****** Basel 2012 ALL ROLEX MODELS - PICTURES ********

[istante]

Ahhhh...immaculate, i do like this bad boy Sky-Dweller...anyone has an estimated price for it? Thanks!

[vukotab]

I think that new Sky Dweller is a great watchmaking achievement, it has really nice movement etc., but IMHO it`s design is somewhat unbalanced. Cyclops and inner GMT ring just don`t go very well together IMHO. But overall, I think that Sky Dweller is

I must say (and I really don`t hate ANY watch) that I`m close to hate these new jeweled Daytonas. I really don`t like their looks, so for me it`s

And about Sub C ND, it`s a winner, as expected.
Also YM with blue dial, my personal favorite from this year`s presentation

However, it would be unfair not to mention two absolute favorites of mine, Tudor`s Black Bay and Pelagos!
Both of them have that vintage-inspired looks, very successfully implemented with modern specifications. I simply can`t wait to see them in person.

[HenryCA]

Originally Posted by kmac666

Like many multi-national companies, I'm sure the growth markets are places like Asia (China) and perhaps Brazil. So is Rolex introducing new models that will in part appeal to these growth markets and not really most of us on this site - US, EU.

Will the new bling Daytona, that I just think is ugly, work well in the identified growth markets? If so, good business by Rolex.

This is quite true.

This is 2012 and Rolex doesn't have to tailor to men and women anymore. There are the transgendered population, the gay community, the lesbian community. The spectrum of the typical consumer have been expanding every year since these people of the world's population have been given acceptance.

It doesn't bother me one bit when a man say they like the diamond encrusted Daytona's or 40mm watch with jewels in it.

[duckdown]

So many angry people in here, being vocal just to be vocal. Nobody is forcing you buy a model you don't like

RE: the rainbow dial - i want to see it in real life, even though it may be something ridiculous none of us would buy, don't tell me you aren't the least bit curious to see it shining under a light

[YachtMaster1127]

that skydweller is ridiculously beautiful!!

[volkersports]

The no-date sub, still iconic. The Datejusts, well if your lifestyle is diamonds and rubies, then it's a dressy addition to your wardrobe. The Daytona, however, is disturbing. When Paul Newman sported one 40 years ago, it was the ultimate tool watch; class and function combined with style. The Daytona's here are more likely to adorn the wrist of a Las Vegas pimp.

[rfknauss]

Originally Posted by volkersports

The no-date sub, still iconic. The Datejusts, well if your lifestyle is diamonds and rubies, then it's a dressy addition to your wardrobe. The Daytona, however, is disturbing. When Paul Newman sported one 40 years ago, it was the ultimate tool watch; class and function combined with style. The Daytona's here are more likely to adorn the wrist of a Las Vegas pimp.

Well said ...... I agree!

[DCgator]

Sky Dweller - badass in my book!

[Puffy]

Originally Posted by jk8110

The blue YM looks the best

Originally Posted by Shef

That blue dial on the Yachtmaster is sweet

i dreamt about it on the weekend. it sure i sweet

[jc883]

114060 and the Ym blue dial look nice..

[RankinDread]

No exagerattion when I say I would happily offer both my testicles for the Sky Dweller. Maybe throw in a limb too for the EG one.

[aandrianto]

Sky Dweller + Day = AWESOME

[aandrianto]

+ Moonphase = EXPENSIVE

[Duc5150]

Thanks for posting...

Jury still out on the Sky Dweller for me....BUT what's with the Daytona's???? I thought all the pre-stuff was a joke, but WOW just WOW!




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[josh6262]

I just spoke with a AD who came back from Basel and he told me that the Sky-Dweller is sold out worldwide already. He will be lucky to get one this year. He said that the Rainbow Daytona's are just prototypes. That there are only two in the world and they are going to be in very limited addition. None of us will probably ever see one in our life times. He said that the new Yachtmaster is the most beautiful of all the Yachtmasters.

On another note, he said that Rolex was the only booth in all of Basel where people were smiling. The over all mood in Europe is awful. Business is way off for the Swiss & Italians. He said that he found close outs from manufacturers that never had any before in over 30 years.

[rkim11]

Is it me or do the lugs on all but the Sub look like theyre now in between the classic and new case lugs in size? Or are my eyes playing tricks on me..?

[isap63]

Seems like they did not put any effort while coming up with the name "SKY-DWELLER" . Dweller to me is always the Sea-Dweller , not a Tree-Dweller, Land-Dweller and either a Sky-Dweller.
Starting liking the looks of the watch.

[mountbaldy]

Will someone please direct me to photos of unflushed toilets in Disneyland? Because that looks better than the tard Rolex has put put ----- P.S What the heck is a Sky-Dweller? A carnival ride???

[mountbaldy]

Originally Posted by isap63

Seems like they did not put any effort while coming up with the name "SKY-DWELLER" . Dweller to me is always the Sea-Dweller , not a Tree-Dweller, Land-Dweller and either a Sky-Dweller.
Starting liking the looks of the watch.

I think skydweller is for wearing when you take hot air baloon rides ----

[kelly56]

Gotta love the YM with blue dial. Other than that I still prefer vintage.

[SLS]

Yawn, yet another disappointing release. Thanks for posting all the info.
Scott

[Puffy]

Originally Posted by kelly56

Gotta love the YM with blue dial. Other than that I still prefer vintage.

certainly has a bit of personality the blue YM. it needs to be seen in the flesh though....

[VeryDeep]

All I wanted to see was an Everose sub :(

[Wacker23]

Rainbow daytona and the skydweller,no the blue yatchmaster is beautiful.

[Z32]

Splendid, thanks!

[AlTinkster92]

will stick with vintage, better investment

[Decker]

Thank you it is wonderful collection. It looks very beautiful...I like this watch.....

[ideal-watches]

I agree with you on this point. The DJII with smooth bezel is crisp and clean.

[penangite]

Sad thing is, just like DD & DDII, Rolex will never make stainless steel Sky Dweller.

[007Willster]

great post, thank you!