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p_mcgee · 24 March 2011, 12:58 PM

So nice...even with the bigger size it looks like they kept the classic shape of the case. Thanks for the pics.

Spencer · 24 March 2011, 01:37 PM

I want to see the black dial pics, heard it's better.

TRW · 24 March 2011, 01:47 PM

Great work Larry

outtatime · 24 March 2011, 01:56 PM

Man...why is it when Rolex finally abandons their outdated opinion that 40mm is big enough for anyone they do it on one of the least-recognizable Rolex models. Why oh why can't I have a 42mm SubC??? That's all I want, Rolex.

Tachymeter · 24 March 2011, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by outtatime

Man...why is it when Rolex finally abandons their outdated opinion that 40mm is big enough for anyone they do it on one of the least-recognizable Rolex models. Why oh why can't I have a 42mm SubC??? That's all I want, Rolex.

I suspect as Rolex offers a 43mm DSSD they feel it would not be necessary to enlarge the Sub as it would certainly reduce the number of DSSD sales. Presently the current diver line diversification is perfect

It is a great strategy and encouraging to see Rolex monitoring the market trends and acknowledging that only offering watches 40mm and below reduces their market share.

Again kudos to Rolex!

migboy · 24 March 2011, 02:02 PM

got to start saving...

amgsl65 · 24 March 2011, 02:04 PM

I like it

tomchicago · 24 March 2011, 02:06 PM

yeah they did a good job on this one. but 42mm is just massive!

PHDX2 · 24 March 2011, 02:30 PM

Nice!

Fearsome Puppy · 24 March 2011, 02:49 PM

I think I need to start saving...

TheVTCGuy · 24 March 2011, 03:05 PM

Guys, I am in SERIOUS trouble.. I can't stop looking at the pictures and thinking about this watch. I feel like that lizzard guy in Lord of the Rings... "Precious.... Precious"

SS Oyster · 24 March 2011, 03:08 PM

Love it ... may have to pick one up

TARDIS · 24 March 2011, 03:23 PM

First of all...thank you so much for the HD photo's and the information Larry

I don't think there's anything I really dislike about this model. Is it called an EXP 2 or EXP 3?

Thank goodness that they have increased the size by 2mm. 40mm is just a tad too small and 42mm is right on the money IMO.

If I was getting another Rolex it would have to be with this beautiful white dial model. I love the way the indices have black surrounds making the dial a better read than if they were surrounded by WG.

My only criticisms is the 24 hr hand. Not so much the shape, but the color and the bezel numbers which appear not to be very indented and may get the paint shipped out as they did in the previous model. I may be wrong on this part, but all in all a great improvement. I expect there will be the usual price jump due to supply/demand etc.

Steve

tomee · 24 March 2011, 03:37 PM

i want to see what the new clasp looks like!

George Ab · 24 March 2011, 03:44 PM

OMG! I usually try to wait for a one year cool down period; however, for this watch I am going to make an exception.

Finally 42mm diameter; the fat fat hands...... it is just stunning ...simply stunning.

George Ab · 25 March 2011, 07:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by George Ab

OMG! I usually try to wait for a one year cool down period; however, for this watch I am going to make an exception.

Finally 42mm diameter; the fat fat hands...... it is just stunning ...simply stunning.

Rolex has embraced the thicker lugs (supercase) making the watch have a more square appearance. I have tried to love the GMT IIc and Sub-C’s and have owned and wore them both……. however, I just prefer the more round look of the classic lug size.

It looks like the Exp II lugs are thick, but with the larger watch diameter the proportion is more inline with the classic Rolex look. That is very exciting!

bigfei · 24 March 2011, 03:49 PM

Oh no, should have wait. I just got the 40mm a few weeks ago!

CyberPaol · 24 March 2011, 05:15 PM

I really like the new Expy II...expecially the white dial!

wildsidemtb · 24 March 2011, 05:24 PM

i want one, better start saving

Rolex116520 · 24 March 2011, 05:27 PM

Thank you Larry ! Do you think you can get pictures of the black dial version of the same quality ?

CWL · 24 March 2011, 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rolex116520

Thank you Larry ! Do you think you can get pictures of the black dial version of the same quality ?

Go to Rolex's website for the black dia. it's a beauty. just drag the "DRAG TO NAVIGATE" box and you will see the black dia. Oh man, i am going broke. please pray for my financial health.

rayt · 24 March 2011, 05:29 PM

black any photos?

omg · 26 March 2011, 03:35 AM

Right on the Moolah!

This is the first new thing that I like since Rolex started changing things around.

THE BLACK!!! I love it!

travisb · 24 March 2011, 06:01 PM

Will have to see one in the 1st person but it sure looks like a winner.

I could see this as next up on my list.

CWL · 24 March 2011, 06:28 PM

The watch is so sinfully gorgeous. off to the dealer i go after work.

PokerOps · 24 March 2011, 06:12 PM

Black dial folks...

http://www.rolex.com/en#/rolex-watch...ion-black-dial

TheVTCGuy · 24 March 2011, 06:45 PM

Will you guys just STOP IT!!!!

I fell in Lust over the white dial... but having seen the black... I'm thinking that's the way to go. When are they going to be at the ADs!?!?!?!

WHO started this stupid thread anyway!?!?!?!?!?

CWL · 24 March 2011, 07:10 PM

Thou shall not fall into temptation! except for the Exp II.

walds11 · 24 March 2011, 07:16 PM

Black is beautiful!!! I want one!!!

Steelfish · 24 March 2011, 07:51 PM

I wonder what's the difference between the Exp I and Exp II bracelets?

