With just over two more days to go before Baselworld 2009, the wait is nail biting. Baselworld 2009 is the "world's biggest and most important event for the watch and jewelery industry" for the year. That statement taking for Baselworld website is not a boast, but just a statement of fact. What is missing his year are those pre-Basel teasers Rolex normally releases before the big show hinting at their new products.
This year, Rolex has none. In a way, the slowdown of the world economy hints at a conservative showing this year. We do not expect many new models with the luxury market taking a beating. But we can hope.
It is pretty much a given that Rolex will update its two-tone Rolex Submariner as it did with the all gold versions in 2008.
What did Rolex do to its all gold Submariners in 2008?
1. CERACHROME Bezel. The new Submariners sport a new ceramic bezel made of the same material used in the GMT Master II released in 2005. The new bezel replaces the older aluminum bezel. The ceramic bezel is reportedly very scratch resistant.
2. MAXI Dial. Basically, fatter hands and larger indices/markers. The Maxi dial was first seen in the Rolex Yatchmaster.
3. SUPER Case. Wider lugs and probably a slightly larger dial just like the GMT Master II released in 2005.
4. Glidelock Clasp. One change I am sure everybody would be happy with is the new clasp. The Rolex Submariner, still uses the old style Oyster clasp, which while very durable has been subject of many a complaint because it has a "cheap" feel to it.
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This year, Rolex has none. In a way, the slowdown of the world economy hints at a conservative showing this year. We do not expect many new models with the luxury market taking a beating. But we can hope.
It is pretty much a given that Rolex will update its two-tone Rolex Submariner as it did with the all gold versions in 2008.
What did Rolex do to its all gold Submariners in 2008?
1. CERACHROME Bezel. The new Submariners sport a new ceramic bezel made of the same material used in the GMT Master II released in 2005. The new bezel replaces the older aluminum bezel. The ceramic bezel is reportedly very scratch resistant.
2. MAXI Dial. Basically, fatter hands and larger indices/markers. The Maxi dial was first seen in the Rolex Yatchmaster.
3. SUPER Case. Wider lugs and probably a slightly larger dial just like the GMT Master II released in 2005.
4. Glidelock Clasp. One change I am sure everybody would be happy with is the new clasp. The Rolex Submariner, still uses the old style Oyster clasp, which while very durable has been subject of many a complaint because it has a "cheap" feel to it.
This article is continued here.
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