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riseboi · 21 May 2015, 10:19 AM

Had the opportunity to stop by the Rolex event tonight at my local AD.

A few thoughts:
- Was pleasantly surprised how much I liked the 39mm OP. Tried on the blue, grape, and charcoal dial. Would make a great casual/daily watch, IMO
- Love the change to 40mm with the Day Date. The proportions just felt "right" in comparison to the 41mm.
- Really, really like the new Yachtmaster. It felt like it wore "smaller" than 40mm. I think due to the black bezel and black oysterflex. Really liked the "wings" (as the Regional Rolex manager called them) on the underside of the oysterflex band. Asked him about the magnifier and he remained confident it was going to remain the same as on the prototype at the event tonight.

Pics added. I apologize in advance for the quality. The over head lighting didn't help. Kinda wish I took more pics, but I didn't want to be a heel while others were waiting to look at pieces.

40mm DD

40mm DD on left, 41mm DD on right

Rainbow DJ

40mmDD

39mm OP

40mm YM

watchwatcher · 21 May 2015, 10:31 AM

Great...thanks!

riseboi · 21 May 2015, 10:46 AM

OP edited with pics.

Danny83 · 21 May 2015, 10:57 AM

Very nice thanks for sharing

swils8610 · 21 May 2015, 10:59 AM

Great pics! Nice to see them in the flesh!

nick c · 21 May 2015, 10:59 AM

Nice thanks for sharing

Danny83 · 21 May 2015, 11:01 AM

Can you tell us the price of dd40s

riseboi · 21 May 2015, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Danny83

Can you tell us the price of dd40s

I believe the 40mm DDs I tried on were around $35K.

The OP's were 5700
The 40mm YM was @ 25K

datejust24 · 21 May 2015, 11:05 AM

The new DD is beautiful, I like the new dials and the OP is also very nice...great pics thanks

sea-dweller · 21 May 2015, 11:08 AM

Looks like a nice time!

Wacko · 21 May 2015, 11:24 AM

Very nice, thanks for sharing.

Kanawha · 21 May 2015, 11:35 AM

Nice pictures and amazing watches!

Maxy · 21 May 2015, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by riseboi

The OP's were 5700

$5700 is very fair price with 3132 movement, can be huge seller for 1st timer Rolex owners.

Thanks for all the pics!

dude504 · 21 May 2015, 11:51 AM

wow all very nice

rudegar · 21 May 2015, 12:40 PM

Thank you. Wish we had ALL been there!

MBYSF · 21 May 2015, 01:00 PM

OP - how'd that strap on the YM feel in person?

Skyrider01 · 21 May 2015, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MBYSF

OP - how'd that strap on the YM feel in person?

From my post in another thread:

I was there too and tried it on as well. It's a great looking piece!

The strap was loose on me when I tried it on, but still comfortable. Apparently there will be 3 different length straps available, and each can be adjusted slightly as well.

The only thing I didn't like too much about the strap is that it tapers and gets narrow towards the clasp just like the oyster bracelets do. I would expect rubber straps to have that same heft and thickness throughout.
But then again, maybe Rolex designed it this way for comfort.

Sorry for the glare on the picture due to the lighting.

datejust24 · 21 May 2015, 01:25 PM

The new YM is just awful in every way IMO...I have no idea where Rolex was going with that design choice. You would think a bracelet would be an option.

nathaniel · 21 May 2015, 01:28 PM

Awesome, thanks for sharing.

Solo118 · 21 May 2015, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by datejust24

The new YM is just awful in every way IMO...I have no idea where Rolex was going with that design choice. You would think a bracelet would be an option.

I think it's a home run. Lots of nice details including the beautiful matte dial. Who knows maybe a bracelet is in the works for next year.

Rick_Nashville · 21 May 2015, 02:41 PM

Thanks for the pics. I'm really liking the slate dial Oyster Perpetual. Can't wait to see it in person.

Regards, -rick.

luvsub · 21 May 2015, 02:42 PM

Very nice, thanks for sharing.

Rogdogg · 21 May 2015, 04:07 PM

Cool photos and thanks for sharing. It sounds like a graet night.

SeaDweller50 · 21 May 2015, 05:13 PM

All very nice watches but none quite as nice as that GMT 16710 imo.

viper9669 · 21 May 2015, 05:14 PM

Thanks for the pics!👍🏻

Cru Jones · 21 May 2015, 05:58 PM

thank you for the pix!

geez, in my opinion, rolex really NAILED IT this year. so many great new options.

shakin_jake · 21 May 2015, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maxy

$5700 is very fair price with 3132 movement, can be huge seller for 1st timer Rolex owners.

