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puffnmo · 21 May 2007, 06:33 AM

Hi All - I need a bit of clarification here. There have been a number of statements on recent threads to the effect that some of the SS sports models are going out of production. Is this fact or rumor?
If this is indeed fact, does anybody know which models are being phased
out, and when this will occur?

I saw my guy at Tourneau yesterday, he was a bit evasive. All he could tell me was that the new models are coming in around July, and that they will be a lot more expensive than the current offerings. Cheers, Larry

Goin' out now, will check in later...

Rubenonfire · 21 May 2007, 06:38 AM

The only thing I've heard specifically is that the current GMT-II is being phased out in favor of the anniversary model, and all the discussions I had with local AD's confirm that.
I've heard some "talk" that the Explorers and SD's will be going the way of the dinosaur after Basel in 2009, but you can never know for sure. Either way I still have plenty of time to pick up that white-face Ex-II!!

JJ Irani · 21 May 2007, 08:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rubenonfire

I've heard some "talk" that the Explorers and SD's will be going the way of the dinosaur after Basel in 2009, but you can never know for sure. Either way I still have plenty of time to pick up that white-face Ex-II!!

Heaven forbid, Ruben.....go pick up that Exp-II real fast!!

Rubenonfire · 21 May 2007, 08:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Heaven forbid, Ruben.....go pick up that Exp-II real fast!!

I'd love to make it a white christmas!

JJ Irani · 21 May 2007, 08:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rubenonfire

I'd love to make it a white christmas!

I'm seriously considering the same watch....once I bounce back on my feet!!

Sick and tired of being just a one watch man.

Randy · 21 May 2007, 08:36 AM

I have been looking at same watch!! Nice!! Do you think Rolex will change bracelet and clasp on the Explorer JJ?

Submadatejust · 21 May 2007, 08:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

I'm seriously considering the same watch....once I bounce back on my feet!!

Sick and tired of being just a one watch man.

Remember to take the blue Sub off before the big interview at McD's...

ng:

You'll land on your feet soon enough. They'll say to themselves "this guy seems a little whacky, but with that nice watch, he MUST know what he's talking about!"

As to the rumour, THE classic Sub is the SS model. I can't believe that could be slated for discontinuation."

JJ Irani · 21 May 2007, 08:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Randy

I have been looking at same watch!! Nice!! Do you think Rolex will change bracelet and clasp on the Explorer JJ?

Hmmm....good question, Randy...but I honestly don't know when that's going to happen!!

However, if and when it does, rest assured the prices will reach obscene levels.

I really have no problems with their present bracelets and clasps. Grab it while you can still afford it, I say.

JJ

Randy · 21 May 2007, 08:44 AM

Thanks for your input JJ! Everything going up! Makes sense to buy from AD at discount before price increase for new bracelet and clasp!

mike · 21 May 2007, 08:56 AM

Currently the only reference to be discontinued is the 16710.

The 14060M is being "upgraded" to COSC specs. and will, I assume, reflect that on the dial.

JJ Irani · 21 May 2007, 09:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike

Currently the only reference to be discontinued is the 16710.

The 14060M is being "upgraded" to COSC specs. and will, I assume, reflect that on the dial.

Hopefully in NOT the same ostentatious manner as the Air-King!!

Randy · 21 May 2007, 09:04 AM

Agree with you JJ, That is sure ugly!!
Here's something to think about: sales of the Air-king may be so bad-it may someday be very collectable due to low production numbers!

JJ Irani · 21 May 2007, 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Randy

Agree with you JJ, That is sure ugly!!
Here's something to think about: sales of the Air-king may be so bad-it may someday be very collectable due to low production numbers!

Yeah...right!!

Prince · 21 May 2007, 09:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Randy

Agree with you JJ, That is sure ugly!!
Here's something to think about: sales of the Air-king may be so bad-it may someday be very collectable due to low production numbers!

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Yeah...right!!

Hey! You never know. Beats the hell outa the Clown-Master!!!

puffnmo · 21 May 2007, 01:28 PM

Thanks for the info guys - it sounds as though nothing is definite yet, as far as stopping production on most models.

However, from what I and some others of us have gleaned, the strategy of Rolex seems to be to put in numerous upgrades to justify hefty price increases, which may be just around the corner.

BTW, JJ, I too am getting something of a hankering for the white Exp.ll, and am wondering how much time remains before they "upgrade" it into the high reaches of the ozone layer... Larry.

puffnmo · 21 May 2007, 01:30 PM

And that new Air King looks ridiculous to this viewer. Doesn't even look like a Rolex...

leopardprey · 21 May 2007, 01:45 PM

New Air King:

Air Jordan + Rodney King

subkrawler · 21 May 2007, 01:48 PM

mikey · 21 May 2007, 01:59 PM

I think you guys making comments on the pictures is not fairly doin g the new designs justice.

leopardprey · 21 May 2007, 02:01 PM

Hey, is the new Air King COSC certified?

ashu2289 · 21 May 2007, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Hopefully in NOT the same ostentatious manner as the Air-King!!

puffnmo · 21 May 2007, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikey

I think you guys making comments on the pictures is not fairly doin g the new designs justice.

