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Alcibiades · 7 April 2021, 09:47 PM

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

Benzsiam · 7 April 2021, 09:47 PM

I agreed.

Potawatomi · 7 April 2021, 09:48 PM

Too small for a lot of us 39mm would be a definite buy for me

Bill11783 · 7 April 2021, 09:48 PM

Does look good... wish it was bigger for me. 36 is too small for a 7.5 wrist.

samson66 · 7 April 2021, 09:49 PM

36mm is what's wrong

Old Expat Beast · 7 April 2021, 09:51 PM

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.

Brny11 · 7 April 2021, 09:53 PM

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.

Benzsiam · 7 April 2021, 09:53 PM

I think Rolex expected to sell more in China.

daveathall · 7 April 2021, 09:53 PM

I don't like a TT Explorer. That's just me though.

chloebear · 7 April 2021, 09:55 PM

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.

Verdi · 7 April 2021, 09:58 PM

Wrong?!

It is wrong that is called Explorer. Should have been a 2 tone 36mm OP and keep the Explorer in ss....

Etschell · 7 April 2021, 09:59 PM

lol. they did the same thing to the seadweller.

next year we get a tt deep sea.

CLTRolex · 7 April 2021, 10:01 PM

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BradSomrak · 7 April 2021, 10:01 PM

I cannot like it any less.

DLRIDES · 7 April 2021, 10:02 PM

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.

DLRIDES · 7 April 2021, 10:03 PM

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abozz · 7 April 2021, 10:21 PM

Looks very nice! Nothing wrong! But too small for my taste

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David001 · 7 April 2021, 10:24 PM

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.

Easy E · 7 April 2021, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Alcibiades

Hopefully demand is low so I can at least examine one at my AD

I think you will not have a problem examining one.

polarinda · 8 April 2021, 02:16 AM

Oddball, kinda like the heavily numbered airking.

SaddleSC · 8 April 2021, 02:20 AM

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.

2nastie · 8 April 2021, 02:30 AM

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.

TheVTCGuy · 8 April 2021, 02:32 AM

Nothing wrong with it all. It’s not for me, but if you like it congrats!

Alcibiades · 8 April 2021, 02:32 AM

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Originally Posted by 2nastie

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.

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?

cbalster · 8 April 2021, 02:37 AM

My mother in law loves it.

Mystro · 8 April 2021, 02:39 AM

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Originally Posted by CLTRolex

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Women will love this sporty model. Nothing wrong with that.

Alan111 · 8 April 2021, 02:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Alcibiades

What’s wrong with the two tone Explorer? Looks good!

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.

Pw92676 · 8 April 2021, 02:49 AM

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.

sgarrity · 8 April 2021, 03:26 AM

36mm OP in TT with a white 369 dial? Might have been interesting.

Calling this abomination an Explorer?

drblowfin · 8 April 2021, 03:29 AM

It will take some getting used to, not doing it for me now.
I would be up for a full YG version!

7 April 2021, 09:47 PM	#1
Alcibiades "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: New York Posts: 148	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

7 April 2021, 09:47 PM	#2
Benzsiam 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: USA Watch: Rolex/AP/PP/ALS Posts: 6,002	I agreed. __________________ Rolex: 116621, 126333, 126711CHNR, 114060, 116500LN White, 126660 JC, 126710BLNR, 126710BLRO, 116610LV, 126610LN, 126610LV, 116508 YG Green Dial, 124300 Turquoise, 126719BLRO Meteorite dial, 228235 Olive dial ,126755SARU, 116505 RG Black dial, 326934 Blue Sky D. AP: 15451ST Blue, 15500OR w/Bracelet, 14790SA, 14790BA, 26022BC(Salmon) PP: 5524R, 5712G, ALS: Time Zone 136.032, Cartier: WGSA0030, WSSA0061, YG Oct. 2965, Carree 2961, YG Carree, Tank W5000156 Breguet: 7137BA, MontBlanc: 109996"

7 April 2021, 09:51 PM	#6
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,825	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. __________________ _______________________

