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Manamana · 9 April 2021, 08:09 AM

What do you think? I can't believe that's it for Rolex releases this year. Surly some more coming like a 50th anniversary Explorer II later this year, and some discontinuations or updates on the Air King, and Milgauss.

bp1000 · 9 April 2021, 08:10 AM

A platinum explorer 2

bremersm · 9 April 2021, 08:11 AM

I highly doubt it since this is the only trade show they are attending this year.

Marcjvr · 9 April 2021, 08:17 AM

A calculator watch is due any minute now

Manamana · 9 April 2021, 08:21 AM

I just can't believe Rolex releasing only dials and bracelets this year, while practically everyone is releasing very exciting models.

rjstuf001 · 9 April 2021, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Manamana

What do you think? I can't believe that's it for Rolex releases this year. Surly some more coming like a 50th anniversary Explorer II later this year, and some discontinuations or updates on the Air King, and Milgauss.

I, too, suspect they will release a 50th anniversary Explorer II later this year. We shall see!

Prism · 9 April 2021, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by bp1000

A platinum explorer 2

Yeah to ensure it is no longer a tool watch.

FTX I · 9 April 2021, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by bp1000

A platinum explorer 2

With diamond bezel

djdm · 9 April 2021, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Marcjvr

A calculator watch is due any minute now

Great idea! With ceramic buttons and a platinum case + bracelet.

GradyPhilpott · 9 April 2021, 08:56 AM

I've seen some cases of denial of reality before, but this takes the cake.

No one knows what Rolex will do.

They have broken the release cycle to introduce new models in the past, I seem to recall, but there's no guarantee that they will and as far as a revamp of the catalog to the degree that is being suggested here is as implausible as anything I can think of.

The best course is to accept the releases that occurred yesterday and live with it.

If Rolex decides later that they will cut your least favorite watch or release your most desired reconfiguration or new model, it will be icing on the cake.

No vote.

zengineer · 9 April 2021, 09:10 AM

Rolex isn't that big on anniversary editions, at least not nearly as much as other makers so I think this week was it for the Explorer II.

My prediction before the end of 2021 is a 41mm Explorer. That 36mm version seems to register with many but makes no sense as a replacement for the 39mm. Maybe we'll even see a companion white one since the white 39mm OP went away.

While I'm at it, my crystal ball says 2022 brings a less schizophrenic AK dial and more basic, less weird Milgauss dial colors.

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wclowe · 9 April 2021, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by bremersm

I highly doubt it since this is the only trade show they are attending this year.

Shanghai might provide some surprises...

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chro.nic · 9 April 2021, 09:28 AM

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Shanghai might provide some surprises...

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This

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Nikrnic · 9 April 2021, 10:42 AM

I think the Explorer will be back soon in 40mm

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JWD531 · 9 April 2021, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by bp1000

A platinum explorer 2

Rose platinum

BumbleB · 9 April 2021, 11:01 AM

It’s not unheard of for Rolex to suddenly stop production of a certain model.

The black GMT II was suddenly discontinued in May of 2019. After Basel announcements.

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JWD531 · 9 April 2021, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by BumbleB

It’s not unheard of for Rolex to suddenly stop production of a certain model.

The black GMT II was suddenly discontinued in May of 2019. After Basel announcements.

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I am not holding my breath, but I am still hoping for a green GMT/daylight hand and lettering addition to the Explorer II as an anniversary surprise later in the year. Just to psych everyone out...

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prnceofpersia23 · 9 April 2021, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

I've seen some cases of denial of reality before, but this takes the cake.

No one knows what Rolex will do.

They have broken the release cycle to introduce new models in the past, I seem to recall, but there's no guarantee that they will and as far as a revamp of the catalog to the degree that is being suggested here is as implausible as anything I can think of.

The best course is to accept the releases that occurred yesterday and live with it.

If Rolex decides later that they will cut your least favorite watch or release your most desired reconfiguration or new model, it will be icing on the cake.

No vote.

Yeah it's getting ridiculous now.

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Rashid.bk · 9 April 2021, 02:59 PM

This thread equals stages of grief...
Right now we're in shock and denial...by tomorrow we should be seeing some anger and guilt. By next week we'll cycle through to acceptance.
You should have been around for when Rolex finally released the BLRO, but only in white gold. I think we still have members who we've never heard of again.

It's just a watch people and it basically serves the same purpose as a stick in the dirt, only the stick doesn't have chromalight to work at night.

Rashid.bk · 9 April 2021, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by wclowe

Shanghai might provide some surprises...

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That's basically the equivalent of a car show. And that's next week, all you're gonna see is the watches they just released but in the metal.

rambo99 · 9 April 2021, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Manamana

I just can't believe Rolex releasing only dials and bracelets this year, while practically everyone is releasing very exciting models.

hublot is the winner!

mic6 · 9 April 2021, 03:37 PM

Crazy thread, absolute nonsense.
We are done for the next 365 days.

mic6 · 9 April 2021, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by BumbleB

It’s not unheard of for Rolex to suddenly stop production of a certain model.

The black GMT II was suddenly discontinued in May of 2019. After Basel announcements.

Do you have proof for this? I doubt it's true.
You mean it was present at the Baselworld in March and then suddenly disappeared? No way

Maxy · 9 April 2021, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by BumbleB

It’s not unheard of for Rolex to suddenly stop production of a certain model.

The black GMT II was suddenly discontinued in May of 2019. After Basel announcements.

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No. The GMT 116710LN was discontinued during Baselworld 2019 itself when they upgraded movements. It's in every baselworld report. You can't fake such media reported item.

