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Old 17 March 2016, 05:59 AM   #1
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New Explorer - Rolex is ON FIRE!!!

This is the best Basel from them since I've started following watches. The new Explorer just shown on Hodinkee fixes the short hands I always hated. New, ceramic SS Daytona, PVD'd BB. Nicely done!!!
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Old 17 March 2016, 06:08 AM   #2
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Yes, this year is a lot better than last year. Last year I was like "meh".
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Old 17 March 2016, 06:10 AM   #3
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I wasn't blown away by any piece.

Other than the Air King, which I do not like.

The Daytonas look cool, but look less expensive as they use to.

I do really like the blue face Daytona though!
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Old 17 March 2016, 06:13 AM   #4
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One can never really tell from the photos on the Rolex site since they seem sometimes to be doctored, but the lume looks to be a deeper blue than the Super luminova that came out across the range about three years ago.

Anyone shed some "light" on this?
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Old 17 March 2016, 06:16 AM   #5
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another question ... is the dial matte as before? Can't find this info anywhere. TIA.
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Old 17 March 2016, 11:59 AM   #6
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The lumed numerals look sweet!

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Old 17 March 2016, 12:54 PM   #7
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I've read a lot of people complaining that the Explorer isn't really new... They have a point but I'm glad Rolex finally fixed their screw up.
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Old 17 March 2016, 02:14 PM   #8
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I've read a lot of people complaining that the Explorer isn't really new... They have a point but I'm glad Rolex finally fixed their screw up.
Agreed.

The last time the Explorer was "new" was back in 2001 when they fitted the 3130 movement.
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