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matt4hand · 12 November 2011, 05:44 AM

If any TRF members are interested my local AD got the new explorer in today. They gave me a call and I went and looked at it during lunch. I passed on it. She said they have a huge list of people thy want them but you know how that goes.
PM me if you want to know what store.

mtrunner · 12 November 2011, 05:46 AM

It looks like it fits your wrist well. Why did you decide to pass on it or were you never really interested in it and just wanted to check it out?

matt4hand · 12 November 2011, 05:55 AM

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Originally Posted by mtrunner

It looks like it fits your wrist well. Why did you decide to pass on it or were you never really interested in it and just wanted to check it out?

It just did not sing to me like I thought it would. Lately I've been loving my simple watches like my 5512 and my Pam 210.
Since turning 31 last week I'm getting old and dull. Lol

mtrunner · 12 November 2011, 06:01 AM

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Originally Posted by matt4hand

It just did not sing to me like I thought it would. Lately I've been loving my simple watches like my 5512 and my Pam 210.
Since turning 31 last week I'm getting old and dull. Lol

No reason to make a purchase if it doesn't sing to you. It is amazing how you think you think you like or don't like a watch from pictures etc. but when you see it in person everything changes.

handsfull · 12 November 2011, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by mtrunner

No reason to make a purchase if it doesn't sing to you. It is amazing how you think you think you like or don't like a watch from pictures etc. but when you see it in person everything changes.

Indeed. Very true.

gaopa · 12 November 2011, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by mtrunner

No reason to make a purchase if it doesn't sing to you. It is amazing how you think you think you like or don't like a watch from pictures etc. but when you see it in person everything changes.

hear, hear! Cheers, Bill P.

Just out of curiosity, what is the MSRP of the new EXP II?

matt4hand · 12 November 2011, 08:17 AM

$7750

Defiancekofb · 12 November 2011, 08:40 AM

Wow looks great on your wrist, the white dial really pops! I know the waiting list is long, but I doubt many people will pay over MSRP for this new release. Just look at the For Sale section, many individuals trying to sell their 42mm EXP II for a $1-1.3k profit.

Art 1 · 12 November 2011, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Defiancekofb

Wow looks great on your wrist, the white dial really pops! I know the waiting list is long, but I doubt many people will pay over MSRP for this new release. Just look at the For Sale section, many individuals trying to sell their 42mm EXP II for a $1-1.3k profit.

I was offered to buy at $7000 from and AD.

Defiancekofb · 12 November 2011, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Art 1

I was offered to buy at $7000 from and AD.

I think I saw one person in the FS section trying to sell @ $9.1k at some point. Your saying your AD offered $7k out the door?

Rolexis · 12 November 2011, 10:17 AM

I wish Rolex gave back its unique hands and markers too not just the orange pointer Looks like what the next rabbit in alice in wonderland should be wearing what way do a go the orange arrow will point the way. what am I smoking??????????????????????????????????????????? ??????????????????

esm · 12 November 2011, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Rolexis

I wish Rolex gave back its unique hands and markers too not just the orange pointer Looks like what the next rabbit in alice in wonderland should be wearing what way do a go the orange arrow will point the way. what am I smoking??????????????????????????????????????????? ??????????????????

Whatever you are smoking, better to keep it for yourself......

Art 1 · 12 November 2011, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Defiancekofb

I think I saw one person in the FS section trying to sell @ $9.1k at some point. Your saying your AD offered $7k out the door?

Florida has a state sales tax so it would have been plus tax.

matt4hand · 12 November 2011, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Rolexis

I wish Rolex gave back its unique hands and markers too not just the orange pointer Looks like what the next rabbit in alice in wonderland should be wearing what way do a go the orange arrow will point the way. what am I smoking??????????????????????????????????????????? ??????????????????

Hank, your posts (trolling) have been full of Vitrioltoday. You feeling okay?

HL65 · 12 November 2011, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Rolexis

I wish Rolex gave back its unique hands and markers too not just the orange pointer Looks like what the next rabbit in alice in wonderland should be wearing what way do a go the orange arrow will point the way. what am I smoking??????????????????????????????????????????? ??????????????????

Trying to make friends?

Mickey® · 13 November 2011, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by matt4hand

If any TRF members are interested my local AD got the new explorer in today. They gave me a call and I went and looked at it during lunch. I passed on it. She said they have a huge list of people thy want them but you know how that goes.
PM me if you want to know what store.

I agree it looks good on your wrist (Size wise) but that just doesn't sing to me either. Good idea seeing in person that is the only way to tell. I am sure I will see some in Vegas when I am out there in new year...I'm in no hurry though.

Matt your not old and dull yet but I fee ya about tastes changing... I'm thinking Skynyrd -Simple Man can be your theme song for this stage!!!

Dr. Robert · 13 November 2011, 04:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Rolexis

I wish Rolex gave back its unique hands and markers too not just the orange pointer Looks like what the next rabbit in alice in wonderland should be wearing what way do a go the orange arrow will point the way. what am I smoking??????????????????????????????????????????? ??????????????????

will you share?

