Rolex Basel 2018

[rossi46]

Originally Posted by VicLeChic

Not sure if already mentionned in this thread, but we'll probably see the 3235 being rolled out across most if not all sports models. Might affect value of current 3135 models negatively.

Logically, that makes sense. Since the used Rolex market involves very little logic, however, the 3135 movement watches would somehow trade at a premium.

[jets]

Originally Posted by rossi46

There wouldn't be much change - the DJ41 case isn't actually 41mm. There are pics posted of someone measuring the case and I think it's something like 39.xmm?

I meant the djii/explorerii case.

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[AK797]

Originally Posted by DocHolliday

I agree there is a good chance of this. Also this would somewhat explain the current shortage because if they are planning such an upgrade it would only make sense to slow down production.


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While I hope this is the case, the one argument against this is that the UK has not had adequate supply for over a year and even after a price rise last Nov, so there is still a question mark over whether Rolex are planning all this or they have production or other issues that have caused this long lasting low supply. And if new movements were introduced it would probably be on one model at a time and not a few of them, so again doesn't explain why SS production seems to have halted on most models.

[Alex21]

Would love to see the Sub ceramic with red texting. That would be perfection to me.

[DocHolliday]

Originally Posted by AK797

While I hope this is the case, the one argument against this is that the UK has not had adequate supply for over a year and even after a price rise last Nov, so there is still a question mark over whether Rolex are planning all this or they have production or other issues that have caused this long lasting low supply. And if new movements were introduced it would probably be on one model at a time and not a few of them, so again doesn't explain why SS production seems to have halted on most models.

Those are very good points. Honestly, none of Rolex’s decisions are making sense to me these days haha. The situation in the UK is by far the most puzzling.


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[TWCjapan]

Looking forward to seeing new models!

[EmilA]

Any recommendations on where to stay next year? I’ll be doing an overnight stop with the family

[tom1011]

Was randomly flipping through the patent posted a few pages back and couldn't help but realize that I've never seen this face before. Also, I've never seen a Rolex which "displays either the local time or the time in the second time zone, under actuation by a push-button"



Link to the patent app: http://www.patentsencyclopedia.com/app/20140321247

[time]

3135 may be updated in 2018.
Maybe we see slimmer Milgauss and Exp2?

[G'ed]

Lack of 3135 sport models may indicated the current lineup be updated with 3235. But we know Rolex take their time to update one specific model at a time.

[kalo925]

Originally Posted by Pavlos

New 42mm Submariner with updated movement and slimer lugs.

This should happen.. at least the "42mm" part...

[jay_kay]

I think that Rolex proved with the DeepSea Challenge that they can turn around a watch in 5 months, from design to production (obviously it wasn't a mass produced piece) but they can do it.

I also think, as others have said Rolex Sports models are thin on the ground so it could make perfect sense that they are slowing production of them with the 3135 movement to release them with the updated 3235 after Basel 2018!

From the evolution of the newer 6 digit cases one of the first was the GMT-Master (10 years Ago) so I think that a re-release of the Root Beer 116713 could be highly likely.

[GradyPhilpott]

Originally Posted by tomchicago

We will see 52mm "super tool" watches, for super tools. :D

I hope you're wrong and that things go in the opposite direction.

[GradyPhilpott]

Originally Posted by tom1011

Was randomly flipping through the patent posted a few pages back and couldn't help but realize that I've never seen this face before. Also, I've never seen a Rolex which "displays either the local time or the time in the second time zone, under actuation by a push-button"


Link to the patent app: http://www.patentsencyclopedia.com/app/20140321247

I wouldn't be interested in this kind of watch, but it would be quite interesting if they introduced something like this.

However, with the GMT and the SkyDweller being as popular as they are, it would seem to be ill-advised to offer another multiple time zone piece.

Or, maybe not.

[GradyPhilpott]

Originally Posted by ALF61

Some AD´s claim that they are not receiving more SS models because Rolex wants them to sell DJ´s

I can't see even Rolex giving the buying public more of what they don't want in order to increase sales.

