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tkc324 · 23 March 2011, 04:06 AM

That Daytona looks SICK!! love it... think its very sharp looking...

SPACE-DWELLER · 23 March 2011, 04:07 AM

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Originally Posted by (213)GMT

YM2. Ugh

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Originally Posted by mtrunner

I don't think this will help the sale of the YMII at all. Ugly as ever.

The YG YM II was called "Clownmaster II"...the new version looks like a "Harlekin" or "Carnival" YM II!

grew · 23 March 2011, 04:09 AM

I don't post much as it takes a lot from a post to elicit a response, but those are some of the most ugly watches ever to bear the Rolex name. I do not like them even the least bit.

mtrunner · 23 March 2011, 04:09 AM

I honestly cannot wait to see all the photos of the Explorer II. Will the changes to the Explorer II make it a better seller? I know us WICs love the Explorer II but it doesn't seem that popular to the general masses.

le_baroudeur · 23 March 2011, 04:13 AM

I personally dislike those models.. I miss the subtle balanced look of the now old models.

SaddleSC · 23 March 2011, 04:15 AM

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Originally Posted by SPACE-DWELLER

I wish I could see a pic of the new Explorer II from the FRONT so that we finally know how the lugs look like..

It would make sense if the lugs are the "beefed up" lugs that we're accustomed to seeing on the GMT IIc and Sub C...

But then again, judging from the pic above and the video screen shots we've seen earlier, the lugs do seem to taper more than the "block" lugs plus have slightly more curve to them......

I think that the new Explorer II shares the same Supercase as the GMTIIC and the new SubC.

The picture of the Exp II is representative of what I have noticed with my Sub C...the lugs only look boxier and more squared off when viewed straight on. When I view the case of my new Sub C from a high angle, it looks just like the pics of that new Exp II.

I think Rolex hit one out of the park with the new Exp II.

mws222 · 23 March 2011, 04:17 AM

Nice looking Daytona..

Grumpy Badger · 23 March 2011, 04:17 AM

Any hot gossip on the ND Sub...? Ceramic? Not there? Unchanged?

Love the Expy II but just what I expected. That will be my next watch, I suspect.
YM II has never been my thing, and that one is no different.
Don't really have any interest in Daytonas, but that is an nice version.

adelgado · 23 March 2011, 04:17 AM

The YM is a strange watch - I did not like it at all (when seen online) - then I was at an AD and offered one to try on. The rest is history.

Same of one of my business partners - he didnt like it until he saw it and wore it - Now, he wants one too.

The blue hands are a very nice change if you like the watch. Otherwise I know lots of people dont like the design - i personally would prefer not to have YM II on the bezel, but...

padi56 · 23 March 2011, 04:19 AM

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Originally Posted by SPACE-DWELLER

Man, I badly want that Explorer II !

Myself would prefer a proper vintage one,and not a modern day upstart, just with a vintage look a like orange hand.

MoBowness · 23 March 2011, 04:26 AM

The YMII has clearly been photoshopped

No way would Rolex release that colour combo!!!!

Grumpy Badger · 23 March 2011, 04:28 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Myself would prefer a proper vintage one,and not a modern day upstart, just with a vintage look a like orange hand.

I know where you are coming from but I'm not interested in the colour of the 24 hour hand, I just like the fact that it is a bit shorter than on the current model and won't obscure the number plots.

Also, if I buy one, it will be for the GMT capability and, I think I'm right in saying, the vintage orange hand Expy was just a day/night indicator?

Dan2010 · 23 March 2011, 04:31 AM

What about the Sub? What about the Sub? Are they killing it off by not making it anymore or are they killing it off by supercasing it?? I gotta know, the suspense is killing me.

Jocke · 23 March 2011, 04:32 AM

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Originally Posted by SPACE-DWELLER

I wish I could see a pic of the new Explorer II from the FRONT so that we finally know how the lugs look like..

It would make sense if the lugs are the "beefed up" lugs that we're accustomed to seeing on the GMT IIc and Sub C...

But then again, judging from the pic above and the video screen shots we've seen earlier, the lugs do seem to taper more than the "block" lugs plus have slightly more curve to them......

It looks like a maxi case but without a TripLock crown. Wierd.

Grumpy Badger · 23 March 2011, 04:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan2010

What about the Sub? What about the Sub? Are they killing it off by not making it anymore or are they killing it off by supercasing it?? I gotta know, the suspense is killing me.

I second that emotion!

:b anghead:

Cru Jones · 23 March 2011, 04:35 AM

With all due respect for all the Explorer II love, is it just the orange hand and orange lettering that's getting everyone pumped up? Are the same folk drawn to the orange of the Milgauss?

