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2nastie · 8 April 2021, 03:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Alcibiades

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?

Not theoretically, that would be true for durability.

But my original statement wasn't about the functionality of it being a tool watch. More of statement saying if they wanted to add PM, they should've went with full PM. The full PM watches would typically appeal more to the crowds.

I certainly would've considered a Pt. Explorer (especially if it stayed 39mm). It would've given a Platona vibe to the watch. It's so unnecessary it becomes brilliant! haha

WalterE · 8 April 2021, 03:39 AM

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Originally Posted by samson66

36mm is what's wrong

This forum is sooo funny...

It was only yesterday that quite a few were day-dreaming in awe with the amazing and historical 36 mm size...

And suddenly... Today the gates of hell open because we have a tiny 36 mm and no more 39 mmm

Wrong if you do, wrong if you don't. We cannot be satisfied!

peterp · 8 April 2021, 03:48 AM

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Originally Posted by SaddleSC

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.

A wife using credit card of her husband.

charlesheung · 8 April 2021, 03:50 AM

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Originally Posted by WalterE

This forum is sooo funny...

It was only yesterday that quite a few were day-dreaming in awe with the amazing and historical 36 mm size...

And suddenly... Today the gates of hell open because we have a tiny 36 mm and no more 39 mmm

Wrong if you do, wrong if you don't. We cannot be satisfied!

No right or wrong.
No matter 36 or 39, you can enjoy/not enjoy.
It's all personal taste.

vh2k · 8 April 2021, 03:50 AM

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Originally Posted by peterp

A wife using credit card of her husband.

Huge target market of rich flashy 60-year old female Chinese spelunkers!

WE WILL GO IGNORED NO LONGER!

Shadow Play · 8 April 2021, 03:55 AM

I think it looks great. Not something I want but nice nevertheless.

JRell · 8 April 2021, 03:57 AM

Lol I swear the look is growing on me a bit. I also thought it is interesting no dial changes for the datejust 41, but 36 did.

yessir69 · 8 April 2021, 03:59 AM

It’s ugly.

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Steven_M · 8 April 2021, 04:02 AM

Disgraceful version of a great watch.

vianouche1 · 8 April 2021, 04:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Steven_M

Disgraceful version of a great watch.

Absolutely.

And this abomination cost more than the GMT or the 3 Subs...

nosignalbmwdriver · 8 April 2021, 04:17 AM

Facts, this isn't 2004

Quote:

Originally Posted by samson66

36mm is what's wrong

Cru Jones · 8 April 2021, 04:22 AM

Imagine a TT Explorer on Everest.....

2022: Explorer II will be available in rose gold with diamond markers... mark it down!

But, if some love it, that’s cool, too.

At least with the TT Sea-Dweller there’s precedents with other Rolex divers being gold or TT.

EDIT: I just saw the price. €10,200!!

cph81 · 8 April 2021, 04:28 AM

Really need the gold to explore the polar and the summit. I think rolex should diamond the bracket too.

goliat · 8 April 2021, 04:29 AM

Tacky as hell, looks like a watch some Russian villain would wear.

Paul7 · 8 April 2021, 04:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

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.

I don't get a PM Explorer either, or a PM Sub for that matter. Sir Edmund Hillary or James Bond wouldn't wear either.

Paul7 · 8 April 2021, 04:32 AM

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Originally Posted by cph81

Really need the gold to explore the polar and the summit. I think rolex should diamond the bracket too.

minute_man · 8 April 2021, 04:42 AM

Times are changing. Not everyone likes change but eventually one has to keep abreast with developments in order to survive and thrive. So expect more bling, even on the most traditionally austere references.
As for this one, I really like the look. It might not be for me and frankly I just don't agree with it being named an Explorer. But I believe that was a clever move; they also issued it at 36mm so they can target a broader audience. Well played, Rolex!

Paul7 · 8 April 2021, 04:50 AM

They're probably targeting the Asian market, Hong Kong alone has what, 50+ ADs?

polarinda · 8 April 2021, 04:54 AM

Maybe they made a datejust but forgot the date?

DLRIDES · 8 April 2021, 04:54 AM

Does the TT version come from the factory smelling like tapioca pudding and green been casserole, or will this be an owner modification ?

polarinda · 8 April 2021, 04:55 AM

And the bluesy is ok because?

SaddleSC · 8 April 2021, 05:06 AM

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Originally Posted by polarinda

And the bluesy is ok because?

Because it actually looks good...Explorer TT, not so much IMO:)

DoctorsOrders · 8 April 2021, 05:08 AM

Im wondering why they decided to go down to a 36mm, it seems like todays trends are bigger not smaller...

Dan Pierce · 8 April 2021, 05:08 AM

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Originally Posted by DLRIDES

Does the TT version come from the factory smelling like tapioca pudding and green been casserole, or will this be an owner modification ?

dP

2nastie · 8 April 2021, 05:12 AM

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Originally Posted by polarinda

Maybe they made a datejust but forgot the date?

