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The new Rolex Explorer II. 42mm case, new movement new clasp and just awesome
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| Author: | roman4405 [ Wed Mar 23, 2011 6:13 am ] |
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Attachment: expii.jpg The new Rolex Explorer II. 42mm case, new movement new clasp and just awesome
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| Author: | mfserge [ Wed Mar 23, 2011 7:43 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: And my next watch will be.... |
I've always wanted an EXP2 and now that it is 42mm with an upgraded bracelet & clasp it is a must have for me. 
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| Author: | Willows [ Wed Mar 23, 2011 8:20 am ] |
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It's beautiful, isn't it? Perfect size and the new the case is just... wow! I'll even disregard the cyclops for this one! |
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| Author: | dhalem [ Wed Mar 23, 2011 9:36 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: And my next watch will be.... |
I might think about that. But I'm finding Rolex kinda boring lately. Any idea on the MSRP? |
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| Author: | mfserge [ Wed Mar 23, 2011 9:42 am ] |
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dhalem wrote: I might think about that. But I'm finding Rolex kinda boring lately. Any idea on the MSRP? No confirmed price yet, only rumors, I've heard $7500. I spoke with my AD and he doesn't expect to have pricing or availability until a week or so after Basel. |
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| Author: | Budlum24 [ Wed Mar 23, 2011 9:47 am ] |
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New movement to boot! 42mm, flat black dial, auto-zero seconds, rapid bracelet adjustment... I'm sold.http://baselworldpresskit.rolex.com/en/ ... l=%2Fen%2F |
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| Author: | Kodiak [ Wed Mar 23, 2011 9:56 am ] |
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Looks pretty nice, now if they would just get rid of the cyclops and 'bird beak' hour hand, they would have it all!  Clean and functional.
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| Author: | Otto [ Wed Mar 23, 2011 3:37 pm ] |
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Damn! I stop checking TRF for a few months, and this sneaks past me. Looks like they've given the Exp2 the 'maxi-case' treatment too, but I like the way they've mostly kept the classic look. Love the orange 24-hr hand. I am intrigued, will have to check this out. |
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| Author: | RXPete [ Wed Mar 23, 2011 5:04 pm ] |
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Otto wrote: Damn! I stop checking TRF for a few months, and this sneaks past me. Looks like they've given the Exp2 the 'maxi-case' treatment too, but I like the way they've mostly kept the classic look. Love the orange 24-hr hand. I am intrigued, will have to check this out. I thought the maxi case treatment had wider lugs while the size remains at 40mm.. This one looks like the same proportion as the 40mm except increased 2mm. |
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| Author: | Otto [ Wed Mar 23, 2011 5:32 pm ] |
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Might be my eyes deceiving me, but those lugs look proportionally wider and squarer to me. |
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| Author: | mfserge [ Wed Mar 23, 2011 5:43 pm ] |
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I don't think it is a maxi-case, it looks like a completely different style. Just my observation. I cant wait to see it. I cant believe how many haters there are that are annoyed that Rolex increased it to 42mm....are they nuts?? They should try being a Breitling fan and seeing the classic Chronomat increase to a ridiculous 47mm. |
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| Author: | Otto [ Wed Mar 23, 2011 5:55 pm ] |
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You guys might be right. Having looked a bit longer, the lugs aren't quite like the GMT-C/Sub-C lugs. But they are way squarer than those on the SeaDweller that's on my wrist today. Anyway, I like the look of it. Waiting for Rolex to show us pics of the black version. |
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| Author: | jnelson3097 [ Wed Mar 23, 2011 6:53 pm ] |
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Otto wrote: Anyway, I like the look of it. Waiting for Rolex to show us pics of the black version. There was a pic of the black dial on the Basel/SIHH 2011 forum on TZ. I believe it said it has a satin black dial, so I wonder if its a similar color to the Milgauss black dial? |
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| Author: | sharkman [ Wed Mar 23, 2011 7:13 pm ] |
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I have fallen pretty hard for the current Explorer II. I am truly "this close." Heck, I'm on the verge of putting 3 Lings on the FS board for that reason. While I can't fault the bracelet/clasp improvements (awesome if fact - they got me to Rolex on the GMT Master and Sub), the added case size is irrelevant to me. But I really, really dislike that orange GMT hand. It just ruins it for me. And with the minimal discounting on the new one versus the better I can get on the current Explorer II, the actual cost difference is about $2,000. I know, i shopped discounts on the Explorer II at several 4 ADs today knowing the new one was coming and already know the minimal discounts available on the SS Sub C and GMT Master IIc. It was ready to go and supposed to be released last year, but Rolex held it back after intitially releasing a video. No arguments or debates - it's but a matter of personal taste. Now who wants a 3 Ling package? I'm ready to go!!
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| Author: | Otto [ Wed Mar 23, 2011 8:12 pm ] |
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Thanks Justin, found that pic.  Shark, as you say, personal taste on the orange hand. However, I expect those of us (like me) who have a hankering for a vintage 1655 Exp 2 are going to love it. The pic on TZ brings the 1655 immediately to mind - sweet! They don't seem to have the same mistake they made with the hands of the new Exp 1 (larger case but they didn't make the hands longer). EDIT - here's some 1655 historical stuff, to demonstrate the "bloodline": http://doubleredseadweller.com/oh_e2.htm |
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