Maxy · 9 April 2021, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Manamana

What do you think? I can't believe that's it for Rolex releases this year. Surly some more coming like a 50th anniversary Explorer II later this year, and some discontinuations or updates on the Air King, and Milgauss.

So what you think Rolex is doing by making new case, dial and bracelet for 226570? Is that only for few weeks of production and there's another replacement coming? Lol.

BumbleB · 9 April 2021, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by mic6

Do you have proof for this? I doubt it's true.
You mean it was present at the Baselworld in March and then suddenly disappeared? No way

That’s how i remembered it, i could be wrong

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BumbleB · 9 April 2021, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Maxy

No. The GMT 116710LN was discontinued during Baselworld 2019 itself when they upgraded movements. It's in every baselworld report. You can't fake such media reported item.

Oops, I stand corrected.

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zengineer · 9 April 2021, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by wclowe

Shanghai might provide some surprises...

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Good possibility, bad movie.

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Driver8 · 9 April 2021, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

I've seen some cases of denial of reality before, but this takes the cake.

No one knows what Rolex will do.

They have broken the release cycle to introduce new models in the past, I seem to recall, but there's no guarantee that they will and as far as a revamp of the catalog to the degree that is being suggested here is as implausible as anything I can think of.

The best course is to accept the releases that occurred yesterday and live with it.

If Rolex decides later that they will cut your least favorite watch or release your most desired reconfiguration or new model, it will be icing on the cake.

No vote.

This

As we've seen time and time again, Rolex will do whatever Rolex wants to do and on whatever timescale they want to do it, completely irrespective of what "fans" want them to do.

Personally I can't remotely imagine they'd do anything additional for the Exp II, as it's not like they somehow forgot it was the 50th anniversary this year! Considering that Rolex develops their watches with all the speed of tectonic plate movement, I think it's obvious that they've made their microscopic changes to it and that'll be it for the foreseeable as far as that model is concerned.

Whether they'll release any additional watches until this time next year.... who knows. Crystal ball time.

GradyPhilpott · 10 April 2021, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Rashid.bk

This thread equals stages of grief...
Right now we're in shock and denial...by tomorrow we should be seeing some anger and guilt. By next week we'll cycle through to acceptance.
You should have been around for when Rolex finally released the BLRO, but only in white gold. I think we still have members who we've never heard of again.

It's just a watch people and it basically serves the same purpose as a stick in the dirt, only the stick doesn't have chromalight to work at night.

Elisabeth Kubler-Ross would have approved of your assessment!

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9 April 2021, 08:09 AM	#1
Manamana "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Here and There Posts: 802	Rolex may still release more watches this year What do you think? I can't believe that's it for Rolex releases this year. Surly some more coming like a 50th anniversary Explorer II later this year, and some discontinuations or updates on the Air King, and Milgauss.

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GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK047 Posts: 34,460	I've seen some cases of denial of reality before, but this takes the cake. No one knows what Rolex will do. They have broken the release cycle to introduce new models in the past, I seem to recall, but there's no guarantee that they will and as far as a revamp of the catalog to the degree that is being suggested here is as implausible as anything I can think of. The best course is to accept the releases that occurred yesterday and live with it. If Rolex decides later that they will cut your least favorite watch or release your most desired reconfiguration or new model, it will be icing on the cake. No vote. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

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BumbleB "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: ASEAN/DC/EU Watch: ing you Posts: 2,776	It’s not unheard of for Rolex to suddenly stop production of a certain model. The black GMT II was suddenly discontinued in May of 2019. After Basel announcements. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ ♛ Milgauss 116400GV ♛ Deepsea D-Blue 116660 ♛ Submariner 114060 ♛ Submariner 116613LN ♛ Exp. II black 216570 ♛ Exp. II white 226570 ♛ Sky Dweller white 326933 ♛ Sky Dweller Blue 326934 ♛ GMT II 116710 black ♛ GMT II 126710BLRO ♛ GMT II 126711CHNR ♛ GMT II 126710BLNR ♛ Daytona 116509 ♛ DD40 228238 H HUBLOT BIG BANG e ceramic C CHANEL J12 3125 AP 3120 MVT

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mic6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Europe Watch: 116718 green Posts: 1,944	Crazy thread, absolute nonsense. We are done for the next 365 days. __________________

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bp1000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Midlands, UK Posts: 4,973	A platinum explorer 2

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bremersm Banned Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Charlotte Posts: 647	I highly doubt it since this is the only trade show they are attending this year.

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9 April 2021, 08:21 AM	#5
Manamana "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Here and There Posts: 802	I just can't believe Rolex releasing only dials and bracelets this year, while practically everyone is releasing very exciting models.

9 April 2021, 09:10 AM	#11
zengineer "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Michigan Posts: 4,588	Rolex isn't that big on anniversary editions, at least not nearly as much as other makers so I think this week was it for the Explorer II. My prediction before the end of 2021 is a 41mm Explorer. That 36mm version seems to register with many but makes no sense as a replacement for the 39mm. Maybe we'll even see a companion white one since the white 39mm OP went away. While I'm at it, my crystal ball says 2022 brings a less schizophrenic AK dial and more basic, less weird Milgauss dial colors. Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk

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Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,172	I think the Explorer will be back soon in 40mm Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk

9 April 2021, 02:59 PM	#19
Rashid.bk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas Watch: 12800ft = 3900m Posts: 11,173	This thread equals stages of grief... Right now we're in shock and denial...by tomorrow we should be seeing some anger and guilt. By next week we'll cycle through to acceptance. You should have been around for when Rolex finally released the BLRO, but only in white gold. I think we still have members who we've never heard of again. It's just a watch people and it basically serves the same purpose as a stick in the dirt, only the stick doesn't have chromalight to work at night.

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