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georgekart · 21 March 2019, 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by systems1312341

I see why Omega & Co. didn't even bother to show up.

Didn't all of Swatch Group announce last year they aren't going to be there for Baselworld 2019?

Fresh_1 · 21 March 2019, 02:34 AM

Terrible year, if the poll was a report card...

_speedmaster_ · 21 March 2019, 02:40 AM

I'm hoping we have 11 (so far) very sarcastic individuals who graded this a 10/10.

systems1312341 · 21 March 2019, 02:40 AM

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Originally Posted by georgekart

Didn't all of Swatch Group announce last year they aren't going to be there for Baselworld 2019?

yep, exactly.

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MSchott · 21 March 2019, 02:41 AM

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Originally Posted by cchapman022

In all honesty can we expect new SS models every year from Rolex? If this was the case models would have very short run times or there would be an abundance of options to pick from.

Although I am not too worried as I am happy that I was able to pick up my GMT LN last week.

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Agree. Why anyone would expect significant releases or new products from Rolex is to ignore history.

_speedmaster_ · 21 March 2019, 02:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by georgekart

Didn't all of Swatch Group announce last year they aren't going to be there for Baselworld 2019?

Correct. Swatch are hosting their own show (starting tomorrow) called "Time to Move".

007_Omega · 21 March 2019, 02:43 AM

2 just because 1 is the lowest bar and the new Batman is a positive.

sapper17 · 21 March 2019, 02:43 AM

Where is the zero option?

_speedmaster_ · 21 March 2019, 02:44 AM

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Originally Posted by MSchott

Agree. Why anyone would expect significant releases or new products from Rolex is to ignore history.

I'm not expecting anything significant. But the sub line could've used an updated movement. Instead, they keep fidgeting with the GMT line.

georgekart · 21 March 2019, 02:46 AM

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Originally Posted by _speedmaster_

Correct. Swatch are hosting their own show (starting tomorrow) called "Time to Move".

Oh, really? Didn't know that. This is the year Omega releases probably interest me more than Rolex.

strettyend · 21 March 2019, 02:52 AM

Best watches released today were the Rose Daytona’s with the new Chocolate dials

VicLeChic · 21 March 2019, 02:55 AM

Not exactly ecstatic. None of the wishes I had have been granted.

The 126710 BLNR might be of interest if it's a darker blue than the outgoing 116710 IRL. I'd probably swap the jubilee for an oyster at home. Since it's going to be impossible to get one from an AD anyway, I'm pretty confident I'm done with Rolex this year. I'm not playing the dealers scalpers game.

LuminousMaximus · 21 March 2019, 02:56 AM

Haha it looks like we have 10 people who work for rolex.

iatacs19 · 21 March 2019, 02:58 AM

Should have used A, B, C, D, F scale!

Gerardus · 21 March 2019, 03:03 AM

Voted 1 but 0 would be better.

Syed117 · 21 March 2019, 03:05 AM

There are 11 people who gave it a 10....

tig00s1783 · 21 March 2019, 03:07 AM

Basel gets an F-

Rokoru · 21 March 2019, 03:45 AM

I am happy to keep the money in the pocket this year!

_speedmaster_ · 21 March 2019, 05:02 AM

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Originally Posted by georgekart

Oh, really? Didn't know that. This is the year Omega releases probably interest me more than Rolex.

Just want to slightly expand on that. Swatch are hosting retailers now at their event. Apparently, Swatch will then host the media in mid-May. So we might not see anything (other than some trickling of releases along the way) until then.

wytrader · 21 March 2019, 06:52 AM

Harsh crowd here.

600 votes in and the average is 2.93

bobabreath · 21 March 2019, 06:58 AM

Voted 1. Batman on jubilee shouldn't even count as a new watch.

JacksonStone · 21 March 2019, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by bobabreath

Voted 1. Batman on jubilee shouldn't even count as a new watch.

