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marke · 25 February 2011, 06:45 PM

Hi everyone,

Had a long conversation with my mate, who works at Rolex Hq ( west malling )
About the new watches for 2011.

He has told me that I will definitely want to purchase 2 new sports models, and possibly a 3rd.

So I had better get saving !!!

swatty · 25 February 2011, 06:46 PM

Expy Orange Hand and ?

spuds · 25 February 2011, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marke

Hi everyone,

Had a long conversation with my mate, who works at Rolex Hq ( west malling )
About the new watches for 2011.

He has told me that I will definitely want to purchase 2 new sports models, and possibly a 3rd.

So I had better get saving !!!

Which are......??????

swatty · 25 February 2011, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spuds

Which are......??????

Come on , have a guess Dan

spuds · 25 February 2011, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swatty

Come on , have a guess Dan

New Explorer II white. (estimated RRP UK£17,000 by the time it's out).

New Explorer II black. (estimated RRP UK£17,000 by the time it's out).

and ermmmmmmm.............

Daytona with 'minor & purely cosmetic' changes?? (estimated RRP £1 billlionty gazillion....)

Puffy · 25 February 2011, 06:57 PM

1. YM with the Daytona clasp
2. Exp II orange hand and update clasp
3. Daytona date (??)

marke · 25 February 2011, 06:58 PM

Correct dan, u have been paying attention for a change!!!

I reckon , explorer 11 orange hand , in a bigger case
& gmt ceramic with bi colour bezel, not sure about the 3rd !!

marke · 25 February 2011, 06:58 PM

Daytona. I reckon will be next year !!

Daytonamania · 25 February 2011, 07:08 PM

EXP II orange hand i hope so as i am first on the list at my AD
Whoo Hoo..

swatty · 25 February 2011, 07:18 PM

I better start saving too

Howie · 25 February 2011, 08:22 PM

My guesses:

New Explorer 2
New No Date Sub
New Yachtmaster

Rolex116520 · 25 February 2011, 08:46 PM

I can imagine at least one Rolex Geneva factory staff being a member here and laughing his as. off reading all this .
Very few people and hardly none outside the Geneva "inner circle" know what will be unveiled at Basel . Let alone disclose any of it , even by hinting .

JIFF1975 · 25 February 2011, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rolex116520

i can imagine at least one rolex geneva factory staff being a member here and laughing his as. Off reading all this .
Very few people and hardly none outside the geneva "inner circle" know what will be unveiled at basel . Let alone disclose any of it , even by hinting .

x 2!

Singslinger · 25 February 2011, 08:58 PM

TT/YG Explorer II & Milgauss..

Engi · 25 February 2011, 09:03 PM

My guess is:

- New Exp II

- New Sub C no date

- New Daytona

Ciao

engi

Fiery · 25 February 2011, 09:08 PM

My guess:
- updated Exp II
- GMT IIC Pepsi/Coke, maybe Sprite (green & black)
- Sub-C NoDate

marke · 25 February 2011, 10:33 PM

I like the idea of the green and black, just like the chocolate, both would be yummy!!!

Puffy · 25 February 2011, 10:37 PM

Or imagine a maxi case and dial Root Beer, with a cerachrom insert the brown colour of your arm after a week in the sun

Dan Pierce · 25 February 2011, 10:39 PM

Any word on Tudor, Mark?

dP

marke · 25 February 2011, 10:41 PM

Not yet dan, will double check and let you know

Dan Pierce · 25 February 2011, 10:42 PM

Thanks, mate!

dP

jdc · 25 February 2011, 10:47 PM

Thanks Mark hope is all well with you

MonBK · 25 February 2011, 10:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marke

Hi everyone,

Had a long conversation with my mate, who works at Rolex Hq ( west malling )
About the new watches for 2011.

He has told me that I will definitely want to purchase 2 new sports models, and possibly a 3rd.

So I had better get saving !!!

That is funny because my friend who works at the HQ in Geneva told me I don't want to purchase any sport models.

Hydrographer · 25 February 2011, 10:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fiery

My guess:
- updated Exp II
- GMT IIC Pepsi/Coke, maybe Sprite (green & black)
- Sub-C NoDate

x2!!

spuds · 25 February 2011, 11:13 PM

Knowing (of) Mark's contacts at Rolex HQ I add more credence to his hints than others.

Personally though I'm not yet convinced of the bi-colour GMT but the ceramic non-date Sub' could be a go-er.

Speed · 26 February 2011, 12:27 AM

Have a hard time seeing Rolex release a Pepsi AND Expy II at the same time.

Last year we got two Subs an Expy I and new Dj dials...and Rolex yanked the Expy II.

These folks are in no hurry.

mrloneranger · 26 February 2011, 01:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Puffy

1. YM with the Daytona clasp
2. Exp II orange hand and update clasp
3. Daytona date (??)

I'm surprised the YM clasp gets so much stick. Do you think that it's a contributing factor to its unpopularity. I own a YM and to be honest I don't see the clasp as a major issue. It seems fairly robust and has yet to fail.. fingers crossed.

Maybe I need to try a Daytona Clasp to see what I'm missing.

Dan Pierce · 26 February 2011, 02:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrloneranger

I'm surprised the YM clasp gets so much stick. Do you think that it's a contributing factor to its unpopularity. I own a YM and to be honest I don't see the clasp as a major issue. It seems fairly robust and has yet to fail.. fingers crossed.

