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explorer ii lover · 9 February 2009, 02:36 PM

do you guys think rolex will come out with watches with bigger cases (besides yachtmaster) ....it seems to be becoming more and more the trend imo....i love by explorer ii but i think it would look amazing at 44-46mm

bodybump · 9 February 2009, 02:41 PM

ummmm good question..but only Rolex will know....i hope they make a bigger ss daytona..

explorer ii lover · 9 February 2009, 02:54 PM

now im noticing there are some bigger cases coming out.....the new sea-dweller has a 43mm case

Tools · 9 February 2009, 04:47 PM

I don't think that they will.........

Neither the bigger Day-Date II at 41mm, or the DSSD at 43mm, or even the Yachtmaster II at 43mm, has been a big success..

There is no reason for them to decide that the watches that are selling should be up-sized to the watches that are not selling.

coddger · 9 February 2009, 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

I don't think that they will.........

Neither the bigger Day-Date II at 41mm, or the DSSD at 43mm, or even the Yachtmaster II at 43mm, has been a big success..

There is no reason for them to decide that the watches that are selling should be up-sized to the watches that are not selling.

completely agree !

Singslinger · 9 February 2009, 06:40 PM

Rolex is notorious for not following the crowd so I think it's unlikely. But hey, I wouldn't mind if they did..

padi56 · 9 February 2009, 09:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

I don't think that they will.........

Neither the bigger Day-Date II at 41mm, or the DSSD at 43mm, or even the Yachtmaster II at 43mm, has been a big success..

There is no reason for them to decide that the watches that are selling should be up-sized to the watches that are not selling.

Have to agree Larry 40mm is plenty big enough even for large wrists.And all this supersize this and supersize that, in reality we are talking about a few mm bigger.

Gasoil4ever · 10 February 2009, 06:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

I don't think that they will.........

Neither the bigger Day-Date II at 41mm, or the DSSD at 43mm, or even the Yachtmaster II at 43mm, has been a big success..

There is no reason for them to decide that the watches that are selling should be up-sized to the watches that are not selling.

I do agree 40mm is to my eyes the perfect size for a sport watch

BUT

Its difficult for very expensive watches to be great successes... over 25000€ for the YMII, over 20.000 for the DDII and the cheapest one being the DSSD... which is 7.500€... is a very thick watch not easy to wear if you are less than 1m85 tall and you need to like the litterature on the rehaut... so i guess size is not the matter here...

Lets see what happens if the DJ 41mm comes out...

Besides, Rolex did intriduce all those large models... and they continue... DSSD being the latest addition...

Trurolexer · 9 February 2009, 08:10 PM

I think Rolex just fine with 40mm for sport models.

Omega_Precision · 9 February 2009, 08:38 PM

I don't think it's a trend that Rolex is following.

It's more like an evolution right now and we are in the swing of it. Just like the small wrist watch of the past, it evolves from era to era.

yannis · 9 February 2009, 08:49 PM

They take cautious steps but they cannot ignore the trend altogether. Hence we got the 43mm DeepSea, the YM2, 41mm versions of Day-Date and hopefully Date-Just. The GMT-IIc also changed and looks bigger although it has remained at 40mm.

Rebel · 10 February 2009, 02:59 AM

I wish Rolex made a mid-size in the sport model. Can't help the body size I was born with. Small wrists nothwithstanding, I wear and love the sport models....just wish I
had a choice of a smaller size.

I may be the only Rolex customer that feels that way.

vapalux · 10 February 2009, 03:22 AM

40mm is just fine IMHO for the majority of watches. While discussing this with an AD he said the fad would eventually die out as people went back to the 'good old days'

Still looking forward to the larger DJ though, and the TT ceramic I tried on was awesome in the case and weight. It was perfect for me , I just wasn't to struck on the yellow not looking like gold!

Si

kokovovoru · 10 February 2009, 03:57 AM

I hope they don't increase thier case size - thickness maybe. 40mm is fine for me because I don't want Rolex to look like a Cartier Santos 100 XL, or a Panarai, or an Omega. Some of these watches are just giagantic for my suits and clothings.

ocwatching · 10 February 2009, 04:17 AM

The larger watches just looks more like jewelry and not a "sports" watch..IMHO

touchdowntodd · 10 February 2009, 04:17 AM

40mm is the tradition, and i dont see em breakin it... i also hope they dont

dardeca · 10 February 2009, 06:16 AM

40mm is perfect, IMO!!

dkpw · 10 February 2009, 06:53 AM

To a couple of friends of mine, 40mm is too large and the Sub is too heavy. 38mm or 38mm is their preferred size.

