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erling · 12 January 2011, 11:52 PM

My AD says that he wouldn´t be surprised that Rolex would introduce two new models:
Daytona with a date and Explorer II with some changes (bigger watch).
I asked him how certain he was but he couldn´t confirm anything, but he had talked to someone from Rolex in Switzerland.

esm · 12 January 2011, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by erling

My AD says that he wouldn´t be surprised that Rolex would introduce two new models:
Daytona with a date and Explorer II with some changes (bigger watch).
I asked him how certain he was but he couldn´t confirm anything, but he had talked to someone from Rolex in Switzerland.

that tells me he or his contact at Rolex in Switzerland isnt certain about anything..... they obviously have not seen the leaked EXPII pix from 2009/2010?

thanks for the heads up though

erling · 13 January 2011, 01:10 AM

So it´s not a secret then. Sorry

MonBK · 13 January 2011, 01:14 AM

The official start of the Basel rumors.

Boadicea · 13 January 2011, 04:27 AM

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Originally Posted by MonBK

The official start of the Basel rumors.

....And there is the key word... "Rumors"

My vote goes to new Explorer 2 with yellow hand and updated YM with new case and clasp. I doubt they will update the Daytona until the 50th anniversary. Even then, I'm hoping for a nice green dial option and hoping like mad they DONT put a date on it... it would ruin it!! The best thing they can do if they want to do that is perhaps make a "Daytona 2" with the Date... Hang on,.. they could even call it a "Dateona",... either way, i'll be staying away.

The whole appeal to me of the Daytona is the slim, ultra comfortable profile. If they chuck a date on it, all that will do is make it fatter and mess up the dial... oh, wait.. they will "supersize" it anyway right? Eeeeww

Lol-x · 13 January 2011, 01:19 AM

A Daytona Date sounds interesting. That's been something I have dreamed possible. I suppose if that did happen Rolex might pull their usual trick and release only the 18K models this year with SS next year..

I suspect Rolex would make the Daytona Date in the same size case as that YMII to differentiate it sufficiently from the regular Daytona.

The EXII release isn't a big surprise, but is it going to be just a white dial.....or might it be released in a matt black dial too

Who knows

Starwalker · 13 January 2011, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Lol-x

A Daytona Date sounds interesting. That's been something I have dreamed possible. I suppose if that did happen Rolex might pull their usual trick and release only the 18K models this year with SS next year..

I suspect Rolex would make the Daytona Date in the same size case as that YMII to differentiate it sufficiently from the regular Daytona.

The EXII release isn't a big surprise, but is it going to be just a white dial.....or might it be released in a matt black dial too

Who knows

My guess....if they released a Date-Daytona...it would only come in gold WG, YG, RG....no TT and certainly no SS...Just like the YMII...and it would cost a bomb and a half....but then again...who knows lol

bolo · 13 January 2011, 01:54 AM

Just pulled the trigger for Deepsea instead of Daytona SS because the bigger size of Deepsea looks more appropriate on my wrist. If Rolex releases bigger version of Daytona, I'm gonna start saving now.

lamnyc · 13 January 2011, 02:14 AM

Can't wait.

bemik · 13 January 2011, 02:45 AM

uhhh... daytona with a date?!
better start saving!!

Speed · 13 January 2011, 02:53 AM

I am prepared to be underwhelmed. :-/

Tools · 13 January 2011, 03:06 AM

Well, we don't have long to wait this year..

Here is an official statement from Baselworld 2011

"The BASELWORLD 2011 is in the best possible position: The industry's key brands will be presenting their innovations in Basel from 24 to 31 March 2011."

CoopJr · 14 January 2011, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Tools

Well, we don't have long to wait this year..

Here is an official statement from Baselworld 2011

"The BASELWORLD 2011 is in the best possible position: The industry's key brands will be presenting their innovations in Basel from 24 to 31 March 2011."

Cool!