Thank god they didn't add a date! Hahaha

SaddleSC · 8 April 2021, 05:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by peterp

A wife using credit card of her husband.

Quote:

Originally Posted by vh2k

Huge target market of rich flashy 60-year old female Chinese spelunkers!

WE WILL GO IGNORED NO LONGER!

juve · 8 April 2021, 05:45 AM

Nothing wrong with 36 mm Explorer , but TT is not for me.
Happy to keep me 39 mm 214270

Rrpdc · 8 April 2021, 05:45 AM

Because it’s tt... jk. Just not me.

Tone · 8 April 2021, 05:46 AM

What’s wrong with it... well literally everything!

God knows what ideas they left on the drawing board considering they decided to approve this dross!

Spartacus · 8 April 2021, 05:48 AM

Full gold or white gold with a green dial or white would have been a nice commemoration update. 36mm doesn’t make a lot of sense to me.

8 April 2021, 03:57 AM	#37
JRell "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Pittsburgh Watch: 126710BLNR Jubilee Posts: 7,084	Lol I swear the look is growing on me a bit. I also thought it is interesting no dial changes for the datejust 41, but 36 did. __________________ 126710 BLNR Jubilee

8 April 2021, 04:29 AM	#44
goliat "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Finland Posts: 343	Tacky as hell, looks like a watch some Russian villain would wear. __________________ 👑 116400GV 🛡️ 25600TN 🇬 GWM5610

8 April 2021, 04:54 AM	#50
DLRIDES 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Don Location: NC/WY Watch: Me Posts: 4,675	Does the TT version come from the factory smelling like tapioca pudding and green been casserole, or will this be an owner modification ? __________________ *Purchasing your first non HOA home on a 3 acre lot DOES NOT equate to owning a “farm”.*

8 April 2021, 03:55 AM	#36
Shadow Play "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: UK Posts: 676	I think it looks great. Not something I want but nice nevertheless.

8 April 2021, 03:59 AM	#38
yessir69 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Tornado Alley Posts: 3,289	It’s ugly. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

8 April 2021, 04:02 AM	#39
Steven_M "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: London Posts: 28	Disgraceful version of a great watch.

8 April 2021, 04:22 AM	#42
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,300	Imagine a TT Explorer on Everest..... 2022: Explorer II will be available in rose gold with diamond markers... mark it down! But, if some love it, that’s cool, too. At least with the TT Sea-Dweller there’s precedents with other Rolex divers being gold or TT. EDIT: I just saw the price. €10,200!!

8 April 2021, 04:28 AM	#43
cph81 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: New York City Watch: 16800 Posts: 73	Really need the gold to explore the polar and the summit. I think rolex should diamond the bracket too.

8 April 2021, 04:42 AM	#47
minute_man 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Real Name: Basil Location: Athens, GR Watch: BoctokKomandirskie Posts: 2,881	Times are changing. Not everyone likes change but eventually one has to keep abreast with developments in order to survive and thrive. So expect more bling, even on the most traditionally austere references. As for this one, I really like the look. It might not be for me and frankly I just don't agree with it being named an Explorer. But I believe that was a clever move; they also issued it at 36mm so they can target a broader audience. Well played, Rolex!

8 April 2021, 04:50 AM	#48
Paul7 Banned Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: New Mexico Posts: 898	They're probably targeting the Asian market, Hong Kong alone has what, 50+ ADs?

8 April 2021, 04:54 AM	#49
polarinda "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Trav Location: singapore Watch: it Posts: 2,316	Maybe they made a datejust but forgot the date?

8 April 2021, 04:55 AM	#51
polarinda "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Trav Location: singapore Watch: it Posts: 2,316	And the bluesy is ok because?

8 April 2021, 05:08 AM	#53
DoctorsOrders "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: TN Watch: BLNR Posts: 876	Im wondering why they decided to go down to a 36mm, it seems like todays trends are bigger not smaller...

8 April 2021, 05:45 AM	#57
juve "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Real Name: Boris Location: CT Posts: 893	Nothing wrong with 36 mm Explorer , but TT is not for me. Happy to keep me 39 mm 214270

8 April 2021, 05:45 AM	#58
Rrpdc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Dc Posts: 2,002	Because it’s tt... jk. Just not me.

8 April 2021, 05:46 AM	#59
Tone "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: London Posts: 27	What’s wrong with it... well literally everything! God knows what ideas they left on the drawing board considering they decided to approve this dross!

8 April 2021, 05:48 AM	#60
Spartacus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: DC Watch: Daytona Posts: 2,745	Full gold or white gold with a green dial or white would have been a nice commemoration update. 36mm doesn’t make a lot of sense to me.

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