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SL BRABUS · 7 April 2021, 04:42 AM

Not sure others feel the same way as I do......

I'm sadden to see the beautiful brushed bezel coming to an end.....

Hopefully you guys enjoy the beauty of this photo......

MARTIN1264 · 7 April 2021, 04:51 AM

Hope not........

pavinc · 7 April 2021, 04:54 AM

I don't see Rolex moving to ceramic on the Explorer II. It would look like another GMT imo. We'll know soon.

travisb · 7 April 2021, 05:10 AM

I also prefer the brushed bezel on the Exp2. We'll see but I haven't liked a single photoshop I've seen of a ceramic bezel on the Exp2.

Master_Grogu · 7 April 2021, 05:53 AM

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Originally Posted by travisb

I also prefer the brushed bezel on the Exp2. We'll see but I haven't liked a single photoshop I've seen of a ceramic bezel on the Exp2.

Same, I find them ugly and useless.

Also it makes zero sense. Explorer 2 is the watch that goes against rocks. Ceramic would get destroyed in caves. Steel is good.

Doc Savage · 7 April 2021, 05:14 AM

Goodbye

Podmornica · 7 April 2021, 05:14 AM

40 Day Date gone too. Will be 41 from now on ..

Oxfordian · 7 April 2021, 05:17 AM

Ceramic Explorer II please Rolex, NO!!!!

That would ruin a great looking watch.

SpeakWithMichael · 7 April 2021, 06:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Oxfordian

Ceramic Explorer II please Rolex, NO!!!

Would that make it the CExplorer II? That sounds like an adult movie.

Doood · 7 April 2021, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpeakWithMichael

Would that make it the CExplorer II? That sounds like an adult movie.

What would they call a titanium Explorer?

kieselguhr · 7 April 2021, 05:18 AM

If it happens,

~JJ · 7 April 2021, 05:19 AM

I love and will be keeping mine. Not sure if the scratch complainers realize how great that bezel looks in real life and it only costs a couple hundred to replace... much better than the ceramic plastic look.

Bort · 7 April 2021, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by ~JJ

I love and will be keeping mine. Not sure if the scratch complainers realize how great that bezel looks in real life and it only costs a couple hundred to replace... much better than the ceramic plastic look.

Same. I won't be getting rid of mine anytime soon. Not a fan of the plastic looking ceramic.

If the new version goes to ceramic, there still will be plenty of steel bezel watches for people that want them.

henrylee · 7 April 2021, 05:21 AM

See yah!~

Cru Jones · 7 April 2021, 05:44 AM

It’s nice when pristine. :-)

I’m looking forward to seeing what Rolex has planned.

carlhaluss · 7 April 2021, 05:46 AM

Great photo! The brushed steel bezel on the GMTII is/was one of the details I appreciate the most!

mgsooner · 7 April 2021, 05:50 AM

The only way I'm down with ceramic on the Exp II is if it is a matte ceramic.

rolexperfect · 7 April 2021, 05:52 AM

I dinged it badly within the 1st hour of owning it... so I'm glad if it's gone to something more durable.

Oystersteel · 7 April 2021, 05:55 AM

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Originally Posted by rolexperfect

I dinged it badly within the 1st hour of owning it... so I'm glad if it's gone to something more durable.

Ceramic is not more durable than stainless steel

rolexperfect · 7 April 2021, 06:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oystersteel

Ceramic is not more durable than stainless steel

That's correct what I really wanted to say is that steel wrecks it right away, I'd rather have it broken and replaced and have the cerachrom for a more pristine look. Let's face it: you're normally not a deep caves "explorer", so the metal bezel doesn't appeal for most of the real buyers anyway... reason why they switched them on the Sub for example, and on most sports models

grimps · 7 April 2021, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Oystersteel

Ceramic is not more durable than stainless steel

I concur
As someone that’s smashed their Pepsi ceramic bezel to smithereens after dropping it on the floor id say I’d rather climb Mount Everest with a steel Bezel 😂

chloebear · 7 April 2021, 05:59 AM

Fantastic photo!!! The 216570 is one of the best watches ever made. We'll know what the new one looks like soon enough. I love the steel bezel, but I'm open to see what they do for the E2's 5-0.

Dr.Brian · 7 April 2021, 06:09 AM

Perhaps they will split the difference and give us a radially brushed, low reflection ceramic bezel? Bonus points for grey ceramic to better match the case! That might be a winner?

enjoythemusic · 7 April 2021, 06:57 AM

Exp II needs brushed. Love mine!

sillo · 7 April 2021, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

Exp II needs brushed. Love mine!

This. Really hope it stays brushed.

shaunylw · 7 April 2021, 07:52 AM

We are likely one day away from another stupid nickname LOL.

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enjoythemusic · 7 April 2021, 08:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shaunylw

We are likely one day away from another stupid nickname LOL.

Cersplorer (pronounced Sir-'Splorer)

cvo · 7 April 2021, 08:56 AM

I believe ceramic bezels are coming to Explorer models. Another Rolex model going for +40% above list prices. This is awesome for our hobby!

