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at7724 · 27 March 2011, 01:09 PM

Looks great... but I am going to have to look at this in-person and on my wrist before I upgrade my older Expy II.

InVision · 28 March 2011, 12:03 AM

Well I think I will get a white explorer II when they become available. Always liked it but wanted a new style clasp. Wished I would have seen the photos before the bandwidth was exceeded. If anyone downloaded the photos please PM me for my email address.

THX, Mike

Cru Jones · 28 March 2011, 12:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by InVision

Well I think I will get a white explorer II when they become available. Always liked it but wanted a new style clasp. Wished I would have seen the photos before the bandwidth was exceeded. If anyone downloaded the photos please PM me for my email address.

THX, Mike

The photos were those from the PDF presentation on Rolex.com.

InVision · 28 March 2011, 01:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

The photos were those from the PDF presentation on Rolex.com.

thank you Sir !!

Tools · 28 March 2011, 01:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by InVision

Well I think I will get a white explorer II when they become available. Always liked it but wanted a new style clasp. Wished I would have seen the photos before the bandwidth was exceeded. If anyone downloaded the photos please PM me for my email address.

THX, Mike

Photobucket issues.........

They're back now..

CEG · 28 March 2011, 01:58 AM

OUTSTANDING!

Ordered

AKRolexfan · 28 March 2011, 02:23 AM

Did anyone hear what the expected delivery date and availability of the Basel '11 Explorer II, will be? Will probably see them at the Rolex Boutiques, first?

Any guesses which version will be more or less available, the white or the black?

I imagine it will be a long time before any of these are available on the grey market.

xbox · 28 March 2011, 03:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AKRolexfan

Did anyone hear what the expected delivery date and availability of the Basel '11 Explorer II, will be? Will probably see them at the Rolex Boutiques, first?

Any guesses which version will be more or less available, the white or the black?

I imagine it will be a long time before any of these are available on the grey market.

I would think they'll hit the greys pretty quick, as people cash in on the next new must have!

Cru Jones · 28 March 2011, 03:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

The popularity of the Exp II has resulted in my Photobucket Account receiving over 200,000 hits the past couple of days and crashed the account..

They're back now..

Wow!! Anything like that happen for the new Submariner last year?

xbox · 28 March 2011, 03:27 AM

Is the case any taller than a sub-c or gmt-c?

Cru Jones · 28 March 2011, 03:39 AM

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Originally Posted by xbox

Is the case any taller than a sub-c or gmt-c?

Without looking it up, I would think it would be the same as before, since the movement hasn't changed...

AndersB · 28 March 2011, 04:25 AM

Will be interesting to see what the black-and-WG hands on the black-dial version look like in the flesh. Maybe they would have looked better in black and white (rather than WG) like on the 1655 but that remains to be seen.

LostInTime · 28 March 2011, 09:42 AM

For a crowd that panned a small detail like the hands on the 39mm Explorer, I am surprised more people are not calling out the fact that the bracelet now looks comically skinny on a 42mm watch....fatal flaw IMO.

Take a look at this photo from worldtempus.com and share what you think.
http://www.worldtempus.com/uploads/R...SC2335.jpg.jpg

Mondo · 28 March 2011, 11:32 AM

WOW, I'm in love with everything that they did to this watch. WOW! Gotta Save Up!!!

14060man · 28 March 2011, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Foxglove

+1

I wish they kept this at 40mm. With my wrist size (6.75"), 40mm is perfect, but 42mm is a bit too big. It will really depend on the lug-to-lug size at this point -- if that's under about 48-49mm then it should fit fine despite the large 42mm size.

Other than the size -- Obviously a stunner.

~Ross

Great question. What is the lug to lug length? Is it 49mm or longer (which would be too long IMO)? Is there a spec sheet with the dimensions?

tomchicago · 28 March 2011, 11:53 AM

an M series polar just sold on the forum. think it was davidsw deal.

johnkszabo · 28 March 2011, 12:00 PM

Cannot wait to get mine!

multimedia · 28 March 2011, 01:19 PM

Of course one needs to see it live, but just from looking at those pictures - yes, I could definitely see me buying either of these 2 models.

Good job, Rolex!

Cheers,
Joe

tfarchio · 28 March 2011, 01:25 PM

Nice watch but I'm surprised they went with 42mm. Should have been 40mm. But it looks great!!!

TheVTCGuy · 28 March 2011, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AKRolexfan

Did anyone hear what the expected delivery date and availability of the Basel '11 Explorer II, will be? Will probably see them at the Rolex Boutiques, first?

Any guesses which version will be more or less available, the white or the black?

I imagine it will be a long time before any of these are available on the grey market.

Picked mine up from my AD today....

OH wait... No I didn't...

Submarino · 28 March 2011, 03:06 PM

WOW! i want one!!! I love both but can only have one of them.

I think I will go for the white one with those stunning black hands but I love the black one almost as much.

rkammer · 28 March 2011, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Kapture1

Let's be honest, I know most Rolex wearers are use to 40mm, but 42 is not that much bigger. If you can wear a 40mm, chances are you can pull off a 42mm.

IMO, the 42 is perfect size. That fact has made this watch much more appealing.

I agree. I think it will "wear" smaller than 42mm because of the break in color between the dial and the bezel. I'm looking forward to trying this one on then they show up.

Roman4405 · 28 March 2011, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LostInTime

For a crowd that panned a small detail like the hands on the 39mm Explorer, I am surprised more people are not calling out the fact that the bracelet now looks comically skinny on a 42mm watch....fatal flaw IMO.

