedl41 · 8 November 2013, 05:21 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

Rolex kind of missed the boat on it. Not knocking the platinum Daytona, just that a steel reissue would have been HOT.

Yes, but Rolex makes the highest profit on gold and platinum .... Hence they produce less in ss ...

cornerstore · 8 November 2013, 05:44 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

Rolex kind of missed the boat on it. Not knocking the platinum Daytona, just that a steel reissue would have been HOT.

The first Daytona wasn't branded until 1964 so 2014 technically is the 50th Daytona anniversary. I bought my SS Daytona partially on the belief that 2014 will bring about a 50 year design change.

"To many collectors, Rolex chronographs are grouped into two categories - Daytonas and "others". And while Rolex has been making chronographs since the 1930s it wasn't until 1963 that the line of watches was categorized and named - and Daytona wasn't its first name. The original concept for this racing-inspired watch was The Rolex LeMans, - a true Mark I Daytona - is called LeMans. Needless to say, the name didn't stick, as Rolex's push into the American market and into official sponsorship of the 24 hour race at Daytona led to the naming of the reference 6239 Cosmograph as the Daytona. That didn't happen until 1964, "

http://www.hodinkee.com/blog/the-fir...enjamin-clymer

Racerdj · 8 November 2013, 08:57 AM

Interesting thoughts.

7 November 2013, 04:10 PM	#1
polarinda "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Trav Location: singapore Watch: it Posts: 2,312	paul newman reissue coming? Was at my watchmaker (ex rolex technician) and he told me he has got insider news that rolex is gonna roll out a new daytona with PN dials. With 4130 engines in ss. Fat hope?

7 November 2013, 09:34 PM	#6
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	If that was true your watchmaker most probably wouldn't know about it, I don't see anybody being able to give him the scoop at Rolex... __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

7 November 2013, 09:57 PM	#7
bottom of the ninth "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Trent Location: Good old IOWA Watch: Daytona Black Posts: 1,255	We can only hope... __________________ "Baseball? It's just a game-as simple as a ball and bat. Yet, as complex as the American spirit it symbolizes. It's a sport, business- and sometimes even religion." Ernie Harwell

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77T 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 40,673	What he'd be talking about is a dial/bezel update for Basel 2014 - not something Rolex would do mid-year. Can't see him having any special news from his position sitting outside the firm. __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

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7 November 2013, 04:21 PM	#3
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	We can all dream, it would be cool

7 November 2013, 07:29 PM	#4
SUBversive Banned Join Date: May 2011 Location: ri Watch: Sun Dial Posts: 14,346	Would be nice but doubt it. Was chatting with local AD the other day and he didn't mention this. Wonder if he still would be a rolex tech if he had insider news. He did tell me that his store rebranded its name and gave up a well known name used for over 50 years to keep their rolex account because they had become associated with "discounting"

7 November 2013, 07:38 PM	#5
travisb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 32,172	Would be nice, but I don't buy into any "insider news" when it comes to Rolex.

7 November 2013, 10:41 PM	#10
MisterStefan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: - Posts: 290	Don't think anybody has insider news...

7 November 2013, 10:52 PM	#11
mikkolopez "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Philippines Posts: 2,301	Insider news if true would be good for all of us. Should bring down the prices of vintage PN Daytonas to something I could afford. Hope hope.

8 November 2013, 01:46 AM	#13
scimps Banned Join Date: May 2013 Location: uk Posts: 487	Mmmmmm not sure what to make of any "tip offs" but my AD just got back from new UK RSC and was told assuredly - daytona will never be anything other than 40mm - as they still have millions of cases - and its a huge success as it is

8 November 2013, 01:53 AM	#14
kilyung 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,867	Rolex kind of missed the boat on it. Not knocking the platinum Daytona, just that a steel reissue would have been HOT.

8 November 2013, 02:25 AM	#15
Nidal "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: USA Watch: SubC LV Posts: 1,820	Same story every year. Even the Bienne people don't know trust me on this one Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

8 November 2013, 03:20 AM	#16
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8 November 2013, 03:21 AM	#17
rolio "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: justRay Location: Back2California Watch: Birdies Posts: 1,921	Hmmm...interesting __________________ JJ "Tranquil? Just wait till I get started!! LOL! LOL!" --JJ Rolex~By way of an extraordinary life, and all the simple pleasures it has to offer~

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Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	Interesting thoughts. __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

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