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rexG · 16 November 2019, 01:40 AM

Love it....."I hope Rolex makes a Smurf in SS".....with this planned obsolescence many call for or hope will happen.....why would anyone buy a WG PM piece? They've done it with the BLRO so I wont be shocked.... But if this trend continues, those who spend $30k-$70k for a WG or Platinum watch.....should be warned, Rolex doesn't give a damn. Buyer Beware!

jvb.nc · 16 November 2019, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by rexG

Love it....."I hope Rolex makes a Smurf in SS".....with this planned obsolescence many call for or hope will happen.....why would anyone buy a WG PM piece? They've done it with the BLRO so I wont be shocked.... But if this trend continues, those who spend $30k-$70k for a WG or Platinum watch.....should be warned, Rolex doesn't give a damn. Buyer Beware!

rolex most definitely doesn’t give a damn.

6120 · 16 November 2019, 06:13 AM

I also heard from a dealer that I could no longer order the smurf.

Calatrava r · 16 November 2019, 08:21 AM

Might be a year or two off with no solid gold subs in the lineup as the new movement models are being phased in. If the GMT is any indication, I do not believe they will do much, if anything to the case. But the white gold model could lead the way for the new model. Find out at Basel.

Bigblu10 · 16 November 2019, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by 6120

I also heard from a dealer that I could no longer order the smurf.

If you are in the market to buy plenty here have seen them in display cases in various AD's. This watch is hardly a unicorn

Danny83 · 16 November 2019, 08:30 AM

I know an ad that has one in stock but for full price

JacksonStone · 16 November 2019, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Calatrava r

If the GMT is any indication, I do not believe they will do much, if anything to the case.

My thoughts as well. I would be very surprised if there are any changes to the case design when the new movement is implemented. I would expect one or more new metal/color combos, and possibly a disco or two, again similar to what we saw with the GMT.

GVAZQUEZ · 16 November 2019, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Danny83

I know an ad that has one in stock but for full price

Where?

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Krash · 16 November 2019, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Oxfordian

During a recent conversation with my AD they indicated that the Submariner range was going to get new movements, (the 3235 for the Sub date), and be relaunched at Basel 2020, don't know if other have heard this.

This could turn out to be true, but people said the same thing in 2017, 2018, and leading up to Basel in March 2019.

One of these years, it's actually going to be true. The Sub will get updated movements.

Easy E · 16 November 2019, 09:22 AM

FWIW, I have a Smurf on order with my AD for several months now. Their official response to the what gives question is, and I quote, “ we have no idea.”

JacksonStone · 16 November 2019, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Easy E

“ we have no idea.”

Truer words from an AD were never spoken.

Easy E · 16 November 2019, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by JacksonStone

Truer words from an AD were never spoken.

Fact

SMC84 · 23 November 2019, 02:45 PM

So I don't mean to bump an old thread but I've been following this seeing as I ordered a Smurf mid-October, I was worried it wouldn't come and was waiting for the "sorry we can't get one" call BUT today I got THE call that the Smurf had arrived just over 5 weeks after placing the order. The blue is absolutely STUNNING!

scombs263 · 23 November 2019, 07:49 PM

SMC84,

Love the Smurf and Porsche combo.

fskywalker · 23 November 2019, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by SMC84

So I don't mean to bump an old thread but I've been following this seeing as I ordered a Smurf mid-October, I was worried it wouldn't come and was waiting for the "sorry we can't get one" call BUT today I got THE call that the Smurf had arrived just over 5 weeks after placing the order. The blue is absolutely STUNNING!

Congrats!!!

Roger1079 · 23 November 2019, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Harry-57

My favourite Sub date. I've seen one at the AD and to my eyes it looks nothing like the SS cased models. It's very special. And heavy. More than I would spend on a watch, but admiration where admiration is due.

My AD is murmuring to the effect that 2020 will be the year of the Submariner, but that's an educated guess at best.

When in hand, there is no question. The gold models are about 50% heavier than the same model in SS. By itself it isn't as obvious when looking at it and not holding it, but sitting next to a SS model it is very apparent that the WG has a yellow tinge to it. I don't know how else to say this but the gold also wears warmer as in it feels to me as if it holds more body heat than steel as well.

alphadweller · 24 November 2019, 09:00 AM

I can't wait for s blue SS Sub.

Malibuboy · 24 November 2019, 09:19 AM

Wow, Francisco. That is one nice watch and one nice car for the combo.

I concur!

It's a beauty! Wear it in good health!

Tony1T · 24 November 2019, 09:30 AM

There is one in the AD's window in the Argyll Arcade Glasgow today...

Bigblu10 · 24 November 2019, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by alphadweller

I can't wait for s blue SS Sub.

You will be waiting indefinitely!

TMEwatch11 · 24 November 2019, 10:40 AM

Smurf is really a beautiful Rolex
Would like to own a Smurf

rtalk · 24 November 2019, 12:20 PM

Honestly just ask around from AD to AD. One AD told me that you cannot order SS Prof. Another AD let me order one.

rtalk · 24 November 2019, 12:25 PM

Based on that experience, I think policies are sort of made up. If they like or value you, you will get the nod.

inadeje · 24 November 2019, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by SMC84

So I don't mean to bump an old thread but I've been following this seeing as I ordered a Smurf mid-October, I was worried it wouldn't come and was waiting for the "sorry we can't get one" call BUT today I got THE call that the Smurf had arrived just over 5 weeks after placing the order. The blue is absolutely STUNNING!

