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Re: Basel Releases 2018

Post by hoppyjr » Wed Mar 21, 2018 6:35 am

The Pepsi doesn’t excite me like it doesn’t some. It’s ok, but I won’t buy.


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Post by JP Chestnut » Wed Mar 21, 2018 6:42 am

hoppyjr wrote:
Wed Mar 21, 2018 6:35 am
The Pepsi doesn’t excite me like it doesn’t some. It’s ok, but I won’t buy.
IM more excited for the bracelet. It should retrofit to the five digit model.

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Post by CGSshorty » Wed Mar 21, 2018 6:43 am

hoppyjr wrote:The Pepsi doesn’t excite me like it doesn’t some. It’s ok, but I won’t buy.
Did you use Google Translate to post this?
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Post by hoppyjr » Wed Mar 21, 2018 6:45 am

CGSshorty wrote:
hoppyjr wrote:The Pepsi doesn’t excite me like it doesn’t some. It’s ok, but I won’t buy.
Did you use Google Translate to post this?
Didn’t sleep well, fingers not awake yet.

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Re: Basel Releases 2018

Post by RALAustin » Wed Mar 21, 2018 6:46 am

So on the Rolex site they are showing the white gold Pepsi is still there but now with a dark blue dial:

https://www.rolex.com/watches/gmt-maste ... -0002.html

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Post by RALAustin » Wed Mar 21, 2018 6:50 am

Also a new platinum Daytona with a different ice blue dial (older one is still there as well). Looks like they are not advertising some of these other changes yet.

https://www.rolex.com/watches/cosmograp ... -0002.html

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Post by TSD » Wed Mar 21, 2018 6:51 am

JP Chestnut wrote:
Wed Mar 21, 2018 6:42 am
IM more excited for the bracelet. It should retrofit to the five digit model.
This is Rolex we’re talking about. It can’t be that simple.

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Post by RALAustin » Wed Mar 21, 2018 6:52 am

And on the second page of Daytona the new WG ones with Oysterflex from last year all now have bracelet versions.

Edit: check that, WG with steel bezel.
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Post by JP Chestnut » Wed Mar 21, 2018 6:52 am

TSD wrote:
Wed Mar 21, 2018 6:51 am
JP Chestnut wrote:
Wed Mar 21, 2018 6:42 am
IM more excited for the bracelet. It should retrofit to the five digit model.
This is Rolex we’re talking about. It can’t be that simple.
You can fit a solid oyster to a 16610. You can fit the 1.8mm super jubilee to a 16710. I'd be shocked if this one didn't work as well. :thumbsup:

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Re: Basel Releases 2018

Post by hoppyjr » Wed Mar 21, 2018 6:53 am

39mm white dial OP

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39mm Black Bay with in house. $3500 ish.

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now this is a big MISS...

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Post by JP Chestnut » Wed Mar 21, 2018 6:54 am

RALAustin wrote:
Wed Mar 21, 2018 6:46 am
So on the Rolex site they are showing the white gold Pepsi is still there but now with a dark blue dial:

https://www.rolex.com/watches/gmt-maste ... -0002.html
Not sure about that one. Looks nice, but the historical inaccuracy bugs me. At least it doesn't have waves in the dial that look like they were made by a junky with a safety pin.

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Post by JP Chestnut » Wed Mar 21, 2018 6:55 am

hoppyjr wrote:
Wed Mar 21, 2018 6:53 am

39mm Black Bay with in house. $3500 ish.
Supposedly 12.3mm thick. If this doesn't suck for some unforeseen reason, it might be the cheap new watch I've been looking for forever.

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Post by Panerai7 » Wed Mar 21, 2018 6:55 am

The good news that I'll probably never wear it on a bracelet, so it could come on a broccoli wad for all I care. But just out of curiosity will the SubC's bracelet fit right up?

And yes I'm sitting here at work and drooling

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Post by JP Chestnut » Wed Mar 21, 2018 6:57 am

I'm not sure if the Sub bracelet would fit. I suspect so though. If you get one and want to part your bracelet, you know where to send it.

Does anyone know if the DSSD changed at all?

