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TheVTCGuy · 20 December 2011, 02:55 PM

Just got back from my AD, (Ben Bridge), they said they had only seen ONE (1) EXP II so far, and that they are getting requests and even have a waiting list reminiscent of the old: Can't get the SS Daytona-paying over MSRP debacle of a few years ago.

Is this true? Has anyone seen them sitting in display cases?

Do you think Rolex would (try to) do this to this model too?

btinl · 20 December 2011, 02:58 PM

The AD in Foxwoods had 1 sitting in the case last week.

MortgageGuy · 20 December 2011, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

Just got back from my AD, (Ben Bridge), they said they had only seen ONE (1) EXP II so far, and that they are getting requests and even have a waiting list reminiscent of the old: Can't get the SS Daytona-paying over MSRP debacle of a few years ago.

Is this true? Has anyone seen them sitting in display cases?

Do you think Rolex would (try to) do this to this model too?

Hum... Have not made it here to Wisconsin however was in Florida last week and an AD in Naples and both white and black in their case and another AD in Sanibel Island also had them... No shortage or waiting list that I am aware of

FremStar · 20 December 2011, 03:01 PM

There are none in NYC AD's at the moment... Was at William Bartham this weekend and spoke to Steven who mentioned that allocation of both dials are scarce (at least for now)...

77T · 20 December 2011, 03:15 PM

If it becomes scarce then the pre-owned value could rise.

Dr. Robert · 20 December 2011, 03:16 PM

The AD in Walnut Creek, Ca. has them in the case, white & black dial.
The ex2 is still a cult watch, maybe your AD didn't bring a lot in.

Spikedlee · 20 December 2011, 03:24 PM

I went into the AD as well tonight and asked about the new Exp IIs. The sales woman told me they were kept in the back, and pulled out a white one for me to try on. I wasn't really feeling it and asked to see a SS Daytona, which she then stated that they don't keep in the cases, as once they arrive, they are immediately sold to the next person on the waiting list. Interesting!!

TheVTCGuy · 20 December 2011, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Spikedlee

I went into the AD as well tonight and asked about the new Exp IIs. The sales woman told me they were kept in the back, and pulled out a white one for me to try on. I wasn't really feeling it and asked to see a SS Daytona, which she then stated that they don't keep in the cases, as once they arrive, they are immediately sold to the next person on the waiting list. Interesting!!

Very! I wonder what the heck will be going on?

You got to admit, it was a succesful strategy for Rolex with the SS Daytona...

Carlos98326194 · 20 December 2011, 03:53 PM

Not as far as in HK. Seen them on AD and also currently being offered a li'l discount at the gray market. Unlike the daytona where you have to pull a lot of strings just to be put on the real waiting list.

straighttea · 20 December 2011, 03:56 PM

Im in Taiwan at the moment, and the new ex ii is in almost every AD

Singslinger · 20 December 2011, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Carlos98326194

Not as far as in HK. Seen them on AD and also currently being offered a li'l discount at the gray market. Unlike the daytona where you have to pull a lot of strings just to be put on the real waiting list.

Ditto in Singapore. Already selling for below MRSP in the gray market...

azguy · 21 December 2011, 12:33 AM

I think the AD's are keeping them out of sight, becuase when asked, they seem to pull them out of the back room

The AD out here got a white and black one in about 3 weeks ago; I ran into the sales guy at the grocery store. no less, in the last few days and he told me the still had both in stock-

JasoninDenver · 21 December 2011, 03:07 AM

Nothing in Denver yet.

Thaiguy · 21 December 2011, 06:24 AM

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Originally Posted by JasoninDenver

Nothing in Denver yet.

I saw a black dial Ex II at Ben Bridge Park Meadow Mall last weekend.

BogeyFree · 20 December 2011, 03:58 PM

Philly area AD's have them and they're not moving very well either. They're already all over the secondary market at discounts. They're no big deal.

warren G. · 20 December 2011, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by BogeyFree

Philly area AD's have them and they're not moving very well either. They're already all over the secondary market at discounts. They're no big deal.

Same story down here.

Speed · 20 December 2011, 04:01 PM

Lots of Expys IIs around.

No disrespect to the folks who love 'em...but this watch is not setting the world on fire.

padi56 · 20 December 2011, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 77T

If it becomes scarce then the pre-owned value could rise.

If is a very small word with so many meanings,and why has any Rolex watch got to be all about value.IMHO its sad today the many just see Rolex watches as $$$$££££,instead of owning and wearing one of the finest watches made today.

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Originally Posted by Speed

Lots of Expys IIs around.

No disrespect to the folks who love 'em...but this watch is not setting the world on fire.

