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89Sem · 2 January 2020, 10:40 AM

I know there has been a bunch of Explorer threads the last few days. I was reading an article on Hodinkee “a week on the wrist” https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/ro...-214270-review with the Explorer and they had a link to a vintage white dial Explorer. I think it looked stunning and more like the original that went to the top of Everest.

Since there is a Black dial and a White dial of the Explorer 2, why not so for the Explorer? Do you think we might see one?

Did a google search and saw what I assume is a photoshop but definitely eye catching.

89Sem · 2 January 2020, 10:41 AM

Google pic I found

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s7horton · 2 January 2020, 10:47 AM

It’d be awesome, but like every other prediction, who really knows... for now the white OP will have to do.

FHFinster · 2 January 2020, 10:49 AM

Blasphemy!!!

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escobar144 · 2 January 2020, 10:51 AM

like everyone else said its purely speculation at this point. But I do think this year we will see changes in the Explorer lineup. Unfortunately it will probably be to the Explorer 2.

Fat_ninja · 2 January 2020, 10:53 AM

Be awesome

jitdc · 2 January 2020, 10:54 AM

It looks great, that is some quality photoshop. Doesn't really hold to the legacy of the Explorer line but I understand the connection to the original OP that inspired the line. If it was ever offered I would still prefer my black dial though.

juve · 2 January 2020, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by jitdc

it looks great, i would still prefer my black dial though.

+ 1

watchmework · 2 January 2020, 11:00 AM

Maybe, you just never know...

Soarer · 2 January 2020, 11:05 AM

I believe it is white Oyster Perpetual that went to the top. We have the white OP now.

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Mick006 · 2 January 2020, 01:04 PM

I’d be in line for a white explorer 1, especially in 36mm.

MSchu · 2 January 2020, 01:10 PM

I have to be brutally honest. when it comes to a FULLY lumed ex1 with a white dial... I LOVE IT!
On a Jubilee, slam dunk

MSchu · 2 January 2020, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 89Sem

Google pic I found

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A little splash of color... a green line of text... or maybe red, winner winner chicken dinner

anjizkit · 2 January 2020, 01:26 PM

Wow. I would be in line for a white one too.

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GradyPhilpott · 2 January 2020, 01:32 PM

I'm going to say that there's zero chance, but one never knows what Rolex has up their sleeve.

Nikrnic · 2 January 2020, 01:56 PM

Why not, Exp ll has a Polar.

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IR201 · 2 January 2020, 02:03 PM

Why do we all stop at explorer with our white dial wishes? Why not a white faced Batman or Pepsi on oyster

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KBM · 2 January 2020, 02:04 PM

I'd like to see that one. And Rolex is not as conservative as it once was, imo.

89Sem · 2 January 2020, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by IR201

Why do we all stop at explorer with our white dial wishes? Why not a white faced Batman or Pepsi on oyster

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Oh you should check this out! I came across this as well. A white dial GMT. Not sure what it is about the white dials but I love it!

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/Al...MT-Master-6542

Yes, if they made a white dial Explorer I would be adding one.

GradyPhilpott · 2 January 2020, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Mick006

I’d be in line for a white explorer 1, especially in 36mm.

I have to say that the chances of Rolex reducing the size of the Explorer are about slim to none in today's market. Maybe next century they'll reduce it to 38mm.

IR201 · 2 January 2020, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 89Sem

Oh you should check this out! I came across this as well. A white dial GMT. Not sure what it is about the white dials but I love it!

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/Al...MT-Master-6542

Yes, if they made a white dial Explorer I would be adding one.

Wow!! That’s what I’m talking about

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Mick006 · 2 January 2020, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

I have to say that the chances of Rolex reducing the size of the Explorer are about slim to none in today's market. Maybe next century they'll reduce it to 38mm.

Probably about the same likelihood as a white dial explorer, which is the same likelihood as a SS Pepsi or a two tone seadweller, or a SS smurf sub, and on and on.

No one knows what Rolex will do. The last couple years have been surprising. Won’t stop us from dreaming. A white dial 38mm explorer would be killer. So would a new explorer II in 40mm.

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GradyPhilpott · 2 January 2020, 03:20 PM

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A white dial 38mm explorer would be killer. So would a new explorer II in 40mm.

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I'm not excited by a white dial Explorer, though any reduction in size of the Explorer would excite me because of what the means in terms of market tastes. I admit that the white dial OP looks fantastic. I just can't warm up to the idea of the Explorer. Seeing an actual watch and not a mock-up could change my mind in a flash.

I agree that 40mm is perfect for an Explorer II. That's why I bought a 16570 Polar this past year, even though the bracelet needs some work and possibly a replacement. Nonetheless, it was a great deal.

