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josh6262 · 11 July 2011, 07:02 AM

It seems that Asia has become the strongest market for Rolex today. I've heard many AD's and former AD's say that Rolex is growing in China and southeast Asia so fast that they can charge more for the watches there than in Europe or the USA. If this is a fact I wonder what will happen to the new Explorer II which is 42mm large. Will it be too large for that market? If so how will that affect it's value when it first arrives? Will many 42's become available in the second hand market within a year when Asian men get rid of them because they are too large?

Kanger · 11 July 2011, 07:05 AM

I know that a lot of Korean men wear huge watches, so I believe Rolex is okay there. But China is the big pond, and I do not believe the 42 will be welcomed as much as it will be in the States.

esm · 11 July 2011, 07:06 AM

Are you trying to say that Asian men can not or will not be able to wear a watch that is 42mm in diameter?
Did you know Panerai watches are very popular in Asia.

(whether a large watch will "fit properly" is another issue...)

Dr. Robert · 11 July 2011, 07:09 AM

bigger diameter watches are very popular globally, Rolex will sell lots of 42mm watches in Asia.

Kanger · 11 July 2011, 07:19 AM

Mainland, not including Hong Kong and Macau and Taiwan, is not in love with PAMs, as beautiful as they may be. EXP 42 will undoubtedly sell lots and lots in HK, but in mainland maybe not as much. Just my two cents.

rolio · 11 July 2011, 07:19 AM

I hear that only Asians from Texas like things bigger...just what I heard.

The Joker · 11 July 2011, 07:27 AM

Is 42mm large by modern standards? PO's and speedmasters are 42mm. You'd struggle to find a Breitling and even Tag's smaller.

Rolex are just trying to catch up with the modern trend which is a good move for them.

I wonder whether the new explorer will wear even larger than 42mm, bit like the sub c wears larger than 40mm.

yessir69 · 11 July 2011, 08:57 AM

Yes, too large. The Asian market is the only reason Panerai makes a 40mm.

esm · 11 July 2011, 08:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yessir69

The Asian market is the only reason Panerai makes a 40mm.

Is that a fact?

sleddog · 11 July 2011, 09:12 AM

I can't see how sectioning a race of people based on the size of a watch has any real bearing to a legitimate and friendly discussion!
People, regardless of race, colour or any other minority, have the right to chose any product big or small.
By singling out a group, you are only going to cause conflict and arguments.
Therefore, this topic is over.

This forum has a wide range of diversified membership..
We are all entitled to to our opinions, but when the need to bias a group of people arises, a swift end is needed!
The TRF forum is all about friendship without boundaries, let's keep it that way!

11 July 2011, 07:02 AM	#1
josh6262 Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Josh Location: Philadelphia Watch: Rolex Daytona 6262 Posts: 154	Is the new 42mm explorer II too large for the Asian market? It seems that Asia has become the strongest market for Rolex today. I've heard many AD's and former AD's say that Rolex is growing in China and southeast Asia so fast that they can charge more for the watches there than in Europe or the USA. If this is a fact I wonder what will happen to the new Explorer II which is 42mm large. Will it be too large for that market? If so how will that affect it's value when it first arrives? Will many 42's become available in the second hand market within a year when Asian men get rid of them because they are too large?

11 July 2011, 07:09 AM	#4
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,277	bigger diameter watches are very popular globally, Rolex will sell lots of 42mm watches in Asia. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

11 July 2011, 07:19 AM	#6
rolio "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: justRay Location: Back2California Watch: Birdies Posts: 1,921	I hear that only Asians from Texas like things bigger...just what I heard. __________________ JJ "Tranquil? Just wait till I get started!! LOL! LOL!" --JJ Rolex~By way of an extraordinary life, and all the simple pleasures it has to offer~

11 July 2011, 09:12 AM	#10
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,931	I can't see how sectioning a race of people based on the size of a watch has any real bearing to a legitimate and friendly discussion! People, regardless of race, colour or any other minority, have the right to chose any product big or small. By singling out a group, you are only going to cause conflict and arguments. Therefore, this topic is over. This forum has a wide range of diversified membership.. We are all entitled to to our opinions, but when the need to bias a group of people arises, a swift end is needed! The TRF forum is all about friendship without boundaries, let's keep it that way! __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

11 July 2011, 07:05 AM	#2
Kanger Banned Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: North Carolina Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 5,524	I know that a lot of Korean men wear huge watches, so I believe Rolex is okay there. But China is the big pond, and I do not believe the 42 will be welcomed as much as it will be in the States.

11 July 2011, 07:06 AM	#3
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	Are you trying to say that Asian men can not or will not be able to wear a watch that is 42mm in diameter? Did you know Panerai watches are very popular in Asia. (whether a large watch will "fit properly" is another issue...)

11 July 2011, 07:27 AM	#7
The Joker "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gotham Posts: 9,641	Is 42mm large by modern standards? PO's and speedmasters are 42mm. You'd struggle to find a Breitling and even Tag's smaller. Rolex are just trying to catch up with the modern trend which is a good move for them. I wonder whether the new explorer will wear even larger than 42mm, bit like the sub c wears larger than 40mm.

11 July 2011, 08:57 AM	#8
yessir69 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Tornado Alley Posts: 3,289	Yes, too large. The Asian market is the only reason Panerai makes a 40mm.

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