Congrats, I love mime and you’ll really enjoy it

Rjongco · 24 November 2019, 01:51 PM

local AD has one in stock. Gorgeous in person.

mistermann · 24 November 2019, 02:06 PM

I really hope they start tapering down the lugs on the submariner. Main reason I let mine go for the sd4k.

10klakes · 24 November 2019, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by SMC84

So I don't mean to bump an old thread but I've been following this seeing as I ordered a Smurf mid-October, I was worried it wouldn't come and was waiting for the "sorry we can't get one" call BUT today I got THE call that the Smurf had arrived just over 5 weeks after placing the order. The blue is absolutely STUNNING!

Good to know, thanks for the report. Beautiful piece- congrats.

RTK27 · 24 November 2019, 07:03 PM

Enjoy it! The Smurf is a stunner

Efigy · 24 November 2019, 11:45 PM

Govindjis in Dallas has a Smurf in stock.

Bluside · 25 November 2019, 12:11 AM

I also saw one Friday at my local AD.

16 November 2019, 01:40 AM	#151
rexG "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Real Name: Rolex Location: CA Watch: All of them Posts: 443	Love it....."I hope Rolex makes a Smurf in SS".....with this planned obsolescence many call for or hope will happen.....why would anyone buy a WG PM piece? They've done it with the BLRO so I wont be shocked.... But if this trend continues, those who spend $30k-$70k for a WG or Platinum watch.....should be warned, Rolex doesn't give a damn. Buyer Beware! __________________ 116518LN 116610LN 126710BLRO "Pepsi" 116619LB SMURF 126334

24 November 2019, 09:30 AM	#169
Tony1T "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Real Name: Tony Location: Scotland Watch: GMT II & SUB Posts: 278	There is one in the AD's window in the Argyll Arcade Glasgow today... __________________ ♛ Rolex GMT II 116710LN ♛ Rolex SUB 116610LN ♛ Rolex DJ 178240

24 November 2019, 12:20 PM	#172
rtalk "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Seattle Watch: 16710T Posts: 547	Honestly just ask around from AD to AD. One AD told me that you cannot order SS Prof. Another AD let me order one. __________________ 116519 Grey dial Oysterflex Daytona. 116500 Black. 116710BLNR. 16710T. Rolex Explorer I 39MM. 4 digit DateJust. JLC Master Control with Sector Dial. Omega FOIS. Grand Seiko Four Seasons (Spring Version). Tudor Royal. IWC Cal 83 (~1940s). 41MM sub. Omega CK859.

24 November 2019, 12:25 PM	#173
rtalk "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Seattle Watch: 16710T Posts: 547	Based on that experience, I think policies are sort of made up. If they like or value you, you will get the nod. __________________ 116519 Grey dial Oysterflex Daytona. 116500 Black. 116710BLNR. 16710T. Rolex Explorer I 39MM. 4 digit DateJust. JLC Master Control with Sector Dial. Omega FOIS. Grand Seiko Four Seasons (Spring Version). Tudor Royal. IWC Cal 83 (~1940s). 41MM sub. Omega CK859.

16 November 2019, 06:13 AM	#153
6120 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 84	I also heard from a dealer that I could no longer order the smurf.

16 November 2019, 08:21 AM	#154
Calatrava r 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: United States Watch: Rolex and Patek Posts: 10,596	Might be a year or two off with no solid gold subs in the lineup as the new movement models are being phased in. If the GMT is any indication, I do not believe they will do much, if anything to the case. But the white gold model could lead the way for the new model. Find out at Basel.

16 November 2019, 08:30 AM	#156
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,166	I know an ad that has one in stock but for full price

16 November 2019, 09:22 AM	#160
Easy E 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: GA Posts: 4,305	FWIW, I have a Smurf on order with my AD for several months now. Their official response to the what gives question is, and I quote, “ we have no idea.”

23 November 2019, 02:45 PM	#163
SMC84 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Steve Location: New England Watch: Rolex & IWC Posts: 200	So I don't mean to bump an old thread but I've been following this seeing as I ordered a Smurf mid-October, I was worried it wouldn't come and was waiting for the "sorry we can't get one" call BUT today I got THE call that the Smurf had arrived just over 5 weeks after placing the order. The blue is absolutely STUNNING!

23 November 2019, 07:49 PM	#164
scombs263 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: COMBS#263 Location: Los Angeles, Ca. Watch: Rolex SD43 Posts: 2,188	SMC84, Love the Smurf and Porsche combo.

24 November 2019, 09:00 AM	#167
alphadweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Real Name: Vic Location: Spain Watch: SD43 Posts: 5,908	I can't wait for s blue SS Sub.

24 November 2019, 09:19 AM	#168
Malibuboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Reno Watch: SMUUURF Posts: 383	Wow, Francisco. That is one nice watch and one nice car for the combo. I concur! It's a beauty! Wear it in good health!

24 November 2019, 10:40 AM	#171
TMEwatch11 Banned Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: USA Posts: 100	Smurf is really a beautiful Rolex Would like to own a Smurf

24 November 2019, 01:51 PM	#175
Rjongco "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Boston Posts: 327	local AD has one in stock. Gorgeous in person.

24 November 2019, 02:06 PM	#176
mistermann "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Real Name: Drew Location: Iowa Watch: 116600 Posts: 496	I really hope they start tapering down the lugs on the submariner. Main reason I let mine go for the sd4k.

24 November 2019, 07:03 PM	#178
RTK27 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 16	Enjoy it! The Smurf is a stunner

24 November 2019, 11:45 PM	#179
Efigy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Houston Posts: 2	Govindjis in Dallas has a Smurf in stock.

25 November 2019, 12:11 AM	#180
Bluside 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 3,063	I also saw one Friday at my local AD.

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