Ironically, that's the best of the releases.

Dr. Robert · 21 March 2019, 07:03 AM

Not liking what I’ve seen so far from the Wilsdorf clan. I think they hired Hublot designers.

Exploradori · 21 March 2019, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

Not liking what I’ve seen so far from the Wilsdorf clan. I think they hired Hublot designers.

That was generous. They were from Fossil

Exploradori · 21 March 2019, 09:01 AM

The most underwhelming Baselworld ever. First Rolex pisses off every potential customer with the ridiculous shortage... Then this? No matter how hot is your brand, you cannot rest on your laurels as Rolex/Tudor are doing now... Someone will come to eat their lunch.

JacksonStone · 21 March 2019, 09:03 AM

Interesting poll. It's not scientific, of course, let alone indicative of the market outside of the enthusiast niche to which this forum caters. Still, it's a pretty large sample of current members. 90% of the votes rate the releases at 5 or below, and 70% are at 3 or below. TRF-ers are definitely not pleased this year.

bdex75 · 21 March 2019, 09:04 AM

Welp. Tudor shit the bed.

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Thanos · 21 March 2019, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by tig00s1783

Basel gets an F-

Agreed. Forget Rolex, Baselworld is awful this year. Disappointed that Seiko/GS did not release their watches today. Without Swatch Group Baselworlds dead. At least next year SIHH & Baselworld combining.

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mikkemus23 · 21 March 2019, 09:08 AM

SD TT is the worst. The aura of the last «professional model» is gone. Bling bling here as well.

The Tudor SKX is an eyesore and answer to a question no one asked.

The Blnr is nice.

Rolex has had many strong years at Basel but this was a 1 or a 2

Geaux Tigers · 21 March 2019, 09:10 AM

Nothing I’d buy...

View Poll Results: Grade 2019 Basel releases
10	16	1.92%
9	3	0.36%
8	15	1.80%
7	24	2.88%
6	50	6.00%
5	71	8.51%
4	96	11.51%
3	137	16.43%
2	146	17.51%
1	276	33.09%
Voters: 834. You may not vote on this poll

21 March 2019, 02:40 AM	#123
_speedmaster_ "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Earth Posts: 2,443	I'm hoping we have 11 (so far) very sarcastic individuals who graded this a 10/10. __________________ Blancpain \| Chopard LUC \| Grand Seiko/King Seiko \| Grönefeld \| Laurent Ferrier \| Moritz Grossmann \| Omega \| Trilobe \| Urban Jürgensen instagram.com/ct_watch_guy

21 March 2019, 02:43 AM	#128
sapper17 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Joe Location: NYC Watch: Rolex - Omega Posts: 441	Where is the zero option? __________________ 16710BLRO - 14060M - Omega 321 - 126710BLRO - Omega 3861

21 March 2019, 02:52 AM	#131
strettyend "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Miami Posts: 1,653	2019 Basel Rolex release grade Best watches released today were the Rose Daytona’s with the new Chocolate dials __________________ AP ROC 26315or; AP RO 15450st; Vacheron Fiftysix; Day Date RG 228235 Olive; Daytona YG 116528; Daytona YG Oysterflex 116518; Cartier Santos de Cartier Rose Gold; Panerai PAM 0048; IWC Portofino Chrono; Girard-Perregaux Richeville

21 March 2019, 02:56 AM	#133
LuminousMaximus "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Watch: me hit Huge Lotto Posts: 6,502	Haha it looks like we have 10 people who work for rolex. __________________ “Every man Dies... Not Every Man, Really Lives.” – William Wallace - To really lives means to live your life to the fullest. It means to chase your dreams, take risks, and to love life. Since everyone’s fate is the same, why not live the best life that you possibly can? In order to really live,you must seize the day. Live each day as if it's your last and overall just do it! Today is a gift, that’s why it’s called the present...