Thanks for all the pics!

~~~~agreed, nice alternative to the Rolex sport/tool line (Sub, etc.) for someone just wanting a basic luxury watch to show time in a clear fashion. Others may have better and different ideas

dadonn2 · 21 May 2015, 06:21 PM

Thanks for taking the pics. The YM II has been a pretty polarizing watch on here over time. This new one seems to have upped the ante. "Awful in every way," and a "Home run," two posts apart. Interesting to see how it will take in the long run.

AK797 · 21 May 2015, 08:29 PM

Thanks for the pics. Still don't really like the simple looking sticks numerals, much prefer the more presidential roman numerals.

regnant · 21 May 2015, 08:59 PM

Great pics,thanks for uploading them

21 May 2015, 10:19 AM	#1
riseboi "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Marvin Location: Miami Beach, FL Watch: The next one... Posts: 92	2015 Basel Rolex preview event in Miami Had the opportunity to stop by the Rolex event tonight at my local AD. A few thoughts: - Was pleasantly surprised how much I liked the 39mm OP. Tried on the blue, grape, and charcoal dial. Would make a great casual/daily watch, IMO - Love the change to 40mm with the Day Date. The proportions just felt "right" in comparison to the 41mm. - Really, really like the new Yachtmaster. It felt like it wore "smaller" than 40mm. I think due to the black bezel and black oysterflex. Really liked the "wings" (as the Regional Rolex manager called them) on the underside of the oysterflex band. Asked him about the magnifier and he remained confident it was going to remain the same as on the prototype at the event tonight. Pics added. I apologize in advance for the quality. The over head lighting didn't help. Kinda wish I took more pics, but I didn't want to be a heel while others were waiting to look at pieces. 40mm DD 40mm DD on left, 41mm DD on right Rainbow DJ 40mmDD 39mm OP 40mm YM __________________ Rolex: 116600, 216570, 16710, 116610LV, 116622 Omega: LM Ti PO PAM: 351, 292

21 May 2015, 10:46 AM	#3
riseboi "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Marvin Location: Miami Beach, FL Watch: The next one... Posts: 92	OP edited with pics. __________________ Rolex: 116600, 216570, 16710, 116610LV, 116622 Omega: LM Ti PO PAM: 351, 292

21 May 2015, 11:08 AM	#10
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Looks like a nice time! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

21 May 2015, 01:00 PM	#16
MBYSF "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: LA / HI Watch: Rolex / Patek Posts: 475	OP - how'd that strap on the YM feel in person? __________________ Spread Aloha, -MB

21 May 2015, 01:28 PM	#19
nathaniel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Can you guess? Location: Texas Watch: 116610LV Posts: 409	Awesome, thanks for sharing. __________________ "Comparison is the thief of joy." Theodore Roosevelt 116710LN 116610LV

21 May 2015, 10:31 AM	#2
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	Great...thanks!

21 May 2015, 10:57 AM	#4
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,314	Very nice thanks for sharing

21 May 2015, 10:59 AM	#5
swils8610 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: shannon Location: usa Posts: 9,211	Great pics! Nice to see them in the flesh!

21 May 2015, 10:59 AM	#6
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Nice thanks for sharing

21 May 2015, 11:01 AM	#7
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,314	Can you tell us the price of dd40s

21 May 2015, 11:05 AM	#9
datejust24 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: Cincinnati,Ohio Watch: Rolexssss Posts: 3,504	The new DD is beautiful, I like the new dials and the OP is also very nice...great pics thanks

21 May 2015, 11:24 AM	#11
Wacko "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Ray Location: Canada Watch: DJ2,SubLVc,SubND Posts: 159	Very nice, thanks for sharing.

21 May 2015, 11:35 AM	#12
Kanawha "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: San Diego Watch: 116520 Posts: 441	Nice pictures and amazing watches!

21 May 2015, 11:51 AM	#14
dude504 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: tx Posts: 12	wow all very nice

21 May 2015, 12:40 PM	#15
rudegar "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: California Watch: DD 40 Pt Posts: 365	Thank you. Wish we had ALL been there!

21 May 2015, 01:25 PM	#18
datejust24 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: Cincinnati,Ohio Watch: Rolexssss Posts: 3,504	The new YM is just awful in every way IMO...I have no idea where Rolex was going with that design choice. You would think a bracelet would be an option.

21 May 2015, 02:41 PM	#21
Rick_Nashville 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: USA Posts: 1,485	Thanks for the pics. I'm really liking the slate dial Oyster Perpetual. Can't wait to see it in person. Regards, -rick.

21 May 2015, 02:42 PM	#22
luvsub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SF, south bay Posts: 5,222	Very nice, thanks for sharing.

21 May 2015, 04:07 PM	#23
Rogdogg 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bangkok Posts: 6,124	Cool photos and thanks for sharing. It sounds like a graet night. __________________ Nil Satis Nisi Optimum

21 May 2015, 05:13 PM	#24
SeaDweller50 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Sandy Location: England. Watch: 14060M 2 liner Posts: 3,204	All very nice watches but none quite as nice as that GMT 16710 imo.

21 May 2015, 05:14 PM	#25
viper9669 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Real Name: Patrick Location: SIN Watch: Rolex Posts: 5,066	Thanks for the pics!👍🏻

21 May 2015, 05:58 PM	#26
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,300	thank you for the pix! geez, in my opinion, rolex really NAILED IT this year. so many great new options.

21 May 2015, 06:21 PM	#28
dadonn2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Real Name: Dave Location: NYC Posts: 1,557	Thanks for taking the pics. The YM II has been a pretty polarizing watch on here over time. This new one seems to have upped the ante. "Awful in every way," and a "Home run," two posts apart. Interesting to see how it will take in the long run.

21 May 2015, 08:29 PM	#29
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Thanks for the pics. Still don't really like the simple looking sticks numerals, much prefer the more presidential roman numerals.

21 May 2015, 08:59 PM	#30
regnant "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Close to Rolex AD Posts: 3,474	Great pics,thanks for uploading them __________________

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