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edge591 · 12 September 2011, 11:05 PM

After seeing the $8200 Canadian retail of the new Exp II and my AD telling me that there's a good chance that I won't get the 22% discount that they gave me on the last three Rolex that I bought off them (because the watch is new and "hot") would you consider a white Daytona at $3000 more?

First off, for an AD to pull this sales tactic with a long term customer of theirs will kill the relationship.

Second, is the new Exp II worth $8200 Canadian?

Third, what type of discount can one expect from an AD on a Daytona? Would you buy new from an AD, grey market or used?

HPY · 12 September 2011, 11:18 PM

Daytona without a doubt

Atomant · 12 September 2011, 11:21 PM

I believe the 42mm expII to be a much more stunning looking watch.

gqllc · 12 September 2011, 11:22 PM

I think it depends on what size watch you like to wear...to me the Daytona wears small...that is why I got rid of both of mine...

Puffy · 12 September 2011, 11:23 PM

is both an option?

p_mcgee · 12 September 2011, 11:24 PM

They are both overpriced-- pick the one you like best. Personally I think the new Exp II is a much better looking watch, and I have no need for a stopwatch.

pp763 · 12 September 2011, 11:26 PM

I find it interesting the excitement when Rolex brings out a new model. Never loose sight of the fact that it is an explorer and it will never be in the same league as the daytona. I'd probably prefer the explorer 2 over the gmt but never over a daytona.

CoachRolexRyan · 12 September 2011, 11:27 PM

Explorer 2!!!

edge591 · 12 September 2011, 11:30 PM

What kind of discounts are people expecting or getting (Europe right now) on the Exp II?

dpkong · 12 September 2011, 11:35 PM

Daytona now, Exp2-42 later..

bayerische · 12 September 2011, 11:37 PM

Nexpy2!!!

eric23 · 12 September 2011, 11:41 PM

I would go with the Daytona if you got the extra cash, I am cheap so I will be getting the new EXII.

nauticajoe · 12 September 2011, 11:43 PM

The Daytona has my vote.

cwilson13 · 12 September 2011, 11:48 PM

Daytona everyday of the week.

jezza17 · 12 September 2011, 11:50 PM

Daytona looks great but is really impractical, unless you truly need a stopwatch to time things. For me, the ex II is far more superior in looks and practicality. In the end, I would go with what watch sings louder to you.

dddrees · 12 September 2011, 11:51 PM

The Daytona has my vote.

Rollie2011 · 12 September 2011, 11:56 PM

Exp 2!

conrail · 13 September 2011, 12:28 AM

$8,200 is crazy for an Explorer, especially since they've blown it out of proportion to 42mm. I'd go with the white-faced Daytona - that's a stunning watch :)

DolphinV8 · 13 September 2011, 01:56 AM

Daytona for now, and get the EX II when they offer a discount on it.

B. Doggy · 13 September 2011, 01:57 AM

They're both uber sweet, but I'd have to go Daytona between those two.

Carlos98326194 · 13 September 2011, 02:00 AM

Daytona by a mile ;-p

capote · 13 September 2011, 04:03 AM

Black dial Daytona. Yes.

ikovalchuk17 · 13 September 2011, 04:04 AM

Daytona

Ristretto · 13 September 2011, 04:26 AM

Daytona no brainer.

RJC · 13 September 2011, 04:32 AM

Do you really need to ask???

DAYTONA 24/7.... 48/14..... 96/28

chachee · 13 September 2011, 04:39 AM

Id go with the daytona, good lucking getting any sort of discount on one from an ad though!

wrxsti · 13 September 2011, 04:45 AM

expo2 for sure, save the few grand towards your next purchase. Daytona is a great watch only if it smiles back at u. It does nothing for me personally and yes it does wear small.

The daytona mystique is over, there are 3 ads in town that have them in their display cases which was unheard of before.

gwalker · 13 September 2011, 04:51 AM

Daytona all the way and I have to have a date. I don't like the Exp II. The hands are fat and too short. I personally think the Daytona is in a different "league" than the Explorer.

TSW · 13 September 2011, 04:59 AM

Daytona

LAJM · 13 September 2011, 05:13 AM

The watches are for different purposes. Daytona has PCL and the Exp II not. It really comes down to what you want it for. For work dress purposes the Daytona fits. The EXP II not as much unless casual.

Regarding price I will wait until it cools off before purchasing it at a discount that can't get now.

Both are great watches so you can't go wrong. Patience can save you some bucks though.

12 September 2011, 11:05 PM	#1
edge591 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: canada Posts: 143	New Exp II or Daytona? After seeing the $8200 Canadian retail of the new Exp II and my AD telling me that there's a good chance that I won't get the 22% discount that they gave me on the last three Rolex that I bought off them (because the watch is new and "hot") would you consider a white Daytona at $3000 more? First off, for an AD to pull this sales tactic with a long term customer of theirs will kill the relationship. Second, is the new Exp II worth $8200 Canadian? Third, what type of discount can one expect from an AD on a Daytona? Would you buy new from an AD, grey market or used?