21 March 2019, 02:34 AM	#122
Fresh_1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Nicholas Location: NYC Watch: 116520 Posts: 855	Terrible year, if the poll was a report card...

21 March 2019, 02:43 AM	#127
007_Omega "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Galaxy Watch: Explorer Posts: 897	2 just because 1 is the lowest bar and the new Batman is a positive.

21 March 2019, 02:55 AM	#132
VicLeChic Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Victor Location: Spain Watch: YM 116622 - SD43 Posts: 2,598	Not exactly ecstatic. None of the wishes I had have been granted. The 126710 BLNR might be of interest if it's a darker blue than the outgoing 116710 IRL. I'd probably swap the jubilee for an oyster at home. Since it's going to be impossible to get one from an AD anyway, I'm pretty confident I'm done with Rolex this year. I'm not playing the dealers scalpers game.

21 March 2019, 02:58 AM	#134
iatacs19 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 185	Should have used A, B, C, D, F scale!

21 March 2019, 03:03 AM	#135
Gerardus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Gerardus Location: EU Watch: ♕ Posts: 11,869	Voted 1 but 0 would be better. __________________ ♕16570 ♕126610 ♕126333

21 March 2019, 03:05 AM	#136
Syed117 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Syed Location: The Ether Posts: 3,388	There are 11 people who gave it a 10.... __________________ Rolex Datejust 41 126334 \| Omega Speedmaster Professional Hesalite \| Cartier Santos Large \| Tudor Black Bay 58

21 March 2019, 03:07 AM	#137
tig00s1783 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Los Angeles Watch: Rolex 116710BLNR Posts: 477	Basel gets an F-

21 March 2019, 03:45 AM	#138
Rokoru "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Europe Posts: 759	I am happy to keep the money in the pocket this year!

21 March 2019, 06:52 AM	#140
wytrader "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: EU Watch: SD Posts: 583	Harsh crowd here. 600 votes in and the average is 2.93 __________________ 116520 116710LN, 116710BLNR 16600 V NIB, 116660, 116660, 116600, 126600, 126660, 126660, 126603 126610LV

21 March 2019, 06:58 AM	#141
bobabreath "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: N. Carolina, USA Posts: 567	Voted 1. Batman on jubilee shouldn't even count as a new watch.

21 March 2019, 07:03 AM	#143
Dr. Robert 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 61,296	Not liking what I’ve seen so far from the Wilsdorf clan. I think they hired Hublot designers. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

21 March 2019, 09:01 AM	#145
Exploradori "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: Frank Location: Bethesda Watch: 214270, 1803 Posts: 399	The most underwhelming Baselworld ever. First Rolex pisses off every potential customer with the ridiculous shortage... Then this? No matter how hot is your brand, you cannot rest on your laurels as Rolex/Tudor are doing now... Someone will come to eat their lunch.

21 March 2019, 09:03 AM	#146
JacksonStone Banned Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,150	Interesting poll. It's not scientific, of course, let alone indicative of the market outside of the enthusiast niche to which this forum caters. Still, it's a pretty large sample of current members. 90% of the votes rate the releases at 5 or below, and 70% are at 3 or below. TRF-ers are definitely not pleased this year.

21 March 2019, 09:04 AM	#147
bdex75 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Brandon Location: Indianapolis Watch: my money vanish Posts: 8,506	Welp. Tudor shit the bed. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

21 March 2019, 09:08 AM	#149
mikkemus23 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Eirik Location: Norway Watch: Rolex/Omega/PAM Posts: 1,160	SD TT is the worst. The aura of the last «professional model» is gone. Bling bling here as well. The Tudor SKX is an eyesore and answer to a question no one asked. The Blnr is nice. Rolex has had many strong years at Basel but this was a 1 or a 2 __________________ IG: mareleo23

21 March 2019, 09:10 AM	#150
Geaux Tigers "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: USA Watch: SS Sub Date Posts: 436	Nothing I’d buy...

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