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RTG · 7 April 2021, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Potawatomi

I saw posted CExplorer pronounced sexplorer

The sexplorer sounds very interesting

hiih8r · 7 April 2021, 11:47 AM

At this point it doesn’t matter what Rolex does. They can put their name on anything and flippers and grey dealers will buy up all the inventory and list it at higher prices and there will be fools that will pay it just because they can’t walk into a dealer and buy it out of the case.

Doood · 7 April 2021, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by SpeakWithMichael

Would that make it the CExplorer II? That sounds like an adult movie.

What would they call a titanium Explorer?

asiparks · 7 April 2021, 03:14 PM

Explorer 2, not the obvious choice, not for the InstaFacers FOMO idiocy, not blingy with PCLs and shiny bezels...A proper legible dial for eyes over 40....Almost obtainable...
Farewell to the last of the ruggedly thoughtful, gentlemens Rolex.

My stainless bezel has been up to temples in Sri Lanka, beaches in Hawaii, ping pong bars in Bangkok, and hiking across the North Yorkshire moors with an ice cream in Scarborough and it has little scratches and swirls to remind me of those times.
Pretty sure most of those ceramic bezelled Explorers will only see the dark inside of safes for the first few years, with the occassional Instagram flex as their owner daren't ding their investment value...

Jacobson · 7 April 2021, 03:27 PM

There is a part of me that is holding on to the hope the new ExpII is still all SS, in a smaller case (current GMT case as it used to be in the 5 digit reference)

Boaters · 7 April 2021, 03:36 PM

Awesome piece ��

ndrs63 · 7 April 2021, 03:49 PM

Ain’t happening

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robinmgb · 7 April 2021, 03:51 PM

The bezel was awful in my opinion, the reason I sold my Explorer II, so boring looking compared to the ceramic bezels

BOA · 7 April 2021, 04:10 PM

I don't like the idea of a ceramic bezel on the Explorer II, but it might make sense if Rolex were to offer a warranty on the bezel and replace it for free if it can be shown that it was broken in an actual spelunking incident. Breitling does that for their Emergency watch, replacing the antenna for free if it is pulled in an actual emergency. Most accidental breakages would not be covered, but spelunkers would be protected. Just a last minute thought here. :)

Nikrnic · 7 April 2021, 05:01 PM

I doubt it, ceramic bezels aren't the new answer for everything and the brushed bezel is part of its rugged history. If it does go, oh well I'm glad I bought mine new three years ago, it's a keeper.

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grimps · 7 April 2021, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Oystersteel

Ceramic is not more durable than stainless steel

I concur
As someone that’s smashed their Pepsi ceramic bezel to smithereens after dropping it on the floor id say I’d rather climb Mount Everest with a steel Bezel 😂

GolfJunkie · 8 April 2021, 02:12 AM

This thread didn’t age too well

Nikrnic · 8 April 2021, 02:23 AM

That was the number one worst prediction I've ever heard..It got to the point of being very boring. I'm glad it's finally put to rest.

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~JJ · 8 April 2021, 02:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Nikrnic

That was the number one worst prediction I've ever heard..It got to the point of being very boring. I'm glad it's finally put to rest.

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X2, all those experts predicting or trying to drive design suggestions for the last few years can finally pivot to something new.

Nikrnic · 8 April 2021, 02:56 AM

X1000..

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Maxy · 8 April 2021, 03:03 AM

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Originally Posted by SL BRABUS

Not sure others feel the same way as I do......

I'm sadden to see the beautiful brushed bezel coming to an end.....

Hopefully you guys enjoy the beauty of this photo......

You couldn't have waited 1 more day?

Tensai · 8 April 2021, 03:19 AM

Good lesson for the kids. When you post something on the internet, it is there to stay forever. Doh!!!!

SL BRABUS · 8 April 2021, 03:37 AM

....^^^...Whoever got this rumors from the crystal ball or magic 8 ball should throw it in the trash.....^^^....lol.....

Glad the rumors is wrong about the ceramic bezel.......

asiparks · 8 April 2021, 06:03 AM

well, it wasn't pulled completely out of thin air....

No doubt Rolex had some samples mocked up with ceramic bezels made at some point and thought it would be funny to put one in their video, knowing people would start blowing up the exposure and shadow details looking for clues....
that's def an inset black bezel, with light colored font...

Oxfordian · 8 April 2021, 06:18 AM

So pleased that Rolex didn’t ceramic-ize the Explorer II as it would have ruined an excellent watch, now I suppose I should get my derrière in gear and get down to my AD and ask them to get one for me.

