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jezza17 · 1 September 2011, 09:06 PM

i was really keen to get the white one when the first photos came out, however like a lot of you guys, the price might be an issue. might seriously consider getting the sub c....

Cru Jones · 1 September 2011, 09:32 PM

TattooedGQ · 1 September 2011, 09:44 PM

I'd love one, but not for 8K....it's a bit much.

TheVTCGuy · 1 September 2011, 10:09 PM

I wonder... and I heard this might happen... that Rolex is going to restrict deliveries... try to make it artificially inflated like the SS Daytona craze. Anyone else think this might happen?

Cru Jones · 1 September 2011, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

I wonder... and I heard this might happen... that Rolex is going to restrict deliveries... try to make it artificially inflated like the SS Daytona craze. Anyone else think this might happen?

sounds like an AD is putting the hard sell on you, paul.

i don't see why rolex would do that....all it'd do is put money in the pockets of re-sellers. plus, the pricing of it is restricted by the GMTIIc and SubC, in the sense that rolex will never price the Explorer II above those models, so, restricting supply would only cost rolex money.

masterserg · 1 September 2011, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

I wonder... and I heard this might happen... that Rolex is going to restrict deliveries... try to make it artificially inflated like the SS Daytona craze. Anyone else think this might happen?

I was at an AD yesterday (M----S) and he said the same thing, only by order and how only 11% of all Rolexes are destined to the US, etc. He knew I wasn't buying so it was just conversation. He also mentioned the proverbial price hike at the end of sept/beginning of oct. Who knows....

dooder202 · 1 September 2011, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by jezza17

i was really keen to get the white one when the first photos came out, however like a lot of you guys, the price might be an issue. might seriously consider getting the sub c....

Yes that's the way I feel.

IMHO Their prices are getting outrageous. I understand that there are pople willing to pay the higher prices throughout the world, but pretty soon people are going to feel they are just over-priced.

Usually, when the price on something is raised, you expect quality to go up. Not that Rolex watches are not outstanding quality, but Jesus, the watches sitting in the case just keep getting more and more expensive by the quarter

TDH · 2 September 2011, 12:39 AM

Thought the old expy was perfect and a good stealth Rolex. The new 42mm Expy might be following the norm of BIG watches nowadays, but hey I'd stick with my ol' one anyday.

learpilot · 2 September 2011, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Rollie2011

I'm thinking about it...

If I do, it will be the white dial.

I'm debating between that and a white DJ II

ME TO

jcourant · 2 September 2011, 02:09 AM

I called my AD in April to get on the list for one when the watch was first shown. Can't wait for the polar to arrive! It is expensive, but I plan on giving it to my son one day. You can't beat the quality, so ultimately I think its worth it. I chose polar because the hands really jump out, I find the black face, while very sharp, seems a bit more muddled due to the phantom effect of the hands and less orange on the freccione.

Chipmunk · 2 September 2011, 02:21 AM

Mine is arriving in a few days.

Rollie2011 · 2 September 2011, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by learpilot

ME TO

Good taste!!!

Jinder · 2 September 2011, 02:23 AM

GMT for me

Rollie2011 · 2 September 2011, 02:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Chipmunk

Mine is arriving in a few days.

Pictures please sir!

mtrunner · 2 September 2011, 02:38 AM

I really need to try it on first to see if there is a big difference with the 42mm compared to the 40mm. I don't want something too big on my wrist.

Kanger · 2 September 2011, 02:42 AM

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Originally Posted by TDH

Thought the old expy was perfect and a good stealth Rolex. The new 42mm Expy might be following the norm of BIG watches nowadays, but hey I'd stick with my ol' one anyday.

Amen to that everyday

rkot07 · 2 September 2011, 02:47 AM

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Originally Posted by bYAZZ

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

Agree.

Rollie2011 · 2 September 2011, 02:59 AM

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Originally Posted by rkot07

Agree.

Because its a completely different watch??

TSW · 2 September 2011, 04:15 AM

Worldwide delivery 5th of October

gwalker · 2 September 2011, 05:01 AM

I don't care for it. Then again I've never been an Explorer fan. And then we get to the price, $8k, are they out of their minds.... No way that watch should be the same price Sub-C and GMT II-C. I'm sure it will be a nice watch but for $8k I will buy something else.

spuds · 2 September 2011, 05:56 AM

I've one on order (black faced) but wether I keep it or not all depends on how badly I want it.

If I buy it at £5k+ I've gotta wanna marry it tbh!

dooder202 · 2 September 2011, 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by spuds

I've one on order (black faced) but wether I keep it or not all depends on how badly I want it.

If I buy it at £5k+ I've gotta wanna marry it tbh!

dooder202 · 2 September 2011, 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by mtrunner

I really need to try it on first to see if there is a big difference with the 42mm compared to the 40mm. I don't want something too big on my wrist.

