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tomchicago · 11 August 2011, 09:15 PM

They definitely did a good job on these. One question: Is the bracelet any wider than previous model? If Rollie keeps making the cases wider (even if only at the lugs like the 40mm tool watches), at some point the bracelet should also get wider otherwise it might get unbalanced in appearance.

harrishc · 11 August 2011, 09:32 PM

Drooling over the white one

Robbenisland · 11 August 2011, 11:46 PM

Any update on when they will hit the market? I am in Germany.

Gasoil4ever · 13 August 2011, 08:30 PM

I need to see them in the flesh... very high on my wish list !

jcourant · 13 August 2011, 08:40 PM

Thanks for the pics, Stevo. I got on the waiting list at my US AD as soon as I saw the pics from BaselWorld. Can't wait to get the white one! Hopefully this month....no word on pricing yet.

Lol-x · 14 August 2011, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tomchicago

One question: Is the bracelet any wider than previous model?

I believe the bracelet is wider.
It is really well proportioned.
No polished centre links.

However I wish Rolex used the same clasp as they do on the Submariner that allows for micro adjustments.

Art 1 · 14 August 2011, 02:42 PM

Can't wait to handle one of those, in pics I'd go for black.

sherwin · 14 August 2011, 03:56 PM

Love the new exp2! esp the 24hr hand.

Jack Sparrow · 14 August 2011, 09:13 PM

I know we're still waiting on this, but I fully expect those hands on the retail model to be matte.
I'm not crazy, right?

delldeaton · 14 August 2011, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mg1

i was disappointed that there are no pics of shannon, "the perfect sales representative."

+1

dcash0615 · 15 August 2011, 02:02 AM

It is my understanding the MSRP on the new 42mm Explorer wil be $7750.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jcourant

Thanks for the pics, Stevo. I got on the waiting list at my US AD as soon as I saw the pics from BaselWorld. Can't wait to get the white one! Hopefully this month....no word on pricing yet.

mvmbles · 15 August 2011, 03:11 AM

nice pics, definitely would like to see the white dial in person

Christian B · 15 August 2011, 03:56 AM

Thanks for the pics. Black for me.

Rollie2011 · 15 August 2011, 10:29 AM

White dial please!

jbsf3 · 16 August 2011, 01:52 AM

So these will have the same bracelet as the GMTII-C, correct?

Puffy · 16 August 2011, 07:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbsf3

So these will have the same bracelet as the GMTII-C, correct?

Correct but without the pcl nonsense

zeuloa · 16 August 2011, 07:03 AM

Great watch!!!! Can't wait to see in person!

zak98 · 16 August 2011, 08:15 AM

saving my nickels and dimes for the white dialed version.. thanks for pics and review.

DCgator · 16 August 2011, 09:10 AM

Great pics, thanks for sharing! If I decide to have one it will be the white dial, hands down.

Rollie2011 · 16 August 2011, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dcgator

great pics, thanks for sharing! If i decide to have one it will be the white dial, hands down.

+1

chestercopperpot · 16 August 2011, 09:56 AM

i kind of wish they wouldn't done a maxi dial on it... oh well

tomee · 24 August 2011, 11:50 AM

what was the AU RRP?

docmarioce · 24 August 2011, 11:57 AM

I prefer the black one. White looks a little busy with so much black in the white dial. Love the maxicase though

Best,

Nugs · 24 August 2011, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sleddog

I have to also point out the fact that Rolex kept the twin lock crown on this model...
With the beefed up case, I believe a larger crown would have been prudent. However I am yet to see this model in person, so maybe the crown size is not a big factor?!??

That was one of the first things I noticed, it looks like the crown should be a bit beefier. I still really like white one, will have to go check it out in the flesh.

limenko · 24 August 2011, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tomee

what was the AU RRP?

AUD8,915...pricey.

sherwin · 24 August 2011, 03:57 PM

Rolex's in Oz have always been pricey. Get it via the grey market for awesome savings!!

htc8p · 24 August 2011, 06:23 PM

looks good but i would rather jump straight to a gmt master. it is much more classic and versatile.

i think exp 2 will carve a segment of its own

hunz · 24 August 2011, 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lol-x

however i wish rolex used the same clasp as they do on the submariner that allows for micro adjustments.

+2

samlaut · 25 August 2011, 06:52 PM

Wish they would have made 44mm and had a 22mm bracelet on the new Explorer II. 42mm is still a bit small IMO.

Des23 · 25 August 2011, 07:25 PM

Well, who know Rolex might be designing it now, but 5 or 10 years later then launch. so now launch 42mm first to test market. Looking at the trend, Rolex seems to be increasing their case size. Just look at Datejust II, Deepsea, YM II, now Explorer II... Maybe next year is Sub No Date. Hahaha...