Take a look at this photo from worldtempus.com and share what you think.
http://www.worldtempus.com/uploads/R...SC2335.jpg.jpg

I think it looks weird on that pic because of the angle. It didn't look bad in the rest of the pics on here, but that's just my opinion. It doesn't look anywhere near as ridiculous as the DSSD's bracelet to me. Either way, great looking watch.

Dob · 28 March 2011, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LostInTime

For a crowd that panned a small detail like the hands on the 39mm Explorer, I am surprised more people are not calling out the fact that the bracelet now looks comically skinny on a 42mm watch....fatal flaw IMO.

Take a look at this photo from worldtempus.com and share what you think.
http://www.worldtempus.com/uploads/R...SC2335.jpg.jpg

In fact, when you look at the other photos, it appears that the lugs are not as blocky as they are on the new Sub C and thus there is not the odd transition between case and bracelet that is so significant on the new Subs. To my eye (not from your pics but all the others) the case flows into the bracelet much better than the Sub C.

Cru Jones · 29 March 2011, 12:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dob

in fact, when you look at the other photos, it appears that the lugs are not as blocky as they are on the new sub c and thus there is not the odd transition between case and bracelet that is so significant on the new subs. To my eye (not from your pics but all the others) the case flows into the bracelet much better than the sub c.

+1

JJG · 29 March 2011, 12:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LostInTime

Take a look at this photo from worldtempus.com and share what you think.
http://www.worldtempus.com/uploads/R...SC2335.jpg.jpg

That's an optical delusion (

Sorry, I get a kick out of Archie Bunkerisms

)

The bracelet width to case size ratio looks pretty well balanced in the official pics

Rebel · 29 March 2011, 01:20 AM

Very good!

Foxglove · 29 March 2011, 02:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 14060man

Great question. What is the lug to lug length? Is it 49mm or longer (which would be too long IMO)? Is there a spec sheet with the dimensions?

Yeah, I still haven't been able to find an answer to this... Sounds like the lug to lug won't be known until someone actually measures it. Nothing on the Rolex spec sheet about that dimension.

~Ross

witch watch · 29 March 2011, 02:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roman4405

I think it looks weird on that pic because of the angle. It didn't look bad in the rest of the pics on here, but that's just my opinion. It doesn't look anywhere near as ridiculous as the DSSD's bracelet to me. Either way, great looking watch.

Spot on

Foxglove · 29 March 2011, 02:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Foxglove

Yeah, I still haven't been able to find an answer to this... Sounds like the lug to lug won't be known until someone actually measures it. Nothing on the Rolex spec sheet about that dimension.

~Ross

Ok, I put the closest thing to a "straight on" image I have into photoshop and measured the diameter of the watch, then measured the lug to lug and knowing that the diameter is 42mm I solved for the lug to lug distance. I came up with 49.1mm.

Of course the image was no exactly straight dead-center on, and it was measurements on an image, which is not precise, but this is the best estimate I can come up with.

approximately 49.1mm lug to lug.

[[[EDIT]]] I just re-did the calc on another picture and got 50.0mm for the lug to lug. So I'm saying somewhere between 49 and 50mm lug to lug most likely.

~Ross

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AKRolexfan "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Reed Location: Fairbanks, Alaska Watch: 1655 Rolex Expl Posts: 28	Basel '11 Explorer II, Availability? Did anyone hear what the expected delivery date and availability of the Basel '11 Explorer II, will be? Will probably see them at the Rolex Boutiques, first? Any guesses which version will be more or less available, the white or the black? I imagine it will be a long time before any of these are available on the grey market.

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multimedia "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Joe Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,835	Of course one needs to see it live, but just from looking at those pictures - yes, I could definitely see me buying either of these 2 models. Good job, Rolex! Cheers, Joe __________________ "Design is not just what it looks like and feels like. Design is how it works." - S.J.

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27 March 2011, 01:09 PM	#211
at7724 Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Home! Posts: 148	Looks great... but I am going to have to look at this in-person and on my wrist before I upgrade my older Expy II.

28 March 2011, 12:03 AM	#212
InVision Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: Destin, FL USA Watch: Outerspace DayDate Posts: 2,662	Well I think I will get a white explorer II when they become available. Always liked it but wanted a new style clasp. Wished I would have seen the photos before the bandwidth was exceeded. If anyone downloaded the photos please PM me for my email address. THX, Mike

28 March 2011, 03:27 AM	#220
xbox "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Beach in the Med Watch: Hunting ... Posts: 1,148	Is the case any taller than a sub-c or gmt-c?

28 March 2011, 04:25 AM	#222
AndersB "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Europe Posts: 603	Will be interesting to see what the black-and-WG hands on the black-dial version look like in the flesh. Maybe they would have looked better in black and white (rather than WG) like on the 1655 but that remains to be seen.

28 March 2011, 09:42 AM	#223
LostInTime "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Is Everything Posts: 205	For a crowd that panned a small detail like the hands on the 39mm Explorer, I am surprised more people are not calling out the fact that the bracelet now looks comically skinny on a 42mm watch....fatal flaw IMO. Take a look at this photo from worldtempus.com and share what you think. http://www.worldtempus.com/uploads/R...SC2335.jpg.jpg

28 March 2011, 11:32 AM	#224
Mondo Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 243	WOW, I'm in love with everything that they did to this watch. WOW! Gotta Save Up!!!

28 March 2011, 11:53 AM	#226
tomchicago Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Watch: 16710BLRO, 214270. Posts: 2,717	an M series polar just sold on the forum. think it was davidsw deal.

28 March 2011, 12:00 PM	#227
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28 March 2011, 01:25 PM	#229
tfarchio "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Todd Location: Boston Watch: Explorer I Posts: 144	Nice watch but I'm surprised they went with 42mm. Should have been 40mm. But it looks great!!!

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