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TheVTCGuy · 24 March 2011, 06:02 AM

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Originally Posted by tfduff723

Does everyone really like the orange that much?

I think I prefer the red on my current 16570 Exp II.

However, I am all for the new movement & upgraded bracelet.

Not sure yet about 42 mm and no triplock crown.

I wish Rolex would talk to me first before redesigning their watches

They said they called you Duff, but you weren't home.

GeoGio Greece · 24 March 2011, 06:11 AM

Thanks Larry ! Excellent pictures.

Compared with the new C Subs and GMTs, I think this is better balanced, its not that bulk, no center polished link and without a complicated bezel. If it had also lug holes........

This is a GMT and Sub lover speaking, that dislikes their new versions.

tfduff723 · 24 March 2011, 06:20 AM

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Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

They said they called you Duff, but you weren't home.

Shoot... that must have been the day I was out buying my Speedy Pro

cedargrove · 24 March 2011, 06:28 AM

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Originally Posted by tfduff723

Does everyone really like the orange?

Yes, everyone does...or at least I do. I love the orange. Not so sure I love the 42mm though.

witch watch · 25 March 2011, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by tfduff723

Does everyone really like the orange that much?

I think I prefer the red on my current 16570 Exp II.

Seems it's just us two that thinks this

Cru Jones · 25 March 2011, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by witch watch

Seems it's just us two that thinks this

Make that three, LOL, but for the white dial. I would take the current white over the new. But, the new black? There's just something about the full package of the new black dial that I like. A lot.

ExplorerChris · 19 May 2014, 01:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tfduff723

Does everyone really like the orange that much?

I think I prefer the red on my current 16570 Exp II.

However, I am all for the new movement & upgraded bracelet.

Not sure yet about 42 mm and no triplock crown.

I wish Rolex would talk to me first before redesigning their watches

Not a fan of the orange hand or the Explorer II in orange
I have the 16550 Black Dial and like the red hand and the way it looks against the black dial and prefer the Explorer II in white lettering as well.
Not a fan of the larger case but really like the updated bracelet and clasp a lot.

Watch Professor · 24 March 2011, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by patrick09

love the look not the size.old one the polar this one the bi-polar i was manic to get one but now i'm depressed it is 42mm

+1

psikat · 24 March 2011, 05:55 AM

Tough choice: black or white?

niner niner seven · 24 March 2011, 05:56 AM

Anyone have any insight into the 3187 movement calibre "that boasts Paraflex shock absorbers and a non-magnetic Parachrom hairspring" I am assuming the GMTC, Sub-C, any other Rolex with the blue parachrom has the "paraflex shock absorption" as well??? or is this new? Thanks.

Tools · 24 March 2011, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by niner niner seven

Anyone have any insight into the 3187 movement calibre "that boasts Paraflex shock absorbers and a non-magnetic Parachrom hairspring" I am assuming the GMTC, Sub-C, any other Rolex with the blue parachrom has the "paraflex shock absorption" as well??? or is this new? Thanks.

The only other movements with the Paraflex Shock system are the new Explorer 39, the Day Date II, and the Datejust II...

niner niner seven · 24 March 2011, 06:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Tools

The only other movements with the Paraflex Shock system are the new Explorer 39, the Day Date II, and the Datejust II...

Great thanks Larry and thanks for posting up the new additions.

p_surabhi · 24 March 2011, 06:07 AM

Any pics of the bracelet? Is the bracelet same as the Sub-C ?

Rob_b · 24 March 2011, 06:13 AM

Thanks Larry

Yep, I'm loving this one.....a lot

JJ Irani · 26 March 2011, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by p_surabhi

Any pics of the bracelet? Is the bracelet same as the Sub-C ?

No. The diver's models are fitted with the GLIDELOCK CLASP only which replaces the older diver extension models on the older Sub.

The new Exp-II will have the EASYLINK bracelet quite similar to the GMT-IIC, Daytona, etc. which gives you the 5 mm extension link which pulls out from the clasp. See specs on page one of this thread and read all of them carefully. It's quite clearly mentioned about the bracelet.

JJ

Lol-x · 26 March 2011, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

No. The diver's models are fitted with the GLIDELOCK CLASP only which replaces the older diver extension models on the older Sub.

The new Exp-II will have the EASYLINK bracelet quite similar to the GMT-IIC, Daytona, etc. which gives you the 5 mm extension link which pulls out from the clasp. See specs on page one of this thread and read all of them carefully. It's quite clearly mentioned about the bracelet.

JJ

Yes it's a pity it doesn't have the same clasp as the SubC with the micro adjustment. Oh well

clarencek · 24 March 2011, 06:06 AM

Oh awesome - maxi dial, no fat lugs, upgraded bracelet... I'm totally in. Nice job Rolex!

mtrunner · 24 March 2011, 06:11 AM

Yep I absolutely need this watch. I need to start planting the seed in my wife's head so she will be prepared when I discuss the purchase of this watch in 6 - 8 months.

BH13GMT · 24 March 2011, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by mtrunner

Yep I absolutely need this watch. I need to start planting the seed in my wife's head so she will be prepared when I discuss the purchase of this watch in 6 - 8 months.

Got any tips? my excuse cupboard is running on empty

mtrunner · 24 March 2011, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by BH13GMT

Got any tips? my excuse cupboard is running on empty

My excuse cupboard is bare as well considering I told my wife I was content when I bought my SubC LV a couple months ago! Boy was I wrong.

