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Old 31 December 2019, 05:34 AM   #31
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It really is a great watch. If I were you I would grab it and not look back. There will eventually always be newer and more updated versions of everything, but so what?

Grab one and enjoy it and make memories with it.
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Old 31 December 2019, 05:37 AM   #32
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The current Explorer is a beautiful classic watch. If you want it, get it. If they do decide to change it, then chances are that the new version will not be as nice as the current one.
In other words, if you want it, get it. You will probably not be sorry.
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Old 31 December 2019, 05:43 AM   #33
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I'm not convinced that it will necessarily change appreciably other than a new movement.
As far as a down size is concerned. I note that the Swatch watch Jellyfish has just been released in an upsized version. So a downward size trend is not necessarily established.
Perhaps Rolex will break some new ground and keep the current size but bring back the 36 or even make it a 34 to better appeal to the female identifier crowd.
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Old 31 December 2019, 05:47 AM   #34
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That's the thing, they said they weren't putting anybody on a list for them which threw me a little? Yeah 36 is preferred but my wrist can hold up to 40mm in my opinion.
There's plenty of nice 36's around for you to pick one up tomorrow if you choose.
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Old 31 December 2019, 06:52 AM   #35
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I think it will be updated this year. It's due for a new movement and slimming treatment similar to DDII--->DD40 since this model has been out for 10 yrs with a dial/hands update mid-way. The proportions could definitely be improved and I'm surprised if they just drop a new movement and not new case.
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Old 31 December 2019, 07:08 AM   #36
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I think it will stay as is. Saw one last night at an AD.
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Such a great watch, it needs nothing and to change it would be a travesty.
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I am with you. It is such an icon and such a great reference as it is.
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Looks wise I think there is gonna be no change as this model has already received a fairly recent upgrade in Rolex terms.
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The movement comment seems right to me. It's about due for the upgrade. The present size is just between large and small so my bet is it stays the same.
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I doubt the watch will be updated. What could they change really...
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To be honest, I feel maybe Rolex will update the movement for Sub first before Exp. But worry not, a good thing about Rolex is, update will be though functional but incremental. Doubt Rolex will look back to 36mm
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Not sure how / what they can do to "improve " the current iteration .

Seems to have evolved to a state of near perfection !
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It'll stay as is - it just recently underwent a little update.
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I'm not convinced that it will necessarily change appreciably other than a new movement.
Guys you already got yours, let the rest of us have a new and updated case version
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Old 31 December 2019, 08:24 AM   #37
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Old 31 December 2019, 08:53 AM   #38
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Old 31 December 2019, 09:39 AM   #39
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If you like it, get it and Enjoy! Happy Holidays to All!
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Old 31 December 2019, 10:03 AM   #40
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Great classic watch in all of its iterations! Grab one and wear it!
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Old 31 December 2019, 10:31 AM   #41
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I would like to see the Explorer in two sizes, 38mm for wrist under 6.75”, and 42mm for wrist above 6.75”...................... perfection ! Both available on the Oysterflex.

Until then, many of us will just admire from a distance ......................

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Old 31 December 2019, 10:38 AM   #42
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Such a great watch, it needs nothing and to change it would be a travesty.
It needs to change back to 36mm which was better proportioned IMHO.
One could say that the travesty was the change to 39mm.
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Old 31 December 2019, 06:04 PM   #43
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I'm a bit curious, that Exp I did not get any price increase for 2020. Might be an indication, that Baselworld 2020 might surprise us with an upgraded model (upgraded movement?)

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Old 31 December 2019, 06:53 PM   #44
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I'm a bit curious, that Exp I did not get any price increase for 2020. Might be an indication, that Baselworld 2020 might surprise us with an upgraded model (upgraded movement?)

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Certainly a price increase in the UK. I'm hearing an increase from £5000 to £5200.
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Old 31 December 2019, 08:14 PM   #45
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my only advice would be if you want one by as soon as one becomes available in the UK. I wouldn't bother with London AD's either, if you head outside of the M25 you might even find an AD that treats you as customer.

The beauty of Rolex is unlike electronics/car is if they do make any changes they are usually subtle and don't instantly devalue the previous model. If they do make changes to the explorer and everyone loves it, you won't be able to get one full stop without a significant premium.
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