I am not sure if the new Kermit excites at all...

Aug 31, 2020,05:23 AM
 


Yes it might come with a new size, movement and thinner lugs...

But Rolex did exactly that with the SD4k 6 years ago(!!!), which was subsequently discontinued after 2 years in production.
I guess it’s a good product launch for those of us who are keen to save our spare cash during this difficult time.

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New Submariners at 41mm

 
 By: JV_Zag : August 30th, 2020-14:05
Not sure I like the size increase...but Kermit is back ...  

A revolution! :))) [nt]

 
 By: amanico : August 30th, 2020-14:08

Lol!!

 
 By: sanzaw : August 31st, 2020-04:12
The creative juices have long dried up at certain manufacturers. Rolex seem to think that moving up the case size gives them the all-clear to rehash old designs, like they did with the SRSD. A part of me dreads that this indeed is going to be the case (no... 

Yep you’re right

 
 By: JV_Zag : August 30th, 2020-14:34
Fixed my post

👍 [nt]

 
 By: FabR : August 30th, 2020-14:36

the blue bezel is WG

 
 By: christianch : August 31st, 2020-15:18
no more blue dial WG sub!

Out of the Green

 
 By: Spangles - Dr. Tabby : August 30th, 2020-14:51
Slightly slimmer lugs would be a nice look. I don't think they need to add a mm, but it's not a deal-breaker by any means... although unavailability will be!

Saw a wider shot somewhere..

 
 By: JustaGuy : August 30th, 2020-17:29
Mentioned a few things but no upgraded PR.. Even Tudor has a 72 hr PR these days. GS had that some time ago.. Hope that's not the case.

My thoughts too 😬

 
 By: Watchonthewrists : August 31st, 2020-00:29
No message body

I am eagerly awaiting a modern version of a triple-date with moon phase...

 
 By: mdg : August 31st, 2020-09:20
...I am not normally into anything 'retro,' but the ref 8171 was damn near perfect. (Credit Hodinkee) ...  

+1!

 
 By: amanico : August 31st, 2020-09:21
...  

Boring as hell

 
 By: ambel : August 30th, 2020-22:28
Nothing new, bigger diameter, case,scratch-resistant bezel,... a lot of people care I know but certainly not the watch afficionados Why nothing brand new, a new revamp of the Explorer or Milgauss family. If you look at the new references from Patek each y... 

I agree

 
 By: dte2 : August 30th, 2020-22:43
They will outsell them all more than ever......

It's a tough one Alex, because

 
 By: WH_ : August 31st, 2020-01:17
Rolex has a brand equity that is delivering results. They do incremental improvements (both in and out), to achieve mechanical and usage perfection, and people buy them because of that, and for others because of the brand image. Their philosophy is not ab... 

wait until they release the new invention , interchangeable color bezels (like swatch)

 
 By: Passionata_george : August 31st, 2020-02:22
i m not a big fan of these bathroom rolexes anyhow.

Checking this post as fast as possible before it gets blocked here🤣

 
 By: Reuven Malter : August 31st, 2020-01:13
I agree its disappointing

This is a bit of a let down...

 
 By: VinnieD : August 31st, 2020-03:22
Creative meetings at Rolex must be quite something

I am not sure if the new Kermit excites at all...

 
 By: Watches&Men : August 31st, 2020-05:23
Yes it might come with a new size, movement and thinner lugs... But Rolex did exactly that with the SD4k 6 years ago(!!!) , which was subsequently discontinued after 2 years in production. I guess it’s a good product launch for those of us who are keen to...  

LOL @ everyone criticizing how unimaginative this new release is

 
 By: jleno : August 31st, 2020-08:58
What are people expecting, a minute repeater? 🤣

How incredibly awesome would that be though

 
 By: unekual : August 31st, 2020-10:10
How to break the internet

Omega's recent tourbillon was awesome

 
 By: jleno : August 31st, 2020-11:13
Would be really cool if Rolex could attempt something similar, but I doubt that will ever happen

France in advance !

 
 By: Alfihar : August 31st, 2020-10:50
Le Figaro, a French newspaper mistakenly leaked information ahead of tomorrow's releases ... The article has since been withdrawn : www.lefigaro.fr rolex-revisite-sa-legendaire-submariner-20200831#xtor=AL-201 Après une version 50e anniversaire en ... 

The translation...

 
 By: Lfptk : August 31st, 2020-11:40
After a 50th anniversary version in steel in 2003, with a green bezel, then a redesigned case in 2012, here is the new generation Submariner, still water-resistant to 300 meters, with a slightly enlarged case, 41 mm in diameter. Inside, the brand's latest... 

Rolex thinks they can continue thriving

 
 By: Thomas_3 : August 31st, 2020-14:20
on rehashed models, add a millimeter here or there, a new color or bracelet there and consider themselves good. I like Rolex and have 3, including my wife's DateJust but I certainly don't think they are the end all, be all of the watch world. People will ...