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Now that is a post, Jocke!

 


You managed to take beautiful pics of the watches in the conditions we all know: Bad light, reflections everywhere, and I really don't know how you did to take such nice photos, my friend!

Besides its bigger volume, the dial of the new Explo I made me think about the small series of Explo I so called Black out " because of the lack of luminous material in tghe 3 / 6 and 9 indexes.

I have to see all of them in the flesh, but let's just say for the moment that I'm not impressed.

But, as always, these watches have to be seen in the flesh, most of all the Explo I and the new black or all green Subs.

As for the Tudor Chrono, I have a good feeling, my only reserve is the way they finished the crowns and the side of the bezel...

It surprises me a bit, I certainly would have preferred a smooth finish.

Once again, to be seen in the flesh.

Tell me, Jocke: Did Rolex discontinue the Explorer II, or not?

Best, my friend.

Nicolas

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Baselworld 2010: Rolex

 
By: Jocke - Bad Santa : March 28th, 2010-12:31
Baselworld 2010 I guess it was not the year when Rolex have try to suprise the customers with some sparkling news. There was a new 31 mm Lady DateJust model, new maybe is a strog word to use in this case. The new is it have a new gem set bezel with 24 or ...  

Thanks, Jocke!

 
By: AlexSunrise : March 28th, 2010-21:16
Wonderful pictures! What did you think of the new Explorer? I like the matte dial, but somehow the original size makes much more sense to me. Oh, well, this one certainly deserves a try. Thanks for another great report! Best, Alex

Now that is a post, Jocke!

 
By: amanico : March 28th, 2010-22:46
You managed to take beautiful pics of the watches in the conditions we all know: Bad light, reflections everywhere, and I really don't know how you did to take such nice photos, my friend! Besides its bigger volume, the dial of the new Explo I made me thi... 

Thank you all and about the Explorer II................

 
By: Jocke - Bad Santa : March 29th, 2010-12:08
so was the regular still there. I've heard the new one was pulled back very close to the fair. If that is true haven't I got confirmed. My complete Basel report are posted at the Basel/SIHH 2010 forum please check it out it's a little more entertaining th... 

Thanks for the information on the " new " Explo II, Jocke.

 
By: amanico : April 2nd, 2010-04:23
I'm so in love with the current Explo II that I fear it will be replaced by something ...too special. Best, my friend. Nicolas

Liking or disliking those models is here impossible, Those photos are simply remarkable

 
By: PoyFR : March 29th, 2010-00:50
Many thanks for sharing those wonderful shots. Actually now thanks to you, I am curious about that new green submariner. From your photos, It seems the colour isn't what I thought it was till your post. I will need to check it out, who knows may be one mo... 

It's hard to se the colors with all those spotlights.......

 
By: Jocke - Bad Santa : March 29th, 2010-12:10
but someone whispered in my ear the green bezel will be a little darker at the final release.

Thanks.

 
By: VMM : March 29th, 2010-01:42
Would love to see the new Explorer in the flesh. Let's wait. Vte

Thank you Jocke....

 
By: MiniCooper : March 31st, 2010-10:41
for the great report.... the new Explorer is definitely to be seen in flesh.... cheers

Valjoux on a Tudor?

 
By: ldelaplana : March 31st, 2010-11:17
I'm just curious about using a standard movement (mass produced) in a watch made by a company under the umbrella of Rolex. Isn't more logical to use an in-house movement? Ok, don't mention you can get a Rolex movement for one third of the price in the cas...