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landroverking · 10 June 2013, 01:30 AM

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Originally Posted by tedscott3

I personally don't care for solid gold sports models, but if the make a solid gold Sub why not do the Explorer II?

Rolex doesn't make a gold Sub, only the Sub Date.

versatile1 · 10 June 2013, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

I don't see why it couldn't be done but probably not with an orange GMT hand.

Green or blue hand I would guess

mikkolopez · 11 June 2013, 11:32 AM

Perfect Rolex Explorer 2 Gold for Prospector Pete during his mining explorations.

Though I doubt that you can call that a tool watch if that happens.

floater156 · 11 June 2013, 11:47 AM

Well the 216 is the ultimate sports Rolex so I bet it would be damn cool in all gold.

joe100 · 12 June 2013, 12:55 AM

I think it would go against the Explorer marketing. Gold works fine on the GMT master because the aviation world usually doesn't involve climbing mountains etc. Submariners are sorta the same way, a bit less so perhaps. The Explorer is their tough, go anywhere piece.

I dunno, you guys get what I'm saying right?

kryten2001 · 12 June 2013, 01:01 AM

For me, the explorer 1 would look fantastic in gold. Explorer 2 I'm not so sure.

subtona · 12 June 2013, 01:31 AM

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Miguel Alvarez · 12 June 2013, 01:51 AM

Not really "seeing" it even if it is the same as a GMT.

Castor · 12 June 2013, 02:09 AM

Nice try Gus, but it doesn't really look gold... just a reflection from a gold cloth, but it does give an inkling of what it might look like. There must be someone around here with the requisite Photoshop skills.

AK797 · 12 June 2013, 02:31 AM

Unlikely as gold makes a watch quite dressy and the Explorer is the most rugged and adventurous of the sports line up.

andromeda160 · 12 June 2013, 02:36 AM

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Originally Posted by rolexgolfer

I agree with your point but the sub is supposed to be a divers watch and there is no earthly reason a dive watch should be made out of gold, so I think Rolex is fairly open to experimentation as far as metal choices go.

yeah, but the all gold sub has history to it, on boats with commercial divers, the divers get SS TT or full gold dependent on rank on the ships. and theres been solid gold subs and gmts since the 60's.

RRGHOST1 · 12 June 2013, 02:56 AM

I would like a white dialled TT Explorer in RG as I like the size,perfect watch for me.

subtona · 12 June 2013, 04:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Castor

Nice try Gus, but it doesn't really look gold... just a reflection from a gold cloth, but it does give an inkling of what it might look like. There must be someone around here with the requisite Photoshop skills.

best i could do w lightroom

MaxCargo · 12 June 2013, 04:57 AM

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Originally Posted by LA_LEC

NO!

The Explorer should be as durable as possible with an equally durable build of stainless steel.

Gold is for wearing while sitting around the board table discussing things while stainless steel is for actually doing those things. IMHO

Glidelock · 12 June 2013, 04:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Chainring

and then maybe top it off with some diamonds

What....are you kidding? That would totally ruin this watch!

Now, if it had say...a full Rainbow (like the Daytona) along with the diamonds, then that would be one hot ticket!

subtona · 12 June 2013, 05:09 AM

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Originally Posted by tedscott3

.... If the make a solid gold sub why not do the explorer ii?

x2

TimeOnMyHands · 12 June 2013, 05:19 AM

Well get ready for PCL's on an all gold EXPII. That would be a deal breaker for me. I don't feel all gold would reduce it's durability in any way. Personally I think an all YG version would look great - provided there are NO PCL's...Bet they would be a great seller.

Castor · 12 June 2013, 12:13 PM

Oops, my ignorance is showing... what's a PCL?

subtona · 12 June 2013, 01:12 PM

Polished center links

Castor · 12 June 2013, 01:35 PM

Of course! Thanks.

jshepard · 12 June 2013, 02:38 PM

I'm actually surprised it hasn't happened yet... The sub was once the ultimate tool watch and to the eyes of some it may still be the case but now it's in solid gold with diamonds... If it could happen to the sub, it could happen to any model.

rolex aficionado · 12 June 2013, 05:57 PM

I think he was referring to this one I saw at the AD the other day, but I said no, I'm waiting for the Platinum next Basel ;)
BTW : Thank god they only have it
rolex-explorer-orangehands-Gold copy.jpgin SS!

datejusting · 12 June 2013, 09:17 PM

Explorer II is a tough sports watch for guys who are getting out and doing something: not for posers or wannabees. Gold model would not be appropriate.

