Why does the Explorer II not have a trip lock crown?

[Rocket_Man]

Originally Posted by Dontknow

I don’t believe that’s the case at all.

Rolex really does not have that many complications and movement variations so complex as other luxury brands. A GMT feature and date function is about as much as the majority of Rolex watches complication wise. Additionally the MSRP is roughly the same as almost every other non PM sport model. They are all priced relatively along the same lines on the professional line, just different uses/concepts behind their use.

Not quite, it is mostly marketing and feature set/complications

- Explorer II, MSRP US $8,350: Non-rotating 24 hr bezel, brushed Oyster bracelet, twin lock crown

- GMT Master II, MSRP US $9,700: Rotating and ceramic 24hr bezel, jubilee bracelet with polished center links, trip-lock crown,

People expect something for their additional money. If you compare the GMT to the Sub/Date at MSRP of 9,150 it slots between the Exp II and GMT, closer to the GMT but lacking the GMT complication and with the brushed oyster bracelet. But less money too. Maybe not a lot, but less.

Maybe when the redo the Explorer II they may move a new feature up to the watch like they did with the EZ link and the Explorer (I) a few years ago. But there is a hierarchy in their line up that tracks with MSRP. If they give the Exp II a ceramic bezel that may be its little upgrade for the new gen Exp II in addition to the new 32XX movement.