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The GMT Master · 23 March 2010, 09:38 AM

Hey all,

Spoke to my boss earlier (who is over in Basel at present on business) who had a chance to have a chat with the folks inside the Rolex booth today, and he had this to tell me:

1) The Explorer II seen in videos is definitely real, but got pulled at the last minute. Rolex were keeping quiet on the actual reasons behind it, but implied something major. My guess would either be production or promotional issues.

2) A new Submariner in White Gold has also been launched (although it wasn't on display in the showcase). It's a jewellery piece in a similar kind of vein to the blinged up GMT IIs. It features an emerald set bezel, paved diamond dial, and a diamond set bracelet. It is also the first Submariner not to be given an official depth rating on the dial - apparently, it can only go down to 50m before the emeralds crack under the pressure. My boss said it looked very pretty in the metal, but I'm sure it won't go down too well here

Thanks for reading

Chris

STEELINOX · 23 March 2010, 09:54 AM

interesting indeed !

HL65 · 23 March 2010, 09:55 AM

Thanks for the news Chris! I have a friend there now as well. I am looking forward to hearing his comments also! WG Sub with no bling is my thing!

risico · 23 March 2010, 09:57 AM

Thanks for the update, still anticipating the expII

kingblackbolt · 23 March 2010, 10:00 AM

I would really like to know the reason for the last minute dissapearing act...

rolexnovice · 23 March 2010, 10:13 AM

Sub white gold??? Whoa!

superb · 23 March 2010, 10:18 AM

interesting... white gold sub is nice.

therolexguy · 23 March 2010, 10:22 AM

I love getting the inside scoop from the outside. Thanks for sharing.

Tools · 23 March 2010, 10:25 AM

thanks for the insider info...........

dotcomakazee · 23 March 2010, 10:52 AM

I thought there already WAS a WG sub? The one with the blue ceramic bezel and face?

The GMT Master · 23 March 2010, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by dotcomakazee

I thought there already WAS a WG sub? The one with the blue ceramic bezel and face?

There is, but this is the first jewellery piece based on the new 11661X model

gelshocker · 23 March 2010, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The GMT Master

There is, but this is the first jewellery piece based on the new 11661X model

Thanks, I have to see it to believe it though!

But this does confirm my belief that Rolex is blinging up the Subdate for the girls. Cheers,

Singslinger · 23 March 2010, 01:41 PM

Very interesting - thanks for sharing!

imono · 23 March 2010, 01:50 PM

Hooray for the blings in the Sub.
Can't wait to see this one.

rolexcd · 23 March 2010, 04:12 PM

Thanks for the update!! Would be very interesting to find out the "reasons" on the last minute pull out of the new Explorer II.

SDDS · 23 March 2010, 08:06 PM

thanx for this great info

gone-rolex-mad · 23 March 2010, 08:12 PM

Thanks for sharing

alphamale2012 · 23 March 2010, 08:25 PM

Thanks for that. Looking forward to explorer II next year.

chrislkb · 23 March 2010, 08:37 PM

Thanks Chris. Intriguing updates on the Exp II

Psmith · 23 March 2010, 08:39 PM

Thanks Chris - does your boss have any details about the new Exp II ?

Cheers

danberger · 23 March 2010, 09:02 PM

Chris - who is "your boss" - is he in the industry ? Just that on another Forum the well known James Dowling had an interview with Rolex and they denied the new Explorer 2 ....

The GMT Master · 23 March 2010, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by danberger

Chris - who is "your boss" - is he in the industry ? Just that on another Forum the well known James Dowling had an interview with Rolex and they denied the new Explorer 2 ....

He's the owner of the independent AD where I work, and I'm just reporting what he was told by the people at the Rolex stand

danberger · 24 March 2010, 01:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The GMT Master

He's the owner of the independent AD where I work, and I'm just reporting what he was told by the people at the Rolex stand

would that be in the North West of England by any chance ????

acce1999 · 23 March 2010, 09:34 PM

Interesting. Thanks for the info.

Best,

A

SLS · 23 March 2010, 10:26 PM

I am surprised that Rolex would put anything on a Sub that could not withstand the normal depth rating, maybe they are becoming a jewelry company that sells watches!
Scott

mtrunner · 23 March 2010, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SLS

I am surprised that Rolex would put anything on a Sub that could not withstand the normal depth rating, maybe they are becoming a jewelry company that sells watches!
Scott

I agree it seems lame but they are a business after all and there is definitely a market for the blinged out watches otherwise they wouldn't make them. Probably not our cup of tea (Rolex Forum Readers) but for some this is what they like. Each to their own. Look at the ugly leopard Daytona. I cannot imagine buying something so ugly but Kobe Bryant's wife was wearing one a few months ago. Ugly but still wanted by some.

AstroBoy · 23 March 2010, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by mtrunner

I agree it seems lame but if they are a business after all and there is definitely a market for the blinged out watches otherwise they wouldn't make them. Probably not our cup of tea (Rolex Forum Readers) but for some this is what they like. Each to their own. Look at the ugly leopard Daytona. I cannot imagine buying something so ugly but Kobe Bryant's wife was wearing one a few months ago. Ugly but still wanted by some.

"Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder" ! Make it and they buy!

How many people owned an off-road SUV (like the Jeep Cherokees) and take it off-road? Not many! Also there are a great percentage of them NEVER take the vehicle off-road! Thus, likewise the Rolex Submariners !

lolo96706 · 23 March 2010, 10:37 PM

Thanks for the inside information!

