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GradyPhilpott · 8 April 2021, 09:46 AM

For me, it is the SS BLRO on Oyster.

I never saw that coming.

Starhutch · 8 April 2021, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

For me, it is the SS BLRO on Oyster.

I never saw that coming.

Same, I’m excited about the oyster option added back to the GMT line. Best of both worlds for ultimate flexibility to enjoy the jubilee and oyster whenever you want

jerseyb · 8 April 2021, 09:52 AM

I'd have to say the steel & gold explorer. Love the new 36mm size, the bi-metal not so much.

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GradyPhilpott · 8 April 2021, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by jerseyb

I'd have to say the steel & gold explorer. Love the new 36mm size, the bi-metal not so much.

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Yeah, I admit that that took me by surprise, but it's not so out of line when you consider the TT and PM options on other professional series watches.

I understood the Oyster bracelet on the BLRO as being indicative of a PM watch, as Rolex does delineate PM and SS models by such means.

JodyHighroller · 8 April 2021, 09:57 AM

I never thought they’d offer meteorite on any other gold than white. Was surprised when I saw the new meteorite Daytona on yellow and rose!

jarecki · 8 April 2021, 09:58 AM

Skydweller on jubilee

TNT009 · 8 April 2021, 09:58 AM

Nothing.. Didnt expect anything grand!

GradyPhilpott · 8 April 2021, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by JodyHighroller

I never thought they’d offer meteorite on any other gold than white. Was surprised when I saw the new meteorite Daytona on yellow and rose!

Maybe Rolex is feeling more adventurous, as we approach the 25th anniversary of the new century.

mike morris · 8 April 2021, 10:00 AM

Explorer 36 , I think they never come back to 36mm

rdragon · 8 April 2021, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

Yeah, I admit that that took me by surprise, but it's not so out of line when you consider the TT and PM options on other professional series watches.

I understood the Oyster bracelet on the BLRO as being indicative of a PM watch, as Rolex does delineate PM and SS models by such means.

Yeah, would be interesting to understand their reasoning on adding the oyster. It's great SS owners have choice, but at same time, unfortunate for WG owners to lose the extra exclusivity.

brucethemanlee · 8 April 2021, 10:04 AM

TT Exp1

rph08 · 8 April 2021, 10:05 AM

It was surprising to see the Explorer go back to 36mm, and the “Explorer” text moved back to the top of the dial. I like the changes.

GradyPhilpott · 8 April 2021, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by mike morris

Explorer 36 , I think they never come back to 36mm

That was a pleasant surprise, but even though I didn't make a formal prediction, by the time I read the thousands of posts predicting a 41mm Explorer, I thought that now would be a great time to bring back the 36mm.

And really, when I saw it on the website, my feeling was one less of surprise than of reassurance that classics get that way for a reason.

GradyPhilpott · 8 April 2021, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by rph08

It was surprising to see the Explorer go back to 36mm, and the “Explorer” text moved back to the top of the dial. I like the changes.

enjoythemusic · 8 April 2021, 10:07 AM

DD40 Everose new baguette dial.

RolexSimon · 8 April 2021, 10:08 AM

TT Explorer 1 at 36mm. Not my cup of tea but the "most surprising" - most of us saw the jubilee / oyster option coming from leaks.

sickened1 · 8 April 2021, 10:10 AM

Yup, have to agree with the TT Explorer at 36mm. Was not expecting that!

Jmbarrack · 8 April 2021, 10:14 AM

Probably the move back to a 36mm Explorer. This is the first time we’ve seen Rolex increase a size in a model line, then move the size back... which I find interesting.

The two-tone Explorer was also a bit of a surprise but about as much as a two-tone SeaDweller was. People had the same comments about that going to a two-tone option when that came out.

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Lesnerelli23 · 8 April 2021, 10:22 AM

This was my favorite release day since I’ve been following them. Not because of what they actually released (although I’m even more in love with the ss exp1 now) but because of what they DIDN’T do.

Going in, I had my self convinced that to save tooling expenses Rolex was going to slowly make MOST of their pieces a uniformed size 41mm. To see the exp2 stay 42mm and the exp1 go back to 36mm I was very happy that they aren’t just slapping different makeup on the same ol’ oyster for every model :)

That being said, I’m glad the exp1 went back down rather than up in size and I love that they are offering either bracelet for the gmt. I hope that becomes more normalized again like it was for vintage models. Having options definitely gives the owner a more personal feel!

GradyPhilpott · 8 April 2021, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

DD40 Everose new baguette dial.

Krash · 8 April 2021, 10:38 AM

My biggest surprises were what wasn’t released.

I was brainwashed into thinking we’ll see the Exp II upgraded with a ceramic bezel. The other shocker is the Exp I was downgraded to 36.

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Dr. Robert · 8 April 2021, 10:39 AM

The 420 datejust

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GradyPhilpott · 8 April 2021, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

The 420 datejust

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It's certainly different, but I bet it looks good on a lady's wrist.

GradyPhilpott · 8 April 2021, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Krash

My biggest surprises were what wasn’t released.

I was brainwashed into thinking we’ll see the Exp II upgraded with a ceramic bezel. The other shocker is the Exp I was downgraded to 36.

[emphasis mine]

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Down-sized, I think, is the word you're looking for.

