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ncj · 5 September 2011, 09:48 AM

Have you seen the new Explorer II (42 mm) in stores? If not, does anyone know when they will hit the shelves?

Also, does anyone know if the new Explorer II will replace the old style, or are the larger ones going to be additional models to the existing style?

Mickey® · 5 September 2011, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by ncj

Have you seen the new Explorer II (42 mm) in stores? If not, does anyone know when they will hit the shelves?

Also, does anyone know if the new Explorer II will replace the old style, or are the larger ones going to be additional models to the existing style?

I heard October?
And the new 42mm is replacing the existing 40mm.

That's what I heard...

psv · 5 September 2011, 09:50 AM

October

jezza17 · 5 September 2011, 10:57 AM

Well, that's interesting. If the 42mm is replacing the existing one, what happens to the unsold old stock? could there be both models available in stores until all the old ones go?

Annan · 5 September 2011, 11:02 AM

Swiss Luxury, the online gray dealer, shows the new Explorer and states:

List Price: $7750
Our Price: $8995
Wire Price: $8725

I see no mention as to when/if it's available and....what's up with the pricing?

Pep04 · 5 September 2011, 12:35 PM

My AD told me that mid to late September they are slated to have 4 come in but are all sold. That is what he said. The next batch is for October.

buke45 · 5 September 2011, 01:32 PM

A couple of months more

Rogue884 · 5 September 2011, 02:10 PM

Pre-orders are arriving in October, after that its a coin toss per AD's

mailman · 5 September 2011, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Annan

Swiss Luxury, the online gray dealer, shows the new Explorer and states:

List Price: $7750
Our Price: $8995
Wire Price: $8725

I see no mention as to when/if it's available and....what's up with the pricing?

That's insane

I can't see why someone would pay over MSRP...especially that much

Art 1 · 6 September 2011, 02:33 AM

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Originally Posted by mailman

That's insane

I can't see why someone would pay over MSRP...especially that much

Agree, but some people have to be first.

dpkong · 6 September 2011, 03:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Art 1

Agree, but some people have to be first.

AND they can afford to because money is no object. i'll wait for someone to get bored with it and buy pre-owned..

George Ab · 6 September 2011, 03:45 AM

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Originally Posted by jezza17

Well, that's interesting. If the 42mm is replacing the existing one, what happens to the unsold old stock? could there be both models available in stores until all the old ones go?

Yes, that is what has happened previously with all models that have been changed.

gwalker · 6 September 2011, 04:14 AM

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Originally Posted by mailman

That's insane

I can't see why someone would pay over MSRP...especially that much

I agree, but my ex-stepfather paid $10k+ over MSRP for a car. I couldn't do that. I would wait until the product is more available and get it then. By that time it will still be a very rare peice. I won't be getting an Exp II anyway.

Speed · 6 September 2011, 05:59 AM

Some folks have more money than sense.

Puffy · 6 September 2011, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Speed

Some folks have more money than sense.

Copy that

PARIDICE · 6 September 2011, 08:23 PM

It might be available a little sooner in Europe ? I don't know really, I have booked mine last may through somebody working at Rolex and my name is on Top of the List...
We'll see, I have choosen the white one as for me it looks better than the black

fly964 · 7 October 2012, 10:58 AM

I heard by Nov 1st from my AD. Was in Switzerland two weeks ago and they said would be a two month wait.

AmbSteve · 7 October 2012, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by fly964

I heard by Nov 1st from my AD. Was in Switzerland two weeks ago and they said would be a two month wait.

This thread is from over a year ago

joe100 · 7 October 2012, 01:03 PM

Time warp!

Alain Lee · 7 October 2012, 01:07 PM

Since this thread is been bump, what to ask the guys here what is the fair price of a slightly used white faced exp 2? 216570.

And do you think that the exp 2 will have a ceramic upgrade?

Thanks!

Flyfisher · 7 October 2012, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Alain Lee

Since this thread is been bump, what to ask the guys here what is the fair price of a slightly used white faced exp 2? 216570.

And do you think that the exp 2 will have a ceramic upgrade?

Thanks!

