Basel Rumors 2018?
Basel Rumors 2018?
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.
Anyone else?
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.
Anyone else?
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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.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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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
Would be great to see Exp2 with ceramic bezel. Pelagos GMT and a few others
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The worst thing about Omega is how frequently they abandon the few good watches that they manage to release.5661nicholas wrote: ↑Mon Mar 12, 2018 5:28 pmI 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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Lets see, an updated version of this
or this
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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 more. Luckily it probably won't be an issue as they will likely make it too big.hoppyjr wrote:I’d expect to see a $5500 msrp, with maybe $4500-4800 street price. If it happens.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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Less of a rumor/prediction and more of a wish for a Rolex Polar Explorer 1 from the folks at Monochrome:
https://monochrome-watches.com/rolex-ba ... ches-2018/
https://monochrome-watches.com/rolex-ba ... ches-2018/
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I’ll check when I am there in July Hop...
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Saw that as well. Dig itlogan2z wrote:Less of a rumor/prediction and more of a wish for a Rolex Polar Explorer 1 from the folks at Monochrome:
https://monochrome-watches.com/rolex-ba ... ches-2018/
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Black lume matters.r.palace wrote: ↑Mon Mar 12, 2018 6:44 pmSaw that as well. Dig itlogan2z wrote:Less of a rumor/prediction and more of a wish for a Rolex Polar Explorer 1 from the folks at Monochrome:
https://monochrome-watches.com/rolex-ba ... ches-2018/
Basel Rumors 2018?
logan2z wrote:Less of a rumor/prediction and more of a wish for a Rolex Polar Explorer 1 from the folks at Monochrome:
https://monochrome-watches.com/rolex-ba ... ches-2018/
r.palace wrote:Saw that as well. Dig itlogan2z wrote:Less of a rumor/prediction and more of a wish for a Rolex Polar Explorer 1 from the folks at Monochrome:
https://monochrome-watches.com/rolex-ba ... ches-2018/
Has the new Tapatalk plugin screwed up quoting?TSD wrote:Black lume matters.r.palace wrote: ↑Mon Mar 12, 2018 6:44 pmSaw that as well. Dig itlogan2z wrote:Less of a rumor/prediction and more of a wish for a Rolex Polar Explorer 1 from the folks at Monochrome:
https://monochrome-watches.com/rolex-ba ... ches-2018/
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2018 predictions, courtesy of RPR
2018 predictions, courtesy of RPR
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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.
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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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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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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As long as they don't do those silly Fastrider lug fillers
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Nothing I could afford from Rolex these days.
That milgauss!
That milgauss!
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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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Apparently, the 6541 came with bezel inserts calibrated in 6 units or 60 minutes. That mockup is just reflecting the history of the 6541.rockmastermike wrote: ↑Tue Mar 13, 2018 5:51 amI 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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Thanks, TomTSD wrote: ↑Tue Mar 13, 2018 6:33 amApparently, the 6541 came with bezel inserts calibrated in 6 units or 60 minutes. That mockup is just reflecting the history of the 6541.rockmastermike wrote: ↑Tue Mar 13, 2018 5:51 amI 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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If they reissued that I think I'd be buying my first Rolex.TSD wrote: ↑Tue Mar 13, 2018 6:33 amApparently, the 6541 came with bezel inserts calibrated in 6 units or 60 minutes. That mockup is just reflecting the history of the 6541.rockmastermike wrote: ↑Tue Mar 13, 2018 5:51 amI 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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That should be the basis of the next turn o graph.
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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.
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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:
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid ... =3&theater
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid ... =3&theater
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