At first, it seems like a totally crazy notion that has you doubting your sanity. Everest, and exploration), that has the aesthetic codes now associated with RLX titanium and a dial that clearly displays the Explorer-style applied Arabic numeral at 6′, this teaser makes it a solid possibility. But, to see a case, situated with a frosty backdrop (think polar, Mt. If you had asked me at any point up until today whether or not a RLX titanium Explorer was in the cards, I would have said it was extremely unlikely. An RLX Titanium Rolex Explorer? Now that would be out of leftfield So an RLX titanium Yacht-Master appears to be imminently debuting. If we learned anything from the Deepsea Challenge and Ainslie’s prototype, RLX titanium has more of an emphasis on brushed finishes and vintage-inspired bevels to the lugs – exactly what we are seeing above. In terms of the case, and by extension the bracelet, being made in titanium. After displaying a yacht racing through the water, it then cuts to the above where you can just make out a timing bezel with a matte ceramic insert and raised numerals – signatures distinct to the Yacht-Master design. Surely, the Yacht-Master would have to be next then right? Well such a suspicion has all but been confirmed due to the above image from the reel. But, alas, the Deepsea Challenge came first. After spotting the prototype on sailor Sir Ben Ainslie, it seemed the first titanium Rolex model would have been the Yacht-Master as they had already made one. For wide adoption, it eventually needs to make its way into more of their wrist-friendly designs. It is a huge beast of a watch at 50mm in diameter, so it is not the most wearable creation by any stretch. There is zero chance Rolex would invest in creating their own titanium alloy and stop at the standard production Deepsea Challenge watch. This is not a new prediction, as I expressed as much in our team predictions for 2023 roundup. On the other hand though, are these truly intentional teases or leaks from Rolex? Or absolute red herrings? Let’s dive in.Ī post shared by ROLEX I expected, a Yacht-Master in RLX Titanium seems certain Therefore, we can rather safely infer at least a few of their new watches. Earlier today, however, Rolex posted an Instagram reel that teased their releases for Monday at Watches & Wonders and some of the flashing imagery in the teaser was not so subtle to the trained eye. Anniversary years give more insight into updates that are much more probable, but nobody can truly predict with absolute certainty the full extent of their novelty drop each year. It is quite ironic that a brand, known for incremental updates rather than overhauls, can be at times unpredictable. But these often turn out to be figments of the imagination rather than reality. Sure, people constantly put together prediction videos or claim to have leaks in social media posts. Rolex is notoriously secretive about their releases, keeping their novelties completely under lock and key until the moment the embargo lifts. The technology has been introduced to their whole fishery which expects to see its levels of oyster spat increase.I/trending 19937 Did Rolex just leak their own Watches & Wonders 2023 releases?!? Zach Blass The local FLAG helped TOFS invest in these oyster spat collectors known as coupelles, and associated equipment, with the aim of providing an alternative habitat where spat can settle and increasing the levels of natural substrate, essential for optimal recruitment. Through discussions, they learnt how they could be used effectively in the tidal conditions of Tralee Bay. TOFS were aware of different technology being used in France and a visit to French oyster producers using coupelles allowed them to see them in operation. The additional substrate had traditionally come from mussel shells which are no longer in plentiful supply due to the market preference for in-shell mussels. However, the stock has been seriously limited in recent years by the lack of suitable settlement substrate which is critical for reproduction. Tralee Bay has significant natural reproduction capability for native oysters (European Flat Oyster Ostrea Edulis) and, to maintain a healthy oyster stock, they also run a spat collection programme. In 2016, TOFS included 78 boats which harvested 180 tonnes of flat oysters with a value of €1 170 000. The not for profit cooperative manages the natural resource for the whole community. Tralee Oyster Fisheries Society (TOFS) is vested with the management of the wild oyster fishery in Tralee Bay.
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