Will Rolex ever make larger watches?

[Just4Peep]

At first I use to think 40mm was perfect but after wearing a 42mm, 43mm and a 44mm, 40mm seems a bit small.
I do believe eventually all their sport models will be in the 42-45mm range say like in 10 years. The Sub will probably be the last to get the larger size.

 

[correctime]

I've had both and prefer the 42. I'm not the only one. I don't think you can say "most" unless you try and measure it first.

I agree. The 2201.50 certainly seems to be the more popular, size...and market price reflects that, sadly enough. IMO, Rolex nailed it "perfectly" with the 216570...bigger size and incorporating the "orange" attributes of the legendary 1655 was ingenious....speaking of...who's got the better versions of the new Exp.II available...I know you know sneed.12 because you're "the Explorer man"

 

[budoobudoo]

I guess 50mm might be a long shot, but Rolex should be looking at 45mm or even 47mm which have evolved to be standard sizes for Brieiting's Avenger series and PAMs for some time now.

 

[Bonesey]

I doubt they will go much larger. Big watches might very well be a passing fashion and Rolex are not know for going with fashion or putting out large variations of their watches (datejust and daydate combinations aside). They have already put out larger watches such as the Sub Ceramic, the new Explorer and the DSSD. I would be very surprised if they designed anything larger than the current range.

 

[DarthAlex]

I doubt they will go much larger. Big watches might very well be a passing fashion and Rolex are not know for going with fashion or putting out large variations of their watches (datejust and daydate combinations aside). They have already put out larger watches such as the Sub Ceramic, the new Explorer and the DSSD. I would be very surprised if they designed anything larger than the current range.

+1

And the new larger 41mm Datejust and Day-date

 

[Bonesey]

Oh yeah, forgot about them

 

[sneed12?]

IMO, Rolex nailed it "perfectly" with the 216570...bigger size and incorporating the "orange" attributes of the legendary 1655 was ingenious....speaking of...who's got the better versions of the new Exp.II available...I know you know sneed.12 because you're "the Explorer man"

AFAIK, there is no non-21j version out yet. Although some of the 21js are starting to look pretty good.

Honestly, I really want to like the new Explorer, but I can't. The cartoonishly fat hands look awful to me. I do like the orange hand though.

 

[ispytonyv]

AFAIK, there is no non-21j version out yet. Although some of the 21js are starting to look pretty good.

Honestly, I really want to like the new Explorer, but I can't. The cartoonishly fat hands look awful to me. I do like the orange hand though.

I think it's going to come down to personal preference... though mark me in the "instant classic" camp.

 

[phillycheez]

I think the current sub-c is perfect and well balanced. They did a good job in the upgrades imo. It's a not a tool watch anymore though.

 

[Cynikal.Mindset]

Bottom line is that the population is larger in size in all proportions than it was when Rolex among others came about so naturally a larger watch would be natural progression but this is Rolex we are talking about. They can make the same watch forever (and pretty much have) and people will still buy them cuz its a Rolex.

 

[levelmanroger]

Honestly, I really want to like the new Explorer, but I can't. The cartoonishly fat hands...

Rolex was losing the lume war... Badly! Answer? - fatter hands.
Overall, I like the Exp2 better than it's predecessor. And on the wrist it really looks nicely balanced.



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[tah]

I think a 42mm Daytona would be a GREAT model.

With all the dials, hands and functions the old size is just too cramped IMHO.

They might even get me to spring for a gen again with this one?

Well, maybe a high priced high quality rep...........

 

[d4m.test]

I'm looking at the rep Sub C, I still have mixed feelings, I LOVE the function of the Sub C, the clasp, the ceramic bezel the entire rep feels more substantial but I like the form of the classic. The clasp on the Sub C looks a little long, it works so well but the visual balance isn't there. Both look great on the wrist but the 16610 is...well the 16610, an Icon

The Sub C does look and feel chunkier/larger there's reason to love both.

I got the 42 Exp2 coming, maybe this will be the Rolex that will stay with me

 

[Wuggy]

When 1/3 of the US population is not only overweight but OBESE, I guess I'm not surprised that watches have become monstrosities. I have yet to see a normal-sized man who looks good with anything over ~40mm though.

What's funny is that luxury watches are now selling mostly in Asian countries, and Asian guys aren't as humongous as westerners and generally go for the smaller Rollies, not the dive watches.

I've seen a lot of watches on a lot of wrists and the only people who wear the really huge ones are "watch enthusiasts" who own a dozen or more watches. Everyone I know who's seen my 42mm B&R on my wrist has said it looks ridiculous.

 

[levelmanroger]

When 1/3 of the US population is not only overweight but OBESE,

i really do wish you'd quit talking about me behind my back.


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[DarthAlex]

i really do wish you'd quit talking about me behind my back.


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+1

Guess I better stop with the twinkies...

 

[PecMan]

imo the dssd looks much better than the clasic sub, just the bracelet is ******* stupid, a 45mm daytona would be great , since it is such a nice and beautifull design . i just cant wear it now couse 2 many girls use it (since it is 2 little)

 

[Rovin]

imo the dssd looks much better than the clasic sub, just the bracelet is ******* stupid, a 45mm daytona would be great , since it is such a nice and beautifull design . i just cant wear it now couse 2 many girls use it (since it is 2 little)

Dude, your sig has been hacked!!!:biglaugh:

 

[correctime]

+1

Guess I better stop with the twinkies...

I'm not worried. I dine at all the healthy finer food establishments. Braums, Wendys and Burger King to name just a few.

Rolex was losing the lume war... Badly! Answer? - fatter hands.
Overall, I like the Exp2 better than it's predecessor. And on the wrist it really looks nicely balanced.



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Thanks for the info, sneed12. I can't "do" a 21,600 beat in a modern Rollie rep. I've never been a big fan of the maxi dials but I guess the larger case and the orange GMT hand and bit of dial font sort of make it look not quite so maxi. The fatter hands I can live with. A SL job on them and they'd be torches. I really do love the looks of them but will wait for more improvements and a 28,800 mvt.

 

[fzara2000a]

I don't think it is a fad. Today most watches are 42+mm and todays women watches are just as big as mens watches used to be 15 years ago.

It would be nice to have options like in the Omega PO that has two sizes (42 and 45mm) Note that the older Sea master 300 had two smaller sizes (41mm and 38).

I think the whole industry is moving towards bigger watches, and the newer 116610 sub is a bit larger than the 16610.

The sub looks great in its current size, the Daytona on the other hand is looking tiny for a chronograph.