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Sixxgrand1 · 2 August 2010, 04:27 AM

As we all know - Rolex all but introduced the new version of the EXP II - Maxi dial - large orange GMT hand etc....my question is that since Rolex basically had that model ready to go at Basel - when they (if they and we thinks they will) introduce it at Basel next spring - will they have inventory of that model ready to ship hoping that we will not have to wait until this time next year ? or are thoughts that it will not be in stores until the usual post-Basel lag time...?

roger0770 · 2 August 2010, 04:36 AM

usually... when rolex introduces a new watch at basel, the watch will be available at authorized 6 - 10 months later depends where you are. no one really knows what rolex is going to do. what you want to do is go down to your ad and tell him(her) to put your name on the waitlist when it becomes available.

RolexguyinSF · 2 August 2010, 05:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Sixxgrand1

As we all know - Rolex all but introduced the new version of the EXP II - Maxi dial - large orange GMT hand etc....my question is that since Rolex basically had that model ready to go at Basel - when they (if they and we thinks they will) introduce it at Basel next spring - will they have inventory of that model ready to ship hoping that we will not have to wait until this time next year ? or are thoughts that it will not be in stores until the usual post-Basel lag time...?

I don't think it will hit the market any faster next year because it was ready this year. I'd plan on seeing it same time in the AD's, maybe late summer 2011. Rolex seems to pride themselves on nice slooowwwww roll outs of new models!

DCgator · 2 August 2010, 05:05 AM

I'll bet it is going to be some watch when Rolex finally rolls it out to the ADs.

SLS · 2 August 2010, 05:08 AM

Seems to me that the new Ceramic Subs hit earlier than new releases have in the past, I hope its a new trend with Rolex!
Scott

ayres · 2 August 2010, 05:16 AM

we cannot really know if the new exp2 is 'ready to go'...

as far as we know, the ss sub ceramic was 'ready to go' at last year's basal.

esm · 2 August 2010, 05:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Sixxgrand1

As we all know - Rolex all but introduced the new version of the EXP II - Maxi dial - large orange GMT hand etc....my question is that since Rolex basically had that model ready to go at Basel - when they (if they and we thinks they will) introduce it at Basel next spring - will they have inventory of that model ready to ship hoping that we will not have to wait until this time next year ? or are thoughts that it will not be in stores until the usual post-Basel lag time...?

history indicates -

Baselworld March.April-ish

Offical worldwide release - August/Sept/Oct (depending on where you are).

as suggested, the release of Sub-C was brought forward to mid-late July this year - hope it will be the same next year or even earlier

TheDude · 2 August 2010, 07:58 AM

I'm actually curious if the Exp II will arrive in the exact same form it was in the video. Specifically, it's not a maxi-case - which seems unexpected given that every new model of this size seems to have received the maxi-case.

RRGHOST1 · 2 August 2010, 08:25 AM

It will be interesting to see when it eventually surfaces. If i remember rightly i think it showed it still only had the twinlock crown unfortunately.

psv · 2 August 2010, 08:27 AM

This thread is nothing but wild guesses and speculations! :-)

tomchicago · 2 August 2010, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by DCgator

I'll bet it is going to be some watch when Rolex finally rolls it out to the ADs.

yes the orange/black will be the one to have. orange/white not enough contrast.

tomchicago · 2 August 2010, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by TheDude

I'm actually curious if the Exp II will arrive in the exact same form it was in the video. Specifically, it's not a maxi-case - which seems unexpected given that every new model of this size seems to have received the maxi-case.

i think the odds are extremely slim that it will not be maxi case. everything rolex getting BIGGER!

Psmith · 2 August 2010, 12:24 PM

I'm hoping that the production version has the GMT IIC case and Triplock crown. I'll be disappointed if it uses a Twinlock, unless it's a beefed up version like the Milgauss. The current Exp II uses the same case and crown as the old GMT II, so it would be logical for the new Exp II to use the same case and crown as the GMT IIC. Then again, Rolex may choose to further differentiate the two models...

TheDude · 2 August 2010, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Psmith

I'm hoping that the production version has the GMT IIC case and Triplock crown. I'll be disappointed if it uses a Twinlock, unless it's a beefed up version like the Milgauss. The current Exp II uses the same case and crown as the old GMT II, so it would be logical for the new Exp II to use the same case and crown as the GMT IIC. Then again, Rolex may choose to further differentiate the two models...

While I like the Maxi and triplock, I have to say that the look of the watch in the video is just fine the way it is. Do you honestly need the performance of the Triplock on a watch like this?

I personally like my LRRP... 42mm of toughness.

Psmith · 2 August 2010, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by TheDude

While I like the Maxi and triplock, I have to say that the look of the watch in the video is just fine the way it is. Do you honestly need the performance of the Triplock on a watch like this?

I personally like my LRRP... 42mm of toughness.

Nice watches

Well the GMT does not need a Triplock either, but imho it's nicer to look at & use and is proportional to the supercase.

It will be interesting to see if Rolex use the GMT IIC case/bracelet/clasp - minus PCLs - and Triplock, or give the Exp II a more distinct look of its own. Perhaps a unique 'semi-supercase' (you heard it here first!) and a larger Twinlock as used on the Milgauss.