13 August 2011, 08:30 PM	#124
Gasoil4ever "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Cameroun Watch: GS Snowflake Posts: 1,534	I need to see them in the flesh... very high on my wish list ! __________________ 16710 GMT Master II "M" , SD4000, GS Snowflake, Stowa Marine Original.

14 August 2011, 03:56 PM	#128
sherwin "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Perth/Singapore Posts: 1,764	Love the new exp2! esp the 24hr hand. __________________ Want to Buy:SS GMT black;116509 WG Daytona Metrorite

16 August 2011, 08:15 AM	#138
zak98 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: TN Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,166	saving my nickels and dimes for the white dialed version.. thanks for pics and review. __________________ Z- Submariner; P- Airking; R- DateJust; M- GMTII; C0 - Milgauss GV Breitling SuperOcean Heritage 46 Omega Speedmaster Racing Panerai PAM390

24 August 2011, 11:57 AM	#143
docmarioce "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Florida Watch: 16610 Posts: 476	I prefer the black one. White looks a little busy with so much black in the white dial. Love the maxicase though Best, __________________ ______________________________________________ Rolex Sub 16610. The Classic! Omega Seamaster Chrono

24 August 2011, 03:57 PM	#146
sherwin "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Perth/Singapore Posts: 1,764	Rolex's in Oz have always been pricey. Get it via the grey market for awesome savings!! __________________ Want to Buy:SS GMT black;116509 WG Daytona Metrorite

11 August 2011, 09:15 PM	#121
tomchicago Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Watch: 16710BLRO, 214270. Posts: 2,717	They definitely did a good job on these. One question: Is the bracelet any wider than previous model? If Rollie keeps making the cases wider (even if only at the lugs like the 40mm tool watches), at some point the bracelet should also get wider otherwise it might get unbalanced in appearance.

11 August 2011, 09:32 PM	#122
harrishc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: HK Posts: 176	Drooling over the white one

11 August 2011, 11:46 PM	#123
Robbenisland "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Germany Posts: 23	Any update on when they will hit the market? I am in Germany.

13 August 2011, 08:40 PM	#125
jcourant "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Jay Location: Mill Valley, CA Posts: 130	Thanks for the pics, Stevo. I got on the waiting list at my US AD as soon as I saw the pics from BaselWorld. Can't wait to get the white one! Hopefully this month....no word on pricing yet.

14 August 2011, 02:42 PM	#127
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	Can't wait to handle one of those, in pics I'd go for black.

14 August 2011, 09:13 PM	#129
Jack Sparrow Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: The Black Pearl Watch: 116610LV Posts: 108	I know we're still waiting on this, but I fully expect those hands on the retail model to be matte. I'm not crazy, right?

15 August 2011, 03:11 AM	#132
mvmbles "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Nick Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 759	nice pics, definitely would like to see the white dial in person

15 August 2011, 03:56 AM	#133
Christian B Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Christian Location: GMT+2 Posts: 78	Thanks for the pics. Black for me.

15 August 2011, 10:29 AM	#134
Rollie2011 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: John Location: Palm Beach, FL Watch: Sub-C + Exp 42 Posts: 1,654	White dial please!

16 August 2011, 01:52 AM	#135
jbsf3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: APO Watch: 116610LV Posts: 78	So these will have the same bracelet as the GMTII-C, correct?

16 August 2011, 07:03 AM	#137
zeuloa "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Jose Location: Here Watch: SEA-DWELLER Posts: 2,232	Great watch!!!! Can't wait to see in person!

16 August 2011, 09:10 AM	#139
DCgator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PNW Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2 Posts: 8,123	Great pics, thanks for sharing! If I decide to have one it will be the white dial, hands down.

16 August 2011, 09:56 AM	#141
chestercopperpot "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: New York City Posts: 249	i kind of wish they wouldn't done a maxi dial on it... oh well

24 August 2011, 11:50 AM	#142
tomee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 446	what was the AU RRP?

24 August 2011, 06:23 PM	#147
htc8p "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Bert Location: philippines Watch: 116710 ln Posts: 3,472	looks good but i would rather jump straight to a gmt master. it is much more classic and versatile. i think exp 2 will carve a segment of its own

25 August 2011, 06:52 PM	#149
samlaut "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Malaysia Posts: 1	Wish they would have made 44mm and had a 22mm bracelet on the new Explorer II. 42mm is still a bit small IMO.

25 August 2011, 07:25 PM	#150
Des23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Desmond Location: Singapore Watch: Hulk, AP FC Diver Posts: 66	Well, who know Rolex might be designing it now, but 5 or 10 years later then launch. so now launch 42mm first to test market. Looking at the trend, Rolex seems to be increasing their case size. Just look at Datejust II, Deepsea, YM II, now Explorer II... Maybe next year is Sub No Date. Hahaha...

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