Final Predictions

[m j b]

Originally Posted by fishingbear

So if I were to guess, I predict that I’d be wrong.

My favorite.

[ostatedchi]

41mm Explorer 1 on Oysterflex. I'd be sprinting to the AD.

[Fabrice M]

My predictions are:

1- New GMT. Coke hopefully.
2- Explorer Ceramic bezel
3- A new line of "heritage" watches, such as an heritage sub... so not exactly a new line per say, but you guys know what I mean. I have seen this trend a lot lately, and I have the feeling it appeals to millennials which is probably why a lot of hi-end watch companies are doing it...

[SPMN]

I'll toss my hat into the ceramic bezel Explorer II corner as well. It's the only professional SS model I've seen in the last 3 AD's I've gone into, so it could probably use a refresh. I hope they keep the orange GMT hand, but drop it to the size of previous model. The massive GMT hand combined with the floating hour/minute hands on the black-faced model really hurts legibility.

[SPMN]

Originally Posted by RMC12

I know I must have missed something here, but how does everyone KNOW they are discontinuing the BLRO???

I saw about 5 commercials for the BLRO while watching the golf tournament yesterday. I was confused, because I couldn't figure out why they were advertising it if it's been discontinued. They were also showing Daytona commercials, so maybe Rolex was just trolling everyone. Look at these watches you can't buy!

[jonnyz1245]

Originally Posted by superdog

oh man... that hurts.

If it makes you feel better, I flipped an Omega Snoopy speedmaster.

Still kicking myself.

Oh man, that does hurt. I feel your pain. I have had a couple slip through my hands that I would like to permanently keep but now can no longer justify.

I lucked out on Snoopy big time. Being a life long peanuts fan I was crushed to find out I missed the boat on ordering a Snoopy as I had been off the forums for a while and not following Omega at all for about a year. I had Omega fatigue When I found out they were long sold out and being delivered I jumped on the forums. Found one on TZ under a week old for an inflated price. pm'd the guy and offered whatever he paid plus shipping. To me surprise, he replied sure. Called him and he had just bought a new Patek. His fiancée told him to pick one or the other. I picked up the snoopy for list + tax + shipping. Exactly what he paid for it from the Boston Boutique. He even sent me the original sales receipt. Watch was 6 days old and still had stickers on it. Once in a while I get lucky. No plans on selling this one.

[RHIII]

Why am I getting this feeling we’re going to see a Coke GMT in Stainless Steel — on a super jubilee!?!


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[nikesupremedunk]

I'm not sure what it will be but I doubt it will be the predictable ones like coke or black/red GMT. I think Rolex likes to think outside the box and it will be something that no one's thinking of. (Like adding a cyclops to the SD43 last year)

[tkerrmd]

Originally Posted by superdog

Exciting times.

With Basel a few days away, I’m excited.

Lots of predictions, as always, and lots of threads. With just a few days away, I’m confident in one watch coming out. The rest, I’ve no idea.

But I truly think a WG Coke GMT will be released. With the discontinued BLRO, it just makes sense. It will still be a huge seller and Rolex will make a fortune, with less work to put out tons of the watch in SS.

I thought it would be fun to have this thread as a reference for anyone that can go back and say “see, I got it right”.

The WG Coke is my prediction. What’s your?

Agree with you my friend!

[returntorolex]

Platinum Hulk

[904VT]

Explorer2 226570: 3286/7, new micro-adjust, otherwise largely unchanged

Milgauss 126400LN: 3233 (new anti-magnetic components) and return to sports design and addition of ceramic bezel.

GMT Master 126719RONR: 3286/7
GMT Master 126710LN: 3286/7, red GMT hand
-optional jubilee offered for 126710LN and 126710BLNR
-new micro-adjust (abbreviated GlideLock)

Submariner 124060LV Anniversary: 3230, 22mm bracelet, Green Bezel, black dial

[superdog]

The more I think about this the more excited I am.

I feel like a kid a Xmas.

Can’t wait to see what comes out.

[Flyinghunter]

Originally Posted by superdog

The more I think about this the more excited I am.

I feel like a kid a Xmas.

Can’t wait to see what comes out.

My prediction from post #12 in this thread was correct:

I predict this thread will stay on the rails and offer some fun speculation.

[avega357]

Pepsi gmt in SS

It is going to happen

[ronricks]

Predictions:
Officially announce the White Gold Pepsi GMT is discontinued
116710 LN green hand and green print dial is replaced by red hand and white print dial
New ‘blueberry’ GMT on jubilee
New milgauss with ceramic bezel
Two tone Ceramic Daytona
New revised explorer with white dial and black dial with red print

[Robbyman]

Prediction

A Mid sized Blackbay. It just has to happen sometime soon to fill the gap.

Now this will be an awesome addition, should it happen.

[Gharddog03]

[jagwap]

I was sceptical about the womans/reduced sub suggestions, but then here in asia the sub is popular among the ladies. However the often petite women here want one but feel it is a bit large. I suspect a coloured bezel would also be popular as the 116610LV is often the asian ladies choice. Who knows.

[jfoord27]

Definitely coke bezel GMT. It can clearly be seen in the teaser video.

[Hanks]

New sub released and possible leather strap designs.

[Lemieux66]

New Coke GMT on a Jubilee
New Milgauss model with old ones discontinued
No more DSSD
SD50 discontinued, white text for the new version
DD40 dial options increased

Maybe a new model with the annual calendar function from the SkyDweller.

[joli160]

Originally Posted by jagwap

I was sceptical about the womans/reduced sub suggestions, but then here in asia the sub is popular among the ladies. However the often petite women here want one but feel it is a bit large. I suspect a coloured bezel would also be popular as the 116610LV is often the asian ladies choice. Who knows.

That would be great if it came out in PM

[Jacobson]

I have a feeling that Coke fiends are going to be very disappointed tomorrow.

[Halothane]

Coke GMT- it will be a big seller regardless if WG or SS. You can't compare to the BLRO sales because IMO the BLRO was a slow seller because the colors were not executed correctly. If I had found one that was red/blue I would have bought it. I looked at many in person and it always had a pink/purple hue.

[Andad]

Originally Posted by lucevan le stelle

No need to personalize.

From my forum reading it seems that this same Basel question/type of thread has already been frequently posted, possibly with different wording, and raising different models, as well as extensively discussed and answered.

While you may be very passionate about Rolex predictions, others might find a bit of fatigue in the repetition. Either way, we will certainly see what Rolex does.

Based on most of your previous posts this was a strange one from you...

This IS what we do here.

[Guybrush Threepwood]

[904VT]

Originally Posted by lucevan le stelle

Perhaps both. Asking to accurately predict Rolex 2018 plans is akin to suggesting you can come up with winning lottery numbers. Has someone been successful so far?

#BaselGrinch

[yessir69]

The return of the SpaceDweller.

: /

[Thuilln]

Originally Posted by superdog

Exciting times.

With Basel a few days away, I’m excited.

Lots of predictions, as always, and lots of threads. With just a few days away, I’m confident in one watch coming out. The rest, I’ve no idea.

But I truly think a WG Coke GMT will be released. With the discontinued BLRO, it just makes sense. It will still be a huge seller and Rolex will make a fortune, with less work to put out tons of the watch in SS.

I thought it would be fun to have this thread as a reference for anyone that can go back and say “see, I got it right”.

The WG Coke is my prediction. What’s your?

I’m absolutely unable to see why it would make sense???!

[rexG]

My prediction? The chase will continue.......