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Solar · 18 February 2014, 09:50 AM

Hi all:

I haven't visited the forum in some time, and my last purchase was an M-series Sub LV in 2008.

I understand now, that Rolex isn't doing the letter-series serial number anymore, the bracelets and clasps have changed, as have aspects of the movements.

I'll be pulling the trigger on a new, 42 mm Exp II (white dial) from a local AD, as I wanted to add to the stable and it's been a while since I had a new Rolex on my wrist (I know...first world problems).

Anyways, can the cognoscenti among you hip me to the new developments? When I tried on the Exp at the AD's, I was impressed by the new clasp mechanism, a nice improvement. I didn't get into the whole tech talk at the ADs because I was with a friend and we were talking watches in general and the aesthetics of the various Rolex models I was trying to choose from.

Nice to see also, that Rolex went back to the peacock blue dial on the TT Sub; that weird blue they used with the original issue of the ceramic bezel ruined my whole day when I first saw it. I was looking at the TT blue dial Sub, and it's one amazing beauty too.

Anyways, anyone weighing in with the broad strokes new improvements my new Exp II will bring would be appreciated!

best,

Chris

strafer_kid · 18 February 2014, 11:06 PM

I bought one in 2012 though recently l flipped it for another 'purchase'. It is a beautifully made watch that covers just about every base. It feels modern yet still retains the toolwatch look. Bracelet and clasp felt very secure and undoubtedly these are a move up from the older style bracelets. The only 'issue' for me was the case size which had been a slight concern from the outset. The watch always felt slightly big (even though I do not have a small wrist as such), compared to my other Rolexes. I'm sure this is not a problem to anyone use to wearing watches above 40mm case size.That said, the watch sits very well on the wrist and there is not another thing about it I did not like. Great dial and lume, and overall finish is superb. It would have been a dead cert for me (and probably lots of other people) had Rolex done it in 40mm. Anyway good luck!

Solar · 22 February 2014, 04:18 AM

On my wrist fresh from the AD this morning. A beautiful piece. Pix to follow.

18 February 2014, 09:50 AM	#1
Solar "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: North America Watch: their hands, baby. Posts: 1,116	Need to get caught up on Rolex tech Hi all: I haven't visited the forum in some time, and my last purchase was an M-series Sub LV in 2008. I understand now, that Rolex isn't doing the letter-series serial number anymore, the bracelets and clasps have changed, as have aspects of the movements. I'll be pulling the trigger on a new, 42 mm Exp II (white dial) from a local AD, as I wanted to add to the stable and it's been a while since I had a new Rolex on my wrist (I know...first world problems). Anyways, can the cognoscenti among you hip me to the new developments? When I tried on the Exp at the AD's, I was impressed by the new clasp mechanism, a nice improvement. I didn't get into the whole tech talk at the ADs because I was with a friend and we were talking watches in general and the aesthetics of the various Rolex models I was trying to choose from. Nice to see also, that Rolex went back to the peacock blue dial on the TT Sub; that weird blue they used with the original issue of the ceramic bezel ruined my whole day when I first saw it. I was looking at the TT blue dial Sub, and it's one amazing beauty too. Anyways, anyone weighing in with the broad strokes new improvements my new Exp II will bring would be appreciated! best, Chris

18 February 2014, 11:06 PM	#2
strafer_kid "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Kenny Location: northern ireland Watch: SDs, Subs & GMTs Posts: 5,136	I bought one in 2012 though recently l flipped it for another 'purchase'. It is a beautifully made watch that covers just about every base. It feels modern yet still retains the toolwatch look. Bracelet and clasp felt very secure and undoubtedly these are a move up from the older style bracelets. The only 'issue' for me was the case size which had been a slight concern from the outset. The watch always felt slightly big (even though I do not have a small wrist as such), compared to my other Rolexes. I'm sure this is not a problem to anyone use to wearing watches above 40mm case size.That said, the watch sits very well on the wrist and there is not another thing about it I did not like. Great dial and lume, and overall finish is superb. It would have been a dead cert for me (and probably lots of other people) had Rolex done it in 40mm. Anyway good luck!

22 February 2014, 04:18 AM	#3
Solar "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: North America Watch: their hands, baby. Posts: 1,116	On my wrist fresh from the AD this morning. A beautiful piece. Pix to follow.

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