It looks good, but it's decidedly more "sport". I think it'll be a lot harder to dress this one up compared to the current model, with it's black lettering and more subtle red hand. I think it'll be harder to wear with a suit, for example, which I do all the time when not "a play".

I guess I'm just partial to the dress up/dress down of the current "enigma" Explorer II. To each his own.

Engi · 23 March 2011, 04:38 AM

So, in the year of wikileaks, this is the first massive Rolex leaks ...

Tools · 23 March 2011, 04:39 AM

A new Two Tone Yachtmaster II (if it is SS/YG) should bring the price down out of the stratosphere..........

As to the Exp II... I wouldn't trade my current white dial in for it... but I am curious to see it in a black dial...

Grumpy Badger · 23 March 2011, 04:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Cru Jones

With all due respect for all the Explorer II love, is it just the orange hand and orange lettering that's getting everyone pumped up? Are the same folk drawn to the orange of the Milgauss?

It looks good, but it's decidedly more "sport". I think it'll be a lot harder to dress this one up compared to the current model, with it's black lettering and more subtle red hand. I think it'll be harder to wear with a suit, for example, which I do all the time when not "a play".

I guess I'm just partial to the dress up/dress down of the current "enigma" Explorer II. To each his own.

More tool, more cool!

As soon as I've hacked off the cyclops this watch will be perfect for me!

My Sub can do suit duty till I can afford that Patek!

Jocke · 23 March 2011, 04:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan2010

What about the Sub? What about the Sub? Are they killing it off by not making it anymore or are they killing it off by supercasing it?? I gotta know, the suspense is killing me.

The last I heard from Rolex was: Is Dan for real?

mtrunner · 23 March 2011, 04:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Cru Jones

With all due respect for all the Explorer II love, is it just the orange hand and orange lettering that's getting everyone pumped up? Are the same folk drawn to the orange of the Milgauss?

It looks good, but it's decidedly more "sport". I think it'll be a lot harder to dress this one up compared to the current model, with it's black lettering and more subtle red hand. I think it'll be harder to wear with a suit, for example, which I do all the time when not "a play".

I guess I'm just partial to the dress up/dress down of the current "enigma" Explorer II. To each his own.

I actually never thought about that. You are definitely right. But then again I will never sell my current Explorer II. I would just add this one to the mix. I think another positive on the new Explorer is most likely a new bracelet.

mdtddd2007 · 23 March 2011, 04:45 AM

wow!!! now make me easier to decide on that yII white gold and that rose daytona on strap is very nice too....

Engi · 23 March 2011, 04:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Cru Jones

With all due respect for all the Explorer II love, is it just the orange hand and orange lettering that's getting everyone pumped up? Are the same folk drawn to the orange of the Milgauss?

It looks good, but it's decidedly more "sport". I think it'll be a lot harder to dress this one up compared to the current model, with it's black lettering and more subtle red hand. I think it'll be harder to wear with a suit, for example, which I do all the time when not "a play".

I guess I'm just partial to the dress up/dress down of the current "enigma" Explorer II. To each his own.

I fully agree with you, and this is the reason for which I much prefer and bought the GMTIIC.

Engi

NEW · 23 March 2011, 04:51 AM

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Originally Posted by le_baroudeur

Seen on forumamontres (french forum)

Daytona has the same case just a new bezel, just look closely. It's the shadows that make's it appear larger.

petesjag · 23 March 2011, 04:53 AM

not sure what I think about the daytona..hard to tell from this view...

bscepter · 23 March 2011, 04:56 AM

that daytona is pretty sweet, i must say. it definitely has more of a contemporary feel to it. having spent some time in geneva over the last few months, i've definitely noticed a lot of ulysse nardins and hublots and other chunkier watches on the wrists of the horological cognoscenti. while i think the original daytona is a true classic, this one would certainly fit in with the young elites.

rosspanics · 23 March 2011, 04:59 AM

Exp II is as expected... YM II TT is horrible... RG / Black Daytona might be pretty cool in person though!

sleddog · 23 March 2011, 05:02 AM

Wow.....50 members and 190 guests viewing....!

This seems to be THE thread on everyones mind ATM!!

Chad C. · 23 March 2011, 05:03 AM

Love that Daytona! Really wish they would come out with the SS version this year!

Dan2010 · 23 March 2011, 05:04 AM

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Originally Posted by sleddog

Wow.....50 members and 190 guests viewing....!

This seems to be THE thread on everyones mind ATM!!

What? Wait? I thought this was the Afterdark Bar...................

23 March 2011, 04:13 AM	#35
le_baroudeur "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Rennes, FRANCE Posts: 802	I personally dislike those models.. I miss the subtle balanced look of the now old models. __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Assoc. of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons.