But white or black?

afmars · 8 April 2021, 07:14 AM

Time to say goodbye to the fugly mock-ups of the explorer ii with a ceramic bezel... at least for a couple of days anyway...

zengineer · 8 April 2021, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by asiparks

well, it wasn't pulled completely out of thin air....

No doubt Rolex had some samples mocked up with ceramic bezels made at some point and thought it would be funny to put one in their video, knowing people would start blowing up the exposure and shadow details looking for clues....
that's def an inset black bezel, with light colored font...

Whit it is..is a shadow.

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asiparks · 8 April 2021, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by zengineer

Whit it is..is a shadow.

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I've got a 216570 on my wrist right now- shadow doesn't make the very black filled numbers pop white.
Rolex will have all manner of design prototypes that never see the light of production, why not use them to occassionally troll the forums and grays...

EEpro · 8 April 2021, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by asiparks

well, it wasn't pulled completely out of thin air....

No doubt Rolex had some samples mocked up with ceramic bezels made at some point and thought it would be funny to put one in their video, knowing people would start blowing up the exposure and shadow details looking for clues....
that's def an inset black bezel, with light colored font...

Probably a solidworks rendering with gloss metal bezel.

Malum · 8 April 2021, 11:40 AM

So glad I believed and waited .

zengineer · 8 April 2021, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by asiparks

I've got a 216570 on my wrist right now- shadow doesn't make the very black filled numbers pop white.
Rolex will have all manner of design prototypes that never see the light of production, why not use them to occassionally troll the forums and grays...

We really don't either of us know. I think a creatively lit and no doubt heavily produced video could easily make the actual bezel look dark. You think its a prototype. I am sure they do make prototypes but I can't agree that it's definately a black ceramic bezel watch in the video.

Regardless...thank God it stayed steel.

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GMT Aviator · 8 April 2021, 05:48 PM

It’s not beyond the realms of impossibility that the release was indeed going black ceramic bezel at some point. I imagine a lot of head scratching at Rolex with which way to go on this one but ultimately I’m glad it remained steel.
A black ceramic bezel would have killed the polar but looked alright on the black dial.
Either way, we will never know.

osamu · 8 April 2021, 06:24 PM

I too never liked the look of the photoshops of the EXII with a black ceramic bezel. I've always been pushing for maybe use of like tungsten or some other new scratch resistant ceramic/metallic material which would keep the essence of the EXII, but maybe add some real world practicality.

zengineer · 8 April 2021, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by GMT Aviator

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A black ceramic bezel would have killed the polar but looked alright on the black dial...

That's exactly what I initially thought about the current Daytona, and still think it's true. Clearly most people were not bothered by a complete change in it's look...they seem to manage to sell them.

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7 April 2021, 03:14 PM	#34
asiparks "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Portland, OR Watch: ing the Detectives Posts: 1,888	Explorer 2, not the obvious choice, not for the InstaFacers FOMO idiocy, not blingy with PCLs and shiny bezels...A proper legible dial for eyes over 40....Almost obtainable... Farewell to the last of the ruggedly thoughtful, gentlemens Rolex. My stainless bezel has been up to temples in Sri Lanka, beaches in Hawaii, ping pong bars in Bangkok, and hiking across the North Yorkshire moors with an ice cream in Scarborough and it has little scratches and swirls to remind me of those times. Pretty sure most of those ceramic bezelled Explorers will only see the dark inside of safes for the first few years, with the occassional Instagram flex as their owner daren't ding their investment value... __________________ Eagels may soar, but weasels are seldom sucked into jet engines...

7 April 2021, 03:27 PM	#35
Jacobson "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: USA, UK, UAE Posts: 670	There is a part of me that is holding on to the hope the new ExpII is still all SS, in a smaller case (current GMT case as it used to be in the 5 digit reference) __________________ ROLEX: 16570 - 16610LV - 116610LN - 116610LV - 16710 - 116710BLNR - 126710BLRO - 116622 Rhodium - 116520 Black - 116500LN White - 116500LN Black - 228206 Ice AP: 15450ST White - 15202ST Blue - 26331ST -- PP: 5711/1A Blue - 5056P-001 -- BP: 5008 1130 71S -- JLC: 3908420 -- Tudor: M79470-0001

8 April 2021, 02:12 AM	#42
GolfJunkie 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Eric Location: USA Watch: 252 Posts: 4,952	This thread didn’t age too well __________________ 2FA Enabled

