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Paris92 · 24 March 2011, 11:18 AM

Wow. Thanks for the pics. Like the overall look, the orange, everything.

RedwinGV · 24 March 2011, 11:42 AM

Just to spark a bit more discussion:

I think this is a first?

Crystal: Scratch-resistant sapphire
CYCLOPS lens (2.5 ×) over the date, double anti-reflective coating Waterproofness 100 metres (330 feet)

How's that sit with folks? For the most part, I'm happy to see it.

wokafu · 24 March 2011, 11:47 AM

this might be a lil outta topic..but is there any update on the 14060 on bazel'11?

gelshocker · 24 March 2011, 12:01 PM

Oh man, Beautiful Expy!!! Thanks for sharing

ingoodtime · 24 March 2011, 12:12 PM

42 MM Great size and the watch looks great!

I am frequently banging my bezel on things and that bezel worries me. Guess I'll stick with the ceramic on my GMTIIC.

z32turbo · 24 March 2011, 12:14 PM

Can't wait to try on a 42mm.

applebook · 24 March 2011, 12:16 PM

Slick, very slick. IMO, the new EXP 2 is far more pleasing than the new Sub, GMT IIC, etc.

Ashur · 24 March 2011, 12:39 PM

:)

bewithabob · 24 March 2011, 12:50 PM

oh my gosh! I love this one!

:cheer s:

MrCowboy99 · 24 March 2011, 12:54 PM

Good job Rolex on this one.

p_mcgee · 24 March 2011, 12:58 PM

So nice...even with the bigger size it looks like they kept the classic shape of the case. Thanks for the pics.

Spencer · 24 March 2011, 01:37 PM

I want to see the black dial pics, heard it's better.

TRW · 24 March 2011, 01:47 PM

Great work Larry

outtatime · 24 March 2011, 01:56 PM

Man...why is it when Rolex finally abandons their outdated opinion that 40mm is big enough for anyone they do it on one of the least-recognizable Rolex models. Why oh why can't I have a 42mm SubC??? That's all I want, Rolex.

migboy · 24 March 2011, 02:02 PM

got to start saving...

Tachymeter · 24 March 2011, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by outtatime

Man...why is it when Rolex finally abandons their outdated opinion that 40mm is big enough for anyone they do it on one of the least-recognizable Rolex models. Why oh why can't I have a 42mm SubC??? That's all I want, Rolex.

I suspect as Rolex offers a 43mm DSSD they feel it would not be necessary to enlarge the Sub as it would certainly reduce the number of DSSD sales. Presently the current diver line diversification is perfect

It is a great strategy and encouraging to see Rolex monitoring the market trends and acknowledging that only offering watches 40mm and below reduces their market share.

Again kudos to Rolex!

amgsl65 · 24 March 2011, 02:04 PM

I like it

tomchicago · 24 March 2011, 02:06 PM

yeah they did a good job on this one. but 42mm is just massive!

PHDX2 · 24 March 2011, 02:30 PM

Nice!

Fearsome Puppy · 24 March 2011, 02:49 PM

I think I need to start saving...

TheVTCGuy · 24 March 2011, 03:05 PM

Guys, I am in SERIOUS trouble.. I can't stop looking at the pictures and thinking about this watch. I feel like that lizzard guy in Lord of the Rings... "Precious.... Precious"

SS Oyster · 24 March 2011, 03:08 PM

Love it ... may have to pick one up

TARDIS · 24 March 2011, 03:23 PM

First of all...thank you so much for the HD photo's and the information Larry

I don't think there's anything I really dislike about this model. Is it called an EXP 2 or EXP 3?

Thank goodness that they have increased the size by 2mm. 40mm is just a tad too small and 42mm is right on the money IMO.

If I was getting another Rolex it would have to be with this beautiful white dial model. I love the way the indices have black surrounds making the dial a better read than if they were surrounded by WG.

My only criticisms is the 24 hr hand. Not so much the shape, but the color and the bezel numbers which appear not to be very indented and may get the paint shipped out as they did in the previous model. I may be wrong on this part, but all in all a great improvement. I expect there will be the usual price jump due to supply/demand etc.

