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Basel Rumors 2018?

Post by hoppyjr » Mon Mar 12, 2018 5:18 pm

Yea, it’s kinda WUS/TRF like, but I can’t be the only one curious....

So far I’m hearing the following:

Rolex: possible revised GMT, possible ceramic bezel Explorer II, possible Daytona with date, and I think the most likely; possible revised Submariner -or- new movement in existing Subs, using Paraflex shock system.

Omega: rumor is they are bring back the wave dial on the SMP-ceramic. The revised SMPc would get the METAS certified movement and see about a 30% price bump. No word yet on if it retains the skeleton hands or gets swords like the 2254.

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Post by 5661nicholas » Mon Mar 12, 2018 5:28 pm

I have nothing to contribute.....but the sound of a ceramic bezel, wave dial SMP sounds great...... especially with sword hands. Essentially an updated 2254, which if they keep it simple, could be amazing.

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Post by hoppyjr » Mon Mar 12, 2018 5:30 pm

5661nicholas wrote:I have nothing to contribute.....but the sound of a ceramic bezel, wave dial SMP sounds great...... especially with sword hands. Essentially an updated 2254, which if they keep it simple, could be amazing.

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I’d expect to see a $5500 msrp, with maybe $4500-4800 street price. If it happens.

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Post by Panerai7 » Mon Mar 12, 2018 5:31 pm

Cool topic Ed. I've actually been reading all these predictions on different blogs.
Would be great to see Exp2 with ceramic bezel. Pelagos GMT and a few others

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Post by JP Chestnut » Mon Mar 12, 2018 5:33 pm

5661nicholas wrote:
Mon Mar 12, 2018 5:28 pm
I have nothing to contribute.....but the sound of a ceramic bezel, wave dial SMP sounds great...... especially with sword hands. Essentially an updated 2254, which if they keep it simple, could be amazing.

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The worst thing about Omega is how frequently they abandon the few good watches that they manage to release.

Lets see, an updated version of this
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Post by 5661nicholas » Mon Mar 12, 2018 5:38 pm

hoppyjr wrote:
5661nicholas wrote:I have nothing to contribute.....but the sound of a ceramic bezel, wave dial SMP sounds great...... especially with sword hands. Essentially an updated 2254, which if they keep it simple, could be amazing.

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I’d expect to see a $5500 msrp, with maybe $4500-4800 street price. If it happens.
I hate to say it because I've never owned a sub.....but that price tag would be tough to gag down when for a little moreImage. Luckily it probably won't be an issue as they will likely make it too big.

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Post by logan2z » Mon Mar 12, 2018 5:57 pm

Less of a rumor/prediction and more of a wish for a Rolex Polar Explorer 1 from the folks at Monochrome:

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https://monochrome-watches.com/rolex-ba ... ches-2018/

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Post by JDC222 » Mon Mar 12, 2018 6:27 pm

I’ll check when I am there in July Hop... ;)


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Post by r.palace » Mon Mar 12, 2018 6:44 pm

logan2z wrote:Less of a rumor/prediction and more of a wish for a Rolex Polar Explorer 1 from the folks at Monochrome:

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https://monochrome-watches.com/rolex-ba ... ches-2018/
Saw that as well. Dig it
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Post by TSD » Mon Mar 12, 2018 6:55 pm

r.palace wrote:
Mon Mar 12, 2018 6:44 pm
logan2z wrote:Less of a rumor/prediction and more of a wish for a Rolex Polar Explorer 1 from the folks at Monochrome:

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https://monochrome-watches.com/rolex-ba ... ches-2018/
Saw that as well. Dig it
Black lume matters. :fro:

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Post by CGSshorty » Mon Mar 12, 2018 7:07 pm

logan2z wrote:Less of a rumor/prediction and more of a wish for a Rolex Polar Explorer 1 from the folks at Monochrome:

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https://monochrome-watches.com/rolex-ba ... ches-2018/
r.palace wrote:
logan2z wrote:Less of a rumor/prediction and more of a wish for a Rolex Polar Explorer 1 from the folks at Monochrome:

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https://monochrome-watches.com/rolex-ba ... ches-2018/
Saw that as well. Dig it
TSD wrote:
r.palace wrote:
Mon Mar 12, 2018 6:44 pm
logan2z wrote:Less of a rumor/prediction and more of a wish for a Rolex Polar Explorer 1 from the folks at Monochrome:

