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dooder202 · 1 September 2011, 11:50 AM

Curious to see who's interested in this model and will be purchasing one when it becomes available? I have not seen one yet in the flesh and I feel the price point is a bit high for no glidelock(I understand it's not a diver, but still a great feature no matter what watch), and no ceramic bezel like the sub.

Pep04 · 1 September 2011, 11:51 AM

Does wanting count?

dddrees · 1 September 2011, 11:55 AM

It should have the Easy Link.

I found this to more than do it for what I need for hot weather adjustments.

skyedog · 1 September 2011, 11:58 AM

Nope... not me.... switching to vintage

masterserg · 1 September 2011, 12:00 PM

I will be getting the white when the time is right (that could mean next year or 5 years). I think it looks fantastic. I am a big fan of the Explorer II (have a black 16570).

mjm800 · 1 September 2011, 12:06 PM

I wanted it before the price increase twice before it has even been released now it is set to increase a third time.

Sorry it just not an 8K watch.

Rollie2011 · 1 September 2011, 12:07 PM

I'm thinking about it...

If I do, it will be the white dial.

I'm debating between that and a white DJ II

calibre1 · 1 September 2011, 12:09 PM

Not for me as I already have an Explorer II ( see Avatar) and it does the job well although my Sub gets the most wrist time these days.

masterserg · 1 September 2011, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mjm800

I wanted it before the price increase twice before it has even been released now it is set to increase a third time.

Sorry it just not an 8K watch.

Good point ... if I do it in 5 years as I mentioned above, it'll probably be 20k ... oh well, what are you gonna do ...

EDT3 · 1 September 2011, 12:16 PM

Would love to but don't have the coin for it. $8k is just too much.

brkanand · 1 September 2011, 12:17 PM

Not me either. I am interested in a new GMT

bYAZZ · 1 September 2011, 12:18 PM

Why not just get a new GMT IIc?! (I mean for the price...)

hunz · 1 September 2011, 12:31 PM

Agree. It should have the Glidelock clasp. In fact Rolex should use this on all their sports watches, its just so dam useful. Its not just for wetsuits as I bet 99% of people with Sub C's are using it for adjusting to weather/temperature fluctuations on their wrists.

psv · 1 September 2011, 12:32 PM

I'll reserve my judgement until I can see one in person.

FremStar · 1 September 2011, 12:54 PM

The black dial EXPY2 will be a cheaper alternative to a complete mint 1655 for me. Simply put I will acquire one as soon as they become available in the Americas

Spartan · 1 September 2011, 01:02 PM

Yes but only if im able to get a 20%+ discount

dreaming in color

handsfull · 1 September 2011, 01:19 PM

8k is WAY (x1000) too much. 6k and I'd bite.

boogiebot · 1 September 2011, 01:25 PM

i would love to own it. but i feel the same way most of you do. in canada the msrp is 8200. my local AD told me they already pre-sold one. i cant tell you if thats BS or not. maybe the owner bought one for himself.

at this price though there are a TON of options. i know Rolex is amazing at marketing and they outsell every other watch maker by far. but one has to wonder if some of these models will be pricing themselves out of the market.

p_mcgee · 1 September 2011, 01:33 PM

I had to have the Exp II when I saw the picture. Now, also thinking $8K may be too much. If they pop up preowned in a couple years in the $6 to 7K range, I'll reconsider.

In the end its pretty similar to my GMT II (oyster bracelet, 24 hour hand, dial, etc.). For that price I think I'd like to have something a little different with a complication or 2...maybe a JLC master calendar, chrono or reserve.

MortgageGuy · 1 September 2011, 01:48 PM

Will also have to see it in the flesh and try it on before making a decision... Looking forward to seeing some pics right here on TRF sometime soon

Rogue884 · 1 September 2011, 02:00 PM

Yep, waiting for devileries to AD so I can see one. Was talking to mine today, said they were taking pr-orders, but didn't know when they would come in. I am not a fan of the Sub C so I don't know if I will like it either, but I want to.

esm · 1 September 2011, 03:50 PM

I am, a White one. As soon as mine arrives at the AD.

jamesbondOO7 · 1 September 2011, 04:40 PM

Never.

acce1999 · 1 September 2011, 05:06 PM

Fore sure I am going to try it out, but I can say that I find 40mm to be my maximum, so I must be really, really convinced to buy the new one...

I am looking forward to try it out.

Timber Loftis · 1 September 2011, 05:10 PM

Maybe. I don't buy sight unseen, normally. I'm thinking white face.