Etschell · 8 April 2021, 10:45 AM

Actually the green and yellow leaf dials. Those were the hottest rolex releases to me.

dnuggett · 8 April 2021, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Starhutch

Same, I’m excited about the oyster option added back to the GMT line. Best of both worlds for ultimate flexibility to enjoy the jubilee and oyster whenever you want

Couldn’t that have been accomplished by buying an oyster band previously?

RTG · 8 April 2021, 10:45 AM

Biggest surprise: Return to 36. That’s a great comeback IMO. TT will have its niche too. Nothing wrong with adding some gold.

Biggest relief: After waiting years for an updated Explorer II polar, my biggest fear was that it would change drastically. That they may screw up a watch that I honestly love. If shrunken or ceramicized, I would have regretted not buying the previous version while it was commonly available through my A.D. Luckily, all they did was make refinements, like what Rolex is famous for.

Trust in Rolex LOL.

AF_Rob · 8 April 2021, 10:47 AM

The TT Explorer and lack of change in the ExII was equally surprising to me.

I’m a fan of the sizing down to 36mm, though.

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GradyPhilpott · 8 April 2021, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by AF_Rob

The TT Explorer and lack of change in the ExII was equally surprising to me.

I’m a fan of the sizing down to 36mm, though.

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I agree 100%.

Maxy · 8 April 2021, 10:51 AM

TT Explorer!!!

Also priced at $11K is stupid.

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8 April 2021, 09:52 AM	#3
jerseyb "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: New Jersey Watch: Explorer II Posts: 232	I'd have to say the steel & gold explorer. Love the new 36mm size, the bi-metal not so much. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk

8 April 2021, 09:57 AM	#5
JodyHighroller Banned Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 2,149	I never thought they’d offer meteorite on any other gold than white. Was surprised when I saw the new meteorite Daytona on yellow and rose!

8 April 2021, 09:58 AM	#6
jarecki "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: U.S. and A. Watch: it. Posts: 362	Skydweller on jubilee

8 April 2021, 09:58 AM	#7
TNT009 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: San Diego Posts: 3,484	Nothing.. Didnt expect anything grand!

8 April 2021, 10:00 AM	#9
mike morris "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Real Name: Mike Location: New York-Miami Watch: SUB40-DJ36-YM40 Posts: 1,058	Explorer 36 , I think they never come back to 36mm

8 April 2021, 10:04 AM	#11
brucethemanlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: 1 of 13 Colonies Posts: 8,559	TT Exp1

8 April 2021, 10:08 AM	#16
RolexSimon "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Australia Posts: 1,373	TT Explorer 1 at 36mm. Not my cup of tea but the "most surprising" - most of us saw the jubilee / oyster option coming from leaks.

8 April 2021, 10:10 AM	#17
sickened1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Ed Location: SoCal Watch: ugiveiswatchuget Posts: 9,043	Yup, have to agree with the TT Explorer at 36mm. Was not expecting that!

8 April 2021, 10:14 AM	#18
Jmbarrack "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: United States Watch: Ever changing! Posts: 1,150	Probably the move back to a 36mm Explorer. This is the first time we’ve seen Rolex increase a size in a model line, then move the size back... which I find interesting. The two-tone Explorer was also a bit of a surprise but about as much as a two-tone SeaDweller was. People had the same comments about that going to a two-tone option when that came out. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

8 April 2021, 10:22 AM	#19
Lesnerelli23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Michigan Posts: 847	This was my favorite release day since I’ve been following them. Not because of what they actually released (although I’m even more in love with the ss exp1 now) but because of what they DIDN’T do. Going in, I had my self convinced that to save tooling expenses Rolex was going to slowly make MOST of their pieces a uniformed size 41mm. To see the exp2 stay 42mm and the exp1 go back to 36mm I was very happy that they aren’t just slapping different makeup on the same ol’ oyster for every model :) That being said, I’m glad the exp1 went back down rather than up in size and I love that they are offering either bracelet for the gmt. I hope that becomes more normalized again like it was for vintage models. Having options definitely gives the owner a more personal feel!

8 April 2021, 10:38 AM	#21
Krash 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Florida Watch: Sub, DJ41, GMT Posts: 8,108	My biggest surprises were what wasn’t released. I was brainwashed into thinking we’ll see the Exp II upgraded with a ceramic bezel. The other shocker is the Exp I was downgraded to 36. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

8 April 2021, 10:45 AM	#27
RTG 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: USA Watch: YM42 Ti Posts: 2,645	Biggest surprise: Return to 36. That’s a great comeback IMO. TT will have its niche too. Nothing wrong with adding some gold. Biggest relief: After waiting years for an updated Explorer II polar, my biggest fear was that it would change drastically. That they may screw up a watch that I honestly love. If shrunken or ceramicized, I would have regretted not buying the previous version while it was commonly available through my A.D. Luckily, all they did was make refinements, like what Rolex is famous for. Trust in Rolex LOL. __________________ Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

8 April 2021, 10:47 AM	#28
AF_Rob "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Rob Location: Virginia Watch: Sub/Polar/OP/BB Posts: 4,657	The TT Explorer and lack of change in the ExII was equally surprising to me. I’m a fan of the sizing down to 36mm, though. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

8 April 2021, 10:51 AM	#30
Maxy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: TX Watch: Daytona Posts: 3,229	TT Explorer!!! Also priced at $11K is stupid.

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