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https://monochrome-watches.com/rolex-ba ... ches-2018/
Saw that as well. Dig it
Black lume matters. :fro:
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Post by TSD » Mon Mar 12, 2018 7:12 pm

I use Chrome, not TT. :shrug:

2018 predictions, courtesy of RPR
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Post by 3migo » Mon Mar 12, 2018 7:24 pm

Would love to see Tudor introduce a GMT- whether it's on the Pelagos or the North Flag. Also hoping to see anything other than another Black Bay flavor from Tudor this year. 37 color varieties is enough, Tudor.

Also excited to see what Seiko cranks out this year, I've heard rumors of another reissue watch like last year's 62MAS.

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Post by Chocodove » Mon Mar 12, 2018 7:31 pm

Whatever Rolex releases, if I want it, a peon like me will only be able to buy it from reseller at an inflated price unless I’m willing to wait 2-3 years.
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Post by BacoNoir » Mon Mar 12, 2018 7:32 pm

This is the rumor I’m pulling for and already told my AD if it happens I want the first one. Ceramic Pelagos on rubber strap.
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Post by Panerai7 » Mon Mar 12, 2018 8:11 pm

As long as they don't do those silly Fastrider lug fillers

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Post by sierra11b » Mon Mar 12, 2018 10:13 pm

Nothing I could afford from Rolex these days.

That milgauss! :love:

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Post by logan2z » Tue Mar 13, 2018 1:32 am

BacoNoir wrote:
Mon Mar 12, 2018 7:32 pm
This is the rumor I’m pulling for and already told my AD if it happens I want the first one. Ceramic Pelagos on rubber strap.
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If only it didn't have that wall of text at the bottom of the dial...

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Post by rockmastermike » Tue Mar 13, 2018 5:51 am

I don't get the numbering on the rumored (and great looking) Milgauss....can anyone help me out on how that bezel works??

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Post by TSD » Tue Mar 13, 2018 6:33 am

rockmastermike wrote:
Tue Mar 13, 2018 5:51 am
I don't get the numbering on the rumored (and great looking) Milgauss....can anyone help me out on how that bezel works??
Apparently, the 6541 came with bezel inserts calibrated in 6 units or 60 minutes. That mockup is just reflecting the history of the 6541.

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Post by rockmastermike » Tue Mar 13, 2018 7:48 am

TSD wrote:
Tue Mar 13, 2018 6:33 am
rockmastermike wrote:
Tue Mar 13, 2018 5:51 am
I don't get the numbering on the rumored (and great looking) Milgauss....can anyone help me out on how that bezel works??
Apparently, the 6541 came with bezel inserts calibrated in 6 units or 60 minutes. That mockup is just reflecting the history of the 6541.

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Post by logan2z » Tue Mar 13, 2018 8:35 am

TSD wrote:
Tue Mar 13, 2018 6:33 am
rockmastermike wrote:
Tue Mar 13, 2018 5:51 am
I don't get the numbering on the rumored (and great looking) Milgauss....can anyone help me out on how that bezel works??
Apparently, the 6541 came with bezel inserts calibrated in 6 units or 60 minutes. That mockup is just reflecting the history of the 6541.

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If they reissued that I think I'd be buying my first Rolex.

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Post by JP Chestnut » Tue Mar 13, 2018 8:48 am

That should be the basis of the next turn o graph.

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Post by BacoNoir » Tue Mar 13, 2018 9:04 am

logan2z wrote:
Tue Mar 13, 2018 1:32 am
BacoNoir wrote:
Mon Mar 12, 2018 7:32 pm
This is the rumor I’m pulling for and already told my AD if it happens I want the first one. Ceramic Pelagos on rubber strap.
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If only it didn't have that wall of text at the bottom of the dial...
Yeah, not a huge fan of that either and preferred the 2 line ETA versions - serviceable anywhere. That said, the 4 lines bothers me less on the black models than the blue for some odd reason but don't know why. :shrug:
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Post by ericf4 » Tue Mar 13, 2018 9:06 am

Sounds like Brellum will be coming out with their new LE.3 on the 25th of March at Basel..Looking fwd to seeing what its all about. Sebastien may have posted a blurred pic of it or is throwing me off the track but here it is:

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