Steve

tomee · 24 March 2011, 03:37 PM

i want to see what the new clasp looks like!

George Ab · 24 March 2011, 03:44 PM

OMG! I usually try to wait for a one year cool down period; however, for this watch I am going to make an exception.

Finally 42mm diameter; the fat fat hands...... it is just stunning ...simply stunning.

bigfei · 24 March 2011, 03:49 PM

Oh no, should have wait. I just got the 40mm a few weeks ago!

CyberPaol · 24 March 2011, 05:15 PM

I really like the new Expy II...expecially the white dial!

wildsidemtb · 24 March 2011, 05:24 PM

i want one, better start saving

Rolex116520 · 24 March 2011, 05:27 PM

Thank you Larry ! Do you think you can get pictures of the black dial version of the same quality ?

rayt · 24 March 2011, 05:29 PM

black any photos?

24 March 2011, 11:18 AM	#91
Paris92 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: SFO Watch: GMT Master IIc Posts: 78	Wow. Thanks for the pics. Like the overall look, the orange, everything. __________________ GMT Master IIc (2/2011), IWC Mark XV (5/2005)

24 March 2011, 11:42 AM	#92
RedwinGV "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: Northville, MI,US Watch: Smstr 600m BigBlue Posts: 412	Just to spark a bit more discussion: I think this is a first? Crystal: Scratch-resistant sapphire CYCLOPS lens (2.5 ×) over the date, double anti-reflective coating Waterproofness 100 metres (330 feet) How's that sit with folks? For the most part, I'm happy to see it. __________________ RedwinGV

24 March 2011, 12:12 PM	#95
ingoodtime "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,834	42 MM Great size and the watch looks great! I am frequently banging my bezel on things and that bezel worries me. Guess I'll stick with the ceramic on my GMTIIC. __________________ Lee

24 March 2011, 12:14 PM	#96
z32turbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sea Level Watch: Varies Posts: 6,877	Can't wait to try on a 42mm. __________________ Instagram @z32turbo

24 March 2011, 12:16 PM	#97
applebook "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: vancouver Posts: 1,918	Slick, very slick. IMO, the new EXP 2 is far more pleasing than the new Sub, GMT IIC, etc. __________________

24 March 2011, 11:47 AM	#93
wokafu "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Malaysia Watch: SM300+14060M Posts: 2,012	this might be a lil outta topic..but is there any update on the 14060 on bazel'11?

24 March 2011, 12:01 PM	#94
gelshocker Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 318	Oh man, Beautiful Expy!!! Thanks for sharing

24 March 2011, 12:39 PM	#98
Ashur Banned Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: chicao Posts: 23	:)

24 March 2011, 12:50 PM	#99
bewithabob "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Bob Location: Dallas, Texas Watch: Daytona Meteorite Posts: 3,417	oh my gosh! I love this one!:cheer s: __________________ meteor flying to Earth onto my wrist... 116509 Daytona Meteorite, 116520 Daytona Black, 116710 GMTIIC, 16013 DATEJUST, CARTIER SANTOS 100 W20090X8, IWC Big Pilot, IWC Top Gun "Everything works out in the end. If it hasn't worked out, it's not the end."

24 March 2011, 12:54 PM	#100
MrCowboy99 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Mac Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 1,367	Good job Rolex on this one. __________________ I do not offer or provide any Rolex investment advice or opinion regarding the nature, potential, value, suitability or profitability of any particular watch, collections of watches, transaction or investment watch collecting strategy, and you shall be fully responsible for any watch decisions you make, and such decisions will be based solely on your evaluation of your financial circumstances, watch objectives, risk tolerance, and what looks good in yoru opinion on your wrist.

24 March 2011, 12:58 PM	#101
p_mcgee "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,150	So nice...even with the bigger size it looks like they kept the classic shape of the case. Thanks for the pics.

24 March 2011, 01:37 PM	#102
Spencer "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: US Posts: 1,338	I want to see the black dial pics, heard it's better. __________________ I'm a perpetual kind of guy Resident Audemars Piguet Fanatic

24 March 2011, 01:47 PM	#103
TRW Banned Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Tim Location: tennessee Watch: 16623 YM Posts: 3,630	Great work Larry

24 March 2011, 01:56 PM	#104
outtatime "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Jon Location: Toledo, OH Watch: Deepsea Posts: 1,136	Man...why is it when Rolex finally abandons their outdated opinion that 40mm is big enough for anyone they do it on one of the least-recognizable Rolex models. Why oh why can't I have a 42mm SubC??? That's all I want, Rolex.