Maybe I need to try a Daytona Clasp to see what I'm missing.

Nothing wrong with the classic clasp other than the price charged by Rolex would seemly warrant more substantial construction.

Once installed on one's wrist, there is no difference, other than weight, in the performance. Plus the classic clasp has a 50 year history of successful use.
dP

Tools · 26 February 2011, 02:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrloneranger

I'm surprised the YM clasp gets so much stick. Do you think that it's a contributing factor to its unpopularity. I own a YM and to be honest I don't see the clasp as a major issue. It seems fairly robust and has yet to fail.. fingers crossed.

Maybe I need to try a Daytona Clasp to see what I'm missing.

My feeling is that if they change the clasp, they won't say a thing.. Clasps and bracelets are changed all the time and do not constitute a "new' unveiling...

Now, if they were to change it to the new block case and bring it in-line with it's sister Sub size, we will see it unveiled at Basel..........

EchoBlueUK · 26 February 2011, 03:35 AM

I think we'll only see the orange hand explorer. I don't think we're in for a a very exciting Basel this year.

25 February 2011, 06:45 PM	#1
marke Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Mark Location: UK Nationwide... Watch: Daytona Posts: 1,842	Speaking to Rolex Hq Hi everyone, Had a long conversation with my mate, who works at Rolex Hq ( west malling ) About the new watches for 2011. He has told me that I will definitely want to purchase 2 new sports models, and possibly a 3rd. So I had better get saving !!!

25 February 2011, 06:57 PM	#6
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	1. YM with the Daytona clasp 2. Exp II orange hand and update clasp 3. Daytona date (??) __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

25 February 2011, 10:37 PM	#18
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	Or imagine a maxi case and dial Root Beer, with a cerachrom insert the brown colour of your arm after a week in the sun __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

25 February 2011, 10:39 PM	#19
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,215	Any word on Tudor, Mark? dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

25 February 2011, 10:42 PM	#21
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,215	Thanks, mate! dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

25 February 2011, 06:46 PM	#2
swatty 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: Sydney Watch: The Game Posts: 17,415	Expy Orange Hand and ?

25 February 2011, 06:58 PM	#7
marke Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Mark Location: UK Nationwide... Watch: Daytona Posts: 1,842	Correct dan, u have been paying attention for a change!!! I reckon , explorer 11 orange hand , in a bigger case & gmt ceramic with bi colour bezel, not sure about the 3rd !!

25 February 2011, 07:08 PM	#9
Daytonamania "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: nigel Location: Wales Watch: SS Daytona/DSSD/LV Posts: 267	EXP II orange hand i hope so as i am first on the list at my AD Whoo Hoo..

25 February 2011, 07:18 PM	#10
swatty 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: Sydney Watch: The Game Posts: 17,415	I better start saving too

25 February 2011, 08:22 PM	#11
Howie "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New York Posts: 1,038	My guesses: New Explorer 2 New No Date Sub New Yachtmaster

25 February 2011, 08:46 PM	#12
Rolex116520 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: EEC Watch: Daytona & Deepsea Posts: 2,387	I can imagine at least one Rolex Geneva factory staff being a member here and laughing his as. off reading all this . Very few people and hardly none outside the Geneva "inner circle" know what will be unveiled at Basel . Let alone disclose any of it , even by hinting .

25 February 2011, 08:58 PM	#14
Singslinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 6,424	TT/YG Explorer II & Milgauss..

25 February 2011, 09:03 PM	#15
Engi "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Everywhere Posts: 1,434	My guess is: - New Exp II - New Sub C no date - New Daytona Ciao engi

25 February 2011, 09:08 PM	#16
Fiery "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Europe Watch: Sub-C 116610LN Posts: 2,649	My guess: - updated Exp II - GMT IIC Pepsi/Coke, maybe Sprite (green & black) - Sub-C NoDate

25 February 2011, 10:33 PM	#17
marke Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Mark Location: UK Nationwide... Watch: Daytona Posts: 1,842	I like the idea of the green and black, just like the chocolate, both would be yummy!!!

25 February 2011, 10:41 PM	#20
marke Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Mark Location: UK Nationwide... Watch: Daytona Posts: 1,842	Not yet dan, will double check and let you know

25 February 2011, 10:47 PM	#22
jdc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: UK Posts: 7,023	Thanks Mark hope is all well with you

25 February 2011, 11:13 PM	#25
spuds "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Dan Location: Essex, UK Watch: West Ham! COYI!! Posts: 7,941	Knowing (of) Mark's contacts at Rolex HQ I add more credence to his hints than others. Personally though I'm not yet convinced of the bi-colour GMT but the ceramic non-date Sub' could be a go-er. __________________ Onwards & Upwards Rodders...... Onwards & Upwards. Life is not about how fast you can run or how high you can climb........... It's about how well you can bounce!! TRF HALL OF FAME JANUARY 2010

26 February 2011, 12:27 AM	#26
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Have a hard time seeing Rolex release a Pepsi AND Expy II at the same time. Last year we got two Subs an Expy I and new Dj dials...and Rolex yanked the Expy II. These folks are in no hurry.

26 February 2011, 03:35 AM	#30
EchoBlueUK "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: UK Posts: 1,543	I think we'll only see the orange hand explorer. I don't think we're in for a a very exciting Basel this year.

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