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Old 24 March 2011, 05:29 AM   #1
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Basel '11 Explorer II - In Depth (caution-Hi Rez)

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OYSTER PERPETUAL EXPLORER II CASE

Type: OYSTER (monobloc middle case, screw-down case back
and winding crown)

Diameter: 42 mm

Material: 904L stainless steel superalloy, polished and satin finished
Case back Screw-down with Rolex fluting

Bezel: Fixed, 24-hour graduated, sun satin finished, polished bevelled edge

Winding crown: Screw-down, TWINLOCK double waterproofness system
Shoulders to protect the crown

Crystal: Scratch-resistant sapphire
CYCLOPS lens (2.5 ×) over the date, double anti-reflective coating Waterproofness 100 metres (330 feet)

MOVEMENT
Calibre 3187, Manufacture RolexPrecision Officially certified Swiss chronometer

Functions:
. 24-hour hand GMT with independent rapid-setting of the hour hand
. Instantaneous date at 3 o’clock
. Stop-seconds for precise time setting
. Oscillator Frequency: 28,800 beats/hour (4 Hz)
. Non-magnetic blue PARACHROM hairspring
. Breguet overcoil
. Large balance wheel with variable inertia
. High-precision regulating via four gold MICROSTELL A nuts
. Traversing (full) balance bridge
. High-performance PARAFLEX shock absorbers
. Jewelling 31 rubies
. Winding Bidirectional self-winding via PERPETUAL rotor
. Power reserve Approximately 48 hours

DIALS
- White lacquered
CHROMALIGHT display with long-lasting luminescence
Hands White gold, wide, hollowed, black lacquered
Orange 24-hour hand

- Black, satin finished
CHROMALIGHT display with long-lasting luminescence
Hands White gold, wide, hollowed, “phantom effect” (black base on black dial)
Orange 24-hour hand, “phantom effect” (black base on black dial)
Hour markers Highly legible white gold appliques

BRACELET
Type OYSTER, three-piece solid links
Material 904L steel superalloy, satin finished, polished edge
Clasp OYSTERLOCK folding clasp with safety catch
EASYLINK 5 mm comfort extension link
REFERENCE (CASE – BRACELET): 216570 – 77210
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Old 24 March 2011, 05:32 AM   #2
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Wow !

Wheres the black version too?
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Old 24 March 2011, 05:33 AM   #3
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Beautiful Larry..
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Old 24 March 2011, 05:36 AM   #4
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Old 24 March 2011, 05:36 AM   #5
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What the heck?!? 42mm?
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Old 24 March 2011, 05:38 AM   #6
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Old 24 March 2011, 05:41 AM   #7
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Old 24 March 2011, 05:41 AM   #8
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Why, oh why, oh why did they have to go and make it a bloody 42mm?!?
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Old 24 March 2011, 05:42 AM   #9
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Thanks for the Pic Larry!

Very pretty!
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Old 24 March 2011, 05:49 AM   #10
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I really like the black dial on this one. Man, might be a reason to add a GMT to my collection!!
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Old 24 March 2011, 05:53 AM   #11
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Love the look not the size.Old one the Polar this one the Bi-Polar I was manic to get one but now I'm depressed it is 42mm
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Old 24 March 2011, 05:54 AM   #12
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I can't wait to get my hands on one to see all the improvements up close. Sounds like a pretty nice watch, but I definitely prefer the black dial.



Guys, it's only 2mm's. The women's line is now 36 so there needs to be some difference in size. 42 mm is a very comfortable for a man's watch, and with the amazing clasp, it will probably be very comfy on the wrist.
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Old 24 March 2011, 05:55 AM   #13
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Does everyone really like the orange that much?

I think I prefer the red on my current 16570 Exp II.

However, I am all for the new movement & upgraded bracelet.

Not sure yet about 42 mm and no triplock crown.

I wish Rolex would talk to me first before redesigning their watches
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Old 24 March 2011, 05:55 AM   #14
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Yes, wish they had detailed pics in black!
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Old 24 March 2011, 05:55 AM   #15
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Tough choice: black or white?
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Old 24 March 2011, 05:56 AM   #16
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Anyone have any insight into the 3187 movement calibre "that boasts Paraflex shock absorbers and a non-magnetic Parachrom hairspring" I am assuming the GMTC, Sub-C, any other Rolex with the blue parachrom has the "paraflex shock absorption" as well??? or is this new? Thanks.
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Old 24 March 2011, 05:59 AM   #17
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Anyone have any insight into the 3187 movement calibre "that boasts Paraflex shock absorbers and a non-magnetic Parachrom hairspring" I am assuming the GMTC, Sub-C, any other Rolex with the blue parachrom has the "paraflex shock absorption" as well??? or is this new? Thanks.
The only other movements with the Paraflex Shock system are the new Explorer 39, the Day Date II, and the Datejust II...
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Why, oh why, oh why did they have to go and make it a bloody 42mm?!?
Why?!?!?!?!?
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Does everyone really like the orange that much?

I think I prefer the red on my current 16570 Exp II.

However, I am all for the new movement & upgraded bracelet.

Not sure yet about 42 mm and no triplock crown.

I wish Rolex would talk to me first before redesigning their watches

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Old 24 March 2011, 06:06 AM   #20
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Oh awesome - maxi dial, no fat lugs, upgraded bracelet... I'm totally in. Nice job Rolex!
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Old 24 March 2011, 06:07 AM   #21
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Any pics of the bracelet? Is the bracelet same as the Sub-C ?
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Old 24 March 2011, 06:09 AM   #22
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The only other movements with the Paraflex Shock system are the new Explorer 39, the Day Date II, and the Datejust II...
Great thanks Larry and thanks for posting up the new additions.
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Old 24 March 2011, 06:11 AM   #23
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Thanks Larry ! Excellent pictures.

Compared with the new C Subs and GMTs, I think this is better balanced, its not that bulk, no center polished link and without a complicated bezel. If it had also lug holes........

This is a GMT and Sub lover speaking, that dislikes their new versions.
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Yep I absolutely need this watch. I need to start planting the seed in my wife's head so she will be prepared when I discuss the purchase of this watch in 6 - 8 months.
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Old 24 March 2011, 06:13 AM   #25
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Yep, I'm loving this one.....a lot
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Does the 42mm make this watch more popular outside of us watch freaks?
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Is the bezel 904L?
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Old 24 March 2011, 06:16 AM   #29
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Why?!?!?!?!?
I want a true tool watch to use in the field... I know it's only an extra 2mm but it's unnecessary and just seem like Rolex have let the side down and jumped on the Big Bandwagon.

I was thinking of getting one but now I might just go all out big and get the Breitling Emergency instead... At least that thing has a reason to be too big!
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I really like what they have done to upgrade the Explorer-II's now we need to wait and see what they are going to charge for the upgrades!!!
Thanx larry.....
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