Have to agree the Explorer in general ever since its introduction decades ago have not been the fastest sellers in the Rolex range. And would doubt if it will change with the Retro modern version.

GradyPhilpott · 20 December 2011, 04:09 PM

I haven't seen one in ABQ.

KBarberAK · 20 December 2011, 04:14 PM

AD In Stockton, CA (DeVon's) had one in White and Black for the last 2 weeks or so

I know this is somewhat off topic but they also just got a All gold with black face/bezel Sub in.. i fell in love.. :)

nlpamg · 20 December 2011, 04:46 PM

No, I visited four AD's (within the past month) around Los Angeles when I was buying my GMT-IIc, ALL of them had at least one Explorer II.

esm · 20 December 2011, 08:05 PM

Nah, me thinks the AD was pulling your legs...

I have seen both colours at more than one ADs here in London.

93 Turbo · 20 December 2011, 08:24 PM

Paul, can't comment here in Aus as the AD generally tear the

out of the price. Seem's to be a reasonable selection and steady flow of 116570's here in the TRF sale section.

Cheers Jules

Dob · 20 December 2011, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

Just got back from my AD, (Ben Bridge), they said they had only seen ONE (1) EXP II so far, and that they are getting requests and even have a waiting list reminiscent of the old: Can't get the SS Daytona-paying over MSRP debacle of a few years ago.

Is this true? Has anyone seen them sitting in display cases?

Do you think Rolex would (try to) do this to this model too?

and the prices in the secondary market have dropped significantly and appear to still be doing so. A Daytona this watch is not.

mailman · 20 December 2011, 09:02 PM

A friend of mine stopped in the local AD over the weekend. He was offered 10% off on an EXP 42. He also said the same white dial Daytona has been there at least four months, just sitting in the case

I never understood the hype behind the modern Daytona

Zed Homme · 21 December 2011, 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by mailman

A friend of mine stopped in the local AD over the weekend. He was offered 10% off on an EXP 42. He also said the same white dial Daytona has been there at least four months, just sitting in the case

I never understood the hype behind the modern Daytona

Yeah, my low volume AD has had two SS Daytonas in his case for at least 6 months. He also ordered a white exp42 for me which he sold me at a discount (I am a very loyal customer of his), and currently he has both the black and the white exp42 in his case.

I think it is a new model that people are excited about so they havent been able to meet all the demand all over the world. My guess is they upped production, and within 6 months these will be staples in every AD's window, just like the subc (which was also initially had to get) is now.

mailman · 21 December 2011, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Zed Homme

Yeah, my low volume AD has had two SS Daytonas in his case for at least 6 months. He also ordered a white exp42 for me which he sold me at a discount (I am a very loyal customer of his), and currently he has both the black and the white exp42 in his case.

I think it is a new model that people are excited about so they havent been able to meet all the demand all over the world. My guess is they upped production, and within 6 months these will be staples in every AD's window, just like the subc (which was also initially had to get) is now.

How does it wear for you Chris? I'm definetly intrigued by it

I just haven't had a chance to go and try it on yet.

Darlinboy · 20 December 2011, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

Just got back from my AD, (Ben Bridge), they said they had only seen ONE (1) EXP II so far, and that they are getting requests and even have a waiting list reminiscent of the old: Can't get the SS Daytona-paying over MSRP debacle of a few years ago.

Is this true? Has anyone seen them sitting in display cases?

Do you think Rolex would (try to) do this to this model too?

There is a polar sitting at my AD here, unless some has bought it in the last couple of days. They seem fairly scarce, but nothing like the daytona or milgauss was.

kokota · 20 December 2011, 09:25 PM

I went to three AD's last week, just outside of manhattan and all three had black and white in the showcase. Definitely no Daytona story here.

closey · 20 December 2011, 09:28 PM

Both colours in AD's display cases in NE England.. Being displayed alongside the 16570's too.. Great for immediate comparison :D

20 December 2011, 02:55 PM	#1
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	Is Rolex pulling a "SS Daytona" with the EXP II? Just got back from my AD, (Ben Bridge), they said they had only seen ONE (1) EXP II so far, and that they are getting requests and even have a waiting list reminiscent of the old: Can't get the SS Daytona-paying over MSRP debacle of a few years ago. Is this true? Has anyone seen them sitting in display cases? Do you think Rolex would (try to) do this to this model too?