Mikey - My opinion is just simply my opinion. If we all thought exactly the same way it would be a pretty boring forum... Larry.

JJ Irani · 21 May 2007, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by puffnmo

Mikey - My opinion is just simply my opinion. If we all thought exactly the same way it would be a pretty boring forum... Larry.

You got that right, Larry, me boy.....now go grab that Exp-II before the prices reach up and touch the stratosphere!!

puffnmo · 21 May 2007, 03:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

You got that right, Larry, me boy.....now go grab that Exp-II before the prices reach up and touch the stratosphere!!

JJ - Just out of curiosity, what does the white Exp. ll go for at your AD? The last quote I had here was 5K. Seems a bit high, even for L.A.

JJ Irani · 21 May 2007, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by puffnmo

JJ - Just out of curiosity, what does the white Exp. ll go for at your AD? The last quote I had here was 5K. Seems a bit high, even for L.A.

List price in NZ is NZ$8010, but my AD will let it go for around NZ$6000 = US$4380. Current rate: 1NZ$ = .73 US¢

Freely available!!

puffnmo · 21 May 2007, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

List price in NZ is NZ$8010, but my AD will let it go for around NZ$6000 = US$4380. Current rate: 1NZ$ = .73 US¢

Freely available!!

Thanks JJ, maybe I can negotiate a bit when the time comes...

leopardprey · 21 May 2007, 05:55 PM

Price in Malaysia is $4100. No tax. Z Series.

ashu2289 · 21 May 2007, 06:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leopardprey

Price in Malaysia is $4100. No tax. Z Series.

Wow!!Thts gr8!!Prices are really really good there in malaysia

chris_nor_cal · 21 May 2007, 07:29 PM

that air king looks like absolute hell

leopardprey · 21 May 2007, 08:55 PM

Take a week holiday, fly ot KL Malaysia, see the sights, eat some great food and buy an Explorer II. The Hour Glass Chain in KL is one of the best ADs I have been to.

21 May 2007, 06:33 AM	#1
puffnmo Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 848	Being Discontinued Hi All - I need a bit of clarification here. There have been a number of statements on recent threads to the effect that some of the SS sports models are going out of production. Is this fact or rumor? If this is indeed fact, does anybody know which models are being phased out, and when this will occur? I saw my guy at Tourneau yesterday, he was a bit evasive. All he could tell me was that the new models are coming in around July, and that they will be a lot more expensive than the current offerings. Cheers, Larry Goin' out now, will check in later...

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21 May 2007, 06:38 AM	#2
Rubenonfire "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Ruben Location: Orange County Watch: 16610LV Posts: 1,317	The only thing I've heard specifically is that the current GMT-II is being phased out in favor of the anniversary model, and all the discussions I had with local AD's confirm that. I've heard some "talk" that the Explorers and SD's will be going the way of the dinosaur after Basel in 2009, but you can never know for sure. Either way I still have plenty of time to pick up that white-face Ex-II!!

21 May 2007, 08:36 AM	#6
Randy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Randy Location: Ohio Watch: AP, Rolex, Panerai Posts: 1,241	I have been looking at same watch!! Nice!! Do you think Rolex will change bracelet and clasp on the Explorer JJ?

21 May 2007, 08:44 AM	#9
Randy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Randy Location: Ohio Watch: AP, Rolex, Panerai Posts: 1,241	Thanks for your input JJ! Everything going up! Makes sense to buy from AD at discount before price increase for new bracelet and clasp!

21 May 2007, 08:56 AM	#10
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Currently the only reference to be discontinued is the 16710. The 14060M is being "upgraded" to COSC specs. and will, I assume, reflect that on the dial.

21 May 2007, 09:04 AM	#12
Randy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Randy Location: Ohio Watch: AP, Rolex, Panerai Posts: 1,241	Agree with you JJ, That is sure ugly!! Here's something to think about: sales of the Air-king may be so bad-it may someday be very collectable due to low production numbers!

21 May 2007, 01:28 PM	#15
puffnmo Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 848	Thanks for the info guys - it sounds as though nothing is definite yet, as far as stopping production on most models. However, from what I and some others of us have gleaned, the strategy of Rolex seems to be to put in numerous upgrades to justify hefty price increases, which may be just around the corner. BTW, JJ, I too am getting something of a hankering for the white Exp.ll, and am wondering how much time remains before they "upgrade" it into the high reaches of the ozone layer... Larry.

21 May 2007, 01:30 PM	#16
puffnmo Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 848	And that new Air King looks ridiculous to this viewer. Doesn't even look like a Rolex...

21 May 2007, 01:45 PM	#17
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	New Air King: Air Jordan + Rodney King

21 May 2007, 01:59 PM	#19
mikey "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: USA Watch: Oysterdate 6694 Posts: 2,713	I think you guys making comments on the pictures is not fairly doin g the new designs justice.

21 May 2007, 02:01 PM	#20
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	Hey, is the new Air King COSC certified?

21 May 2007, 05:55 PM	#27
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	Price in Malaysia is $4100. No tax. Z Series.

21 May 2007, 08:55 PM	#30
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	Take a week holiday, fly ot KL Malaysia, see the sights, eat some great food and buy an Explorer II. The Hour Glass Chain in KL is one of the best ADs I have been to.

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