Gasoil4ever · 10 February 2009, 06:57 AM

Having the choice would be great... i mean, its all a matter of size... the wearer's size...

mfer · 10 February 2009, 07:31 AM

I don't think Rolex's case style is compatible with larger watches. Somehow the proportions just don't work. I saw the 41mm DD and it just looks weird. I have yet to see the 43mm DSSD.

For the Rolex case, I think 40mm is just about perfect.

Dan Pierce · 10 February 2009, 07:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mfer

I don't think Rolex's case style is compatible with larger watches. Somehow the proportions just don't work. I saw the 41mm DD and it just looks weird. I have yet to see the 43mm DSSD.

For the Rolex case, I think 40mm is just about perfect.

You might be on to something there.

A Rolex always seems to "wear" larger than it's measurements, even the DateJust. Some watch designs "wear" smaller than their given size. Maybe the Oyster design has hit it's relative limits.

Or maybe we've just gotten used what's familiar.
dP

housemad · 10 February 2009, 10:07 AM

I think it's about time Rolex comes with new bigger watch!!! (43 to 47mm)!!!
I have 2 Panerai 112 and 217 : 44 and 47mm
I have 1 Graham oversize chronofighter GMT: 46mm
I have 1 Bell&Ross: BR-01: 46mm
I have 1 U-Boat: 55mm
I have 1 IWC Big-pilot: 46mm
I have 1 Girard Perregaux Sea Hawk pro Oracle BMW: 44mm
I have 1 Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Orange scuba: 44mm
and 1 Omega Seamaster GMT 50th.anniversary 41mm

and my new Rolex Green sub LV only 40mm...

Love the watch but after always find it small after wearing my other ones!

touchdowntodd · 10 February 2009, 10:19 AM

[QUOTE=housemad;986275]
I have 1 Graham oversize chronofighter GMT: 46mm
QUOTE]

my DREAM WATCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

housemad · 10 February 2009, 09:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by housemad

I think it's about time Rolex comes with new bigger watch!!! (43 to 47mm)!!!
I have 2 Panerai 112 and 217 : 44 and 47mm
I have 1 Graham oversize chronofighter GMT: 46mm
I have 1 Bell&Ross: BR-01: 46mm
I have 1 U-Boat: 55mm
I have 1 IWC Big-pilot: 46mm
I have 1 Girard Perregaux Sea Hawk pro Oracle BMW: 44mm
I have 1 Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Orange scuba: 44mm
and 1 Omega Seamaster GMT 50th.anniversary 41mm

and my new Rolex Green sub LV only 40mm...

Love the watch but after always find it small after wearing my other ones!

We are not criticizing the 40mm watches but look above at the concurrency's average size!!! I am sur Rolex is loosing a few costumers for this matter!
The only reason why I purchase a Rolex is for the quality of the watch...it is a must and a classic for a watch collector! Rolex have more competition today than 20 or 30 years ago! ...and yes people are larger than before!

leopardprey · 10 February 2009, 08:22 AM

Wish Rolex would. 40mm is a little small for the average size man in the USA these days, and the younger crowd is getting larger. I think Rolex should plus them all up to 42 or 43mm. On my wrist a 40mm Rolex looks a tad small.

The reason why the DSSD is not selling, at least to me, is not the increased diameter (I love it!) but the increase case thickness and not increasing the bracelet size. Made it uncomfortable when I tried it on. If Rolex would make a Sub or Explorer II or GMT II the same diameter as the DSSD, and keep it the same thickness as then current models have, it would be ideal! (the DDII and YMII are not selling well, IMHO, more do do with the price and overall dial designs).

aleeboy · 10 February 2009, 10:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leopardprey

Wish Rolex would. 40mm is a little small for the average size man in the USA these days, and the younger crowd is getting larger. I think Rolex should plus them all up to 42 or 43mm. On my wrist a 40mm Rolex looks a tad small.

The reason why the DSSD is not selling, at least to me, is not the increased diameter (I love it!) but the increase case thickness and not increasing the bracelet size. Made it uncomfortable when I tried it on. If Rolex would make a Sub or Explorer II or GMT II the same diameter as the DSSD, and keep it the same thickness as then current models have, it would be ideal! (the DDII and YMII are not selling well, IMHO, more do do with the price and overall dial designs).

This has me curious. How big is the average man in the US?