Potawatomi · 7 April 2021, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

Cersplorer (pronounced Sir-'Splorer)

I saw posted CExplorer pronounced sexplorer

RTG · 7 April 2021, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Potawatomi

I saw posted CExplorer pronounced sexplorer

The sexplorer sounds very interesting

7 April 2021, 04:42 AM	#1
SL BRABUS "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: U.S.A Watch: Only Rolex & Patek Posts: 3,391	Time to say goodbye to the Explorer II brushed bezel..... Not sure others feel the same way as I do...... I'm sadden to see the beautiful brushed bezel coming to an end..... Hopefully you guys enjoy the beauty of this photo...... __________________ Rolex Forum: Mainly Rolex & Benz pictures...!!! Click the above link to join the club...^^^... "SL BRABUS" aka BenzWorld Undercover Moderator

7 April 2021, 05:14 AM	#6
Doc Savage 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Real Name: Bill Location: Indiana Watch: Explorer 214270 Posts: 6,665	Goodbye __________________ “The real problem of humanity is we have Paleolithic emotions, medieval institutions, and godlike technology.” -Edward O. Wilson

7 April 2021, 05:17 AM	#8
Oxfordian "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Martin Location: England Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 3,117	Ceramic Explorer II please Rolex, NO!!!! That would ruin a great looking watch. __________________ Martin Small Rolex, Omega, Seiko and Oris Collection

7 April 2021, 05:21 AM	#14
henrylee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Socal/LA Watch: 116610LN Ceramic Posts: 3,223	See yah!~ __________________ ♛ Sub 116610LN 2011 ♛ GMT 126710BLNR 2021 ♛ GMT 126711CHNR 2020 ♛ Datejust 16233 X-series 1993 Ω Speedmaster Mitsukoshi 2019 č Cartier Tank w5200025 2021

7 April 2021, 05:46 AM	#16
carlhaluss "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Carl Location: Vancouver, Canada Watch: Rolex Explorer 1 Posts: 1,780	Great photo! The brushed steel bezel on the GMTII is/was one of the details I appreciate the most! __________________ Those who possess a sense of entitlement are seldom satisfied.

7 April 2021, 04:51 AM	#2
MARTIN1264 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: CT Posts: 756	Hope not........

7 April 2021, 04:54 AM	#3
pavinc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Baltimore, MD USA Watch: 116509 Posts: 151	I don't see Rolex moving to ceramic on the Explorer II. It would look like another GMT imo. We'll know soon.

7 April 2021, 05:10 AM	#4
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,493	I also prefer the brushed bezel on the Exp2. We'll see but I haven't liked a single photoshop I've seen of a ceramic bezel on the Exp2.

7 April 2021, 05:14 AM	#7
Podmornica Banned Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: EU Posts: 806	40 Day Date gone too. Will be 41 from now on ..

7 April 2021, 05:18 AM	#11
kieselguhr "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Nick Location: Las Vegas Watch: 1601 Posts: 10,623	If it happens,

7 April 2021, 05:19 AM	#12
~JJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Chicago Watch: explorer Posts: 2,291	I love and will be keeping mine. Not sure if the scratch complainers realize how great that bezel looks in real life and it only costs a couple hundred to replace... much better than the ceramic plastic look.

7 April 2021, 05:44 AM	#15
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,300	It’s nice when pristine. :-) I’m looking forward to seeing what Rolex has planned.

7 April 2021, 05:50 AM	#17
mgsooner "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Real Name: Matthew Location: Tulsa, OK, USA Posts: 1,949	The only way I'm down with ceramic on the Exp II is if it is a matte ceramic. __________________ \|Rolex Submariner 114060\| \|Rolex Datejust 126234 silver\| \|Grand Seiko SBGT021 day-date quartz\|

7 April 2021, 05:52 AM	#18
rolexperfect "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: around the world Watch: 116506 Posts: 1,370	I dinged it badly within the 1st hour of owning it... so I'm glad if it's gone to something more durable. __________________ “buy what you like, and be done with it“

7 April 2021, 05:59 AM	#22
chloebear Banned Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Mike Location: USA Watch: Explorer Posts: 2,902	Fantastic photo!!! The 216570 is one of the best watches ever made. We'll know what the new one looks like soon enough. I love the steel bezel, but I'm open to see what they do for the E2's 5-0.

7 April 2021, 06:09 AM	#23
Dr.Brian 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: CA dreamin' Watch: ing the market. Posts: 5,906	Perhaps they will split the difference and give us a radially brushed, low reflection ceramic bezel? Bonus points for grey ceramic to better match the case! That might be a winner? __________________ -Brian AUDENTES FORTUNA IUVAT 十人十色

7 April 2021, 06:57 AM	#24
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 21,180	Exp II needs brushed. Love mine! __________________ __________________ ----> Was Great Seeing Everyone At The TRF December 9 Tampa Meetup <---- https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=968133 Love timepieces and want to become a Watchmaker? Rolex has a sensational school. www.RolexWatchmakingTrainingCenter.com/ Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

7 April 2021, 07:52 AM	#26
shaunylw "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Here Posts: 4,657	We are likely one day away from another stupid nickname LOL. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

7 April 2021, 08:56 AM	#28
cvo "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: C Vo Location: Georgia Watch: 117610LN 116610LN Posts: 1,014	I believe ceramic bezels are coming to Explorer models. Another Rolex model going for +40% above list prices. This is awesome for our hobby!

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