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Old 17 March 2010, 01:24 PM   #1
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Anyone see Rolex.com...Basel 2010....

Because it's there...

In reference to Mount Everest and why they were climbing it...

Then it shows Basel for March 18.

I wonder what that is leading up to...Explorer????
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Old 17 March 2010, 01:26 PM   #2
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Yes, that is the speculation...
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Old 17 March 2010, 01:28 PM   #3
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Yes, a new Explorer and Explorer II.
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Old 17 March 2010, 01:30 PM   #4
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Old 17 March 2010, 01:33 PM   #5
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Interesting...

But the Sub is one of the most popular models...seems weird to not have a launch program or campaign for it as well...I haven't followed Basel and Rolex in the past at Basel but do they typically roll out more than one new version?
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Old 17 March 2010, 01:38 PM   #6
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I saw that but the text is not clickable yet.
I'm guessing that as soon as Basel officially opens the statement will become clickable and there will be a new section on the website for the 2010 releases.
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Old 17 March 2010, 01:38 PM   #7
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The gold and TT Subs came out last year with great fan fare. So maybe it is the Exp's turn.
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Old 17 March 2010, 01:42 PM   #8
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Its obvious to me that the best thing to do is wait for 10 models
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Old 17 March 2010, 01:52 PM   #9
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I really do think the Exp I is a true classic that should not be tampered with, perhaps with the exception of a slightly larger case (no more than 38mm) and date complication. Such changes would not depart from its origins too much.

With respect to the Exp II, however, I say go for it. Bring on the orange hands, super case etc...

That way Explorer lovers will still have options: classic vs contemporary.

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Old 17 March 2010, 02:02 PM   #10
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Yes, a new Explorer and Explorer II.
I'm pretty excited Kyle! How bout you?
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Old 17 March 2010, 02:09 PM   #11
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I really do think the Exp I is a true classic that should not be tampered with, perhaps with the exception of a slightly larger case (no more than 38mm) and date complication. Such changes would not depart from its origins too much.

With respect to the Exp II, however, I say go for it. Bring on the orange hands, super case etc...

That way Explorer lovers will still have options: classic vs contemporary.
I agree
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Old 17 March 2010, 02:24 PM   #12
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I can't wait for the new explorer II.
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Old 17 March 2010, 02:25 PM   #13
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I hope they don't can the LV
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Old 17 March 2010, 02:27 PM   #14
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is it thursday when we will know?
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Old 17 March 2010, 03:31 PM   #15
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Right now, my "Everest" is having the patience to wait until Basel starts...
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Old 17 March 2010, 04:20 PM   #16
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So when exactly is Basel? I thought it was on 3/18... but does this mean 3/18 whereever Basel is?

So this mean it'll be sometime tomorrow PM for us in the US right???
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Old 17 March 2010, 04:23 PM   #17
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It's now 7:30am Wednesday 17 March 2010 in Switzerland, so Baselworld will be about 26 hours away from now for its official start.

Maybe we can have an hourly countdown:

T minus 26 hours and counting.................
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Old 17 March 2010, 07:13 PM   #18
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T minus 23 hours and counting.................
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Old 17 March 2010, 07:17 PM   #19
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i think it would be genius, if the stopped making the current sub, released new explorers I & II, and didnt come out with the SS ceramic sub till 2011. They create more hype for the SS-ceramic sub, the current sub sales go through the roof and on top everything else, the explorer I and II sell like hot cakes.
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