Yeah that's how I feel. I thought the 41mm datejust was a bit too large for me but I'll have to see what the 42 looks like.

esm · 2 September 2011, 06:06 AM

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Originally Posted by spuds

I've one on order (black faced) but wether I keep it or not all depends on how badly I want it.

If I buy it at £5k+ I've gotta wanna marry it tbh!

Mmm... True.
Do we know the latest ETA on those puppies?

phampau · 2 September 2011, 06:28 AM

My AD is suppose to give me a call when they are in, looking forward to see how it looks on the wrist. 42mm definately sounds big, but from the 40mm explorer, it wore much smaller than a sub-c or gmtII-c. So i expect the 42mm explorer to wear the same size as the 40mm sub-c and gmt-IIc due to the fact of it having a thinner/flatter bezel.

TSW · 2 September 2011, 06:43 AM

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Originally Posted by esm

Mmm... True.
Do we know the latest ETA on those puppies?

Yes worldwide delivery 5th of October

capote · 2 September 2011, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by gwalker

I don't care for it. Then again I've never been an Explorer fan. And then we get to the price, $8k, are they out of their minds.... No way that watch should be the same price Sub-C and GMT II-C. I'm sure it will be a nice watch but for $8k I will buy something else.

Why is that? Is ceramic expensive?

capote · 2 September 2011, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by tdh

thought the old expy was perfect and a good stealth rolex. The new 42mm expy might be following the norm of big watches nowadays, but hey i'd stick with my ol' one anyday.

+1

spuds · 2 September 2011, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by esm

Mmm... True.
Do we know the latest ETA on those puppies?

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Originally Posted by TSW

Yes worldwide delivery 5th of October

Oh bugger.

That gives me 33 days to save up about £5,001!!!

esm · 2 September 2011, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by TSW

Yes worldwide delivery 5th of October

Really? Thanks Thomas.
Had this been confirmed?

1 September 2011, 09:44 PM	#33
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2 September 2011, 04:15 AM	#49
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2 September 2011, 05:56 AM	#51
spuds "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Dan Location: Essex, UK Watch: West Ham! COYI!! Posts: 7,941	I've one on order (black faced) but wether I keep it or not all depends on how badly I want it. If I buy it at £5k+ I've gotta wanna marry it tbh! __________________ Onwards & Upwards Rodders...... Onwards & Upwards. Life is not about how fast you can run or how high you can climb........... It's about how well you can bounce!! TRF HALL OF FAME JANUARY 2010

2 September 2011, 06:28 AM	#55
phampau "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Paul Location: Florida Watch: Sub-C Posts: 460	My AD is suppose to give me a call when they are in, looking forward to see how it looks on the wrist. 42mm definately sounds big, but from the 40mm explorer, it wore much smaller than a sub-c or gmtII-c. So i expect the 42mm explorer to wear the same size as the 40mm sub-c and gmt-IIc due to the fact of it having a thinner/flatter bezel. __________________

1 September 2011, 09:06 PM	#31
jezza17 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Alex Location: Sydney, Australia Watch: DRSD Posts: 511	i was really keen to get the white one when the first photos came out, however like a lot of you guys, the price might be an issue. might seriously consider getting the sub c....

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1 September 2011, 10:09 PM	#34
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	I wonder... and I heard this might happen... that Rolex is going to restrict deliveries... try to make it artificially inflated like the SS Daytona craze. Anyone else think this might happen?

2 September 2011, 12:39 AM	#38
TDH "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Jay Location: Here n there Watch: Sub Posts: 1,641	Thought the old expy was perfect and a good stealth Rolex. The new 42mm Expy might be following the norm of BIG watches nowadays, but hey I'd stick with my ol' one anyday.

2 September 2011, 02:09 AM	#40
jcourant "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Jay Location: Mill Valley, CA Posts: 130	I called my AD in April to get on the list for one when the watch was first shown. Can't wait for the polar to arrive! It is expensive, but I plan on giving it to my son one day. You can't beat the quality, so ultimately I think its worth it. I chose polar because the hands really jump out, I find the black face, while very sharp, seems a bit more muddled due to the phantom effect of the hands and less orange on the freccione.

2 September 2011, 02:23 AM	#43
Jinder Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Jinder Location: Ontario Watch: 116713 Posts: 601	GMT for me

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mtrunner 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Gary Location: Bozeman, MT Watch: 126508 Paul Newman Posts: 7,835	I really need to try it on first to see if there is a big difference with the 42mm compared to the 40mm. I don't want something too big on my wrist.

2 September 2011, 05:01 AM	#50
gwalker "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Gunter Location: AL/NJ Watch: DSSD; 116610LN Posts: 5,509	I don't care for it. Then again I've never been an Explorer fan. And then we get to the price, $8k, are they out of their minds.... No way that watch should be the same price Sub-C and GMT II-C. I'm sure it will be a nice watch but for $8k I will buy something else.

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