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7 April 2021, 09:47 PM | #1 |
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What’s wrong with the two tone Explorer? Looks good!
I like it - adds some elegance to the watch. Would have preferred in 39mm, but whatever. Hopefully demand is low so I can at least examine one at my AD
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7 April 2021, 09:47 PM | #2 |
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I agreed.
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7 April 2021, 09:48 PM | #3 |
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Too small for a lot of us 39mm would be a definite buy for me
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7 April 2021, 09:48 PM | #4 |
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Does look good... wish it was bigger for me. 36 is too small for a 7.5 wrist.
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7 April 2021, 09:49 PM | #5 |
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36mm is what's wrong
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7 April 2021, 09:51 PM | #6 |
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The Explorer has been bling-free, SS-only since it came out in the 1950s. Now it's succumbed. Will be an unpopular move, but the SS return to 36mm makes up for it.
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7 April 2021, 09:53 PM | #7 |
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I think it will look very nice in person.
The 36mm is a great addition - I will likely pick one up for my wife lol. Joking aside, I love a 36mm explorer but Rolex is moving away from the 39-40mm sweet spot, which sucks. I am hoping a 40-41 comes back next year but for now I am VERY happy I got my 39mm mk2 this past year. |
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I think Rolex expected to sell more in China.
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7 April 2021, 09:53 PM | #9 |
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I don't like a TT Explorer. That's just me though.
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7 April 2021, 09:55 PM | #10 |
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It was a bit jarring at first....but I'll reserve judgement on both the two tone and the size until I see them in person.
It's certainly one of the more affordable TT models. |
7 April 2021, 09:58 PM | #11 |
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Wrong?!
It is wrong that is called Explorer. Should have been a 2 tone 36mm OP and keep the Explorer in ss....
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7 April 2021, 09:59 PM | #12 |
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lol. they did the same thing to the seadweller.
next year we get a tt deep sea.
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7 April 2021, 10:01 PM | #13 |
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7 April 2021, 10:01 PM | #14 |
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I cannot like it any less.
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7 April 2021, 10:02 PM | #15 |
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Considering the demographics of the Explorer 36mm fans and their constant whining about those giant 40mm watches worn by young “whippersnappers”, the size and two-tone is not surprising.
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7 April 2021, 10:21 PM | #17 |
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Looks very nice! Nothing wrong! But too small for my taste
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7 April 2021, 10:24 PM | #18 |
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Nothing wrong with it, other than it's an Explorer and about the last watch in the range that I thought would go to TT.
In fact I bet the bookies would have given very favourable odds if you'd placed a bet on it a year ago. I think it's Rolex's way of saying the days of SS is coming to a close. If they'll put gold on an Exp1 then it's a pretty big statement. |
7 April 2021, 11:26 PM | #19 |
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8 April 2021, 02:16 AM | #20 |
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Oddball, kinda like the heavily numbered airking.
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8 April 2021, 02:20 AM | #21 |
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The Explorer was the last true Rolex tool watch. If you want flash and bling at 36mm just buy a DateJust. I am not sure who will buy this thing.
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8 April 2021, 02:30 AM | #22 |
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They should've went full PM first before doing a TT.
A full WG or Platinum would've been the best approach. Yikes on the TT especially on the 36mm size. |
8 April 2021, 02:32 AM | #23 |
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Nothing wrong with it all. It’s not for me, but if you like it congrats!
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8 April 2021, 02:32 AM | #24 |
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Theoretically, isn't two tone more "durable" on a tool watch than all PM as you get the benefit of the stainless steel case and exterior on the bracelet?
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8 April 2021, 02:37 AM | #25 |
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My mother in law loves it.
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8 April 2021, 02:39 AM | #26 |
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8 April 2021, 02:40 AM | #27 |
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It do happen to like it, especially the dial. But at the end of the day, it is a 116203 DateJust (minus date) part-bin put together. That's what's upsetting.
A better move would have been to make this reference in 39mm. |
8 April 2021, 02:49 AM | #28 |
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Not my cup of tea but i don’t see anything wrong with it. IIRC there was uproar when SeaDweller when TT and folks said “this is a pure tool watch, it can’t have TT.” But as soon as incomings here, the same people would say “beautiful, looks awesome etc”
Nice watch and whoever buys it I hope they enjoy. |
8 April 2021, 03:26 AM | #29 |
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36mm OP in TT with a white 369 dial? Might have been interesting.
Calling this abomination an Explorer? |
8 April 2021, 03:29 AM | #30 |
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It will take some getting used to, not doing it for me now.
I would be up for a full YG version! |
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