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sam florio · 19 July 2011, 06:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by outtatime

Man...why is it when Rolex finally abandons their outdated opinion that 40mm is big enough for anyone they do it on one of the least-recognizable Rolex models. Why oh why can't I have a 42mm SubC??? That's all I want, Rolex.

does anyone know if they are working on a 42mm SubC?

albertgo · 19 July 2011, 07:51 PM

Rolex usually are lip-tight-ed about new launches, only known to public at Basel Fair.

Hopefully, they will release a 42mm SUB in 2014 because the SUB was first release 60 years ago in 1954.

Meantime, just enjoy the new 116610 LN or LV.

sam florio · 20 July 2011, 04:44 AM

thanks.... I can't wait any longer.... after reading all the posts in this forum, I want both the Sub-C and the Explorer II.
it will be an honour to join you guys as Rolex owners

miller1624 · 11 August 2011, 06:43 AM

I think this is awesome. I never really cared for the Explorer II but this is one I will eventually own!

Rolex_Guru · 26 August 2011, 11:11 AM

I love the fact that Rolex is finally making man sized watches. Love the new Explorer 2. For everyone crying about the size maybe you should go back to the 32MM swatch.

Melanotaenia · 26 August 2011, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rolex_Guru

I love the fact that Rolex is finally making man sized watches. Love the new Explorer 2. For everyone crying about the size maybe you should go back to the 32MM swatch.

The 40mm size is plenty big already....too big and they start to look kind of stupid. I myself do not really like the new supercase with the EXPII; the lugs are too big.

Phill (UK) · 27 August 2011, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Melanotaenia

I myself do not really like the new supercase with the EXPII; the lugs are too big.

What?

The new Explorer II doesn't have a 'supercase' like the GMT IIC and Sub C have... and the lugs are perfectly proportioned

Timber Loftis · 27 August 2011, 01:45 PM

I can't believe that I think I like this new version even better than the vintage orange-hands. And I just love the orange writing on the dial.

jcourant · 1 September 2011, 03:29 AM

I am very excited about this watch. Definitely polar version for me. Its interesting how definitive everyone is about either the white or black face. (Much like cilantro, people either love it or hate it, no in between) I think the white really allows the hands to jump out and gives excellent visibility and orange is one of my favorite colors.
I just got off the phone with Rolex USA in New York, they said that the watch is not in production yet and they anticipate it hitting the US AD's at end of September. tick, tick, tick....

jeffrb · 8 September 2011, 10:17 AM

Does anybody have any info about when this model would be available @ the ADs?

h999r · 8 September 2011, 05:01 PM

It's about time for Rolex to make bigger size. Good improvement. Can't wait the subc in 42mm.

h999r · 8 September 2011, 05:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Melanotaenia

The 40mm size is plenty big already....too big and they start to look kind of stupid. I myself do not really like the new supercase with the EXPII; the lugs are too big.

Rolex need to make bigger size just like other expensive watches.

william21 · 12 October 2011, 09:09 AM

WOW, great pictures. Really liking it a lot!

blaymore27 · 13 October 2011, 08:22 AM

How much? Anyone know? Ballpark estimates anyone? 8kish?

SSSS · 13 October 2011, 08:33 AM

Me too

Quote:

Originally Posted by DSJ

First time looking at this watch, as I've been on vacation. I'm preferring my current 16570.

Grey.Coupe · 23 January 2012, 12:55 PM

As to size, I've worn mine for a couple weeks now, and you really don't notice it's larger until you go back and forth between watches. You notice that the sub is a bit smaller, but the next day it looks "normal" like the new Explorer does after you've worn it a few hours.

phil_519 · 22 November 2012, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Grumpy Badger

I want a true tool watch to use in the field... I know it's only an extra 2mm but it's unnecessary and just seem like Rolex have let the side down and jumped on the Big Bandwagon.

I was thinking of getting one but now I might just go all out big and get the Breitling Emergency instead... At least that thing has a reason to be too big!

