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Fiery · 21 March 2011, 06:25 PM

Can anyone see anything out of that? It looks like multiple models to me, but I have no idea what they are. One of them, with the all-brushed bracelet and supercase may just be the updated Exp II.

http://www.rolex.com

BiG JeEzY · 21 March 2011, 06:30 PM

Every year they always find a way to tease us like that right before Basel! Anyways, its only a couple days away. I can wait.

I think the brushed SS bracelet may indeed by the new Explorer II. One of the other bracelets looks like that from the Masterpiece model. Maybe there will be a new version of the Day Date Masterpiece?

The GMT Master · 21 March 2011, 06:33 PM

Thanks for the heads up - looks like we might be seeing a new sports watch in rose gold, that looked suspiciously like a RG triplock crown!

Sweramic · 21 March 2011, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by The GMT Master

Thanks for the heads up - looks like we might be seeing a new sports watch in rose gold, that looked suspiciously like a RG triplock crown!

Indeed it did!

Can't wait to see pictures of the releases

travisb · 21 March 2011, 06:37 PM

Nothing but guesses until later this week.

The GMT Master · 21 March 2011, 06:41 PM

Looks like there are definitely two different steel models, one with PCL and one with brushed links. PCL model could maybe be a revised GMT? I can't see them putting PCLs on a Sub or Explorer II...

Fiery · 21 March 2011, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by The GMT Master

Looks like there are definitely two different steel models, one with PCL and one with brushed links. PCL model could maybe be a revised GMT? I can't see them putting PCLs on a Sub or Explorer II...

Or a revised YM, or a new Daytona

Damn this preview, it's very vague

Engi · 21 March 2011, 07:15 PM

It seems a all SS brushed model (Expl II ??) and a RG one (new Daytona ... ?? or YM ??)

Ciao

Engi

esm · 21 March 2011, 07:24 PM

im sure many people have stared at that preview for many minutes...

i think i can gather the following (and as already mentioned above):
- EXPII with brushed Oyster bracelet & super case
- a PCL Oyster bracelet (could be a YM or Daytona). cant really make out if it has curved lugs?!?
- YG model, no crown guards with something looks like a white ceramic bezel?!?
- RG sports model with crown guards

gees... Mr. Rolex has been busy... looks like there are 4 new/revised models this year

esm · 21 March 2011, 07:25 PM

im sure many people have stared at that preview for many minutes...

i think i can gather the following (and as already mentioned above):
- EXPII with brushed Oyster bracelet & super case
- a PCL Oyster bracelet (could be a YM or Daytona). cant really make out if it has curved lugs?!?
- YG model, no crown guards with something looks like a white ceramic bezel?!?
- RG sports model with crown guards

gees... Mr. Rolex has been busy... looks like there are 4 new/revised models this year

acce1999 · 21 March 2011, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Fiery

Can anyone see anything out of that? It looks like multiple models to me, but I have no idea what they are. One of them, with the all-brushed bracelet and supercase may just be the updated Exp II.

http://www.rolex.com

Thanks for the heads up. I like this! Looking forward to the releases, with hopes to see an Explorer II, that still has the traditional case and size. To me the all brushed case/bracelet looks like the old style, but I am uncertain on size, given the proportions of the bracelet/middle link. I am comparing with ExII that I am currently wearing. You can also see a polished edge of a smoth bezel, indicating an Explorer.

Also, the other SS (or white gold???) model looks like the YM, just check the lugs out. Or the WG Daytona. I'd say YM with upgraded clasp and bracelet.

And the pink gold triplock??? A new Daytona (they start new models off in gold)? The crown protectors looks smooth, like on the Daytona. And you can also see a smooth bezel.

I am really curious!

Best,

A

Lol-x · 21 March 2011, 07:40 PM

The new EXII might be 41mm.
The case will be maxi but something like the thickness of the Ceramic Sub which is thinner than the GMTC (hopefully).

Rolex aren't giving away much at all here.

The GMT Master · 21 March 2011, 08:06 PM

Here are the photos used on the Rolex site - static so you can have a better look

I'm off to the library, I expect lots of wild speculation by the time I get back

Cru Jones · 21 March 2011, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by The GMT Master

Here are the photos used on the Rolex site - static so you can have a better look

[...]
I'm off to the library, I expect lots of wild speculation by the time I get back

great work!! thanks.....well, it looks like SOMETHING will be happening.

Numismatist · 21 March 2011, 09:06 PM

Wow, Rose Gold sports model could be interesting.

mike_uk · 21 March 2011, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Numismatist

Wow, Rose Gold sports model could be interesting.

Starts to drool uncontrollably at the thought.......

GolfPunk · 21 March 2011, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by mike_uk

Starts to drool uncontrollably at the thought.......