20 December 2011, 03:01 PM	#4
FremStar "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Sam Location: Gotham City Watch: Wall Street Posts: 9,954	There are none in NYC AD's at the moment... Was at William Bartham this weekend and spoke to Steven who mentioned that allocation of both dials are scarce (at least for now)... __________________ "Wealth is of the heart and mind, not of the pocket!" "A Watch Is An Emotional Object, And So, It Is The Responsibility Of The Brand To Create Emotion Through It's Products" - Georges Kern "In the 1950s and 60s, they made the Ref 8171, which is a cult collectible—now that’s the ultimate Rolex you could own with a calendar and a moon phase.” - John Reardon "Heh, heh, heh..." - Michael Kilyung

20 December 2011, 03:15 PM	#5
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,016	If it becomes scarce then the pre-owned value could rise. __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

20 December 2011, 03:16 PM	#6
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,258	The AD in Walnut Creek, Ca. has them in the case, white & black dial. The ex2 is still a cult watch, maybe your AD didn't bring a lot in. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

20 December 2011, 03:53 PM	#9
Carlos98326194 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Carlos Location: UK Watch: ing YOU! Posts: 1,121	Not as far as in HK. Seen them on AD and also currently being offered a li'l discount at the gray market. Unlike the daytona where you have to pull a lot of strings just to be put on the real waiting list. __________________ 16610 116400GV 116520W 00112 116710LN 16610LV 00292 116520B

20 December 2011, 02:58 PM	#2
btinl 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: . Watch: on my wrist Posts: 1,971	The AD in Foxwoods had 1 sitting in the case last week.

20 December 2011, 03:24 PM	#7
Spikedlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Chicago, IL Watch: Too many to narrow Posts: 585	I went into the AD as well tonight and asked about the new Exp IIs. The sales woman told me they were kept in the back, and pulled out a white one for me to try on. I wasn't really feeling it and asked to see a SS Daytona, which she then stated that they don't keep in the cases, as once they arrive, they are immediately sold to the next person on the waiting list. Interesting!!

20 December 2011, 03:56 PM	#10
straighttea Banned Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: United Kingdom Watch: Rolex Daytona Posts: 97	Im in Taiwan at the moment, and the new ex ii is in almost every AD

21 December 2011, 12:33 AM	#12
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	I think the AD's are keeping them out of sight, becuase when asked, they seem to pull them out of the back room The AD out here got a white and black one in about 3 weeks ago; I ran into the sales guy at the grocery store. no less, in the last few days and he told me the still had both in stock-

21 December 2011, 03:07 AM	#13
JasoninDenver 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Denver Posts: 4,284	Nothing in Denver yet. __________________ Jason 116610 LN DateJust Pelagos FXD

20 December 2011, 03:58 PM	#15
BogeyFree "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 336	Philly area AD's have them and they're not moving very well either. They're already all over the secondary market at discounts. They're no big deal.

20 December 2011, 04:01 PM	#17
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Lots of Expys IIs around. No disrespect to the folks who love 'em...but this watch is not setting the world on fire.

20 December 2011, 04:09 PM	#19
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK050 Posts: 34,460	I haven't seen one in ABQ. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

20 December 2011, 04:14 PM	#20
KBarberAK Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Kirkland Location: Stockton, Ca Watch: Invicta 8926OB.. Posts: 68	AD In Stockton, CA (DeVon's) had one in White and Black for the last 2 weeks or so I know this is somewhat off topic but they also just got a All gold with black face/bezel Sub in.. i fell in love.. :)

20 December 2011, 04:46 PM	#21
nlpamg "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 100	No, I visited four AD's (within the past month) around Los Angeles when I was buying my GMT-IIc, ALL of them had at least one Explorer II.

20 December 2011, 08:05 PM	#22
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	Nah, me thinks the AD was pulling your legs... I have seen both colours at more than one ADs here in London.

20 December 2011, 08:24 PM	#23
93 Turbo 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Australia Watch: Rolex.Tudor.PAM Posts: 1,554	Paul, can't comment here in Aus as the AD generally tear the out of the price. Seem's to be a reasonable selection and steady flow of 116570's here in the TRF sale section. Cheers Jules

20 December 2011, 09:02 PM	#25
mailman TRF Moderator & SubLV41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,510	A friend of mine stopped in the local AD over the weekend. He was offered 10% off on an EXP 42. He also said the same white dial Daytona has been there at least four months, just sitting in the case I never understood the hype behind the modern Daytona __________________ JJ

20 December 2011, 09:25 PM	#29
kokota 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NYC Posts: 1,276	I went to three AD's last week, just outside of manhattan and all three had black and white in the showcase. Definitely no Daytona story here.

20 December 2011, 09:28 PM	#30
closey "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Closey Location: England Posts: 184	Both colours in AD's display cases in NE England.. Being displayed alongside the 16570's too.. Great for immediate comparison :D

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