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GolfPunk · 26 February 2018, 02:59 AM

Lots of differing opinions, can anyone confirm 100% whether it is discontinued or not please?

HL65 · 26 February 2018, 03:12 AM

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Originally Posted by GolfPunk

Lots of differing opinions, can anyone confirm 100% whether it is discontinued or not please?

AD’s can no longer order it so it appears it is discontinued. That much I can confirm.

GolfPunk · 26 February 2018, 03:27 AM

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Originally Posted by HL65

AD’s can no longer order it so it appears it is discontinued. That much I can confirm.

Very interesting. Thanks

Jacobson · 26 February 2018, 03:36 AM

A local AD has one on display and told me they will not be getting any more

3ther · 26 February 2018, 03:42 AM

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Originally Posted by HL65

AD’s can no longer order it so it appears it is discontinued. That much I can confirm.

Yep. I tried to order one more for the store and was told it was unavailable.

Speedbird-1 · 26 February 2018, 03:52 AM

Here comes the Coke!

firstOwatch · 26 February 2018, 06:26 AM

It’s now or never! to have her on my wrist

bbressler · 26 February 2018, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by JacksonStone

Even if the new lineup were to include a Pepsi version in white gold, that doesn't mean the existing BLRO wasn't discontinued.

This is my guess. I think we’ll see new movements and cases across the line, and Pepsi stays in WG, just with some updates.

Justindo · 26 February 2018, 06:34 AM

This could indicate that the GMT II will be redesigned (a movement change at the very least), probably beginning with the precious metal versions.

iznoguud · 26 February 2018, 08:13 AM

Well with most AD's having a couple in their stocks and not having those many people searching for them... I thought that it would be easy, enough, for those searching it to find it no?

lukajur · 26 February 2018, 09:09 AM

I just read through the whole thread. This is a really interesting and well thought through discussion. Makes me really excited for Basel. As always, I just bought a watch right before Basel, so if I will be getting anything, something in the collection will have to make space.

Let's see what this year brings!

thomaswentworth · 26 February 2018, 09:14 AM

Like some celebrities, Rolex might leak fake news to some dealers and monitor to see if that fake news was revealed publicly... so they can know who to trust with truly private information. The source who said that might have his name on a blacklist of private info now.

Reddy_Kilowatt · 26 February 2018, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by thomaswentworth

Like some celebrities, Rolex might leak fake news to some dealers and monitor to see if that fake news was revealed publicly... so they can know who to trust with truly private information. The source who said that might have his name on a blacklist of private info now.

You mean like all the dealers that said they can't order the watch any longer?

JacksonStone · 26 February 2018, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Reddy_Kilowatt

You mean like all the dealers that said they can't order the watch any longer?

Actually, I think he meant the dealers who had to cancel orders and refund deposits.

Reddy_Kilowatt · 26 February 2018, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by JacksonStone

Actually, I think he meant the dealers who had to cancel orders and refund deposits.

Are those dealers faker than the other dealers?

AS1 · 27 February 2018, 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by thomaswentworth

Like some celebrities, Rolex might leak fake news to some dealers and monitor to see if that fake news was revealed publicly... so they can know who to trust with truly private information. The source who said that might have his name on a blacklist of private info now.

come on man....

MoosicPa · 27 February 2018, 06:38 AM

My prediction, Rolex will introduce the Pepsi in Platinum and a coke bezel in WG for 2018.

kilyung · 27 February 2018, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by MoosicPa

My prediction, Rolex will introduce the Pepsi in Platinum and a coke bezel in WG for 2018.

Isn’t it a bad idea to launch a more expensive Pt version when the old WG versions are still laying around? If anything, a new Pt Coke and redesigned WG Pepsi makes sense.

tkerrmd · 4 March 2018, 01:51 PM

Ok it is official it is discontinued believe me my source has never been wrong so....

Really opens the GMT guessing game for a new version

Coke in WG? My “source” doesn’t know about new versions

JacksonStone · 4 March 2018, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by tkerrmd

Ok it is official it is discontinued believe me my source has never been wrong so....

