Blueberries
What do we expect
to see at Baselworld 2016?
New Rolex watches,
of course.
The long awaited
Rolex Daytona with ceramic bezel is one of the hottest expectations from watch
enthusiasts.
Given the fact that the current 116520 has been in production for
16 years, it may be the right time for it to retire and be replaced by a new reference
with ceramic bezel.
However, Rolex is conservative as we all know, even in the
introduction of ceramic bezels on Daytona. The ceramic bezels on Daytona first
appeared on rose gold version with alligator strap. Then, it started to appear
on platinum ones.
So, if we look at how Rolex released their Yacht-Master II
(from precious metal to stainless steel), we may find clues that there can be a
new Daytona with ceramic bezel. I hope to see a black ceramic bezel with a
panda dial as a brown ceramic bezel may not appeal to everyone. Maybe the
stainless steel Daytona with ceramic bezel will come in versions on straps
first. But please do surprise us, Rolex.
Another watch I
would like to see is the Sky-Dweller in stainless steel. Given that Rolex a few
years ago made a stainless steel Yacht-Master II, I would like to see another
complicated timepiece with accessible prices in stainless steel.
I also expect to
see the stainless version of last year’s 116655 that did not come with a
bracelet.
Also on my wish list
are more dial options for the Datejust II. However, I expect the line may be
replaced by Datejust 40 at Baselworld, just as how the Daydate II was replaced
by Daydate 40. The new Datejust 40 may receive movement upgrades, which is
another step towards upgrading all Rolex movements.
What about some
fantasy watches? I would like to see another Deep Sea variant which is, unlike
the D-blue , officially announced at Baselworld. A white gold version with blue
ceramic bezel and blue dial may look good.
Another watch I
would like to see is the 116713 with a green dial. It will be a hit for people
who cannot afford the full gold version 116718.
Worth noting is
that there may also be surprises coming from the Explorer I line. A white dial
version will be nice.
Anyway, Baselworld
is around the corner, let’s hope that Rolex will bring us affordable surprises
this year.
Jason L.
PS
HK Snob ... I think the chance of launching Blueberries will drive the batman people crazy but make me happy!
Let's see who wins the jackpot.
2 comments:
Jason...
Bingo!!!
Jason
Good Watch Fortune Tellers!
We got what we have guessed!
Success
HK Snob
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