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17 December 2017, 10:57 PM | #1 |
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Baselworld 2018 - Rolex Designers Please Read!
ok, I know this has been discussed at length on this forum and the cake is already baked at Rolex, but Rolex designers need to make this watch...
44mm submariner with the 3235 movement with a black and dark blue bezel with the wider glidelock bracelet from the SD43. All stainless with a flatter case back so the watch sits low. The watch does not need a helium escape valve nor the thicker crystal, hence making the watch thinner. No one dives in these watches past 100 feet. If they made this watch with 3 different bezel/face color combos it would be a huge hit. All black, dark green bezel with black face, and blue/black bezel with black face. C'mon Rolex...make this watch! ....And the msrp should be under $9k. |
17 December 2017, 11:23 PM | #2 |
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Too much overlap with the SD43, which is why the SD was changed up to 43 in the first place.
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18 December 2017, 03:41 AM | #3 |
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Sounds more like an idea for Tudor to me.
The SD43 is already pushing the boundaries by Rolex standards. |
18 December 2017, 03:45 AM | #4 |
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Put me on the list.
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Rolex Designers, if you are reading this, please DO NOT do this. Keep the Submariner at 40mm! Don’t mess with the size of a classic! |
18 December 2017, 03:48 AM | #6 |
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18 December 2017, 03:49 AM | #7 |
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18 December 2017, 03:58 AM | #8 |
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This would be a bad move and one not needed for Rolex
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18 December 2017, 03:59 AM | #9 |
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Will never be made but it sounds like a nice watch. The majority would have to be content with looking at pictures though for the first 2-3 yrs.
As Neil (AK) says though, to much overlap with other models. |
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18 December 2017, 04:43 AM | #11 |
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18 December 2017, 04:43 AM | #12 |
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Baselworld 2018 - Rolex Designers Please Read!
Here’s hoping for the crown Clasp on a 41mm Datejust Jubilee Bracelet and not the oyster Clasp as the only option.
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18 December 2017, 05:47 AM | #13 |
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18 December 2017, 05:50 AM | #14 |
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Ha. So true.
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18 December 2017, 05:53 AM | #15 |
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Too late. Designs are already done and approved for 2018.
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18 December 2017, 06:42 AM | #16 |
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18 December 2017, 06:46 AM | #17 |
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C’mon, Rolex, please don’t.
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18 December 2017, 07:03 AM | #18 |
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Happy with 40mm.
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18 December 2017, 08:18 AM | #19 |
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44mm a bit overkill
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18 December 2017, 11:12 AM | #20 |
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they can keep the 40mm Sub also. All watches have gotten larger...the 40mm Subs and Daytonas are too small. Rolex needs a second option (not the Yachtmaster) that appeals to those with larger wrists, but don't want the DSDB that is like a brick on the wrist. A flatter 44mm will weigh less and sit better.
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18 December 2017, 11:31 AM | #21 |
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I think Invicta already makes that watch.
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18 December 2017, 12:38 PM | #22 |
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Sounds like an omega rollout.
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18 December 2017, 12:47 PM | #24 |
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Dear Rolex;
Please return to a metal bezel insert, thinner lugs but keep the glide lock. Big fan here and appreciate your time. Sincerely; 5 digit Fan Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
18 December 2017, 12:51 PM | #25 |
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44mm! It’s not a Breitling or a Panerai!
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19 December 2017, 05:36 AM | #26 |
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Stainless yachtmaster with black ceramic bezel and black dial please Rolex.
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19 December 2017, 07:06 AM | #27 |
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Yuck, 44mm Sub....no way. Sub needs to stay 40mm. Want bigger get the SD or go to a Panerai or something. I actually think the SD is too big already.
Thankfully I’m pretty confident Rolex would never do this so I don’t think I’ll have to worry. |
19 December 2017, 07:08 AM | #28 |
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I have to agree. 40mm is perfect.
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19 December 2017, 07:11 AM | #29 |
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Don't see it happening
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19 December 2017, 07:39 AM | #30 |
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Supplying enough SS models would be a start. What is the point of introducing another model that nobody can buy?
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