I am 6'0 and 200lbs solid. I think my Pilot Chrono is approaching a ridiculous size for me. I also think that the 40mm sports models are perfect in size.

I can't make any sense of the bigger watch trend. Especially when a lot of people look like they're wearing a novelty watch.

Long live the 40mm sport models.

touchdowntodd · 10 February 2009, 08:23 AM

they can if they want, ill just collect only the 40mm ones

housemad · 10 February 2009, 10:27 AM

Thanks touchdowntodd!!!

Beside the quality and the prestige my Audemars is...Forced to admit my Graham is my favorite one...It caught the eye like you can't beleived! It is realy outstanding!

touchdowntodd · 10 February 2009, 10:31 AM

when u sell it sell cheap, and call me! hahaa i wish

housemad · 10 February 2009, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by touchdowntodd

when u sell it sell cheap, and call me! hahaa i wish

Your dollar is getting higher than the Canadian dollars...come to Montreal... you will getting it cheaper...no taxes...and women arn't so bad lol!!!

Visit Matt & Baily site for your Graham!

David.

9 February 2009, 02:36 PM	#1
explorer ii lover "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: canada Posts: 12	rolex case 40mm................ do you guys think rolex will come out with watches with bigger cases (besides yachtmaster) ....it seems to be becoming more and more the trend imo....i love by explorer ii but i think it would look amazing at 44-46mm

9 February 2009, 02:41 PM	#2
bodybump ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 SubLV41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Oscar Location: Florida Watch: Me!!! Posts: 23,233	ummmm good question..but only Rolex will know....i hope they make a bigger ss daytona.. __________________

9 February 2009, 04:47 PM	#4
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	I don't think that they will......... Neither the bigger Day-Date II at 41mm, or the DSSD at 43mm, or even the Yachtmaster II at 43mm, has been a big success.. There is no reason for them to decide that the watches that are selling should be up-sized to the watches that are not selling. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

9 February 2009, 08:49 PM	#11
yannis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Yannis Location: Europe Watch: maniac Posts: 9,070	They take cautious steps but they cannot ignore the trend altogether. Hence we got the 43mm DeepSea, the YM2, 41mm versions of Day-Date and hopefully Date-Just. The GMT-IIc also changed and looks bigger although it has remained at 40mm. __________________ Rolex Submariner 116610LV \| Tudor 79220N DSSD MEMBERS - OWNERS CLUB

10 February 2009, 02:59 AM	#12
Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Dr Mark R Nail Location: New Albany Watch: Tudor Sub 75090 Posts: 8,254	I wish Rolex made a mid-size in the sport model. Can't help the body size I was born with. Small wrists nothwithstanding, I wear and love the sport models....just wish I had a choice of a smaller size. I may be the only Rolex customer that feels that way. __________________ ------------------------------- Member of the Nylon Nation

9 February 2009, 02:54 PM	#3
explorer ii lover "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: canada Posts: 12	now im noticing there are some bigger cases coming out.....the new sea-dweller has a 43mm case

9 February 2009, 06:40 PM	#6
Singslinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 6,424	Rolex is notorious for not following the crowd so I think it's unlikely. But hey, I wouldn't mind if they did..

9 February 2009, 08:10 PM	#9
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	I think Rolex just fine with 40mm for sport models.

9 February 2009, 08:38 PM	#10
Omega_Precision Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Henry Location: CA, US Watch: ing basketball Posts: 2,977	I don't think it's a trend that Rolex is following. It's more like an evolution right now and we are in the swing of it. Just like the small wrist watch of the past, it evolves from era to era.

10 February 2009, 03:22 AM	#13
vapalux "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Si Location: united kingdom Posts: 1,655	40mm is just fine IMHO for the majority of watches. While discussing this with an AD he said the fad would eventually die out as people went back to the 'good old days' Still looking forward to the larger DJ though, and the TT ceramic I tried on was awesome in the case and weight. It was perfect for me , I just wasn't to struck on the yellow not looking like gold! Si

10 February 2009, 03:57 AM	#14
kokovovoru "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: CA Posts: 192	I hope they don't increase thier case size - thickness maybe. 40mm is fine for me because I don't want Rolex to look like a Cartier Santos 100 XL, or a Panarai, or an Omega. Some of these watches are just giagantic for my suits and clothings.

10 February 2009, 04:17 AM	#15
ocwatching "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Phil Location: CA Posts: 5,374	The larger watches just looks more like jewelry and not a "sports" watch..IMHO __________________ too much into watches...

