Anybody fancy a chat about the Explorer?

[89Sem]

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.

[Seibei]

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.

[Dirt]

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.

[Dirt]

Originally Posted by Danielmp007

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.

[glamorama]

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.

[glamorama]

Originally Posted by Art 1

I think it will stay as is. Saw one last night at an AD.

Originally Posted by Beauregard

Such a great watch, it needs nothing and to change it would be a travesty.

Originally Posted by JayHantz

I am with you. It is such an icon and such a great reference as it is.

Originally Posted by Verdi

Looks wise I think there is gonna be no change as this model has already received a fairly recent upgrade in Rolex terms.

Originally Posted by Stx

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.

Originally Posted by othertbone

I doubt the watch will be updated. What could they change really...

Originally Posted by Lawlex

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

Originally Posted by mfm22

Not sure how / what they can do to "improve " the current iteration .

Seems to have evolved to a state of near perfection !

Originally Posted by Watchflair

It'll stay as is - it just recently underwent a little update.

Originally Posted by Dirt

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

[Marcjvr]

Not sure how they could improve on perfection





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[FHFinster]

Originally Posted by Marcjvr

Not sure how they could improve on perfection

Hear Hear...



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[SFmedic13]

If you like it, get it and Enjoy! Happy Holidays to All!

[djgallo]

Great classic watch in all of its iterations! Grab one and wear it!

[DLRIDES]

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 ......................

[Montremoi]

Originally Posted by Beauregard

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.

[FQ01]

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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[JDR888]

Originally Posted by FQ01

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.

[subcsteve]

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.