Just a little over two months away. It'll fly by in no time

chestercopperpot · 13 January 2011, 05:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Speed

I am prepared to be underwhelmed. :-/

sadly i am too...just means my wallet is going to get lighter as I am a sucker for a rolex

JIFF1975 · 13 January 2011, 03:11 AM

Cru Jones · 14 January 2011, 06:21 AM

Is it just me, or do images 1 and 3 feature the traditional case and image 2 features the super case?

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Originally Posted by JIFF1975

RedBaronF2001 · 14 January 2011, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Cru Jones

Is it just me, or do images 1 and 3 feature the traditional case and image 2 features the super case?

It's a very skewed perspective. Looks closely at the crown guard "shoulders" - they are definitely from the new "super/maxi" case.

Roxas · 13 January 2011, 03:13 AM

Daytona with date is very interesting. Thanks.

Tools · 13 January 2011, 03:17 AM

I don't need a Daytona with a date, although I think that it would be a big seller..

But I know that I would have to have (yes..I need it) a new Exp II... in black with an orange hand..........

Lol-x · 13 January 2011, 03:18 AM

Look at the width of the lume on the hour and minute hands, its absolutely huge

42mm case..............

marcinthemiddle · 13 January 2011, 03:20 AM

I won't believe it till I see it...or Jocke comes back from Basel with pics...

petesjag · 13 January 2011, 03:24 AM

I cant see how the daytona could be better then it already is...a date ??? im not sure...

Rolex Freak · 13 January 2011, 03:30 AM

41mm Daytona with date would be very nice.

marcinthemiddle · 13 January 2011, 04:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Rolex Freak

41mm Daytona with date would be very nice.

If they ever, EVER make a Daytona-Date I will join the 'darkside' (Panerai) for good!

DoxaDavid · 13 January 2011, 04:22 AM

Tudor Chrono has had a date forever so why not a Daytona II model and keep the original for the purists!

hfchoi · 13 January 2011, 03:33 AM

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Originally Posted by petesjag

I cant see how the daytona could be better then it already is...a date ??? im not sure...

Exactly. The dial is already so crowded, where would the date go?

GerardoG · 13 January 2011, 03:29 AM

....and here we go.......this only adds fuel to the fire; and makes Basel my Xmas! (Anxiety waiting to unveil the new toys!!!!)

StarSovereign · 13 January 2011, 03:32 AM

Yeah, 'cause AD's ALWAYS know what they're talking about...A Date Daytona would be sweet, but I doubt it will happen...

skypilot · 13 January 2011, 03:38 AM

Kinda hate to see Rolex chase the size trend, they used to set the trend, not chase it. Gotta wonder what Hans Wilsdorf would do. I also wonder what he would have done about Quartz.

RedBaronF2001 · 13 January 2011, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by skypilot

Kinda hate to see Rolex chase the size trend, they used to set the trend, not chase it. Gotta wonder what Hans Wilsdorf would do. I also wonder what he would have done about Quartz.

It wouldn't be the first time they went bigger. The early Submariners and Daytonas were smaller than they are now.

When I browse the web for vintage Rolex offerings, many of them are smaller than their modern counterparts.

It's just natural progression. Rolex is just a bit more careful with size.

12 January 2011, 11:52 PM	#1
erling "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Erling Location: Iceland Watch: Sub and TT DJ Posts: 748	Basel 2011 rumour from my AD My AD says that he wouldn´t be surprised that Rolex would introduce two new models: Daytona with a date and Explorer II with some changes (bigger watch). I asked him how certain he was but he couldn´t confirm anything, but he had talked to someone from Rolex in Switzerland.

13 January 2011, 01:19 AM	#6
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,587	A Daytona Date sounds interesting. That's been something I have dreamed possible. I suppose if that did happen Rolex might pull their usual trick and release only the 18K models this year with SS next year.. I suspect Rolex would make the Daytona Date in the same size case as that YMII to differentiate it sufficiently from the regular Daytona. The EXII release isn't a big surprise, but is it going to be just a white dial.....or might it be released in a matt black dial too Who knows __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

13 January 2011, 02:45 AM	#10
bemik "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Tommy Location: Seoul, Korea Watch: 116520 Black Posts: 337	uhhh... daytona with a date?! better start saving!! __________________ Everything happens for a reason. But some things just happen.