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Post by Panerai7 » Wed Mar 21, 2018 7:01 am

JP Chestnut wrote:
Wed Mar 21, 2018 6:57 am
I'm not sure if the Sub bracelet would fit. I suspect so though. If you get one and want to part your bracelet, you know where to send it.

Does anyone know if the DSSD changed at all?
I'll definitely keep you posted.

Nope DSSD is still on display and still KING Seadweller :)

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Post by Joeprez » Wed Mar 21, 2018 7:01 am

That Rolex GMT is the shit... and I dont like jubilee bracelets!!! I'm getting one!

The Black Bay GMT looks good too... but I'm pretty sure I will be getting that 39mm BB:

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Post by ericf4 » Wed Mar 21, 2018 7:05 am

hoppyjr wrote:
Wed Mar 21, 2018 6:35 am
The Pepsi doesn’t excite me like it doesn’t some. It’s ok, but I won’t buy.
same here i think the bezel colors are what kills it for me, not really red, not really blue.....almost pinkish and lavender looking in the Real world pic Pat posted....like an easter theme,,,,,lol
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Post by Ruggs » Wed Mar 21, 2018 7:06 am

ericf4 wrote:now this is a big MISS...

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Post by JP Chestnut » Wed Mar 21, 2018 7:08 am

Panerai7 wrote:
Wed Mar 21, 2018 7:01 am
JP Chestnut wrote:
Wed Mar 21, 2018 6:57 am
I'm not sure if the Sub bracelet would fit. I suspect so though. If you get one and want to part your bracelet, you know where to send it.

Does anyone know if the DSSD changed at all?
I'll definitely keep you posted.

Nope DSSD is still on display and still KING Seadweller :)
Someone on one of the other forums mentioned something about the old James Cameron version becoming more collectible due to some change. I'm not sure if it was BS. I looked on the website and didn't see anything obviously different.

Also, the craptastic hidden jubilee clasp on the 36mm DJ has been replaced. :thumbsup:

Rolex wins this year.

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Post by Panerai7 » Wed Mar 21, 2018 7:09 am

ericf4 wrote:
Wed Mar 21, 2018 7:05 am
hoppyjr wrote:
Wed Mar 21, 2018 6:35 am
The Pepsi doesn’t excite me like it doesn’t some. It’s ok, but I won’t buy.
same here i think the bezel colors are what kills it for me, not really red, not really blue.....almost pinkish and lavender looking in the Real world pic Pat posted....like an easter theme,,,,,lol
Hopefully it's the effect of display lights. Most bold colors look wierd in those lights

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Post by Chocodove » Wed Mar 21, 2018 7:11 am

JP Chestnut wrote:
Wed Mar 21, 2018 7:08 am
Panerai7 wrote:
Wed Mar 21, 2018 7:01 am
JP Chestnut wrote:
Wed Mar 21, 2018 6:57 am
I'm not sure if the Sub bracelet would fit. I suspect so though. If you get one and want to part your bracelet, you know where to send it.

Does anyone know if the DSSD changed at all?
I'll definitely keep you posted.

Nope DSSD is still on display and still KING Seadweller :)
Someone on one of the other forums mentioned something about the old James Cameron version becoming more collectible due to some change. I'm not sure if it was BS. I looked on the website and didn't see anything obviously different.

Also, the craptastic hidden jubilee clasp on the 36mm DJ has been replaced. :thumbsup:

Rolex wins this year.
Wider bracelet, redesigned lugs, 3235 movement for the DSSD.
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Re: Basel Releases 2018

Post by JP Chestnut » Wed Mar 21, 2018 7:11 am

Joeprez wrote:
Wed Mar 21, 2018 7:01 am
but I'm pretty sure I will be getting that 39mm BB:

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Look at the crown! No stupid ass colored spacer!!!

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Post by Chocodove » Wed Mar 21, 2018 7:13 am

Oh, and redesigned Glidelock for the DSSD as well. All the changes are win.
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Re: Basel Releases 2018

Post by logan2z » Wed Mar 21, 2018 7:13 am

I was hoping to see something new and different, but it seems that most watch manufacturers are content to make incremental updates to or release additional variations of existing models. Disappointed. I don't see anything in these Basel threads that compels me to open my wallet.

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