Explorer II Anniversary

[RollinMoses]

Green [sunburst] dial? No other steel professionals with green dial in the current line up and it is the anniversary colour

[shedlock2000]

I’ve no idea what would be likely, but what I’d like to see is a Matt dial and original marker layout and keep the gmt hand the same. It’ll never happen, of course...


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[VacherObsessive]

Mock-up looks like a Tag to me not a rolex. The current exp2 in polar is absolutely stunning and needs no upgrade / adjustment other than possibly increased power reserve like the GMT. Keep as it is I say but if they did do a limited special anniversary piece I’d say do a polar with blue crystal glass and brushed platinum case and bracelet. Which will never happen

[Tuma]

If Rolex were to release a new Explorer when this year do you think it will be?

[Master_Grogu]

I just want the square lume to come back

[cj3209]

Originally Posted by thefollandgnat

If that was on my wrist I might mistake it for a strip of dried mango and try to eat it.

Thx for the laugh!

[cj3209]

I expect a new movement and a new color face. Maybe a new band. Slightly boring, if you ask me.

I would like to see some techological advancements in the lume. Maybe solar or a stronger and longer lasting luminescence? This IS a watch made for cave explorers...lol.

CJ

[cj3209]

Originally Posted by Asumer

I'd like for it to go all back to its mountaineering roots:
- new movement same as current gmt (70hr power reserve)
- triplock crown
- case and bracelet brushed titanium (for extreme lightness)
- option of a silver brushed dial.
- sub style micro adjust clasp or optional rubber strap.
- case reduced to current submariner case size(41mm).
- keep black surrounds for polar.
- hands reverted to 1655 style keep orange hands

Oh, I like these 'upgrades'. A lot...

[Santiago32]

- 70 hour power reserve
- Green GMT hand
- 41mm case

[G.Montag]

Originally Posted by Asumer

I'd like for it to go all back to its mountaineering roots:
- new movement same as current gmt (70hr power reserve)
- triplock crown
- case and bracelet brushed titanium (for extreme lightness)
- option of a silver brushed dial.
- sub style micro adjust clasp or optional rubber strap.
- case reduced to current submariner case size(41mm).
- keep black surrounds for polar.
- hands reverted to 1655 style keep orange hands

Rolex will never make a watch out of titanium. If you've ever owned a titanium watch, you will know why. When titanium gets scratched, it looks like crap. And it's difficult/impossible to refinish to a factory state.

[SPMN]

I wouldn't be surprised if the GMT hand were shrunk down a bit. Hope it stays orange, however.

[cj3209]

Originally Posted by G.Montag

Rolex will never make a watch out of titanium. If you've ever owned a titanium watch, you will know why. When titanium gets scratched, it looks like crap. And it's difficult/impossible to refinish to a factory state.

True, but they could use, for example, titanium middle pieces in the band to reduce weight. Or how about using titanium instead of ceramic? something different...

[SearChart]

Originally Posted by Eyenigma

Tried searching, as I'm sure this has been asked before — but what does everyone rate the probability of a new Explorer II this year? With the anniversary and push towards ceramic bezels, it seems like the time is nigh.

Proposed rumored mockups look stunning.

I hope not, I think that looks absolutely awful.

[turkeysub93]

A rounded ceramic bezel is not very appealing IMO. Needs ridges on the edge like the GMT or Submariner.

[tbk]

Originally Posted by G.Montag

Rolex will never make a watch out of titanium. If you've ever owned a titanium watch, you will know why. When titanium gets scratched, it looks like crap. And it's difficult/impossible to refinish to a factory state.

I have a titanium wedding ring.. Big mistake. You are very correct, looks like crap. Doesn't take much, either.

[vcap826]

Originally Posted by Annan

Here's an idea....just leave well enough alone.

This. The 42mm ExII is the best kept secret among Rolexes, let's keep it that way.

[Asumer]

Originally Posted by G.Montag

Rolex will never make a watch out of titanium. If you've ever owned a titanium watch, you will know why. When titanium gets scratched, it looks like crap. And it's difficult/impossible to refinish to a factory state.

I'd agree its an extreme longshot in my list but tudor makes the pelagos in titanium, I would be beyond surprised if they did that with the expII but I can always dream...

[planemad]

Originally Posted by vcap826

This. The 42mm ExII is the best kept secret among Rolexes, let's keep it that way.

Just a new movement and I would be happy..

[RolexFlyFisher]

Really not a fan of the ceramic mock-ups. Would be cool if they made an olive drab dial variant. And don’t mess with the orange hand...

[TheVTCGuy]

Originally Posted by Santiago32

- 70 hour power reserve
- Green GMT hand
- 41mm case

This

[RampageWatch]

For me I think the bezel could be an area to push new production tech/manufacturing.....

Currently I think the bezel is engraved, brushed and paint filled. It kinda fits with the workman like aesthetic/tone of the Explorer. For me, I think the sharpness of the graphics ends up I think looking a bit soft due to the process.

So, I’m thinking much sharper looking, laser cut graphics, perhaps with multiple material sandwich... ie stainless on the top, dark(black) substrate underneath...


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[77T]

How did nobody guess the obvious?

TT SS/YG... yep plan on it.

FHH W&W is slated for April, 2021 where Rolex and Patek have settled after exiting BaselWorld- it may be a virtual show but that’s my guess of a target release...


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[DoctorA]

I expect green GMT hand and ceramic bezel

[blada4life]

Originally Posted by DoctorA

I expect green GMT hand and ceramic bezel

I would be shocked if they did that. They usually have very minor incremental updates. Absent releasing a NEW model/color, I don’t recall them ever doing something so drastic, unless it’s like a white gold or gold piece. I’m referring to the green hand.

I can see a ceramic bezel but it sure they will do that at this point given the ceramic gmt already exists. This would create model differentiation. But definitely the only possibility.


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[Rolex-istanbul]

this watch is for exploring in its genes so why not put a compass?

alpinist did it and its nice, they can make a compass bezel would be very good.

[RampageWatch]

.... actually a lumed bezel might b something different...


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