13 January 2011, 03:06 AM	#12
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	Well, we don't have long to wait this year.. Here is an official statement from Baselworld 2011 "The BASELWORLD 2011 is in the best possible position: The industry's key brands will be presenting their innovations in Basel from 24 to 31 March 2011." __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

13 January 2011, 03:17 AM	#19
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	I don't need a Daytona with a date, although I think that it would be a big seller.. But I know that I would have to have (yes..I need it) a new Exp II... in black with an orange hand.......... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

13 January 2011, 01:10 AM	#3
erling "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Erling Location: Iceland Watch: Sub and TT DJ Posts: 748	So it´s not a secret then. Sorry

13 January 2011, 01:14 AM	#4
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,279	The official start of the Basel rumors.

13 January 2011, 01:54 AM	#8
bolo "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Thailand Posts: 10	Just pulled the trigger for Deepsea instead of Daytona SS because the bigger size of Deepsea looks more appropriate on my wrist. If Rolex releases bigger version of Daytona, I'm gonna start saving now.

13 January 2011, 02:14 AM	#9
lamnyc "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: nyc Posts: 1,762	Can't wait.

13 January 2011, 02:53 AM	#11
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	I am prepared to be underwhelmed. :-/

13 January 2011, 03:11 AM	#15
JIFF1975 Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Hague Watch: SDDS, 116610LV Posts: 384

13 January 2011, 03:13 AM	#18
Roxas "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Earth Watch: 14060M Posts: 516	Daytona with date is very interesting. Thanks.

13 January 2011, 03:18 AM	#20
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,587	Look at the width of the lume on the hour and minute hands, its absolutely huge 42mm case.............. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

13 January 2011, 03:20 AM	#21
marcinthemiddle Vacated Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Marc Location: Connecticut Watch: PAM 111 'N' Posts: 2,558	I won't believe it till I see it...or Jocke comes back from Basel with pics... __________________ NAWCC Member Card Carrying Member of the Global Assoc. of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons Executive Dorklehead

13 January 2011, 03:24 AM	#22
petesjag "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: netherlands Posts: 2,177	I cant see how the daytona could be better then it already is...a date ??? im not sure...

13 January 2011, 03:30 AM	#23
Rolex Freak "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Sandro Location: Canada Watch: Rolex/GS Posts: 4,412	41mm Daytona with date would be very nice.

13 January 2011, 04:22 AM	#25
DoxaDavid "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: David Location: Minneapolis, Mn Posts: 3,271	Tudor Chrono has had a date forever so why not a Daytona II model and keep the original for the purists! __________________ DOXA-AFICIONADO "It has been my experience that folks who have no vices have very few virtues. " Abraham Lincoln 1809-1865

13 January 2011, 03:29 AM	#27
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	....and here we go.......this only adds fuel to the fire; and makes Basel my Xmas! (Anxiety waiting to unveil the new toys!!!!)

13 January 2011, 03:32 AM	#28
StarSovereign "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Erik Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: 116234, 116710LN Posts: 936	Yeah, 'cause AD's ALWAYS know what they're talking about...A Date Daytona would be sweet, but I doubt it will happen... __________________ Submariner 116610LN - Black Dial & Stainless Steel DateJust 116234 - White Stick Dial & Roulette Wheel GMT-Master II 116710LN - Black Dial & Green "Fouth Hand"

13 January 2011, 03:38 AM	#29
skypilot "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Iowa, USA Posts: 490	Kinda hate to see Rolex chase the size trend, they used to set the trend, not chase it. Gotta wonder what Hans Wilsdorf would do. I also wonder what he would have done about Quartz.

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