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TheVTCGuy · 15 January 2013, 10:38 PM

Jocke! When you go to Basel this year tell Rolex to introduce a 42MM GMT please.

Yeah Yeah, I know we have had this discussion before but why not? They have the case (same one used in the 42 EX II), the movement (3187). All they would have to do is create a 42-sized ceramic bezel and rotating mount. It can't be that hard.

I absolutely love my EXII 42, but really miss the ability to mark the time (like you can with the bezel on the GMT). Not necessarily for traveling but every day things; parking meters, meetings, whatever. It was a convenient and missed feature. I think it would be a popular watch.

OK, you heard it here first!

Jocke will be bringing us back pictures of the new 42 MM GMT introduced at Basel this April!

ecsub44 · 15 January 2013, 10:48 PM

If they used the same case as the ExpII...I think the GMT would look decent at 42mm.

If the used the existing case and just "made it bigger"...I think the GMT would look awful.

I still prefer the older 40mm case.

Gharddog03 · 15 January 2013, 10:57 PM

42 would be a nice addition.

Cru Jones · 15 January 2013, 11:02 PM

ain't gonna happen.

the extra 2mm helps differentiate the explorer ii.
GMTIIc has only been around a few years.
if the GMTIIc would join the explorer ii, it would put a lot of pressure on the submariner line to "beef up".

Vincent65 · 15 January 2013, 11:03 PM

keep dreaming...

superdog · 15 January 2013, 11:10 PM

I love mine the way it is.

If they used the 42 exp case than your also looking at a twin lock instead of trip.

I really like trip lock and think the twin on the exp is a mistake.

77T · 15 January 2013, 11:42 PM

"Not necessarily for traveling but every day things; parking meters, meetings, whatever. It was a convenient and missed feature."

Paul - how were you using the 24-hr. bezel to time these things?

Dan Pierce · 16 January 2013, 12:11 AM

Jocke and I will see what we can do, Paul.

dP

Speed · 16 January 2013, 12:23 AM

I thought you retired the Daytona and picked up the Expy II ?

impalass · 16 January 2013, 12:26 AM

Jocke, Dan, please see what you can do about a Rolex rubber type dive strap too.

TheVTCGuy · 16 January 2013, 01:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 77T

"Not necessarily for traveling but every day things; parking meters, meetings, whatever. It was a convenient and missed feature."

Paul - how were you using the 24-hr. bezel to time these things?

The movable bezel

TheVTCGuy · 16 January 2013, 01:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Speed

I thought you retired the Daytona and picked up the Expy II ?

I did Speed, Love it!

GIA516 · 16 January 2013, 01:36 AM

Also talk to rolex and ask them when they will be donating new prototypes for all of us on the forum to try out and keep as long as we give feedback !!

Roller07 · 16 January 2013, 01:49 AM

No, don't do it Jocke.

sierra11b · 16 January 2013, 02:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ecsub44

If they used the same case as the ExpII...I think all the sports models would look decent at 42mm.

^Fixed^

capote · 16 January 2013, 02:24 AM

Bring back the 16700 instead

mmmk604 · 16 January 2013, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

Not necessarily for traveling but every day things; parking meters, meetings, whatever. It was a convenient and missed feature.

I use my bezel on my Sub for timing things...a 24hr bezel isn't as appropriate for timing things, but I guess it can still be done.

T. Ferguson · 16 January 2013, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 77T

...how were you using the 24-hr. bezel to time these things?

Quote:

Originally Posted by mmmk604

I use my bezel on my Sub for timing things...a 24hr bezel isn't as appropriate for timing things, but I guess it can still be done.

Yes, I think so too. Couldn't you simply put the the triangle at the minute hand when you want to start and then count the elapsed time in minutes off the inner dial between the triangle and where the minute hand now is? Even on the newer GMTs that only have 24 clicks you could still get within almost a minute. Good enough for stuff like parking meters.

linesiders · 16 January 2013, 11:07 AM

I move my pip to high tide or low tide, whatever is next.

dddrees · 16 January 2013, 11:20 AM

I called Rolex and told them Paul wants a 42 mm GMT.

Rolex told me to tell Paul, not only no, but H*LL NO!!!

We still love you Paul.

Speed · 16 January 2013, 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

I did Speed, Love it!

So you had a GMT between the Daytona and Expy II ?

Jocke · 16 January 2013, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roller07

No, don't do it Jocke.

I do not know why I listen to more of this.

BTW. Paul I have space for you on the truck bed.

Jocke · 16 January 2013, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Jocke and I will see what we can do, Paul.

dP

I guess we will steal the show my friend. Who can be better ambassadors for TRF?