Darlinboy · 1 September 2011, 08:38 PM

Going to wait to try it out "in the flesh" before deciding. Looks really good... we'll see...

jenna · 1 September 2011, 08:41 PM

not me, it's gorgeous, but 42mm is not for me, and it just doesnt look right on the bracelet IMHO. brother in law has a larger wrist, so he is going for it. Very excited to see it though.

travisb · 1 September 2011, 08:46 PM

I'm pretty content with the collection right now but I'll see what happens once they're readily available.

Trent0341 · 1 September 2011, 09:03 PM

It seems like a lot of the interest has died down since Basel. I'll be buying my first Rolex as soon as I return from Iraq as a present to myself. I was pretty determined to get the Explorer II white dial until they changed it to 42mm. Now I'm going to an AD the second I get back and just see what really "sings" to me. Either way it should be a lot of fun. I too am looking forward to seeing pictures and hearing peoples opinions when they see it for themselves.

globalmedia33 · 1 September 2011, 09:05 PM

Not me, i'm not a fan of Exp II.

1 September 2011, 11:50 AM	#1
dooder202 Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Eric Location: US Watch: DateJust Posts: 1,468	How many of you are picking up the new 42mm Explorer? Curious to see who's interested in this model and will be purchasing one when it becomes available? I have not seen one yet in the flesh and I feel the price point is a bit high for no glidelock(I understand it's not a diver, but still a great feature no matter what watch), and no ceramic bezel like the sub.

1 September 2011, 11:51 AM	#2
Pep04 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Pep Location: Miami Watch: GMTIIc, Pam320 Posts: 2,773	Does wanting count? __________________ "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." -Benjamin Franklin Prick #8

1 September 2011, 11:55 AM	#3
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	It should have the Easy Link. I found this to more than do it for what I need for hot weather adjustments. __________________ 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

1 September 2011, 12:00 PM	#5
masterserg "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Serg Location: US of A Watch: AP Posts: 7,437	I will be getting the white when the time is right (that could mean next year or 5 years). I think it looks fantastic. I am a big fan of the Explorer II (have a black 16570). __________________ How can you have any pudding if you don't eat yer meat????

1 September 2011, 12:06 PM	#6
mjm800 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Posts: 1,950	I wanted it before the price increase twice before it has even been released now it is set to increase a third time. Sorry it just not an 8K watch. __________________

1 September 2011, 11:58 AM	#4
skyedog "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Joey Location: around the Bay Watch: ing TRF Posts: 1,942	Nope... not me.... switching to vintage

1 September 2011, 12:07 PM	#7
Rollie2011 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: John Location: Palm Beach, FL Watch: Sub-C + Exp 42 Posts: 1,654	I'm thinking about it... If I do, it will be the white dial. I'm debating between that and a white DJ II

1 September 2011, 12:09 PM	#8
calibre1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Malaysia Watch: ROLEX, OMEGA Posts: 279	Not for me as I already have an Explorer II ( see Avatar) and it does the job well although my Sub gets the most wrist time these days. __________________ Rolex Explorer II 16570 Rolex Submariner 16610 Omega Seamaster Professional Titanium 2231.50 Omega Speedmaster Professional 3570.50

1 September 2011, 12:16 PM	#10
EDT3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: AZ Watch: GMT II Coke Posts: 132	Would love to but don't have the coin for it. $8k is just too much.

1 September 2011, 12:17 PM	#11
brkanand 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: DrK Location: India Watch: 4=YMDaytonaGMTHulk Posts: 7,052	Not me either. I am interested in a new GMT

1 September 2011, 12:18 PM	#12
bYAZZ "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Oxford Posts: 48	Why not just get a new GMT IIc?! (I mean for the price...)

1 September 2011, 12:31 PM	#13
hunz Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Oztralia Watch: Rolex, SINN Posts: 618	Agree. It should have the Glidelock clasp. In fact Rolex should use this on all their sports watches, its just so dam useful. Its not just for wetsuits as I bet 99% of people with Sub C's are using it for adjusting to weather/temperature fluctuations on their wrists.

1 September 2011, 12:32 PM	#14
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	I'll reserve my judgement until I can see one in person.

1 September 2011, 12:54 PM	#15
FremStar "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Sam Location: Gotham City Watch: Wall Street Posts: 9,954	The black dial EXPY2 will be a cheaper alternative to a complete mint 1655 for me. Simply put I will acquire one as soon as they become available in the Americas

1 September 2011, 01:02 PM	#16
Spartan "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Canada Watch: ALL of them Posts: 450	Yes but only if im able to get a 20%+ discount dreaming in color __________________ ROLEX1675:126660:226570BL:116613LN:114060 Pam00279 : Pam00270 : OMEGA3861 : Navitimer A23322 :

1 September 2011, 01:19 PM	#17
handsfull "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: J Location: The great Midwest Watch: youlookinat? Posts: 2,369	8k is WAY (x1000) too much. 6k and I'd bite.