Never say never, given that even the Daytona's seem to be going with ceramic. However, if Rolex was going that route, I think they would have done it at the last upgrade, which was only last year.

Alain Lee · 7 October 2012, 10:09 PM

Ah ok. I am really planning on getting a white faced exp 2. never had any white faced dial watch, so this will surely fit the bill.

MisterO23 · 12 December 2012, 12:01 PM

I love the way it looks in black with the floating hands in 42mm. Always loved the idea of Rolex but never loved one on my wrist before I tried this one on. First post on this board, longtime watch lover. Can I hear your thoughts on this Rolex versus others that might be more affordable for a first-timer?

5 September 2011, 09:48 AM	#1
ncj "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: USA Watch: Sea Dweller 16600 Posts: 63	New Explorer II (42mm) in stores? Have you seen the new Explorer II (42 mm) in stores? If not, does anyone know when they will hit the shelves? Also, does anyone know if the new Explorer II will replace the old style, or are the larger ones going to be additional models to the existing style? __________________ My second career after retiring from medicine. Sea-Dweller 16600 Suunto Observer Omega Seamaster (Titanium with Electric Blue Dial) - now sold.

5 September 2011, 12:35 PM	#6
Pep04 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Pep Location: Miami Watch: GMTIIc, Pam320 Posts: 2,773	My AD told me that mid to late September they are slated to have 4 come in but are all sold. That is what he said. The next batch is for October. __________________ "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." -Benjamin Franklin Prick #8

5 September 2011, 02:10 PM	#8
Rogue884 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Christopher Location: Texas Watch: 216570 & 116660 Posts: 587	Pre-orders are arriving in October, after that its a coin toss per AD's __________________ "The probability of anyone watching you do something is in direct proportion to the stupidity of what you are doing" - Warren Miller

7 October 2012, 01:03 PM	#19
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,838	Time warp! __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

12 December 2012, 12:01 PM	#23
MisterO23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1	Explorer 2 I love the way it looks in black with the floating hands in 42mm. Always loved the idea of Rolex but never loved one on my wrist before I tried this one on. First post on this board, longtime watch lover. Can I hear your thoughts on this Rolex versus others that might be more affordable for a first-timer?

5 September 2011, 09:50 AM	#3
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	October

5 September 2011, 10:57 AM	#4
jezza17 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Alex Location: Sydney, Australia Watch: DRSD Posts: 511	Well, that's interesting. If the 42mm is replacing the existing one, what happens to the unsold old stock? could there be both models available in stores until all the old ones go?

5 September 2011, 11:02 AM	#5
Annan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Ron Location: Arizona, USA Watch: 116233 Posts: 3,180	Swiss Luxury, the online gray dealer, shows the new Explorer and states: List Price: $7750 Our Price: $8995 Wire Price: $8725 I see no mention as to when/if it's available and....what's up with the pricing?

5 September 2011, 01:32 PM	#7
buke45 Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Juan Location: Ponce, PR Watch: Your Butt Posts: 1,464	A couple of months more

6 September 2011, 05:59 AM	#14
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Some folks have more money than sense.

6 September 2011, 08:23 PM	#16
PARIDICE "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Paris Posts: 6	It might be available a little sooner in Europe ? I don't know really, I have booked mine last may through somebody working at Rolex and my name is on Top of the List... We'll see, I have choosen the white one as for me it looks better than the black

7 October 2012, 10:58 AM	#17
fly964 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: NE Posts: 21	I heard by Nov 1st from my AD. Was in Switzerland two weeks ago and they said would be a two month wait.

7 October 2012, 01:07 PM	#20
Alain Lee "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Alain Lee Location: Philippines Watch: Submariner Posts: 102	Since this thread is been bump, what to ask the guys here what is the fair price of a slightly used white faced exp 2? 216570. And do you think that the exp 2 will have a ceramic upgrade? Thanks!

7 October 2012, 10:09 PM	#22
Alain Lee "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Alain Lee Location: Philippines Watch: Submariner Posts: 102	Ah ok. I am really planning on getting a white faced exp 2. never had any white faced dial watch, so this will surely fit the bill.

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