Either way, I think it will be a winner and appeal to those who find the GMT IIC a little too dressy &/or don't like ceramic inserts.

train-time · 2 August 2010, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by psv

This thread is nothing but wild guesses and speculations! :-)

Patrick, sad but true of way too many threads.

What we do know is Rolex apparently planned to announce the new ExpyII at Basel, but decided to hold off. Production may have already been underway at that time or started shortly there after. Interestingly enough, I had this very conversation with an AD last week when they told me that they do not have any Expy II's and what was more unusual, had not received one in any of their shipments in quite some time. Now I know many AD's have them, but this AD does volume and has fast turn-over. Production on the current model may have well stopped and there may be a drought before we know it as we await the arrival of the new version -- Perhaps another wild guess

TheDude · 2 August 2010, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Psmith

...larger Twinlock as used on the Milgauss.

The larger twinlock reminds me of the Fat Lady GMT also.

David Woo · 3 August 2010, 01:54 AM

I've read in the past that rolex does not consider the explorer to be a dive watch, hence no trip lock.
And wouldn't it be nice if the new II was ready for sale by Basel 2011?

DW

fusionstorm · 3 August 2010, 02:00 AM

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Originally Posted by TheDude

I personally like my LRRP... 42mm of toughness.

This is just my biased opinion........YUCK!!

Here's why I am biased........

TheDude · 3 August 2010, 03:23 AM

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Originally Posted by fusionstorm

This is just my biased opinion........YUCK!!

I don't generally disparage other watches, but I certainly won't impose my code of conduct on you.

Nice 1655!

mellowyellow · 4 August 2010, 03:03 AM

im hoping they will also have the new exp ii on black dial

TheDude · 4 August 2010, 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by mellowyellow

im hoping they will also have the new exp ii on black dial

It would be neat to have Rolex throw a 1655 style dial in there as well, but to be honest it's hard to immediately determine the time on the homage I own with the same marker configuration.

tomchicago · 4 August 2010, 09:20 AM

Is it me or on the "spy photo" does the bracelet look different than a regular oyster? Also, that case doesn't look like current 40mm, nor the new maxi case squared lugs.

Puffy · 4 August 2010, 08:05 PM

It does look good I must say.

Reason I got mine though was because I feared Rolex might 'enhance' it

2 August 2010, 04:27 AM	#1
Sixxgrand1 Banned Join Date: May 2010 Location: Canada Watch: EXP I & II Posts: 825	New EXP II 2011 Availabilty question.. As we all know - Rolex all but introduced the new version of the EXP II - Maxi dial - large orange GMT hand etc....my question is that since Rolex basically had that model ready to go at Basel - when they (if they and we thinks they will) introduce it at Basel next spring - will they have inventory of that model ready to ship hoping that we will not have to wait until this time next year ? or are thoughts that it will not be in stores until the usual post-Basel lag time...?

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SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	Seems to me that the new Ceramic Subs hit earlier than new releases have in the past, I hope its a new trend with Rolex! Scott __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

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Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	I'm hoping that the production version has the GMT IIC case and Triplock crown. I'll be disappointed if it uses a Twinlock, unless it's a beefed up version like the Milgauss. The current Exp II uses the same case and crown as the old GMT II, so it would be logical for the new Exp II to use the same case and crown as the GMT IIC. Then again, Rolex may choose to further differentiate the two models... __________________

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Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	It does look good I must say. Reason I got mine though was because I feared Rolex might 'enhance' it __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

2 August 2010, 04:36 AM	#2
roger0770 Banned Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: On Earth Watch: A Few Posts: 1,510	usually... when rolex introduces a new watch at basel, the watch will be available at authorized 6 - 10 months later depends where you are. no one really knows what rolex is going to do. what you want to do is go down to your ad and tell him(her) to put your name on the waitlist when it becomes available.

2 August 2010, 05:05 AM	#4
DCgator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PNW Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2 Posts: 8,123	I'll bet it is going to be some watch when Rolex finally rolls it out to the ADs.

2 August 2010, 05:16 AM	#6
ayres "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: honolulu Watch: whatever runs Posts: 551	we cannot really know if the new exp2 is 'ready to go'... as far as we know, the ss sub ceramic was 'ready to go' at last year's basal.

2 August 2010, 07:58 AM	#8
TheDude "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: DC Area, USA Watch: IIc,1680 Red,16660 Posts: 4,492	I'm actually curious if the Exp II will arrive in the exact same form it was in the video. Specifically, it's not a maxi-case - which seems unexpected given that every new model of this size seems to have received the maxi-case.

2 August 2010, 08:25 AM	#9
RRGHOST1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: luke standing Location: england Watch: Rolex TT SubC Blue Posts: 3,997	It will be interesting to see when it eventually surfaces. If i remember rightly i think it showed it still only had the twinlock crown unfortunately.

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psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	This thread is nothing but wild guesses and speculations! :-)

3 August 2010, 01:54 AM	#18
David Woo Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: southern Calif Posts: 632	I've read in the past that rolex does not consider the explorer to be a dive watch, hence no trip lock. And wouldn't it be nice if the new II was ready for sale by Basel 2011? DW

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mellowyellow "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 10	im hoping they will also have the new exp ii on black dial

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tomchicago Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Watch: 16710BLRO, 214270. Posts: 2,717	Is it me or on the "spy photo" does the bracelet look different than a regular oyster? Also, that case doesn't look like current 40mm, nor the new maxi case squared lugs.

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