This sounds like the kind of thing that just comes off the top of a bored sales member's head.

[kavila]

SUB-Date in 42mm with Double "Red" to match it's BIG Brother........

[DmXmD]

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

I can't see even Rolex giving the buying public more of what they don't want in order to increase sales.

This sounds like the kind of thing that just comes off the top of a bored sales member's head.

My AD said this too, but explained it better. He said the regional Rolex guy looks at his non-sport sales when determining how many sport models to send him. The ADs that sell the most undesirable watches get more of the easy money as an incentive. Still makes you wonder shy they don't just discontinue the unpopular models though.

[AlexFrank]

Very interesting predictions.

[J Scott]

I doubt either of these suggestions will become reality, but thought I'd at least put it out there:
1. Daytona with the date
2. Cellini in stainless steel.

Now, I feel better. : )

Happy New Year!

Scott

[The Argonaut]

A Daytona with a date would be interesting. I wonder if that would be considered heretical at Rolex? Date windows on classics seem to evenly split the watch community.


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[Ss22525]

ok its my turn to predict , i think based on rolex past instagram posts that there will be change on the gmt master ii and the submariner and i say this because there is not a single post of them not in any metal since the last basel , the second prediction will post it on february because what i relised is that they give a little history lesson one month before the release of the next big thing , they did it with the daytona 2016 and sea dweller 2017 .... i might be soooo wrong

[997]

-Platinum Sub <3
-obviously the new movement will find its way to the sub.
-No way they will make a red sub, it will be just like the SD43 and we are back to square one (SD4k)

[Toivonen]

fingers crossed

[fixinbones]

Originally Posted by Barrier25

Milgauss reissue with ceramic bezel and honeycomb dial...

Why would they put a ceramic bezel on the milgauss. It’s got a relatively thin stainless steel bezel now without any numbers on it. I’m not sure how this would work or what advantages it would give.

[hdfb910]

[QUOTE=kunlun;8101758]

Originally Posted by JTL31

Sounds like you need to get her a 39mm Pearlmaster pronto!





Oh, and 2018 is the year of the platinum sub!



(not likely, but I'd love to see it)

Platinum No Date Sub- gray dial


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[Topstar]

Brace yourselves




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[Swiss Mad!]

Originally Posted by 904VT

Perhaps a 2019 Baselword Platinum Coke GMT Master II introduction with brand new calibre 3286 to mark the 65th anniversary?
With bezel font moving back to the classic style numbers

It's interesting that the Daydate had both a 50th & a 60th anniversary Model release.

The Submariner had a 50th but not a 60th anniversary model release.

The Seadweller recently had a 50th anniversary model release.

The GMT however is the odd one out as it has never had an anniversary model release for either its 50th or 60th years.

Why then would you think Rolex would randomly celebrate 65 years of the GMT???

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[semi-ambivalent]

Originally Posted by 997

-Platinum Sub <3
-obviously the new movement will find its way to the sub.
-No way they will make a red sub, it will be just like the SD43 and we are back to square one (SD4k)

I'll never be a sub customer but feel a platinum sub would pretty much kill the 'tool watch' business that's bandied about once and for all. It's a watch you buy because of the way it looks and wears, and the dive-y-ness it projects. "Dive watches" are now computers, and they're a damn sight better at it. A sub in titanium? Well, you're definitely back in the name game, but it's still only a 'tool-ish' watch. I remember the nascent introduction of titanium racing bike frames. Guys who could weld that stuff (some were Russian expats from their defense industry) made big bucks. I'm sure the tech has matured but it's a strange metal to work with. Couldn't begin to guess the price but you'd probably have a couple of years to save up so that's a minor annoyance...

[AK797]

Originally Posted by Topstar

Brace yourselves




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No need, we see this mock up every year.

[Robbyman]

New Sub with SD4000 case.