Its honestly not too big, I have a big wrist and it looks great, you really get used to it, they really havn't jumped on the bandwagon with this one, not when Omega has made there Planet Ocean a 45mm now! haha

My father has a deepsea, and that one I find much too big. i borrow it from time to time but I have to take it off to type and write.

watchstuff · 22 November 2012, 09:31 AM

Holy thread revival!

reebok · 22 November 2012, 01:08 PM

Went into the ad to buy a djII.

Tried on the white expII, and cant get it out of my head.

cookie7 · 22 November 2012, 03:10 PM

I looked; I Bought; Regrets; NONE....LOVE IT

lufu · 24 November 2012, 02:36 AM

just found this Basel World 2011 pdf when I did a google search

http://www.rolex.com/sites/all/downl...XPLORER_II.pdf

8 September 2011, 10:17 AM	#280
jeffrb "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: OC, CA Watch: Daytona 116520wht Posts: 1	New Explorer II 42mm Does anybody have any info about when this model would be available @ the ADs?

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19 July 2011, 07:51 PM	#272
albertgo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SG Posts: 29	Rolex usually are lip-tight-ed about new launches, only known to public at Basel Fair. Hopefully, they will release a 42mm SUB in 2014 because the SUB was first release 60 years ago in 1954. Meantime, just enjoy the new 116610 LN or LV.

20 July 2011, 04:44 AM	#273
sam florio "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: toronto Watch: DJ II Posts: 150	thanks.... I can't wait any longer.... after reading all the posts in this forum, I want both the Sub-C and the Explorer II. it will be an honour to join you guys as Rolex owners

11 August 2011, 06:43 AM	#274
miller1624 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Bruce Location: Commerce, GA Watch: 14060M Posts: 45	I think this is awesome. I never really cared for the Explorer II but this is one I will eventually own!

26 August 2011, 11:11 AM	#275
Rolex_Guru "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Orlando Posts: 85	I love the fact that Rolex is finally making man sized watches. Love the new Explorer 2. For everyone crying about the size maybe you should go back to the 32MM swatch.

27 August 2011, 01:45 PM	#278
Timber Loftis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Jon Location: Chicago Watch: IIc,DJII,P244,A1-Z Posts: 2,871	I can't believe that I think I like this new version even better than the vintage orange-hands. And I just love the orange writing on the dial.

1 September 2011, 03:29 AM	#279
jcourant 2011 Pledge Member 280 Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Jay Location: Mill Valley, CA Posts: 129	I am very excited about this watch. Definitely polar version for me. Its interesting how definitive everyone is about either the white or black face. (Much like cilantro, people either love it or hate it, no in between) I think the white really allows the hands to jump out and gives excellent visibility and orange is one of my favorite colors. I just got off the phone with Rolex USA in New York, they said that the watch is not in production yet and they anticipate it hitting the US AD's at end of September. tick, tick, tick....

8 September 2011, 05:01 PM	#281
h999r 2013 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: HR Location: Cali - USA Watch: G shock Posts: 2,692	It's about time for Rolex to make bigger size. Good improvement. Can't wait the subc in 42mm.

12 October 2011, 09:09 AM	#283
william21 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Will Location: Fresno, CA Watch: Omega PO 2201.50 Posts: 75	WOW, great pictures. Really liking it a lot!

13 October 2011, 08:22 AM	#284
blaymore27 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Russ Location: NYC Watch: 16808 Posts: 25	How much? Anyone know? Ballpark estimates anyone? 8kish?

23 January 2012, 12:55 PM	#286
Grey.Coupe "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NC, USA Posts: 335	As to size, I've worn mine for a couple weeks now, and you really don't notice it's larger until you go back and forth between watches. You notice that the sub is a bit smaller, but the next day it looks "normal" like the new Explorer does after you've worn it a few hours.

22 November 2012, 09:31 AM	#288
watchstuff "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK Watch: Gmt IIc & SubcDate Posts: 215	Holy thread revival!

22 November 2012, 01:08 PM	#289
reebok "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Melbourne Aust Posts: 25	Went into the ad to buy a djII. Tried on the white expII, and cant get it out of my head.

24 November 2012, 02:36 AM	#291
lufu "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Singapore Posts: 13	just found this Basel World 2011 pdf when I did a google search http://www.rolex.com/sites/all/downl...XPLORER_II.pdf

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