10 February 2009, 04:17 AM	#16
touchdowntodd "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Todd (Richard) Location: Milwaukee, WI Watch: Deep Sea Sea Dwell Posts: 535	40mm is the tradition, and i dont see em breakin it... i also hope they dont __________________ 2013 DSSD! (ME) M Series OP No Date,White Arabic,Smooth Bezel(WIFE) Yachtmaster 1 SS/PLAT (wife)

10 February 2009, 06:16 AM	#17
dardeca 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: US Watch: Rolex, Patek Posts: 2,477	40mm is perfect, IMO!!

10 February 2009, 06:53 AM	#18
dkpw "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: Scotland Watch: 16610 & 214270 Posts: 1,294	To a couple of friends of mine, 40mm is too large and the Sub is too heavy. 38mm or 38mm is their preferred size. __________________ Sub 16610, Explorer 214270, Ω Speedy Pro & many others. David

10 February 2009, 06:57 AM	#19
Gasoil4ever "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Cameroun Watch: GS Snowflake Posts: 1,534	Having the choice would be great... i mean, its all a matter of size... the wearer's size... __________________ 16710 GMT Master II "M" , SD4000, GS Snowflake, Stowa Marine Original.

10 February 2009, 07:31 AM	#20
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	I don't think Rolex's case style is compatible with larger watches. Somehow the proportions just don't work. I saw the 41mm DD and it just looks weird. I have yet to see the 43mm DSSD. For the Rolex case, I think 40mm is just about perfect. __________________ member#3242

10 February 2009, 10:07 AM	#22
housemad Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: David Location: Montreal Watch: Graham chr.GMT O/S Posts: 373	Bigger is better I think it's about time Rolex comes with new bigger watch!!! (43 to 47mm)!!! I have 2 Panerai 112 and 217 : 44 and 47mm I have 1 Graham oversize chronofighter GMT: 46mm I have 1 Bell&Ross: BR-01: 46mm I have 1 U-Boat: 55mm I have 1 IWC Big-pilot: 46mm I have 1 Girard Perregaux Sea Hawk pro Oracle BMW: 44mm I have 1 Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Orange scuba: 44mm and 1 Omega Seamaster GMT 50th.anniversary 41mm and my new Rolex Green sub LV only 40mm... Love the watch but after always find it small after wearing my other ones!

10 February 2009, 10:19 AM	#23
touchdowntodd "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Todd (Richard) Location: Milwaukee, WI Watch: Deep Sea Sea Dwell Posts: 535	[QUOTE=housemad;986275] I have 1 Graham oversize chronofighter GMT: 46mm QUOTE] my DREAM WATCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ 2013 DSSD! (ME) M Series OP No Date,White Arabic,Smooth Bezel(WIFE) Yachtmaster 1 SS/PLAT (wife)

10 February 2009, 08:22 AM	#25
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	Wish Rolex would. 40mm is a little small for the average size man in the USA these days, and the younger crowd is getting larger. I think Rolex should plus them all up to 42 or 43mm. On my wrist a 40mm Rolex looks a tad small. The reason why the DSSD is not selling, at least to me, is not the increased diameter (I love it!) but the increase case thickness and not increasing the bracelet size. Made it uncomfortable when I tried it on. If Rolex would make a Sub or Explorer II or GMT II the same diameter as the DSSD, and keep it the same thickness as then current models have, it would be ideal! (the DDII and YMII are not selling well, IMHO, more do do with the price and overall dial designs).

10 February 2009, 08:23 AM	#27
touchdowntodd "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Todd (Richard) Location: Milwaukee, WI Watch: Deep Sea Sea Dwell Posts: 535	they can if they want, ill just collect only the 40mm ones __________________ 2013 DSSD! (ME) M Series OP No Date,White Arabic,Smooth Bezel(WIFE) Yachtmaster 1 SS/PLAT (wife)

10 February 2009, 10:27 AM	#28
housemad Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: David Location: Montreal Watch: Graham chr.GMT O/S Posts: 373	Thanks touchdowntodd!!! Beside the quality and the prestige my Audemars is...Forced to admit my Graham is my favorite one...It caught the eye like you can't beleived! It is realy outstanding!

10 February 2009, 10:31 AM	#29
touchdowntodd "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Todd (Richard) Location: Milwaukee, WI Watch: Deep Sea Sea Dwell Posts: 535	when u sell it sell cheap, and call me! hahaa i wish __________________ 2013 DSSD! (ME) M Series OP No Date,White Arabic,Smooth Bezel(WIFE) Yachtmaster 1 SS/PLAT (wife)

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