Rolex launch new model Aug 4th...

Rolex launch new model Aug 4th...

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andy355

1,341 posts

237 months

Monday 4th August 2014
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Been told by multiple dealers they would "never" do a Pepsi steel gmt

Shame as I would have one

Eleven

26,271 posts

221 months

Monday 4th August 2014
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LHD

17,000 posts

186 months

Monday 4th August 2014
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Meh.

ellroy

7,006 posts

224 months

Monday 4th August 2014
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That is not pleasant.

x5x3

2,422 posts

252 months

Monday 4th August 2014
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I'll take one with blue dial and black bezel

Grandfondo

12,241 posts

205 months

Monday 4th August 2014
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Does anyone else think the new design of the shoulders make it look as if it's got the wrong bracelet fitted?

I just don't like it so went for a Tudor instead!

Zingari

902 posts

172 months

Monday 4th August 2014
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Perhaps an attempt to shift them as they aint that popular nor comfortable to wear.

The previous SD was THE diver watch and probably why they decided to release the SD4000 to recapture lost sales

Dominic H

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3,274 posts

231 months

Monday 4th August 2014
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I like it!

gregf40

1,114 posts

115 months

Tuesday 5th August 2014
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The DSSD is ugly at the best of times...the new one just takes the biscuit though!

gregf40

1,114 posts

115 months

Tuesday 5th August 2014
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andy355 said:
Been told by multiple dealers they would "never" do a Pepsi steel gmt

Shame as I would have one
They won't ever do one. I will bet that the red/blue ceramic bezel's will be for sale on the grey market though for ridiculous prices.

Eleven

26,271 posts

221 months

Tuesday 5th August 2014
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gregf40 said:
andy355 said:
Been told by multiple dealers they would "never" do a Pepsi steel gmt

Shame as I would have one
They won't ever do one. I will bet that the red/blue ceramic bezel's will be for sale on the grey market though for ridiculous prices.
So, let's see. The Sea Dweller started becoming sought after and prices rose, Rolex re-launches it. The Pepsi started becoming sought-after and prices rose, Rolex launches a gold one. Dealers are being asked persistently when the stainless steel ones will be available... It's a brave man who bets against Rolex doing a stainless one when the gold market is saturated.

gregf40

1,114 posts

115 months

Tuesday 5th August 2014
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Eleven said:
So, let's see. The Sea Dweller started becoming sought after and prices rose, Rolex re-launches it. The Pepsi started becoming sought-after and prices rose, Rolex launches a gold one. Dealers are being asked persistently when the stainless steel ones will be available... It's a brave man who bets against Rolex doing a stainless one when the gold market is saturated.
I understand your point. But they won't do it wink

audidoody

8,597 posts

255 months

Tuesday 5th August 2014
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It's naff - because it attempts to transform a specialised bit of kit into a fashion statement.

Another 'clown' watch from the Rolex marketing department. The ad copy is laughable as well "the tiny helium molecules'. What? As opposed to the 'big' oxygen molecules. Patronising gibberish.

My 14060M is perfectly capable of withstanding the immense pressures of going for a paddle in the Med.

endo

244 posts

180 months

Tuesday 5th August 2014
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audidoody said:
It's naff - because it attempts to transform a specialised bit of kit into a fashion statement.
They already did that when they added super case and ceramic bezels to the sub tongue out.

I'd probably be less offended if it had a subtle dark blue sunburst dial, but i'm sure it will appeal to the the hashtag yoloswag generation.

Eleven

26,271 posts

221 months

Tuesday 5th August 2014
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gregf40 said:
Eleven said:
So, let's see. The Sea Dweller started becoming sought after and prices rose, Rolex re-launches it. The Pepsi started becoming sought-after and prices rose, Rolex launches a gold one. Dealers are being asked persistently when the stainless steel ones will be available... It's a brave man who bets against Rolex doing a stainless one when the gold market is saturated.
I understand your point. But they won't do it wink
Quoted for posterity.

gregf40

1,114 posts

115 months

Tuesday 5th August 2014
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Eleven said:
Quoted for posterity.
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MYOB

4,768 posts

137 months

Tuesday 5th August 2014
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Dominic H said:


I like it!
Bloody awful watch, but a great photo!

mikeh501

709 posts

180 months

Tuesday 5th August 2014
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didnt think they could make the DS any worse!

a new bracelet would have been much better received!

jshell

11,006 posts

204 months

Tuesday 5th August 2014
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gregf40 said:
They won't ever do one. I will bet that the red/blue ceramic bezel's will be for sale on the grey market though for ridiculous prices.
They won't, the bezel insert from the white gold seemingly won't fit the SS GMT!

jshell

11,006 posts

204 months

Tuesday 5th August 2014
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Grandfondo said:
Does anyone else think the new design of the shoulders make it look as if it's got the wrong bracelet fitted?

I just don't like it so went for a Tudor instead!
I think most people think the original DSSD had the wrong bracelet fitted!!! I say that as an ex-owner and big fan....

Really, that new DSSD is quite hideous IMHO! It'll be a rarity in future years, methinks.