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14 December 2020, 01:49 AM | #1 |
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Explorer II 50th Anniversary 2021?
Does anyone have any speculative ideas about this potential release?
I personally would hope Rolex would drop the case size back down to 40mm for this, and maybe give it a bit of a re-issue vibe to the vintage models. Any idea when this watch would release in 2021? Is spring out of the question? Would love to hear some thoughts! |
14 December 2020, 01:59 AM | #2 |
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I hope, really hope they don't stick a ceramic bezel on the Exp 2.
A change back to 40mm would be fantastic. Sent from my Pixel 3a using Tapatalk |
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I hope so !! 42mm last metal bezel Explorer IIs will shoot up in value .
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14 December 2020, 02:11 AM | #4 |
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It's hard to say whats going to happen but I sure hope it's more than just the new movement. If I had to bet, I think there will be a little change somehow. But don't forget, right now they have a case size for everyone with the EXP being 42mm.
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Considering Rolex increased the size of the Submariner, SD, and OP, I don’t think it’s likely to see them shrink it. I do think it’s likely they will put a ceramic bezel on it.
A white dial Explorer 2 with a black bezel will be the new edition to the Panda lineup. |
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Same here, a drop to 40mm and no ceramic bezel would be unreal. Probably wont happen though judging by the size increase on the Submariner and trend towards the ceramic bezels.
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Very true, with the 42mm explorer II it kind of gives options to all wrist sizes.
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Seems like any white dial with black bezel is getting that nickname these days. If they put a black black dial on the polar, it will be called the Panda... |
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If they did plan for it most likely it'll be delayed thanks to the Rona.
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The Seamaster 300 diver with the white dial and black bezel is a big hit apparently, Omega clearly tried to emulate the Daytona ceramic panda and it seemed to work well. I would not be surprised if Rolex tries to do the same with the Explorer II next year, they know it's a very popular design among watch collectors right now.
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I’ve had an explorer 2 white dial on deposited order next up with my AD since May, and they haven’t received one.They received the Cermit, other subs, a few Daytona’s(including the John Mayer), a few gmts here and there.The lack of explorer ll is surprising to me because that watch often was around at the many ADs I’d pop my head in to. It’s been a solid 9 months since I’ve seen anything. I suspect Rolex really pulled back on inventory on this one ala Hulk in the last several months of the 11610LV’s production. Something is definitely in the works.
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I'd like to see it at 40mm with a green GMT hand
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I'd like to see a PM Explorer.
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Well you never know with Rolex, its all SS until it isn’t. Just look at the TT Seadweller, I don’t think anyone saw that one coming. As for the Explorer 2 I guess it will have a green element, dial, hands or bezel. Or Rolex doesn’t release any update at all.
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14 December 2020, 06:01 AM | #21 |
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Lots of anniversary options...
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As was mentioned earlier, a green dial or GMT hand would be nice.
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A solid or sunburst dial in the right shade of green would be a nice anniversary touch, or even light blue.
The sunburst bezel is the most mesmerizing feature of the Explorer, so not sure if ceramic would look better, but who knows?? I picked up a polar Explorer a few months ago. I think if this was slightly smaller it would be a more popular watch. The small bezel, large white dial, and long lugs, make it feel larger than it should be on paper. |
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I can’t believe Rolex won’t recognize the significance in some way. Size wise with the Sub growing (slightly), I bet they will keep the 42mm size.
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I still cannot get over that orange hand.. that’s why i bought my 16570
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Although everyone was very surprised to see the Sub jump to 41mm for the first time ever so who knows really. |
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