24 March 2011, 01:37 PM	#2
Spencer "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: US Posts: 1,338	I want to see the black dial pics, heard it's better. __________________ I'm a perpetual kind of guy Resident Audemars Piguet Fanatic

24 March 2011, 02:30 PM	#9
PHDX2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: John Location: MS & LA Watch: Rolex Day-Date II Posts: 1,084	Nice! __________________ - John >>> Rolex & Porsche Owner/Enthusiast <<<

24 March 2011, 02:49 PM	#10
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24 March 2011, 03:44 PM	#15
George Ab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: George Location: Seattle Watch: One of Them Posts: 6,924	OMG! I usually try to wait for a one year cool down period; however, for this watch I am going to make an exception. Finally 42mm diameter; the fat fat hands...... it is just stunning ...simply stunning. __________________

24 March 2011, 05:15 PM	#18
CyberPaol "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Marco Location: Italy Watch: Rolex and Omega Posts: 267	I really like the new Expy II...expecially the white dial! __________________ 14060M (no C.O.S.C.) * 16610LN RRR * 126610LN * 216610LV * 16710 Pepsi * 126710 BLRO * 116520 White Chromalight * 16570 Polar * 226570 Polar * 126334 Vivid Blue jubilee

24 March 2011, 12:58 PM	#1
p_mcgee "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,149	So nice...even with the bigger size it looks like they kept the classic shape of the case. Thanks for the pics.

24 March 2011, 01:47 PM	#3
TRW Banned Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Tim Location: tennessee Watch: 16623 YM Posts: 3,630	Great work Larry

24 March 2011, 01:56 PM	#4
outtatime "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Jon Location: Toledo, OH Watch: Deepsea Posts: 1,136	Man...why is it when Rolex finally abandons their outdated opinion that 40mm is big enough for anyone they do it on one of the least-recognizable Rolex models. Why oh why can't I have a 42mm SubC??? That's all I want, Rolex.

24 March 2011, 02:02 PM	#6
migboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicago Watch: 16610 Posts: 300	got to start saving...

24 March 2011, 02:04 PM	#7
amgsl65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: HK Posts: 1	I like it

24 March 2011, 02:06 PM	#8
tomchicago Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Watch: 16710BLRO, 214270. Posts: 2,717	yeah they did a good job on this one. but 42mm is just massive!

24 March 2011, 03:05 PM	#11
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	Guys, I am in SERIOUS trouble.. I can't stop looking at the pictures and thinking about this watch. I feel like that lizzard guy in Lord of the Rings... "Precious.... Precious"

24 March 2011, 03:08 PM	#12
SS Oyster "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 8,865	Love it ... may have to pick one up

24 March 2011, 03:23 PM	#13
TARDIS "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Queensland, AUST Posts: 2,003	First of all...thank you so much for the HD photo's and the information Larry I don't think there's anything I really dislike about this model. Is it called an EXP 2 or EXP 3? Thank goodness that they have increased the size by 2mm. 40mm is just a tad too small and 42mm is right on the money IMO. If I was getting another Rolex it would have to be with this beautiful white dial model. I love the way the indices have black surrounds making the dial a better read than if they were surrounded by WG. My only criticisms is the 24 hr hand. Not so much the shape, but the color and the bezel numbers which appear not to be very indented and may get the paint shipped out as they did in the previous model. I may be wrong on this part, but all in all a great improvement. I expect there will be the usual price jump due to supply/demand etc. Steve

24 March 2011, 03:37 PM	#14
tomee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 446	i want to see what the new clasp looks like!

24 March 2011, 03:49 PM	#17
bigfei "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Shawn Location: CA Watch: 16610LV, pam 359 Posts: 41	Oh no, should have wait. I just got the 40mm a few weeks ago!

24 March 2011, 05:24 PM	#19
wildsidemtb Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Australia Watch: Sea Dweller, 5512 Posts: 602	i want one, better start saving

24 March 2011, 05:27 PM	#20
Rolex116520 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: EEC Watch: Daytona & Deepsea Posts: 2,387	Thank you Larry ! Do you think you can get pictures of the black dial version of the same quality ?

24 March 2011, 05:29 PM	#22
rayt "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Earth Watch: must be rolex Posts: 630	black any photos?

26 March 2011, 03:35 AM	#23
omg Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Tommy Location: US Posts: 260	Right on the Moolah! This is the first new thing that I like since Rolex started changing things around. THE BLACK!!! I love it!

24 March 2011, 06:01 PM	#24
travisb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 32,351	I think it's great! Will have to see one in the 1st person but it sure looks like a winner. I could see this as next up on my list.

24 March 2011, 06:28 PM	#25
CWL Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: HK & Vancouver Watch: ExpI&II;Sub;DJ Posts: 31	New EXP II The watch is so sinfully gorgeous. off to the dealer i go after work.

24 March 2011, 06:12 PM	#26
PokerOps "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 7	Black dial folks... http://www.rolex.com/en#/rolex-watch...ion-black-dial

24 March 2011, 06:45 PM	#27
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	Will you guys just STOP IT!!!! I fell in Lust over the white dial... but having seen the black... I'm thinking that's the way to go. When are they going to be at the ADs!?!?!?! WHO started this stupid thread anyway!?!?!?!?!?

24 March 2011, 07:10 PM	#28
CWL Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: HK & Vancouver Watch: ExpI&II;Sub;DJ Posts: 31	Thou shall not fall into temptation! except for the Exp II.

24 March 2011, 07:16 PM	#29
walds11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Adam Location: Philly ‘burbs Posts: 5,634	Black is beautiful!!! I want one!!! __________________ Adam

24 March 2011, 07:51 PM	#30
Steelfish "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Ritchie Location: Angola Watch: RExpI Posts: 145	I wonder what's the difference between the Exp I and Exp II bracelets?

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