I'm glad you told us. I wasn't sure before.

Bladeshot · 4 March 2018, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by tkerrmd

Ok it is official it is discontinued believe me my source has never been wrong so....

Really opens the GMT guessing game for a new version

Coke in WG? My “source” doesn’t know about new versions

I’ve got a BLRO on its way to me. I missed it a lot and I’ll be back in the club in a few days. Thanks for all your enabling photos! Regardless of what’s next, this is the PM for me.

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jonnyz1245 · 4 March 2018, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by JacksonStone

I'm glad you told us. I wasn't sure before.

I've been sure since the 7th of Feb! and my source has no info on any GMT's or any other Basel rumors. We texted today and he said he hasn't heard a thing other than they will be getting a traveling Basel world road show of the 18 "new" watches with no movements in early June to display for their customers. Much like the traveling Basel models that went to select dealers around the US last year. And yes, the number he was told is 18. Let the speculation and games begin. 18 what?????? New models?

I'm guessing some new dial variations for Datejusts etc. As for the GMT coke or whatever else, who knows. My money is on a new sub case with tapered lugs ala SD43 with the new movement and/or a new GMT. Maxi case is on its way out is my guess. If not this year, then next year or the next....

jonnyz1245 · 4 March 2018, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Bladeshot

I’ve got a BLRO on its way to me. I missed it a lot and I’ll be back in the club in a few days. Thanks for all your enabling photos! Regardless of what’s next, this is the PM for me.

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Awesome! Congrats

henrylee · 4 March 2018, 02:14 PM

I would love to have a Bakelite COKE!

JacksonStone · 4 March 2018, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by jonnyz1245

And yes, the number he was told is 18. Let the speculation and games begin. 18 what?????? New models?

I'm guessing some new dial variations for Datejusts etc. As for the GMT coke or whatever else, who knows. My money is on a new sub case with tapered lugs ala SD43 with the new movement and/or a new GMT. Maxi case is on its way out is my guess. If not this year, then next year or the next....

Thanks for the update. I don't doubt a number of the 18 will be variations on existing models, i.e., metal grades, dial colors/styles, etc. Full-blown redesigns will probably be a small percentage of that number. The bigger question is whether the 32xx movement will make its way into existing sports models, or if Rolex will redesign every model to feature the new movement. My money is on the latter, but there is precedent for either scenario.

I think it's too soon for a new Sub. The current super-case Sub design is only ten years old, and the SS Sub Date is only eight years old. A new GMT makes more sense, given its age (13 years) and the fact the BLRO has been discontinued.

WJGESQ · 4 March 2018, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Lt Virgil Hilts

Here comes the Coke!

It's way way way past time.

JacksonStone · 4 March 2018, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by henrylee

I would love to have a Bakelite COKE!

I don't see it happening, given Rolex's commitment to ceramic. But if they were to go back to that look, they would probably use a sapphire overlay, like Blancpain does with the Fifty Fathoms.

henrylee · 4 March 2018, 02:24 PM

^ that is nice. Sapphire Coke it is then~

JacksonStone · 4 March 2018, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by henrylee

^ that is nice. Sapphire Coke it is then~

I think it would be awesome, but I would be astonished if it happened. I think the SD43 affirms Rolex's intent to keep using ceramic inserts on its sports models for the foreseeable future.

jonnyz1245 · 4 March 2018, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by JacksonStone

Thanks for the update. I don't doubt a number of the 18 will be variations on existing models, i.e., metal grades, dial colors/styles, etc. Full-blown redesigns will probably be a small percentage of that number. The bigger question is whether the 32xx movement will make its way into existing sports models, or if Rolex will redesign every model to feature the new movement. My money is on the latter, but there is precedent for either scenario.

I think it's too soon for a new Sub. The current super-case Sub design is only ten years old, and the SS Sub Date is only eight years old. A new GMT makes more sense, given its age (13 years) and the fact the BLRO has been discontinued.

