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GreatScott · 6 January 2020, 05:12 AM

The current generation Explorer 2 had a few upgrades from the standard GMT Master, most notably the Paraflex shock absorber. These advances have now been incorporated into the new GMT movement on the Pepsi and Batman.

I know nobody knows for sure, but does anyone believe new technologies will be instituted when the Explorer 2 goes through its upgrades in 2 years?

If so, what?

The only thing I can think of is changing to a silicon hairspring. Anything else we believe or wish to be updated?

Tools · 6 January 2020, 05:15 AM

Upgrades in 2 years?

Do you know something that the rest of us don't?

charlesheung · 6 January 2020, 05:18 AM

Do you mean 2021... 50yrs anniversary of EXP II?

GreatScott · 6 January 2020, 05:31 AM

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Originally Posted by charlesheung

Do you mean 2021... 50yrs anniversary of EXP II?

Yes. In all likelihood that would be when. Just a guess though.

I was hoping everyone would focus on potential updates that may show up.

My opinion would be upgrades that make it more rugged, like it used to have versus the standard movement.

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charlesheung · 6 January 2020, 05:36 AM

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Originally Posted by GreatScott

Yes. In all likelihood that would be when. Just a guess though.

I was hoping everyone would focus on potential updates that may show up.

My opinion would be upgrades that make it more rugged, like it used to have versus the standard movement.

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Yes, these would be the trend, movement from 48hrs power reserved to 70hours etc. Really look forward to this year Baselworld.

joli160 · 6 January 2020, 05:50 AM

All watches will get the new movement

watchmavan · 6 January 2020, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by charlesheung

Yes, these would be the trend, movement from 48hrs power reserved to 70hours etc. Really look forward to this year Baselworld.

Really it should be providing what Tudor already is... 70 hrs of power and a silicon hairspring.

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Rolex addict · 6 January 2020, 05:51 AM

Very good guess. Rolex seems to be updating movements to the 70 hour range and they have done special things for 50th anniversaries. We’ll find out for sure in two years. If they go with the 3285 movement, it could return to 40mm. That would be pretty sweet.

watchmavan · 6 January 2020, 05:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Rolex addict

Very good guess. Rolex seems to be updating movements to the 70 hour range and they have done special things for 50th anniversaries. We’ll find out for sure in two years. If they go with the 3285 movement, it could return to 40mm. That would be pretty sweet.

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Delphmoose · 6 January 2020, 05:53 AM

It's funny this topic has come up. I was in my local ad the other day checking my place on the list and all that nonsense. I was wearing my explorer 2 polar and without any prompting he told me not to sell it as there are going to be changes. He didn't want to elaborate or narrow it down if it was, a new movement or even discontinuation.
Just thought I'd mention it. Might be complete gobbledygook

Frits1980 · 6 January 2020, 07:11 AM

Update movement and back to 40mm. Thats all i need and ill flip my white and black. 42mm is to big for my current taste, dont even wear them anymore.

6 January 2020, 05:12 AM	#1
GreatScott "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: In a house Posts: 844	New Movement for New Explorer 2 The current generation Explorer 2 had a few upgrades from the standard GMT Master, most notably the Paraflex shock absorber. These advances have now been incorporated into the new GMT movement on the Pepsi and Batman. I know nobody knows for sure, but does anyone believe new technologies will be instituted when the Explorer 2 goes through its upgrades in 2 years? If so, what? The only thing I can think of is changing to a silicon hairspring. Anything else we believe or wish to be updated?

6 January 2020, 05:15 AM	#2
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,490	Upgrades in 2 years? Do you know something that the rest of us don't? __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

6 January 2020, 05:50 AM	#6
joli160 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,736	All watches will get the new movement __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

6 January 2020, 05:18 AM	#3
charlesheung "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: HK Posts: 100	Do you mean 2021... 50yrs anniversary of EXP II?

6 January 2020, 05:51 AM	#8
Rolex addict Banned Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: The Enabler Location: South Cackalacky Watch: me crash my bike Posts: 5,564	Very good guess. Rolex seems to be updating movements to the 70 hour range and they have done special things for 50th anniversaries. We’ll find out for sure in two years. If they go with the 3285 movement, it could return to 40mm. That would be pretty sweet.

6 January 2020, 05:53 AM	#10
Delphmoose "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: Oldham Posts: 4	It's funny this topic has come up. I was in my local ad the other day checking my place on the list and all that nonsense. I was wearing my explorer 2 polar and without any prompting he told me not to sell it as there are going to be changes. He didn't want to elaborate or narrow it down if it was, a new movement or even discontinuation. Just thought I'd mention it. Might be complete gobbledygook

6 January 2020, 07:11 AM	#11
Frits1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: N/A Posts: 600	Update movement and back to 40mm. Thats all i need and ill flip my white and black. 42mm is to big for my current taste, dont even wear them anymore.

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