Theres already a RG Daytona so why not

Cru Jones · 21 March 2011, 09:49 PM

watched the video on rolex.com...

pretty clear that the brushed bracelet model is the new (supercased) explorer ii. at the very last split-second, you can see a flash of light along the lower portion of the bezel, which is polished on the current model, not brushed. it's one of my favorite "little details" of the watch.

you can see what i'm talking about in my picture below where the sun hits off the polished portion of the bezel around the "20" marker and there is a reflection from the polished strip under the "12" marker....

masterkiller · 21 March 2011, 09:56 PM

They could have showed us more to say the least, the shot basically says nothing but one can read wathever one likes ito them, damn Rolex!

/masterkiller

Patrick Lim · 21 March 2011, 10:03 PM

Based on the curve of the lug and how the end of the bracelet extends beyond the case itself, this looks like a YM indeed. At least it looks awfully similar to my current YM

Wonder if there are more changes to the YM besides the upgrade in bracelet.

YM was the first Rolex model to have the maxi dial... could this new YM pave the way for new directions...?

3 more days of waiting!

mitchy · 21 March 2011, 10:52 PM

im sorry i cant see PCL it looks like a TT on my screen. also the RG looks to be some kind of 'masterpeice" in RG?? if thats not out yet

TheDude · 21 March 2011, 11:19 PM

Thursday can't come soon enough!!!!

Michael M. · 21 March 2011, 11:23 PM

Can't wait for Thursday!

SS Oyster · 21 March 2011, 11:28 PM

I can't wait to see the new releases!

Jocke · 21 March 2011, 11:30 PM

It looks like Johny's SS Sub with a YG crown.

It only needs a green datewheel and some blue lume.

Speed · 21 March 2011, 11:58 PM

Hmm...looking fwd to the releases, but RG does not excite me. Nor does the YM.

If Rolex pulls out a Pepsi Ceramic, I will be amused / surprised...but will hang on to my classic GMTII ;-)

z32turbo · 22 March 2011, 12:11 AM

It's going to be a LOOOOOONG 4 days!

The GMT Master · 22 March 2011, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Patrick Lim

Based on the curve of the lug and how the end of the bracelet extends beyond the case itself, this looks like a YM indeed. At least it looks awfully similar to my current YM

Wonder if there are more changes to the YM besides the upgrade in bracelet.

YM was the first Rolex model to have the maxi dial... could this new YM pave the way for new directions...?

3 more days of waiting!

Definitely agree with you there. I don't think the YM needs much work apart from the bracelet upgrades...maybe it'll either get an cal. 3135 with blue Parachrom, like the Sub-C, or a new movement based on the cal. 3132.

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Originally Posted by mike_uk

Starts to drool uncontrollably at the thought.......

Quote:

Originally Posted by GolfPunk

Theres already a RG Daytona so why not

I've been thinking about this, I wonder if it may be a RG YM II, or an all new model - I'm maybe thinking a revised Daytona. If you notice on the video, the areas either side of the lugs are cunningly hidden, and the crown guards do look quite narrow and pointed, like on the Daytona.

Engi · 22 March 2011, 03:56 AM

So, based on the pics available up to now, I would say:

Sub C no date

Explorer 2

Daytona

YM2 RG

bayerische · 22 March 2011, 04:00 AM

I'm pretty sure that one lug pic is a new YM!

21 March 2011, 06:25 PM	#1
Fiery "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Europe Watch: Sub-C 116610LN Posts: 2,649	Basel preview on Rolex website Can anyone see anything out of that? It looks like multiple models to me, but I have no idea what they are. One of them, with the all-brushed bracelet and supercase may just be the updated Exp II. http://www.rolex.com

21 March 2011, 06:30 PM	#2
BiG JeEzY "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Jerome Location: N. California Watch: GMT I/EXP II/DJ Posts: 3,351	Every year they always find a way to tease us like that right before Basel! Anyways, its only a couple days away. I can wait. I think the brushed SS bracelet may indeed by the new Explorer II. One of the other bracelets looks like that from the Masterpiece model. Maybe there will be a new version of the Day Date Masterpiece? __________________ -Rolex Explorer II Black dial 16570 (circa 2001) -Rolex GMT Master I Pepsi 1675 (circa 1978) -Rolex Datejust TT Champagne 16233 (circa 1991) -Vintage Longines Automatic La Grande Classique -Vintage Seiko 6138 Automatic Chronograph with "Kakume" Dial

21 March 2011, 06:37 PM	#5
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,493	Thanks for the update! Nothing but guesses until later this week.

21 March 2011, 07:40 PM	#12
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,588	The new EXII might be 41mm. The case will be maxi but something like the thickness of the Ceramic Sub which is thinner than the GMTC (hopefully). Rolex aren't giving away much at all here. __________________ *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

21 March 2011, 09:06 PM	#15
Numismatist "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Chris Location: Camden ME & STT Watch: 116600 Posts: 6,350	Wow, Rose Gold sports model could be interesting. __________________ Rolex 116600 Sea-dweller Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White Legrand FP Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White RB Montblanc Meisterstück Diamond Mozart BP Montblanc Meisterstück Mozart BP

21 March 2011, 06:33 PM	#3
The GMT Master "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: England Posts: 8,150	Thanks for the heads up - looks like we might be seeing a new sports watch in rose gold, that looked suspiciously like a RG triplock crown!

