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Post by Pete on Feb 27, 2019 3:36:35 GMT -6
Hi guys, any gossip on what might be expected at Basel this year?
I’m hoping they will re-jig the Submariners with more balanced cases and do away with those blocky lugs.
I hope they keep them at 40mm to differentiate them from the SD.
I wonder if they will limit the production of the 50th Anniversary SD with the red text and revert back to white text.
A bigger Daytona wouldn’t go astray.
The 40mm just looks way too small on my wrist.
Chronographs are better when around 42mm imho.
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Post by Baco Noir on Feb 27, 2019 9:18:29 GMT -6
The only rumor I’ve heard so far is that CHIP might be going again! |
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Post by CHIP on Feb 27, 2019 9:27:59 GMT -6
The only rumor I’ve heard so far is that CHIP might be going again! Still up in the air, but I’m hoping to find out soon because I need to sort out time off with work. |
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Post by Baco Noir on Feb 27, 2019 9:59:54 GMT -6
One I have seen is Tudor hinting about bringing back a Sub with the triangle hour markers at 3, 6, 9. If done right, that could be a big seller.
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Post by priamo on Feb 27, 2019 11:09:14 GMT -6
I'll be interested to read how the event unfolds. So many brands have pulled out of the official event due to excessive costs haven't they? But I read they might have their own areas nearby? And they've changed the people at the top for Basel.
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Post by carl on Feb 27, 2019 12:33:50 GMT -6
Nobody seems to have a clue. I was at my AD yesterday, and they also have their own Rolex watchmaker on site, and a really good relationship with Rolex. If they had any word, then they are not saying. We were discussing how there used to be at least a teaser a month or so ahead of Basel. I did get an invite to a Rolex event coming up soon after Basel. So they obviously have something in the works. Milgauss and Explorer II updates would be my guess. I thought about possible changes to the Submariner, but I kind of wonder. The GMT has the Super Case as well, and it really seems popular on the Sub. Perhaps, at most, the Sub will get the newer movement. Anyone's guess.  Cheers, Carl |
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Post by Baco Noir on Feb 27, 2019 12:59:49 GMT -6
carl - movement updates seem very logical. Also, the ceramic bezel Exp II mockups that have been floating around for a few years seem logical too considering how big of a hit they were on the Daytona.
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Post by Robb on Mar 5, 2019 9:13:29 GMT -6
I hope they don’t change the Subs case I love them the way they are. If anything... im guessing a new movement  |
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Post by CHIP on Mar 5, 2019 9:27:42 GMT -6
I think new movement is certain.
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Post by Pete on Mar 5, 2019 18:42:02 GMT -6
I reckon they might drop the maxicase and get back to the sexy curves..
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Post by Pete on Mar 6, 2019 2:33:48 GMT -6
I hope they don’t change the Subs case I love them the way they are. If anything... im guessing a new movement That’s an awesome collection you have there Robb👍 |
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Post by Archer on Mar 6, 2019 7:32:36 GMT -6
More watches that no one will be able to buy is my guess...
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Post by CHIP on Mar 6, 2019 8:52:31 GMT -6
More watches that no one will be able to buy is my guess... That’s a given, sadly. |
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Post by Archer on Mar 7, 2019 8:21:33 GMT -6
I have to say, regardless of the watches themselves, I hate the way Rolex does business. They are basically not a very nice persons on every level...
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Post by Baco Noir on Mar 7, 2019 16:06:47 GMT -6
I have to say, regardless of the watches themselves, I hate the way Rolex does business. They are basically not a very nice persons on every level... Yeah, the current business model is not one I’m a fan of. |
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