24 March 2011, 02:02 PM	#105
migboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicago Watch: 16610 Posts: 300	got to start saving...

24 March 2011, 02:04 PM	#107
amgsl65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: HK Posts: 1	I like it

24 March 2011, 02:06 PM	#108
tomchicago Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Watch: 16710BLRO, 214270. Posts: 2,717	yeah they did a good job on this one. but 42mm is just massive!

24 March 2011, 02:30 PM	#109
PHDX2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: John Location: MS & LA Watch: Rolex Day-Date II Posts: 1,084	Nice! __________________ - John >>> Rolex & Porsche Owner/Enthusiast <<<

24 March 2011, 02:49 PM	#110
Fearsome Puppy "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Kevin Location: Kuala Lumpur Watch: SD4K Posts: 880	I think I need to start saving... __________________ Lange 1815 Chrono, AP ROO 26470ST, RO 26230ST, Rolex 216570 (w), 116600, 116520 (w), IWC XV, PAM 366, 420, Omega 311.30.42.30.01.005, Seiko SKX007J, Apple Watch, a bunch of G-Shocks -------------------------------------------------------------

24 March 2011, 03:05 PM	#111
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	Guys, I am in SERIOUS trouble.. I can't stop looking at the pictures and thinking about this watch. I feel like that lizzard guy in Lord of the Rings... "Precious.... Precious"

24 March 2011, 03:08 PM	#112
SS Oyster 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 9,207	Love it ... may have to pick one up

24 March 2011, 03:23 PM	#113
TARDIS "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Queensland, AUST Posts: 2,003	First of all...thank you so much for the HD photo's and the information Larry I don't think there's anything I really dislike about this model. Is it called an EXP 2 or EXP 3? Thank goodness that they have increased the size by 2mm. 40mm is just a tad too small and 42mm is right on the money IMO. If I was getting another Rolex it would have to be with this beautiful white dial model. I love the way the indices have black surrounds making the dial a better read than if they were surrounded by WG. My only criticisms is the 24 hr hand. Not so much the shape, but the color and the bezel numbers which appear not to be very indented and may get the paint shipped out as they did in the previous model. I may be wrong on this part, but all in all a great improvement. I expect there will be the usual price jump due to supply/demand etc. Steve

24 March 2011, 03:37 PM	#114
tomee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 446	i want to see what the new clasp looks like!

24 March 2011, 03:44 PM	#115
George Ab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: George Location: Seattle Watch: One of Them Posts: 6,924	OMG! I usually try to wait for a one year cool down period; however, for this watch I am going to make an exception. Finally 42mm diameter; the fat fat hands...... it is just stunning ...simply stunning. __________________

24 March 2011, 03:49 PM	#116
bigfei "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Shawn Location: CA Watch: 16610LV, pam 359 Posts: 41	Oh no, should have wait. I just got the 40mm a few weeks ago!

24 March 2011, 05:15 PM	#117
CyberPaol "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Marco Location: Italy Watch: Rolex and Omega Posts: 267	I really like the new Expy II...expecially the white dial! __________________ 14060M (no C.O.S.C.) * 16610LN RRR * 126610LN * 216610LV * 16710 Pepsi * 126710 BLRO * 116520 White Chromalight * 16570 Polar * 226570 Polar * 126334 Vivid Blue jubilee * Moonwatch 3861 hesalite

24 March 2011, 05:24 PM	#118
wildsidemtb Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Australia Watch: Sea Dweller, 5512 Posts: 602	i want one, better start saving

24 March 2011, 05:27 PM	#119
Rolex116520 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: EEC Watch: Daytona & Deepsea Posts: 2,387	Thank you Larry ! Do you think you can get pictures of the black dial version of the same quality ?

24 March 2011, 05:29 PM	#120
rayt "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Earth Watch: must be rolex Posts: 630	black any photos?

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