Rolex Novelties Live Pictures

foversta · 2021-04-07T08:23:13Z

Explore live wristshots and initial collector reactions to the latest Rolex novelties, including the Daytona, Oyster Perpetual, and Explorer II. Discover community insights on design and potential innovations.

In this insightful post, foversta provides an exclusive first look at Rolex's latest novelties through a series of captivating wristshots. His initial impressions offer the WatchProSite community a crucial early perspective, capturing the essence of these new releases before official reports were widely available. This thread serves as a valuable historical record, showcasing the immediate reactions and detailed observations from collectors at the moment of their unveiling.

Key Points from the Discussion

The white gold Daytona and the palm-dialed Oyster Perpetual were highlighted as particularly spectacular, with a growing appreciation for the white dial Explorer II. However, the precious metal Daytonas with meteorite dials received a mixed reception.
There was speculation regarding a potentially revolutionary anti-reflective coating applied to the entire crystal, not just the cyclops, which would significantly enhance legibility and dial aesthetics if confirmed.
A strong opinion was voiced that Rolex is moving away from its heritage as a 'tech tool watch company' towards more 'bling-bling' designs, which was not well-received by all traditionalists.
The meteorite-dial white gold Daytona was noted to appear more appealing in live pictures compared to official press images, and the Explorer II was observed to have benefited from subtle case and lug refinements.
Interest was expressed in foversta's detailed views on the 36mm Explorer, with one member considering it a perfect timepiece despite its non-modern size.

The Discussion

Gwai

Apr 7, 2021

The meteorite-dial WG Daytona looks much more appealing to me than on the official pictures and the Explorer II has noticeably benefited from the minor case/lug changes. Cheers Marc

mahesh

Apr 7, 2021

I'm looking to read your views on the 36mm Explorer...i think it is perfect timepiece though not a modern size ! Best, mahesh.,

hoseachandra

Apr 7, 2021

The whole crystal, not just on the cyclop. If its true, it is revolutionary (by Rolex standard), and it is the first Rolex to use it. It will enhance the legibility and bring out the beauty of the dial . I hope someone can confirm it.

Boris

Apr 7, 2021

Looking forward to your impressions

MiguelFlash

Apr 7, 2021

The WG Daytona looks spectacular. I love the palm dialed OP and I have finally come to appreciate and desire the Explorer 2, especially the white dial variant. Not loving the precious metal Daytonas with the meteorite dial. Interested in seeing the 36 mm Explorer. That one could go either way...but I have little love for the 2 tone Explorer

Jakx

Apr 7, 2021

What is neat about millésime 2021 is the importance of 36mm as a standard size for Rolex.

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