How big can they get, > 42 mm?

[jlovda]

Reading the threads focused on the Exp II 216570, a number of people have noted that the watch is too big for them and they are more interested in the older 40 mm version. Do you think Rolex will be introducing models larger than 42 mm in the future? How large is reasonably practical?

[avega357]

My 6.5 inch wrist cannot handle it, it too big.

But others that have larger wrists can do it, more power to them, the watch is very nice.

Rolex will do larger sizes like the Yatchmaster 2 and such but not for the next couple of years. Larger sizes allow for complications,

[RTG]

Rolex makes watches for everyone, so they need variety of looks and sizes. I believe the EXPII fits in wonderfully at 42mm. When that is too big there is still the iconic GMT at 40mm.

I chose the Explorer II over the GMT because of the larger size. The 42mm explorer has the largest hands and clearest display in the Rolex catalog. And most importantly, the 42mm fits me perfectly.

Luckily Rolex knows there’s no such thing as a one-size-fits-all watch. I doubt they’re going to listen to the 40mm only commentary.

[watchwatcher]

They already do. The YM2, DSSD, and the SD43 come to mind.

Not sure I understand your question....are you asking if they will continue making these models or not? Or are you asking if they will introducing other models besides these?

And BTW, the 216570 is perfect for me.

[jlovda]

Originally Posted by watchwatcher

They already do. The YM2, DSSD, and the SD43 come to mind.

Not sure I understand your question....are you asking if they will continue making these models or not? Or are you asking if they will introducing other models besides these?

And BTW, the 216570 is perfect for me.

I am thinking about watches in general. OK, I will move the question to greater than 43 mm. At what point will they fit nobody's wrist? (lol). My 5513 and 1675 from way back are much smaller. Did Rolex very slowly follow the watch trend to bigger sizes or did they lead it?

[JacksonStone]

Originally Posted by jlovda

I am thinking about watches in general. OK, I will move the question to greater than 43 mm. At what point will they fit nobody's wrist? (lol). My 5513 and 1675 from way back are much smaller. Did Rolex very slowly follow the watch trend to bigger sizes or did they lead it?

I'd say they followed it. Omega, Breitling and Panerai all went big before Rolex.

[Jerz616]

I have a 216570 and GMT that I just picked up. I feel like the exp fits me better, but could just be I have only had GMT for a couple days so it feels small. But I don’t think I could go any smaller.

[DoctorA]

With my 7.6” wrist, I love my deepsea blue the most!....... well after my Pepsi!

[Harry-57]

The lug and bracelet design count for more than the size in mm. I have a Speedmaster with a 45mm case diameter. The lugs are curved downwards and not too wide. It wears like a 40mm 116610XX. My wife now has it and wears it a bit loose. It looks good on her very slim wrist.

[214270Explorer]

There are manufacturers who have larger than 42. I have seen 43, 45, 46, etc. ARggh!

IMHO getting that large is just stupidly insane. Those are getting to be the size of small clocks as opposed to wristwatches.

Some of those large ones even look bad on larger wrists! (Some of the designs are unattractive too.)

Euh. At least Rolex seems to keep theirs to reasonable sizes. THANK YOU, ROLEX!

[HogwldFLTR]

Originally Posted by jlovda

Reading the threads focused on the Exp II 216570, a number of people have noted that the watch is too big for them and they are more interested in the older 40 mm version. Do you think Rolex will be introducing models larger than 42 mm in the future? How large is reasonably practical?

Right now the upper limit for Rolex is 43mm; I seriously doubt they'll go larger.

[The Libertine]

Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

Right now the upper limit for Rolex is 43mm; I seriously doubt they'll go larger.

Let’s hope so.

[tyler1980]

Originally Posted by jlovda

Reading the threads focused on the Exp II 216570, a number of people have noted that the watch is too big for them and they are more interested in the older 40 mm version. Do you think Rolex will be introducing models larger than 42 mm in the future? How large is reasonably practical?

offering a couple watches between 42mm and 44mm is just smart. Its not necessarily an indication of anything. Size is the differentiator in the sub, medium sub, and giant sub for instance. Having the medium sub at 40mm was weird.