8 April 2021, 03:37 AM	#48
SL BRABUS "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: U.S.A Watch: Only Rolex & Patek Posts: 3,384	Glad the rumors is wrong about the ceramic bezel.... ....^^^...Whoever got this rumors from the crystal ball or magic 8 ball should throw it in the trash.....^^^....lol..... Glad the rumors is wrong about the ceramic bezel....... __________________ Rolex Forum: Mainly Rolex & Benz pictures...!!! Click the above link to join the club...^^^... "SL BRABUS" aka BenzWorld Undercover Moderator

8 April 2021, 06:03 AM	#49
asiparks "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Portland, OR Watch: ing the Detectives Posts: 1,888	well, it wasn't pulled completely out of thin air.... No doubt Rolex had some samples mocked up with ceramic bezels made at some point and thought it would be funny to put one in their video, knowing people would start blowing up the exposure and shadow details looking for clues.... that's def an inset black bezel, with light colored font... __________________ Eagels may soar, but weasels are seldom sucked into jet engines...

7 April 2021, 11:47 AM	#32
hiih8r "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: FL Posts: 24	At this point it doesn’t matter what Rolex does. They can put their name on anything and flippers and grey dealers will buy up all the inventory and list it at higher prices and there will be fools that will pay it just because they can’t walk into a dealer and buy it out of the case.

7 April 2021, 03:36 PM	#36
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,650	Awesome piece ��

7 April 2021, 03:49 PM	#37
ndrs63 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: NYC Posts: 1,102	Ain’t happening Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

7 April 2021, 03:51 PM	#38
robinmgb "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Kent, England Watch: Hublot BB Unico Posts: 1,089	The bezel was awful in my opinion, the reason I sold my Explorer II, so boring looking compared to the ceramic bezels

7 April 2021, 04:10 PM	#39
BOA "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Bruce Location: Chicago, IL Watch: Meteorite DD Posts: 2,330	I don't like the idea of a ceramic bezel on the Explorer II, but it might make sense if Rolex were to offer a warranty on the bezel and replace it for free if it can be shown that it was broken in an actual spelunking incident. Breitling does that for their Emergency watch, replacing the antenna for free if it is pulled in an actual emergency. Most accidental breakages would not be covered, but spelunkers would be protected. Just a last minute thought here. :)

7 April 2021, 05:01 PM	#40
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,172	I doubt it, ceramic bezels aren't the new answer for everything and the brushed bezel is part of its rugged history. If it does go, oh well I'm glad I bought mine new three years ago, it's a keeper. Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk

8 April 2021, 02:23 AM	#43
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,172	That was the number one worst prediction I've ever heard..It got to the point of being very boring. I'm glad it's finally put to rest. Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk

8 April 2021, 02:56 AM	#45
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,172	X1000.. Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk

8 April 2021, 03:19 AM	#47
Tensai "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: tyo nyc fla ack Watch: all the good ones Posts: 1,008	Good lesson for the kids. When you post something on the internet, it is there to stay forever. Doh!!!!

8 April 2021, 06:18 AM	#50
Oxfordian "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Martin Location: England Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 3,072	So pleased that Rolex didn’t ceramic-ize the Explorer II as it would have ruined an excellent watch, now I suppose I should get my derrière in gear and get down to my AD and ask them to get one for me. But white or black? __________________ Martin Small Rolex, Omega, Seiko and Oris Collection

8 April 2021, 07:14 AM	#51
afmars "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Andrew Location: USA Watch: BLRO Posts: 738	Time to say goodbye to the fugly mock-ups of the explorer ii with a ceramic bezel... at least for a couple of days anyway...

8 April 2021, 11:40 AM	#55
Malum "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Kurt Location: Coachella Valley Watch: SD43 D-Blue Posts: 4,142	So glad I believed and waited .

8 April 2021, 05:48 PM	#57
GMT Aviator 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: London Posts: 3,307	It’s not beyond the realms of impossibility that the release was indeed going black ceramic bezel at some point. I imagine a lot of head scratching at Rolex with which way to go on this one but ultimately I’m glad it remained steel. A black ceramic bezel would have killed the polar but looked alright on the black dial. Either way, we will never know.

8 April 2021, 06:24 PM	#58
osamu "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Honolulu Posts: 1,322	I too never liked the look of the photoshops of the EXII with a black ceramic bezel. I've always been pushing for maybe use of like tungsten or some other new scratch resistant ceramic/metallic material which would keep the essence of the EXII, but maybe add some real world practicality.

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