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TheVTCGuy · 7 June 2019, 08:23 PM

First, I was very surprised, pleasantly so, at the Sea-Dweller release. Yes, Rolex had the Sub in TT, but the Sea Dweller was supposed to be the “working” watch, shouldn’t have gold on a working watch; surprise! IMHO, I think it is a winner, and doesn’t take away from the “working” watch reputation.

OK, so what about the Explorer? That too, is a “working” watch. You wear it while you are exploring caves or climbing mount Everest. So.... will it also be offered in Gold someday? Either TT or even an AG version?

Would it be a success?

yoniman · 7 June 2019, 08:27 PM

Definitely.

According to my highly unreliable crystal ball

Cheers

SpeakWithMichael · 7 June 2019, 08:30 PM

I hope not.

VacherObsessive · 7 June 2019, 08:41 PM

Hope not

Kenny Powers · 7 June 2019, 08:45 PM

It's a steady slope to the rainbow explorer....

1William · 7 June 2019, 08:49 PM

Sure. Why not.

Abdullah71601 · 7 June 2019, 08:49 PM

It's coming out in platinum with PCL's. The SS will be discontinued. Look for it at Basel in 2021.

watchmavan · 7 June 2019, 08:50 PM

Would be the antithesis of the Explorer DNA.

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Sublovin · 7 June 2019, 09:17 PM

Likely heading that direction.

ashernoah · 7 June 2019, 09:19 PM

I hope not. The Explorer/Explorer II line is the one toolish stalwart level in the Sports lineup. I think they should let the EXPs be.

LandWatch · 7 June 2019, 09:34 PM

I hope not as well. Would spoil the essence of the explorer.

BDL · 7 June 2019, 10:08 PM

Solid White Gold would be the ticket. 36mm, please.

iliketime · 7 June 2019, 10:24 PM

with the way those Everest tours are going.... blinged out explorers might not be a bad idea

tanask211 · 7 June 2019, 11:47 PM

We might also get a ceramic bezel explorer too...

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yessir69 · 7 June 2019, 11:48 PM

No.

Brew · 7 June 2019, 11:52 PM

Yes! Everything goes better with a bit of gold!! Add rocks too, please!!!

BVLDARI · 7 June 2019, 11:54 PM

I think if SS watches continue to be unobtainable you will see TT everything.

zjd168 · 8 June 2019, 12:46 AM

not for the current design, it won't look good in TT.

who knows after the new release, didn't happen before though. But not for SD either.

Ravager135 · 8 June 2019, 01:07 AM

I hope we don't. I dislike what has become of the Sea-Dweller. I understand the desire the size it up to draw a greater contrast to the Submariner. Likewise, I think it was smart to scale up the Explorer II to draw contrast with the GMT-Master II. Unfortunately, offering the Sea-Dweller in two-tone has sort of positioned the piece as simply "the bigger Submariner" or "the super-sized Submariner." I get Rolex has evolved into a luxury brand from its tool origins, but I thought there was something cool about particular models being offered only in steel. I think it's great you can only get the Milgauss or either Explorer in steel. I do not think the Explorer II should ever be offered in another metal nor do I think a ceramic bezel should be added. The stainless steel bezel is a hallmark design cue.

I just don't see the need to make every Rolex piece uniform in look and layout. It's why I still prefer the straight hands of the older YMIIs. If we make everything homogeneous, all that's left is a collection of identical watches with no real identity. It's very clear what the Sea-Dweller is now; it's just a larger Submariner when it never had to be.

Art 1 · 8 June 2019, 01:11 AM

Hope not.

kneedeep · 8 June 2019, 01:17 AM

Please no. Climbing the world's tallest peak with TT or PM Explorer would be so gauche.

oldman2005 · 8 June 2019, 01:28 AM

With Rolex de-emphasis its SS sport watches and moving toward the TT/PM, I believe a TT version of this watch is possible. And I'm not surprised if Rolex terminates other less popular SS watches.

2nastie · 8 June 2019, 01:39 AM

Nooooooo please noooooooo....

Maybe a full platinum one just to for the hell of it!

brandrea · 8 June 2019, 01:40 AM

Nothing would surprise me after the SD43 ...

RyanJ · 8 June 2019, 01:44 AM

I would not mind a white dial Explorer. I mean the Explorer II has both dials.

mgsooner · 8 June 2019, 01:46 AM

Reminds of this thread we had with a mockup of a full RG Exp lol

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthre...+gold+explorer

David5807 · 8 June 2019, 01:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kenny Powers

It's a steady slope to the rainbow explorer....

thesharkfactor · 8 June 2019, 02:00 AM

Definitely maybe.

crazymcmichael · 8 June 2019, 02:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

First, I was very surprised, pleasantly so, at the Sea-Dweller release. Yes, Rolex had the Sub in TT, but the Sea Dweller was supposed to be the “working” watch, shouldn’t have gold on a working watch; surprise! IMHO, I think it is a winner, and doesn’t take away from the “working” watch reputation.

OK, so what about the Explorer? That too, is a “working” watch. You wear it while you are exploring caves or climbing mount Everest. So.... will it also be offered in Gold someday? Either TT or even an AG version?

Would it be a success?

Hope not at all lol..

Pauln · 8 June 2019, 02:40 AM

I hope not as well. People can buy an OP or DJ if they want farkles.

7 June 2019, 08:23 PM	#1
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	Will we see a two-tone Explorer some day? First, I was very surprised, pleasantly so, at the Sea-Dweller release. Yes, Rolex had the Sub in TT, but the Sea Dweller was supposed to be the “working” watch, shouldn’t have gold on a working watch; surprise! IMHO, I think it is a winner, and doesn’t take away from the “working” watch reputation. OK, so what about the Explorer? That too, is a “working” watch. You wear it while you are exploring caves or climbing mount Everest. So.... will it also be offered in Gold someday? Either TT or even an AG version? Would it be a success?