21 March 2011, 06:41 PM	#6
The GMT Master "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: England Posts: 8,150	Looks like there are definitely two different steel models, one with PCL and one with brushed links. PCL model could maybe be a revised GMT? I can't see them putting PCLs on a Sub or Explorer II...

21 March 2011, 07:15 PM	#8
Engi "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Everywhere Posts: 1,434	It seems a all SS brushed model (Expl II ??) and a RG one (new Daytona ... ?? or YM ??) Ciao Engi

21 March 2011, 07:24 PM	#9
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	im sure many people have stared at that preview for many minutes... i think i can gather the following (and as already mentioned above): - EXPII with brushed Oyster bracelet & super case - a PCL Oyster bracelet (could be a YM or Daytona). cant really make out if it has curved lugs?!? - YG model, no crown guards with something looks like a white ceramic bezel?!? - RG sports model with crown guards gees... Mr. Rolex has been busy... looks like there are 4 new/revised models this year

21 March 2011, 07:25 PM	#10
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	im sure many people have stared at that preview for many minutes... i think i can gather the following (and as already mentioned above): - EXPII with brushed Oyster bracelet & super case - a PCL Oyster bracelet (could be a YM or Daytona). cant really make out if it has curved lugs?!? - YG model, no crown guards with something looks like a white ceramic bezel?!? - RG sports model with crown guards gees... Mr. Rolex has been busy... looks like there are 4 new/revised models this year

21 March 2011, 08:06 PM	#13
The GMT Master "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: England Posts: 8,150	Here are the photos used on the Rolex site - static so you can have a better look I'm off to the library, I expect lots of wild speculation by the time I get back

21 March 2011, 09:49 PM	#18
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,300	watched the video on rolex.com... pretty clear that the brushed bracelet model is the new (supercased) explorer ii. at the very last split-second, you can see a flash of light along the lower portion of the bezel, which is polished on the current model, not brushed. it's one of my favorite "little details" of the watch. you can see what i'm talking about in my picture below where the sun hits off the polished portion of the bezel around the "20" marker and there is a reflection from the polished strip under the "12" marker....

21 March 2011, 09:56 PM	#19
masterkiller "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Sweden Watch: Rolex, AP & PAM... Posts: 1,403	They could have showed us more to say the least, the shot basically says nothing but one can read wathever one likes ito them, damn Rolex! /masterkiller __________________ Rolex - SubC... AP - Diver... Panerai - PAM380 Omega - Speedy PRO

21 March 2011, 10:03 PM	#20
Patrick Lim "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Singapore :) Watch: Sea Dweller 4000 Posts: 226	Based on the curve of the lug and how the end of the bracelet extends beyond the case itself, this looks like a YM indeed. At least it looks awfully similar to my current YM Wonder if there are more changes to the YM besides the upgrade in bracelet. YM was the first Rolex model to have the maxi dial... could this new YM pave the way for new directions...? 3 more days of waiting! __________________ There is never enough time for good watches

21 March 2011, 10:52 PM	#21
mitchy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Mitch Location: . Watch: 116710LN Posts: 2,495	im sorry i cant see PCL it looks like a TT on my screen. also the RG looks to be some kind of 'masterpeice" in RG?? if thats not out yet __________________ Time you enjoy wasting, was not wasted John Lennon

21 March 2011, 11:19 PM	#22
TheDude "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: DC Area, USA Watch: IIc,1680 Red,16660 Posts: 4,492	Thursday can't come soon enough!!!!

21 March 2011, 11:23 PM	#23
Michael M. Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 8,391	Can't wait for Thursday!

21 March 2011, 11:28 PM	#24
SS Oyster 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 9,218	I can't wait to see the new releases!

21 March 2011, 11:30 PM	#25
Jocke 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jocke Location: Sweden Watch: A dozen of Rolex's Posts: 22,541	It looks like Johny's SS Sub with a YG crown. It only needs a green datewheel and some blue lume. __________________ This message is written in perfect swenglish. What is best a custom Rolex or a Rolex that is stuck in custom? Buy a professional camera and you´re a professional photographer, buy a flute and you own a flute.

21 March 2011, 11:58 PM	#26
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Hmm...looking fwd to the releases, but RG does not excite me. Nor does the YM. If Rolex pulls out a Pepsi Ceramic, I will be amused / surprised...but will hang on to my classic GMTII ;-)

22 March 2011, 12:11 AM	#27
z32turbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sea Level Watch: Varies Posts: 6,877	It's going to be a LOOOOOONG 4 days! __________________ Instagram @z32turbo

22 March 2011, 03:56 AM	#29
Engi "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Everywhere Posts: 1,434	So, based on the pics available up to now, I would say: Sub C no date Explorer 2 Daytona YM2 RG

22 March 2011, 04:00 AM	#30
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	I'm pretty sure that one lug pic is a new YM! __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

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