7 April 2021, 09:53 PM	#8
Benzsiam 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: USA Watch: Rolex/AP/PP/ALS Posts: 6,002	I think Rolex expected to sell more in China. __________________ Rolex: 116621, 126333, 126711CHNR, 114060, 116500LN White, 126660 JC, 126710BLNR, 126710BLRO, 116610LV, 126610LN, 126610LV, 116508 YG Green Dial, 124300 Turquoise, 126719BLRO Meteorite dial, 228235 Olive dial ,126755SARU, 116505 RG Black dial, 326934 Blue Sky D. AP: 15451ST Blue, 15500OR w/Bracelet, 14790SA, 14790BA, 26022BC(Salmon) PP: 5524R, 5712G, ALS: Time Zone 136.032, Cartier: WGSA0030, WSSA0061, YG Oct. 2965, Carree 2961, YG Carree, Tank W5000156 Breguet: 7137BA, MontBlanc: 109996"

7 April 2021, 09:53 PM	#9
daveathall "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: England. Watch: Various Posts: 7,305	I don't like a TT Explorer. That's just me though. __________________ KINDEST REGARDS DAVE

7 April 2021, 09:48 PM	#3
Potawatomi "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Arizona Posts: 910	Too small for a lot of us 39mm would be a definite buy for me

7 April 2021, 09:48 PM	#4
Bill11783 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Real Name: Bill Location: 🇺🇸 Watch: BLRO, LV Posts: 444	Does look good... wish it was bigger for me. 36 is too small for a 7.5 wrist.

7 April 2021, 09:49 PM	#5
samson66 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Mike Location: Downy Ocean Hon Watch: my money leaving! Posts: 13,791	36mm is what's wrong

7 April 2021, 09:53 PM	#7
Brny11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Real Name: Brian Location: Florida Posts: 2,460	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.

7 April 2021, 09:55 PM	#10
chloebear Banned Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Mike Location: USA Watch: Explorer Posts: 2,902	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
Verdi "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mitch Location: UAE Watch: Big Ben Posts: 2,451	Wrong?! It is wrong that is called Explorer. Should have been a 2 tone 36mm OP and keep the Explorer in ss.... __________________ IG: @watch_idiot_savant

7 April 2021, 09:59 PM	#12
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	lol. they did the same thing to the seadweller. next year we get a tt deep sea. __________________ If you wind it, they will run. 25 or 6 to 4.

7 April 2021, 10:01 PM	#13
CLTRolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Charlotte/London Watch: Multiple Posts: 889	Lady watch Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ ♕ Daytona - 116506 ♕ GMT-Master II - 116710BLNR ♕ Yacht-Master II - 116680 ♕ Daytona - 116520 ♕ Explorer II - 16570

7 April 2021, 10:01 PM	#14
BradSomrak "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Real Name: Brad Location: Pittsburgh Watch: 126710BLNR Posts: 567	I cannot like it any less.

7 April 2021, 10:02 PM	#15
DLRIDES 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Don Location: NC/WY Watch: Me Posts: 4,672	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. __________________ *Purchasing your first non HOA home on a 3 acre lot DOES NOT equate to owning a “farm”.*

7 April 2021, 10:21 PM	#17
abozz "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: In my home. Watch: 116660, 126600 Posts: 2,905	Looks very nice! Nothing wrong! But too small for my taste Enviado desde mi iPhone utilizando Tapatalk

7 April 2021, 10:24 PM	#18
David001 Banned Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: UK Posts: 538	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.

8 April 2021, 02:16 AM	#20
polarinda "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Trav Location: singapore Watch: it Posts: 2,316	Oddball, kinda like the heavily numbered airking.

8 April 2021, 02:20 AM	#21
SaddleSC "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Charles B Location: GMT -7 Watch: Hulk 116610LV Posts: 6,131	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. __________________ Hulk 116610LV + GMT II 126710 BLNR + Explorer 124270 + Air King 126900 + Submariner 16613LB

8 April 2021, 02:30 AM	#22
2nastie "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: YVR Watch: Time Only Posts: 2,332	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
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	Nothing wrong with it all. It’s not for me, but if you like it congrats!

8 April 2021, 02:37 AM	#25
cbalster "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Hillsborough Posts: 744	My mother in law loves it.

8 April 2021, 02:49 AM	#28
Pw92676 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Georgia Posts: 6,309	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
sgarrity "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Watch: Explorer Posts: 258	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
drblowfin "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: UK Posts: 98	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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