Prince Tudor · 23 March 2010, 11:54 PM

Thanks for the info. I wish we could find out why they pulled the new EXPII at the last minute.

jas55 · 24 March 2010, 01:24 AM

I thought the White Gold Sub was expensive enough, imagine how much they will sell it for now?

23 March 2010, 09:38 AM	#1
The GMT Master "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: England Posts: 8,150	Some More News From Basel >>>> Hey all, Spoke to my boss earlier (who is over in Basel at present on business) who had a chance to have a chat with the folks inside the Rolex booth today, and he had this to tell me: 1) The Explorer II seen in videos is definitely real, but got pulled at the last minute. Rolex were keeping quiet on the actual reasons behind it, but implied something major. My guess would either be production or promotional issues. 2) A new Submariner in White Gold has also been launched (although it wasn't on display in the showcase). It's a jewellery piece in a similar kind of vein to the blinged up GMT IIs. It features an emerald set bezel, paved diamond dial, and a diamond set bracelet. It is also the first Submariner not to be given an official depth rating on the dial - apparently, it can only go down to 50m before the emeralds crack under the pressure. My boss said it looked very pretty in the metal, but I'm sure it won't go down too well here Thanks for reading Chris

23 March 2010, 09:54 AM	#2
STEELINOX 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Sink-O! Location: a praire in AZ Watch: ROLEX-less atm... Posts: 14,021	interesting indeed ! __________________ *Positive Waves Baby* Lug Hole Loyalist / Chamfer Line Inspector INFORTHE WIN SUB-MAH-REEEN-ER ~ !

23 March 2010, 09:55 AM	#3
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,006	Thanks for the news Chris! I have a friend there now as well. I am looking forward to hearing his comments also! WG Sub with no bling is my thing! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

23 March 2010, 10:00 AM	#5
kingblackbolt "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Ren Location: Toronto On Canada Posts: 1,886	I would really like to know the reason for the last minute dissapearing act... __________________ “Hail to the king, baby" Ash (Army of Darkness 1992)

23 March 2010, 10:25 AM	#9
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	thanks for the insider info........... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

23 March 2010, 09:57 AM	#4
risico Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: EUROPA Watch: GV LV SSDaytona Posts: 63	Thanks for the update, still anticipating the expII

23 March 2010, 10:13 AM	#6
rolexnovice Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: 16610 Posts: 366	Sub white gold??? Whoa!

23 March 2010, 10:18 AM	#7
superb "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: anywhere but here Posts: 690	interesting... white gold sub is nice.

23 March 2010, 10:22 AM	#8
therolexguy 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Todd Location: US Posts: 3,528	I love getting the inside scoop from the outside. Thanks for sharing.

23 March 2010, 10:52 AM	#10
dotcomakazee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Ty Location: Irving, TX Watch: Exp II 42mm Posts: 919	I thought there already WAS a WG sub? The one with the blue ceramic bezel and face? __________________ Rolex Explorer II 42mm • Panerai 389 47mm

23 March 2010, 01:41 PM	#13
Singslinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 6,424	Very interesting - thanks for sharing!

23 March 2010, 01:50 PM	#14
imono "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: USA Posts: 3,241	Hooray for the blings in the Sub. Can't wait to see this one.

23 March 2010, 04:12 PM	#15
rolexcd Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Anthony Location: China / Australia Watch: Daytona SS Black D Posts: 318	Thanks for the update!! Would be very interesting to find out the "reasons" on the last minute pull out of the new Explorer II.

23 March 2010, 08:06 PM	#16
SDDS "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Yazan Location: Canada Posts: 4,782	thanx for this great info __________________ Patek Philippe 5167 Patek Philippe 5905P black dial Rolex Deepsea 116660 M series Rolex Oysterquartz 17000 N series Rolex OP 41MM 124300 Green Dial

23 March 2010, 08:12 PM	#17
gone-rolex-mad "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Andalucia Spain Watch: WG daydate-Daytona Posts: 1,338	Thanks for sharing __________________ Choose to allocate your time to imbeciles at your peril!

23 March 2010, 08:25 PM	#18
alphamale2012 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Sam Location: UK Posts: 1,305	Thanks for that. Looking forward to explorer II next year.

23 March 2010, 08:37 PM	#19
chrislkb "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Christopher Location: Singapore Watch: out kiddo! Posts: 1,033	Thanks Chris. Intriguing updates on the Exp II __________________ Viva La Rolex

23 March 2010, 08:39 PM	#20
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Thanks Chris - does your boss have any details about the new Exp II ? Cheers __________________

23 March 2010, 09:02 PM	#21
danberger Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: England Posts: 500	Chris - who is "your boss" - is he in the industry ? Just that on another Forum the well known James Dowling had an interview with Rolex and they denied the new Explorer 2 ....

23 March 2010, 09:34 PM	#24
acce1999 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: GMT+1 Posts: 2,711	Interesting. Thanks for the info. Best, A

23 March 2010, 10:26 PM	#25
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	I am surprised that Rolex would put anything on a Sub that could not withstand the normal depth rating, maybe they are becoming a jewelry company that sells watches! Scott __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

23 March 2010, 10:37 PM	#28
lolo96706 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Jeff Location: Hawaii Watch: Milgauss GV - V Posts: 202	Thanks for the inside information!

23 March 2010, 11:54 PM	#29
Prince Tudor "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Lucas Location: Canada Watch: Rolex and Tudor Posts: 726	Thanks for the info. I wish we could find out why they pulled the new EXPII at the last minute. __________________

24 March 2010, 01:24 AM	#30
jas55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Lach Location: Western Australia Posts: 759	I thought the White Gold Sub was expensive enough, imagine how much they will sell it for now? __________________ Explorer 2-Polar Omega Seamaster Quartz

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