I agree with you it's too early for a new Sub but do feel its coming shortly. A new GMT definitely makes more sense, whether a coke or just an updated movement/case. Hard to tell with Rolex as they definitely keep us guessing. The 18 is metal grades and dials/color variations for sure with perhaps 1or 2 full blown new model or variation thereof

One thing for sure, I am excited for Basel world

26 February 2018, 02:59 AM	#391
GolfPunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Gary Location: UK Watch: WG Daytona Posts: 4,395	Lots of differing opinions, can anyone confirm 100% whether it is discontinued or not please? __________________ ♕ Rolex DateJust 1601 Buckley Birth Year 1972 ♕ Breitling Chronomat 47 mm GMT Limited

26 February 2018, 03:52 AM	#396
Speedbird-1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Steve. Location: UK Posts: 6,070	It's the real thing! Here comes the Coke!

26 February 2018, 09:09 AM	#401
lukajur "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Luka Location: Austria Watch: Speedy Posts: 387	I just read through the whole thread. This is a really interesting and well thought through discussion. Makes me really excited for Basel. As always, I just bought a watch right before Basel, so if I will be getting anything, something in the collection will have to make space. Let's see what this year brings! __________________ Omega: Speedmaster Professional, Rolex: Blancpain: Fifthy Fathoms Bathyscaphe Rose Gold Cartier: Midsize Santos

4 March 2018, 02:14 PM	#414
henrylee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Socal/LA Watch: 116610LN Ceramic Posts: 3,214	I would love to have a Bakelite COKE! __________________ ♛ Sub 116610LN 2011 ♛ GMT 126710BLNR 2021 ♛ GMT 126711CHNR 2020 ♛ Datejust 16233 X-series 1993 Ω Speedmaster Mitsukoshi 2019 č Cartier Tank w5200025 2021

4 March 2018, 02:24 PM	#418
henrylee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Socal/LA Watch: 116610LN Ceramic Posts: 3,214	^ that is nice. Sapphire Coke it is then~ __________________ ♛ Sub 116610LN 2011 ♛ GMT 126710BLNR 2021 ♛ GMT 126711CHNR 2020 ♛ Datejust 16233 X-series 1993 Ω Speedmaster Mitsukoshi 2019 č Cartier Tank w5200025 2021

26 February 2018, 03:36 AM	#394
Jacobson "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: USA, UK, UAE Posts: 668	A local AD has one on display and told me they will not be getting any more

26 February 2018, 06:26 AM	#397
firstOwatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Nathan Location: Disneyland, Calif Watch: 20th Moon, ND Sub. Posts: 931	It’s now or never! to have her on my wrist

26 February 2018, 06:34 AM	#399
Justindo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: California Posts: 2,176	This could indicate that the GMT II will be redesigned (a movement change at the very least), probably beginning with the precious metal versions.

26 February 2018, 08:13 AM	#400
iznoguud "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Algarve Watch: Torn between a few Posts: 48	Well with most AD's having a couple in their stocks and not having those many people searching for them... I thought that it would be easy, enough, for those searching it to find it no?

26 February 2018, 09:14 AM	#402
thomaswentworth Banned Join Date: Feb 2018 Real Name: Tom Wentworth Location: Los Angeles Watch: Rolex 116610 Sub Posts: 541	Like some celebrities, Rolex might leak fake news to some dealers and monitor to see if that fake news was revealed publicly... so they can know who to trust with truly private information. The source who said that might have his name on a blacklist of private info now.

27 February 2018, 06:38 AM	#407
MoosicPa "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Don Location: Moosic PA Watch: King Midas & Subma Posts: 1,157	My prediction, Rolex will introduce the Pepsi in Platinum and a coke bezel in WG for 2018.

4 March 2018, 01:51 PM	#409
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	Ok it is official it is discontinued believe me my source has never been wrong so.... Really opens the GMT guessing game for a new version Coke in WG? My “source” doesn’t know about new versions

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