Speed · 16 January 2013, 11:51 AM

Tell Dan no NATOS at Basel! ;-)

Jocke · 16 January 2013, 11:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Speed

Tell Dan no NATOS at Basel! ;-)

I guess he will hunt for NATO cheap jack's all day long.

TheVTCGuy · 16 January 2013, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by T. Ferguson

Yes, I think so too. Couldn't you simply put the the triangle at the minute hand when you want to start and then count the elapsed time in minutes off the inner dial between the triangle and where the minute hand now is? Even on the newer GMTs that only have 24 clicks you could still get within almost a minute. Good enough for stuff like parking meters.

EXACTLY

Quote:

Originally Posted by dddrees

I called Rolex and told them Paul wants a 42 mm GMT.

Rolex told me to tell Paul, not only no, but H*LL NO!!!

We still love you Paul.

Sniff... Thanks Dan......

Quote:

Originally Posted by Speed

So you had a GMT between the Daytona and Expy II ?

Actually it was prior to the Daytona Speed, I loved that watch.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jocke

I do not know why I listen to more of this.

BTW. Paul I have space for you on the truck bed.

WOO HOO!!!!!!

15 January 2013, 10:38 PM	#1
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	I want a 42 GMT!!!! Jocke! When you go to Basel this year tell Rolex to introduce a 42MM GMT please. Yeah Yeah, I know we have had this discussion before but why not? They have the case (same one used in the 42 EX II), the movement (3187). All they would have to do is create a 42-sized ceramic bezel and rotating mount. It can't be that hard. I absolutely love my EXII 42, but really miss the ability to mark the time (like you can with the bezel on the GMT). Not necessarily for traveling but every day things; parking meters, meetings, whatever. It was a convenient and missed feature. I think it would be a popular watch. OK, you heard it here first! Jocke will be bringing us back pictures of the new 42 MM GMT introduced at Basel this April!

15 January 2013, 10:48 PM	#2
ecsub44 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: US Watch: Sub Posts: 3,175	If they used the same case as the ExpII...I think the GMT would look decent at 42mm. If the used the existing case and just "made it bigger"...I think the GMT would look awful. I still prefer the older 40mm case. __________________ *侘寂 -- wabi-sabi --* acceptance of transience and imperfection by finding beauty in that which is imperfect, impermanent, and incomplete Commissioner of WEIRD POLICE , Badge # ecsub44

15 January 2013, 11:02 PM	#4
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,193	ain't gonna happen. the extra 2mm helps differentiate the explorer ii. GMTIIc has only been around a few years. if the GMTIIc would join the explorer ii, it would put a lot of pressure on the submariner line to "beef up".

15 January 2013, 11:10 PM	#6
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,825	I love mine the way it is. If they used the 42 exp case than your also looking at a twin lock instead of trip. I really like trip lock and think the twin on the exp is a mistake. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

15 January 2013, 11:42 PM	#7
77T 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 41,802	"Not necessarily for traveling but every day things; parking meters, meetings, whatever. It was a convenient and missed feature." Paul - how were you using the 24-hr. bezel to time these things? __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

15 January 2013, 10:57 PM	#3
Gharddog03 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Genaro Location: Fresno Ca. Watch: R O L E X Posts: 4,466	42 would be a nice addition.

15 January 2013, 11:03 PM	#5
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,297	keep dreaming...

16 January 2013, 12:11 AM	#8
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,119	Jocke and I will see what we can do, Paul. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

16 January 2013, 12:23 AM	#9
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	I thought you retired the Daytona and picked up the Expy II ?

16 January 2013, 12:26 AM	#10
impalass "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: Toronto, Canada. Watch: SD / LV / Daytona Posts: 2,089	Jocke, Dan, please see what you can do about a Rolex rubber type dive strap too.

16 January 2013, 01:36 AM	#13
GIA516 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Posts: 215	Also talk to rolex and ask them when they will be donating new prototypes for all of us on the forum to try out and keep as long as we give feedback !!

16 January 2013, 01:49 AM	#14
Roller07 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: GMT -5 Watch: HulkPepsiCoke Posts: 2,364	No, don't do it Jocke.

16 January 2013, 02:24 AM	#16
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	Bring back the 16700 instead

16 January 2013, 11:07 AM	#19
linesiders 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: RedSox Nation Watch: U Talkn Bout Wilis Posts: 5,489	I move my pip to high tide or low tide, whatever is next. __________________ I'm a sailor peg. And I've lost my leg. Climbing up the top sails. I've lost my leg!

16 January 2013, 11:20 AM	#20
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,251	I called Rolex and told them Paul wants a 42 mm GMT. Rolex told me to tell Paul, not only no, but H*LL NO!!! We still love you Paul. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

16 January 2013, 11:51 AM	#24
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Tell Dan no NATOS at Basel! ;-)

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