I agree Rolex should have kept it unique, like it was in the 1970's...."pencil" type min. & hr. hands vs. the "mercedes" hands......oh well......I'm happy with my old ones........

Dr. Robert · 13 November 2011, 04:18 AM

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Originally Posted by esm

Whatever you are smoking, better to keep it for yourself......

no....share! I'll bring the bong.

matt4hand · 13 November 2011, 04:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

will you share?

I agree Rolex should have kept it unique, like it was in the 1970's...."pencil" type min. & hr. hands vs. the "mercedes" hands......oh well......I'm happy with my old ones........

Bob,

Having two of those must be some sort of crime. I should have one of them. Shall I send you my address?

baybombers · 13 November 2011, 04:20 AM

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I'd love it if they brought back this version.

Dr. Robert · 13 November 2011, 04:25 AM

Back in 1973 when I got my 1655 & in 1974, when my dad got his.......the ADs in Hong Kong couldn't give this model away, everyone...tourists & locals wanted either a datejust or daydate.....& if it was a sport model......GMT or Sub......the Hong Kong AD wouldn't deal much on those, but we picked up our 1655's at a bargain price.
I am curious how it (the new version) will do w/ the great unwashed....the general Rolex buying public, not us loveable cognoscenti????

FremStar · 13 November 2011, 04:27 AM

Bob if either one of those were a T<25 I would want to buy one. Nonetheless I personally am glad Rolex took the modern route with the 216570 it makes my hunt to find a 1655 more exciting. Funny enough the 1655 was a model that many collectors despised until folks woke up and appreciated the Explorers unique features. I can still hear my dad saying why do you want a 1655? You can't even tell time on it! Oh well as Will Smith said - Parents just don't understand!

azguy · 13 November 2011, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Art 1

I was offered to buy at $7000 from and AD.

I find that interesting, are you a regular customer there

FremStar · 13 November 2011, 09:21 AM

Bob (Dr. Robert) thanks for the PM/story on your original orange hand!

12 November 2011, 05:44 AM	#1
matt4hand Banned Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Matt Location: Atlanta Watch: Tramp Posts: 2,369	Explorer II 42m. In Atlanta If any TRF members are interested my local AD got the new explorer in today. They gave me a call and I went and looked at it during lunch. I passed on it. She said they have a huge list of people thy want them but you know how that goes. PM me if you want to know what store.

13 November 2011, 04:25 AM	#21
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,285	Back in 1973 when I got my 1655 & in 1974, when my dad got his.......the ADs in Hong Kong couldn't give this model away, everyone...tourists & locals wanted either a datejust or daydate.....& if it was a sport model......GMT or Sub......the Hong Kong AD wouldn't deal much on those, but we picked up our 1655's at a bargain price. I am curious how it (the new version) will do w/ the great unwashed....the general Rolex buying public, not us loveable cognoscenti???? __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

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12 November 2011, 05:46 AM	#2
mtrunner 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Gary Location: Bozeman, MT Watch: 126508 Paul Newman Posts: 7,835	It looks like it fits your wrist well. Why did you decide to pass on it or were you never really interested in it and just wanted to check it out?

12 November 2011, 08:17 AM	#7
matt4hand Banned Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Matt Location: Atlanta Watch: Tramp Posts: 2,369	$7750

12 November 2011, 08:40 AM	#8
Defiancekofb "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: US Posts: 1,999	Wow looks great on your wrist, the white dial really pops! I know the waiting list is long, but I doubt many people will pay over MSRP for this new release. Just look at the For Sale section, many individuals trying to sell their 42mm EXP II for a $1-1.3k profit.

12 November 2011, 10:17 AM	#11
Rolexis Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Hank Location: Wachula Watch: Had many love all Posts: 476	I wish Rolex gave back its unique hands and markers too not just the orange pointer Looks like what the next rabbit in alice in wonderland should be wearing what way do a go the orange arrow will point the way. what am I smoking??????????????????????????????????????????? ??????????????????

13 November 2011, 04:20 AM	#20
baybombers "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Paul Location: Central Time Zone Posts: 139	[/QUOTE] I'd love it if they brought back this version.

13 November 2011, 04:27 AM	#22
FremStar "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Sam Location: Gotham City Watch: Wall Street Posts: 9,954	Bob if either one of those were a T<25 I would want to buy one. Nonetheless I personally am glad Rolex took the modern route with the 216570 it makes my hunt to find a 1655 more exciting. Funny enough the 1655 was a model that many collectors despised until folks woke up and appreciated the Explorers unique features. I can still hear my dad saying why do you want a 1655? You can't even tell time on it! Oh well as Will Smith said - Parents just don't understand!

13 November 2011, 09:21 AM	#24
FremStar "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Sam Location: Gotham City Watch: Wall Street Posts: 9,954	Bob (Dr. Robert) thanks for the PM/story on your original orange hand!

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