7 June 2019, 09:17 PM	#9
Sublovin 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: USA Watch: Lots Posts: 4,595	Likely heading that direction. __________________ DSSD is the king of all Rolex

8 June 2019, 01:17 AM	#21
kneedeep "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Not 2 far from u Posts: 3,457	Please no. Climbing the world's tallest peak with TT or PM Explorer would be so gauche. __________________ Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018

7 June 2019, 08:27 PM	#2
yoniman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Jesse Location: New Zealand Watch: 116234, 116613LB Posts: 1,855	Definitely. According to my highly unreliable crystal ball Cheers

7 June 2019, 08:30 PM	#3
SpeakWithMichael "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Jacksonville, FL Watch: Superocean 44not42 Posts: 1,757	I hope not.

7 June 2019, 08:41 PM	#4
VacherObsessive "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Uk Posts: 941	Hope not

7 June 2019, 08:45 PM	#5
Kenny Powers Banned Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Cardiff Posts: 181	It's a steady slope to the rainbow explorer....

7 June 2019, 08:49 PM	#6
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,787	Sure. Why not.

7 June 2019, 08:49 PM	#7
Abdullah71601 Banned Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Calumet Harbor Watch: ing da Bears Posts: 13,568	It's coming out in platinum with PCL's. The SS will be discontinued. Look for it at Basel in 2021.

7 June 2019, 08:50 PM	#8
watchmavan Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Real Name: Michael Location: Melbourne, Aust Watch: Polar 16570 Posts: 1,185	Would be the antithesis of the Explorer DNA. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

7 June 2019, 09:19 PM	#10
ashernoah "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: NY Watch: EXP II Posts: 122	I hope not. The Explorer/Explorer II line is the one toolish stalwart level in the Sports lineup. I think they should let the EXPs be.

7 June 2019, 09:34 PM	#11
LandWatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: U.K. Posts: 708	I hope not as well. Would spoil the essence of the explorer.

7 June 2019, 10:08 PM	#12
BDL 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: @ticks_and_sticks Posts: 952	Solid White Gold would be the ticket. 36mm, please.

7 June 2019, 10:24 PM	#13
iliketime "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Real Name: Jack Location: NYC Watch: 16570, 16710 Posts: 1,535	with the way those Everest tours are going.... blinged out explorers might not be a bad idea

7 June 2019, 11:47 PM	#14
tanask211 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Posts: 318	We might also get a ceramic bezel explorer too... Sent from my SM-A910F using Tapatalk

7 June 2019, 11:48 PM	#15
yessir69 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Tornado Alley Posts: 3,289	No.

7 June 2019, 11:52 PM	#16
Brew "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Larry Location: Finger Lakes Posts: 6,007	Yes! Everything goes better with a bit of gold!! Add rocks too, please!!!

7 June 2019, 11:54 PM	#17
BVLDARI "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 923	I think if SS watches continue to be unobtainable you will see TT everything.

8 June 2019, 12:46 AM	#18
zjd168 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: US Posts: 2,698	not for the current design, it won't look good in TT. who knows after the new release, didn't happen before though. But not for SD either.

8 June 2019, 01:07 AM	#19
Ravager135 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 4,224	I hope we don't. I dislike what has become of the Sea-Dweller. I understand the desire the size it up to draw a greater contrast to the Submariner. Likewise, I think it was smart to scale up the Explorer II to draw contrast with the GMT-Master II. Unfortunately, offering the Sea-Dweller in two-tone has sort of positioned the piece as simply "the bigger Submariner" or "the super-sized Submariner." I get Rolex has evolved into a luxury brand from its tool origins, but I thought there was something cool about particular models being offered only in steel. I think it's great you can only get the Milgauss or either Explorer in steel. I do not think the Explorer II should ever be offered in another metal nor do I think a ceramic bezel should be added. The stainless steel bezel is a hallmark design cue. I just don't see the need to make every Rolex piece uniform in look and layout. It's why I still prefer the straight hands of the older YMIIs. If we make everything homogeneous, all that's left is a collection of identical watches with no real identity. It's very clear what the Sea-Dweller is now; it's just a larger Submariner when it never had to be.

8 June 2019, 01:11 AM	#20
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	Hope not.

8 June 2019, 01:28 AM	#22
oldman2005 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: norcal Posts: 3,031	With Rolex de-emphasis its SS sport watches and moving toward the TT/PM, I believe a TT version of this watch is possible. And I'm not surprised if Rolex terminates other less popular SS watches.

8 June 2019, 01:39 AM	#23
2nastie "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: YVR Watch: Time Only Posts: 2,332	Nooooooo please noooooooo.... Maybe a full platinum one just to for the hell of it!

8 June 2019, 01:40 AM	#24
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,126	Nothing would surprise me after the SD43 ...

8 June 2019, 01:44 AM	#25
RyanJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Atlantis Posts: 1,448	I would not mind a white dial Explorer. I mean the Explorer II has both dials.

8 June 2019, 01:46 AM	#26
mgsooner "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Real Name: Matthew Location: Tulsa, OK, USA Posts: 1,949	Reminds of this thread we had with a mockup of a full RG Exp lol https://www.rolexforums.com/showthre...+gold+explorer

8 June 2019, 02:00 AM	#28
thesharkfactor "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Scotland Watch: GMT Posts: 3,643	Definitely maybe.

8 June 2019, 02:40 AM	#30
Pauln "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Paul Location: Colorado Watch: Explorer Posts: 1,543	I hope not as well. People can buy an OP or DJ if they want farkles.

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