1 September 2011, 01:25 PM	#18
boogiebot "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: canada Watch: me post! Posts: 3,804	i would love to own it. but i feel the same way most of you do. in canada the msrp is 8200. my local AD told me they already pre-sold one. i cant tell you if thats BS or not. maybe the owner bought one for himself. at this price though there are a TON of options. i know Rolex is amazing at marketing and they outsell every other watch maker by far. but one has to wonder if some of these models will be pricing themselves out of the market.

1 September 2011, 01:33 PM	#19
p_mcgee "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,150	I had to have the Exp II when I saw the picture. Now, also thinking $8K may be too much. If they pop up preowned in a couple years in the $6 to 7K range, I'll reconsider. In the end its pretty similar to my GMT II (oyster bracelet, 24 hour hand, dial, etc.). For that price I think I'd like to have something a little different with a complication or 2...maybe a JLC master calendar, chrono or reserve.

1 September 2011, 01:48 PM	#20
MortgageGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: Me Posts: 9,935	Will also have to see it in the flesh and try it on before making a decision... Looking forward to seeing some pics right here on TRF sometime soon __________________ The richest people in the world look for and build NETWORKS, Everyone else looks for work... Robert Kiyosaki

1 September 2011, 02:00 PM	#21
Rogue884 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Christopher Location: Texas Watch: 216570 & 116660 Posts: 587	Yep, waiting for devileries to AD so I can see one. Was talking to mine today, said they were taking pr-orders, but didn't know when they would come in. I am not a fan of the Sub C so I don't know if I will like it either, but I want to. __________________ "The probability of anyone watching you do something is in direct proportion to the stupidity of what you are doing" - Warren Miller

1 September 2011, 03:50 PM	#22
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	I am, a White one. As soon as mine arrives at the AD.

1 September 2011, 04:40 PM	#23
jamesbondOO7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: BondJamesBond Location: The Algarve Watch: Rolex or nothing Posts: 4,079	Never. __________________ ♛ 5-digit Rolex or nothing ♛

1 September 2011, 05:06 PM	#24
acce1999 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: GMT+1 Posts: 2,711	Fore sure I am going to try it out, but I can say that I find 40mm to be my maximum, so I must be really, really convinced to buy the new one... I am looking forward to try it out.

1 September 2011, 05:10 PM	#25
Timber Loftis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Jon Location: Chicago Watch: IIc,DJII,P244,A1-Z Posts: 2,857	Maybe. I don't buy sight unseen, normally. I'm thinking white face.

1 September 2011, 08:38 PM	#26
Darlinboy 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: DB Location: :noitacoL Watch: :hctaW Posts: 6,703	Going to wait to try it out "in the flesh" before deciding. Looks really good... we'll see... __________________ Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit.

1 September 2011, 08:41 PM	#27
jenna "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Westchester, NY Watch: Explorer I 39mm Posts: 6	not me, it's gorgeous, but 42mm is not for me, and it just doesnt look right on the bracelet IMHO. brother in law has a larger wrist, so he is going for it. Very excited to see it though.

1 September 2011, 08:46 PM	#28
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,442	If I do it will be the white.. I'm pretty content with the collection right now but I'll see what happens once they're readily available.

1 September 2011, 09:03 PM	#29
Trent0341 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Kentucky Posts: 19	It seems like a lot of the interest has died down since Basel. I'll be buying my first Rolex as soon as I return from Iraq as a present to myself. I was pretty determined to get the Explorer II white dial until they changed it to 42mm. Now I'm going to an AD the second I get back and just see what really "sings" to me. Either way it should be a lot of fun. I too am looking forward to seeing pictures and hearing peoples opinions when they see it for themselves.

1 September 2011, 09:05 PM	#30
globalmedia33 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Thien Location: Frisco,TX/Saigon Watch: All Rolex Posts: 2,754	Not me, i'm not a fan of Exp II. __________________ Sub. 5513 116710LN 116610LV “I THINK PERFECTION IS UGLY. SOMEWHERE IN THE THINGS HUMANS MAKE, I WANT TO SEE SCARS, FAILURE, DISORDER AND DISTORTION" - YOHJI YAMAMOTO

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