12 September 2011, 11:21 PM	#3
Atomant "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fernwood Posts: 3,455	I believe the 42mm expII to be a much more stunning looking watch. __________________ 116613LN 16600SD 16610LV 116710 16710 16570 Speedy 3570.50 PAM25 Oris TT1 and a bunch of G-Shocks. Flipped: Daytona 116520 Seamaster 2231.80

12 September 2011, 11:22 PM	#4
gqllc "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Steve Location: Albany NY Watch: Blue Bezel SubC Posts: 1,511	I think it depends on what size watch you like to wear...to me the Daytona wears small...that is why I got rid of both of mine... __________________ K-TT Datejust, Random Blue Bezel SubC

12 September 2011, 11:23 PM	#5
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	is both an option? __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

12 September 2011, 11:37 PM	#11
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	Nexpy2!!! __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

12 September 2011, 11:18 PM	#2
HPY Banned Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: PH Watch: Daytona Posts: 213	Daytona without a doubt

12 September 2011, 11:24 PM	#6
p_mcgee "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,149	They are both overpriced-- pick the one you like best. Personally I think the new Exp II is a much better looking watch, and I have no need for a stopwatch.

12 September 2011, 11:26 PM	#7
pp763 Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: U.K Watch: 116610LN Posts: 121	I find it interesting the excitement when Rolex brings out a new model. Never loose sight of the fact that it is an explorer and it will never be in the same league as the daytona. I'd probably prefer the explorer 2 over the gmt but never over a daytona.

12 September 2011, 11:27 PM	#8
CoachRolexRyan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Coach Location: Boston Watch: Rolex Deep Sea Posts: 1,297	Explorer 2!!!

12 September 2011, 11:30 PM	#9
edge591 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: canada Posts: 143	What kind of discounts are people expecting or getting (Europe right now) on the Exp II?

12 September 2011, 11:35 PM	#10
dpkong "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Don Location: Borneo Watch: it! Posts: 863	Daytona now, Exp2-42 later..

12 September 2011, 11:41 PM	#12
eric23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Calgary Posts: 9,595	I would go with the Daytona if you got the extra cash, I am cheap so I will be getting the new EXII.

12 September 2011, 11:43 PM	#13
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	The Daytona has my vote.

12 September 2011, 11:48 PM	#14
cwilson13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,492	Daytona everyday of the week.

12 September 2011, 11:50 PM	#15
jezza17 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Alex Location: Sydney, Australia Watch: DRSD Posts: 511	Daytona looks great but is really impractical, unless you truly need a stopwatch to time things. For me, the ex II is far more superior in looks and practicality. In the end, I would go with what watch sings louder to you.

12 September 2011, 11:51 PM	#16
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,251	The Daytona has my vote. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

12 September 2011, 11:56 PM	#17
Rollie2011 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: John Location: Palm Beach, FL Watch: Sub-C + Exp 42 Posts: 1,654	Exp 2!

13 September 2011, 12:28 AM	#18
conrail "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Boston Posts: 3,177	$8,200 is crazy for an Explorer, especially since they've blown it out of proportion to 42mm. I'd go with the white-faced Daytona - that's a stunning watch :) __________________ "Oh, you give a f****' aspirin a headache, pal!"

13 September 2011, 01:56 AM	#19
DolphinV8 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Earth Watch: 16610LV Posts: 949	Daytona for now, and get the EX II when they offer a discount on it.

13 September 2011, 01:57 AM	#20
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	They're both uber sweet, but I'd have to go Daytona between those two. __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

13 September 2011, 02:00 AM	#21
Carlos98326194 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Carlos Location: UK Watch: ing YOU! Posts: 1,121	Daytona by a mile ;-p __________________ 16610 116400GV 116520W 00112 116710LN 16610LV 00292 116520B

13 September 2011, 04:03 AM	#22
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	Black dial Daytona. Yes.

13 September 2011, 04:04 AM	#23
ikovalchuk17 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: LA Watch: ND Sub Posts: 371	Daytona

13 September 2011, 04:26 AM	#24
Ristretto "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: GMT + 3 Watch: Platinum Daytona Posts: 1,319	Daytona no brainer.

13 September 2011, 04:32 AM	#25
RJC "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cheshire, UK Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 1,125	Do you really need to ask??? DAYTONA 24/7.... 48/14..... 96/28 __________________ Current - DSSD 116660 - Sea-Dweller 126600

13 September 2011, 04:39 AM	#26
chachee "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 29	Id go with the daytona, good lucking getting any sort of discount on one from an ad though!

13 September 2011, 04:45 AM	#27
wrxsti "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 1,694	expo2 for sure, save the few grand towards your next purchase. Daytona is a great watch only if it smiles back at u. It does nothing for me personally and yes it does wear small. The daytona mystique is over, there are 3 ads in town that have them in their display cases which was unheard of before. __________________ PP Geneva

13 September 2011, 04:51 AM	#28
gwalker "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Gunter Location: AL/NJ Watch: DSSD; 116610LN Posts: 5,509	Daytona all the way and I have to have a date. I don't like the Exp II. The hands are fat and too short. I personally think the Daytona is in a different "league" than the Explorer.

13 September 2011, 04:59 AM	#29
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Daytona __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

13 September 2011, 05:13 AM	#30
LAJM "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Larry Location: Canada Watch: Explorer II Posts: 270	The watches are for different purposes. Daytona has PCL and the Exp II not. It really comes down to what you want it for. For work dress purposes the Daytona fits. The EXP II not as much unless casual. Regarding price I will wait until it cools off before purchasing it at a discount that can't get now. Both are great watches so you can't go wrong. Patience can save you some bucks though.

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