What exactly will the new sub entail?

[Rob587]

Ive been reading a lot of different stuff about whats expected for the new sub, but where are people getting this info from and how accurate is it?

Also, what changes are the most likley? Bigger case? Maxi dial(what is a maxi dial lol)?

Thanks Guys!

[Esquire]

Just look at the new subs and change the colors and metals.

[Rob587]

Originally Posted by Esquire

Just look at the new subs and change the colors and metals.

Which one's specifically? I am having a very difficult time telling the differences other than colors and metals.

[TurboWatch]

1. Super case
2. ceramic bezel
3. maxi dial
4. the bracelet will be like that of the DSSD ( no PLC like the GMT )

[JBat]

Originally Posted by Rob587

Which one's specifically? I am having a very difficult time telling the differences other than colors and metals.

The white gold blue Submariner, for one. Like the current GMT-Master IIc, the new SS Sub will have a ceramic bezel, supercase and maxi dial. Whether the bracelet has polished center links or not remains to be seen. I'm not sure about the movement.

[Rob587]

Originally Posted by TurboWatch

1. Super case
2. ceramic bezel
3. maxi dial
4. the bracelet will be like that of the DSSD ( no PLC like the GMT )

Wow, that sounds awful... I would hate if the standard non-date sub had a polished center in the band, and a bigger case with maxi dial!

I hope I can afford the current non-date sub soon. I think its the perfect watch.

[JBat]

Originally Posted by Rob587

Wow, that sounds awful... I would hate if the standard non-date sub had a polished center in the band, and a bigger case with maxi dial!

I hope I can afford the current non-date sub soon. I think its the perfect watch.

Like TurboWatch said, the new Sub likely won't have PCL's. And the 14060 is not slated for the update as of right now.

[rescue7]

Originally Posted by TurboWatch

1. Super case
2. ceramic bezel
3. maxi dial
4. the bracelet will be like that of the DSSD ( no PLC like the GMT )

Msrp up from 6k(presently) to 7K minimum.
The minute hand will be changed to a fat hand.
Parachrom Blue hairspring
Lume will glow blue, unlike the green that was used previously.

[JBat]

Originally Posted by rescue7

Msrp up from 6k(presently) to 7K minimum.
The minute hand will be changed to a fat hand.
Parachrom Blue hairspring
Lume will glow blue, unlike the green that was used previously.

I didn't see any of this announced anywhere.

[Whiskey]

I agree, it will be exactly like the TT Blue/Black that came out this year except all SS.

I doubt very much that the center links will be polished.

I was at my AD a couple of days ago and compared a new TT-Blue Sub with the old TT Blue Sub next to each other.

Upon first glance, the only thing you'll notice that's different from the two is the maxi-dial with bigger lumes and hands. Other than that, they both look very similar to each other.

To tell you the truth, I'd find it very hard to justify spending the extra $2000 for the newer version and one would be just as well served with the older version than the newer.

I sold my SD4000 to buy the new Deepsea. Had Rolex instead released an updated SD4000 with cerichrome bezel and glidelock clasp and kept everything else the same, I'd more than likely have kept my old SD4000.

[JJ Irani]

Guys, guys.............

Sorry for not being all that optimistic........but what makes any of you so sure that Rolex is in fact going to come out with a new SS Ceramic Sub in 2010?

Some of you could be in for a mighty big disappointment if nothing happens!!

JJ

[sakuraba]

Originally Posted by Whiskey

I doubt very much that the center links will be polished.

I do hope there won't be any PCLs. IMO polished tool watches are just plain wrong.

[rescue7]

Originally Posted by JBat

I didn't see any of this announced anywhere.

It won't be announced anywhere till Baselworld 2010, just look at the track record of the all gold and TT Sub versions. Rolex S.A tends to be consistent in releasing new models to what was produced in the gold and rolesor versions.

[JBat]

Not me, I love the current Sub. Seriously, you are right, JJ, it hasn't even been announced yet.

[rescue7]

No it hasn't been announced yet, but look at there track record, just like clockwork. First the gold version then the following year a T/T (Rolesor) then a stainless model.

What would make Rolex S.A not bring out a 116610 Sub?

[JJ Irani]

Originally Posted by rescue7

It won't be announced anywhere till Baselworld 2010, just look at the track record of the all gold and TT Sub versions. Rolex S.A tends to be consistent in releasing new models to what was produced in the gold and rolesor versions.

Going by that reasoning and logic, you could be right.

Rolex always start off first with the FULL GOLD model, followed by the TT and then the SS.

Classic examples: GMT-IIC and YM.

The SUB Ceramic came out in full gold, then this year TT and in 2010.....who knows?

JJ

[rolexsubdate]

A lot of cash for a very lame design .....

[rescue7]

Then what gets upgraded next JJ the Explorer II or the Daytona, 2011 is the 50th anniversary of the Daytona will Rolex bring out a green dial version just like the other models at 50 years.

[Speed]

Sticking with my Series Y Sub Date.

May pick up a No Date and put her on a NATO - tee hee hee JJ!!!!

[Rob587]

So im confused... what serial number is the current sub non date?

[Speed]

Originally Posted by Rob587

So im confused... what serial number is the current sub non date?

Model # = 14060M

[chkwong]

I support PCL　new submariner . look more bling ..PCL is good

[Esquire]

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Guys, guys.............

Sorry for not being all that optimistic........but what makes any of you so sure that Rolex is in fact going to come out with a new SS Ceramic Sub in 2010?

Some of you could be in for a mighty big disappointment if nothing happens!!

JJ

Because Rolex has ceased production on the current-model SS subs?

All of the other subs have received the upgrades?

Rolex would likely have a better profit margin on the new model?

[TurboWatch]

Originally Posted by masugu

Model # = 14060M

model #14060

Serial of the current production is Vxxxxxx. The M's were the previous production.

[JJ Irani]

Originally Posted by Esquire

Because Rolex has ceased production on the current-model SS subs?

Have they? I don't think so. Quite a few V-series flying around!!

[Speed]

I think JJ means Rolex may decide not to release a new Sub

[JJ Irani]

Originally Posted by masugu

I think JJ means Rolex may decide not to release a new Sub

Exactly!! As ex-CEO, I think I should know better!!

[JToddH]

What is the "Super Case" and "MaxiDial" referred to?

[JJ Irani]

Originally Posted by JToddH

What is the "Super Case" and "MaxiDial" referred to?

Supercase are the thicker lugs and maxi dial are the dials with larger markers and hands.

JJ

[Alan111]

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Going by that reasoning and logic, you could be right.

Rolex always start off first with the FULL GOLD model, followed by the TT and then the SS.

Classic examples: GMT-IIC and YM.

The SUB Ceramic came out in full gold, then this year TT and in 2010.....who knows?

JJ

JJ,

Rolex doesn't "ALWAYS" start off with the full gold model, followed by TT and then SS...

Look at what happened this past year for the DateJust II. It was unveiled for the first time, and it included both TT and SS in the same year.. AND no full gold model first or anything.

Maybe Rolex is changing around their marketing strategy for the introduction of new models..