Trouble15 · 12 June 2013, 10:18 PM

I kind of the like the Explorer II in SS only, however I'd like to see what it would look at in TT or solid gold. Probably would need to do something about the orange GMT hand.

Castor · 12 June 2013, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by rolex aficionado

I think he was referring to this one I saw at the AD the other day, but I said no, I'm waiting for the Platinum next Basel ;)
BTW : Thank god they only have it
Attachment 395887in SS!

Well that looks interesting...

But I agree with most other people here though, the Explorer looks better in SS: and probably performs better. If you really want to dress it up, maybe a gold bezel only? Swap out the dial with something else more to your liking?

I like it when people customize their property and make it their own.

11 June 2013, 11:47 AM	#34
floater156 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Chris Location: Wisconsin Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,984	Well the 216 is the ultimate sports Rolex so I bet it would be damn cool in all gold. __________________ Lead by example through production.

12 June 2013, 12:55 AM	#35
joe100 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,753	I think it would go against the Explorer marketing. Gold works fine on the GMT master because the aviation world usually doesn't involve climbing mountains etc. Submariners are sorta the same way, a bit less so perhaps. The Explorer is their tough, go anywhere piece. I dunno, you guys get what I'm saying right? __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

12 June 2013, 02:56 AM	#42
RRGHOST1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: luke standing Location: england Watch: Rolex TT SubC Blue Posts: 3,897	I would like a white dialled TT Explorer in RG as I like the size,perfect watch for me. __________________ RRGHOST1

12 June 2013, 01:12 PM	#49
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 25,987	Polished center links __________________

11 June 2013, 11:32 AM	#33
mikkolopez "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Philippines Posts: 2,301	Perfect Rolex Explorer 2 Gold for Prospector Pete during his mining explorations. Though I doubt that you can call that a tool watch if that happens.

12 June 2013, 01:01 AM	#36
kryten2001 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Australia Posts: 283	For me, the explorer 1 would look fantastic in gold. Explorer 2 I'm not so sure.

12 June 2013, 01:51 AM	#38
Miguel Alvarez "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: England Watch: Exp2/Sub/DJ Posts: 343	Not really "seeing" it even if it is the same as a GMT.

12 June 2013, 02:09 AM	#39
Castor "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Trevor Location: Canada Watch: Polar Explorer II Posts: 1,231	Nice try Gus, but it doesn't really look gold... just a reflection from a gold cloth, but it does give an inkling of what it might look like. There must be someone around here with the requisite Photoshop skills.

12 June 2013, 02:31 AM	#40
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,219	Unlikely as gold makes a watch quite dressy and the Explorer is the most rugged and adventurous of the sports line up.

12 June 2013, 05:19 AM	#47
TimeOnMyHands Banned Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Canada Watch: 16570 Posts: 457	Well get ready for PCL's on an all gold EXPII. That would be a deal breaker for me. I don't feel all gold would reduce it's durability in any way. Personally I think an all YG version would look great - provided there are NO PCL's...Bet they would be a great seller.

12 June 2013, 12:13 PM	#48
Castor "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Trevor Location: Canada Watch: Polar Explorer II Posts: 1,231	Oops, my ignorance is showing... what's a PCL?

12 June 2013, 01:35 PM	#50
Castor "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Trevor Location: Canada Watch: Polar Explorer II Posts: 1,231	Of course! Thanks.

12 June 2013, 02:38 PM	#51
jshepard "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: USA Watch: GMTII Posts: 1,180	I'm actually surprised it hasn't happened yet... The sub was once the ultimate tool watch and to the eyes of some it may still be the case but now it's in solid gold with diamonds... If it could happen to the sub, it could happen to any model.

12 June 2013, 05:57 PM	#52
rolex aficionado "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Vancouver, BC Watch: 16018-16610-116520 Posts: 180	I think he was referring to this one I saw at the AD the other day, but I said no, I'm waiting for the Platinum next Basel ;) BTW : Thank god they only have it rolex-explorer-orangehands-Gold copy.jpgin SS!

12 June 2013, 09:17 PM	#53
datejusting "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Al Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,153	Explorer II is a tough sports watch for guys who are getting out and doing something: not for posers or wannabees. Gold model would not be appropriate.

12 June 2013, 10:18 PM	#54
Trouble15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Steve Location: USA Watch: A few Posts: 8,851	I kind of the like the Explorer II in SS only, however I'd like to see what it would look at in TT or solid gold. Probably would need to do something about the orange GMT hand.

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