23 March 2011, 04:39 AM	#48
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,090	A new Two Tone Yachtmaster II (if it is SS/YG) should bring the price down out of the stratosphere.......... As to the Exp II... I wouldn't trade my current white dial in for it... but I am curious to see it in a black dial... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

23 March 2011, 04:56 AM	#56
bscepter "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Patrick Location: Omaha Watch: 16610 Submariner Posts: 948	that daytona is pretty sweet, i must say. it definitely has more of a contemporary feel to it. having spent some time in geneva over the last few months, i've definitely noticed a lot of ulysse nardins and hublots and other chunkier watches on the wrists of the horological cognoscenti. while i think the original daytona is a true classic, this one would certainly fit in with the young elites. __________________ 2009 16610 Submariner Date 1971 1601 Datejust 1966 Omega Seamaster 1965 Vulcain Voyager Chronograph

23 March 2011, 05:02 AM	#58
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,906	Wow.....50 members and 190 guests viewing....! This seems to be *THE* thread on everyones mind ATM!! __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

23 March 2011, 04:06 AM	#31
tkc324 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Chi town Watch: Daytona AP DD Sub Posts: 3,717	That Daytona looks SICK!! love it... think its very sharp looking...

23 March 2011, 04:09 AM	#33
grew "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: LA Posts: 164	I don't post much as it takes a lot from a post to elicit a response, but those are some of the most ugly watches ever to bear the Rolex name. I do not like them even the least bit.

23 March 2011, 04:09 AM	#34
mtrunner 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Gary Location: Bozeman, MT Watch: 126508 Paul Newman Posts: 7,825	I honestly cannot wait to see all the photos of the Explorer II. Will the changes to the Explorer II make it a better seller? I know us WICs love the Explorer II but it doesn't seem that popular to the general masses.

23 March 2011, 04:17 AM	#37
mws222 Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Nowhere Posts: 2,103	Nice looking Daytona..

23 March 2011, 04:17 AM	#38
Grumpy Badger "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Mark Location: Bonny Scotland Watch: 14060M Sub (cosc) Posts: 5,280	Any hot gossip on the ND Sub...? Ceramic? Not there? Unchanged? Love the Expy II but just what I expected. That will be my next watch, I suspect. YM II has never been my thing, and that one is no different. Don't really have any interest in Daytonas, but that is an nice version.

23 March 2011, 04:17 AM	#39
adelgado "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Aaron Location: daytona beach Watch: YG Yachtmaster II Posts: 70	The YM is a strange watch - I did not like it at all (when seen online) - then I was at an AD and offered one to try on. The rest is history. Same of one of my business partners - he didnt like it until he saw it and wore it - Now, he wants one too. The blue hands are a very nice change if you like the watch. Otherwise I know lots of people dont like the design - i personally would prefer not to have YM II on the bezel, but...

23 March 2011, 04:26 AM	#41
MoBowness "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Liverpool Watch: GMT IIc Posts: 43	The YMII has clearly been photoshopped No way would Rolex release that colour combo!!!!

23 March 2011, 04:31 AM	#43
Dan2010 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: South Carolina Watch: Panerai 914 Posts: 6,540	What about the Sub? What about the Sub? Are they killing it off by not making it anymore or are they killing it off by supercasing it?? I gotta know, the suspense is killing me.

23 March 2011, 04:35 AM	#46
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,546	With all due respect for all the Explorer II love, is it just the orange hand and orange lettering that's getting everyone pumped up? Are the same folk drawn to the orange of the Milgauss? It looks good, but it's decidedly more "sport". I think it'll be a lot harder to dress this one up compared to the current model, with it's black lettering and more subtle red hand. I think it'll be harder to wear with a suit, for example, which I do all the time when not "a play". I guess I'm just partial to the dress up/dress down of the current "enigma" Explorer II. To each his own.

23 March 2011, 04:38 AM	#47
Engi "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Everywhere Posts: 1,434	So, in the year of wikileaks, this is the first massive Rolex leaks ...

23 March 2011, 04:45 AM	#52
mdtddd2007 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: U.S Watch: Rolex, PP, AP, GS Posts: 5,661	wow!!! now make me easier to decide on that yII white gold and that rose daytona on strap is very nice too....

23 March 2011, 04:53 AM	#55
petesjag "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: netherlands Posts: 2,177	not sure what I think about the daytona..hard to tell from this view...

23 March 2011, 04:59 AM	#57
rosspanics "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Rocky Mountains Watch: Exp2, Exp1 Posts: 727	Exp II is as expected... YM II TT is horrible... RG / Black Daytona might be pretty cool in person though!

23 March 2011, 05:03 AM	#59
Chad C. Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Chad C. Location: IN, USA Watch: Explorer / GMT IIc Posts: 92	Love that Daytona! Really wish they would come out with the SS version this year!

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