Cru Jones · 24 March 2011, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by mtrunner

My excuse cupboard is bare as well considering I told my wife I was content when I bought my SubC LV a couple months ago! Boy was I wrong.

well, the "his" line has three right now and "her" line has two, so, in the meantime, convince her she needs one. bump her line up to three and then you're good to go!

mtrunner · 24 March 2011, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Cru Jones

well, the "his" line has three right now and "her" line has two, so, in the meantime, convince her she needs one. bump her line up to three and then you're good to go!

This is true but she has an eye on a Patek! Talk about good taste but certainly not good for my pocketbook!

Art 1 · 24 March 2011, 06:13 AM

Good work, Larry.

Maxfli · 24 March 2011, 06:21 AM

Thanks for the beautiful pics. With the exception of no trip lock crown, I think Rolex hit this one out of the park.

mtrunner · 24 March 2011, 06:16 AM

Does the 42mm make this watch more popular outside of us watch freaks?

petenyc · 24 March 2011, 06:16 AM

Thanks Larry.
Is the bezel 904L?

Lion · 24 March 2011, 06:18 AM

I really like what they have done to upgrade the Explorer-II's now we need to wait and see what they are going to charge for the upgrades!!!
Thanx larry.....

mtrunner · 24 March 2011, 06:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Lion

I really like what they have done to upgrade the Explorer-II's now we need to wait and see what they are going to charge for the upgrades!!!
Thanx larry.....

Yeah I am guessing the price is going to be close to a SubC now.

tfduff723 · 24 March 2011, 07:02 AM

BTW Larry - SUPERB pics.

Thanks for posting!

Roley · 25 March 2011, 12:04 PM

OMG!!...42mm...What a disappointment...What are they thinking.

24 March 2011, 06:11 AM	#2
GeoGio Greece "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: George Location: Athens, Greece Watch: es --> A lot ! Posts: 2,327	Thanks Larry ! Excellent pictures. Compared with the new C Subs and GMTs, I think this is better balanced, its not that bulk, no center polished link and without a complicated bezel. If it had also lug holes........ This is a GMT and Sub lover speaking, that dislikes their new versions. __________________ Rolex owner since 1971. 5513 and 16700 the loved ones. DJ WG Jubilee 16170 for wife - U series Oyster Perpetual WG 177234 for daughter V-series

24 March 2011, 05:55 AM	#9
psikat "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Kat Location: UK Watch: Seiko GS SD GMT Posts: 83	Tough choice: black or white? __________________ Regards, Kat

24 March 2011, 05:56 AM	#10
niner niner seven "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Matthew Location: Rolex&911Nation Watch: GV Posts: 547	Anyone have any insight into the 3187 movement calibre "that boasts Paraflex shock absorbers and a non-magnetic Parachrom hairspring" I am assuming the GMTC, Sub-C, any other Rolex with the blue parachrom has the "paraflex shock absorption" as well??? or is this new? Thanks. __________________ 16710 116400GV 116710LN 116500LN 116610LV

24 March 2011, 06:13 AM	#14
Rob_b "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Brisbane AUS Watch: SeaDweller Posts: 850	Thanks Larry Yep, I'm loving this one.....a lot __________________ Travelling Through Time at The Speed of Life.

24 March 2011, 06:21 AM	#24
Maxfli "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: U.S. Watch: Sub Date 16610 Posts: 573	Thanks for the beautiful pics. With the exception of no trip lock crown, I think Rolex hit this one out of the park. __________________ ~ TRF MEMBER 38,553 ~

24 March 2011, 06:07 AM	#13
p_surabhi "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: 40° 45' 21" Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 473	Any pics of the bracelet? Is the bracelet same as the Sub-C ?

24 March 2011, 06:06 AM	#17
clarencek "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York Posts: 400	Oh awesome - maxi dial, no fat lugs, upgraded bracelet... I'm totally in. Nice job Rolex!

24 March 2011, 06:11 AM	#18
mtrunner 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Gary Location: Bozeman, MT Watch: 126508 Paul Newman Posts: 7,825	Yep I absolutely need this watch. I need to start planting the seed in my wife's head so she will be prepared when I discuss the purchase of this watch in 6 - 8 months.

24 March 2011, 06:13 AM	#23
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	Good work, Larry.

24 March 2011, 06:16 AM	#25
mtrunner 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Gary Location: Bozeman, MT Watch: 126508 Paul Newman Posts: 7,825	Does the 42mm make this watch more popular outside of us watch freaks?

24 March 2011, 06:16 AM	#26
petenyc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: pete Location: NYC Watch: 116610LN Posts: 1,011	Thanks Larry. Is the bezel 904L?

24 March 2011, 06:18 AM	#27
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	I really like what they have done to upgrade the Explorer-II's now we need to wait and see what they are going to charge for the upgrades!!! Thanx larry..... __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

24 March 2011, 07:02 AM	#29
tfduff723 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Michigan USA Watch: Rolex & Omega 4 Me Posts: 1,685	BTW Larry - SUPERB pics. Thanks for posting!

25 March 2011, 12:04 PM	#30
Roley "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Roland Location: GMT -4:00 Today Watch: Enthusiast Posts: 874	OMG!!...42mm...What a disappointment...What are they thinking.

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