Mick006 · 2 January 2020, 03:29 PM

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I agree that 40mm is perfect for an Explorer II. That's why I bought a 16570 Polar this past year, even though the bracelet needs some work and possibly a replacement. Nonetheless, it was a great deal.

I much prefer the 5 digit explorer IIs, especially the polar. My only complaint is the hollow center links and older style clasps. Killer watch though. I’d love is Rolex made a modern version of the 5 digits.

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Mick006 · 2 January 2020, 03:29 PM

And I love the creamy hour plots.

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smym18 · 2 January 2020, 03:43 PM

I’d swap my Explorer for a white dial in a heartbeat since I have a black Sub. The mockup looks so good.

Rashid.bk · 2 January 2020, 05:17 PM

It’s possible. Rolex has shown it can go against it’s own norms.
However, this particular combo is unlikely.

2 January 2020, 10:40 AM	#1
89Sem "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Philadelphia,PA Watch: Rolex, Omega Posts: 256	Chances of white dial Explorer 1 I know there has been a bunch of Explorer threads the last few days. I was reading an article on Hodinkee “a week on the wrist” https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/ro...-214270-review with the Explorer and they had a link to a vintage white dial Explorer. I think it looked stunning and more like the original that went to the top of Everest. Since there is a Black dial and a White dial of the Explorer 2, why not so for the Explorer? Do you think we might see one? Did a google search and saw what I assume is a photoshop but definitely eye catching.

2 January 2020, 11:05 AM	#10
Soarer "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: Albert Location: Toronto Watch: Submariner LV Posts: 1,083	Chances of white dial Explorer 1 I believe it is white Oyster Perpetual that went to the top. We have the white OP now. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ What you gotta do, you gotta do!

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2 January 2020, 03:29 PM	#25
Mick006 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: PA, US Posts: 564	And I love the creamy hour plots. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 63rd Anniversary Submariner

2 January 2020, 10:41 AM	#2
89Sem "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Philadelphia,PA Watch: Rolex, Omega Posts: 256	Google pic I found Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

2 January 2020, 10:47 AM	#3
s7horton "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Seth Location: Grand Rapids, MI Watch: 16613LB, 126610….. Posts: 995	It’d be awesome, but like every other prediction, who really knows... for now the white OP will have to do.

2 January 2020, 10:49 AM	#4
FHFinster "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 980	Blasphemy!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

2 January 2020, 10:51 AM	#5
escobar144 Banned Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: LA Watch: Submariner/DJ 41 Posts: 506	like everyone else said its purely speculation at this point. But I do think this year we will see changes in the Explorer lineup. Unfortunately it will probably be to the Explorer 2.

2 January 2020, 10:53 AM	#6
Fat_ninja Banned Join Date: May 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: USA Watch: P-01 Posts: 11,772	Be awesome

2 January 2020, 10:54 AM	#7
jitdc "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Real Name: Jake Location: TN Watch: 126500 Posts: 546	It looks great, that is some quality photoshop. Doesn't really hold to the legacy of the Explorer line but I understand the connection to the original OP that inspired the line. If it was ever offered I would still prefer my black dial though.

2 January 2020, 11:00 AM	#9
watchmework "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: DC Watch: 126710BLRO, 116600 Posts: 7,869	Maybe, you just never know...

2 January 2020, 01:04 PM	#11
Mick006 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: PA, US Posts: 564	I’d be in line for a white explorer 1, especially in 36mm.

2 January 2020, 01:10 PM	#12
MSchu Banned Join Date: May 2019 Real Name: Schumacher Location: Las vegas Posts: 826	I have to be brutally honest. when it comes to a FULLY lumed ex1 with a white dial... I LOVE IT! On a Jubilee, slam dunk

2 January 2020, 01:56 PM	#16
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,171	Why not, Exp ll has a Polar. Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk

2 January 2020, 02:03 PM	#17
IR201 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: New York Posts: 2,100	Why do we all stop at explorer with our white dial wishes? Why not a white faced Batman or Pepsi on oyster Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

2 January 2020, 02:04 PM	#18
KBM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,448	I'd like to see that one. And Rolex is not as conservative as it once was, imo.

2 January 2020, 03:43 PM	#26
smym18 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: USA Posts: 1,376	I’d swap my Explorer for a white dial in a heartbeat since I have a black Sub. The mockup looks so good.

2 January 2020, 05:17 PM	#27
Rashid.bk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas Watch: 12800ft = 3900m Posts: 11,173	It’s possible. Rolex has shown it can go against it’s own norms. However, this particular combo is unlikely.

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