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miataguy · 8 May 2018, 04:52 PM

I was wondering what were the odds of getting a refreshed explorer 2 with a ceramic bezel in the next couple of years. Kinda hard to tell but im wondering if there's a demand for it. I would certainly get one if it was ceramic.

dmash · 8 May 2018, 06:59 PM

In my opinion, I don't think so. This model looks quite like the original now, orange hand, steel bezel and all. Anyways, I think that would start to overlap the GMTII if they went ceramic.

However, on its 50th anniversary (2021), I definitely think there will be some changes...... Not only did it have its last refresh on its 40th anniversary in 2011, but practically EVERY Rolex model gets something for its 50th. A 32xx movement is obvious, but I'm sure there will be something aesthetic as well.

*before anybody uses a Daytona as an example going ceramic, I don't think it's the same. The ExpII has always had the steel bezel, whereas the Daytona has altered between steel and black acrylic since its inception.

beshannon · 8 May 2018, 09:06 PM

Spoonage · 8 May 2018, 09:11 PM

If I'm betting I personally see it returning to a 40mm size before going with ceramic... But I'm hardly ever right which is Why I haven't won the lotto yet.

DLRIDES · 8 May 2018, 09:21 PM

If so, Rolex would call it orange, but it would actually be yellow.
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Since they call pink bezels red.

AK797 · 8 May 2018, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by dmash

In my opinion, I don't think so. This model looks quite like the original now, orange hand, steel bezel and all. Anyways, I think that would start to overlap the GMTII if they went ceramic.

However, on its 50th anniversary (2021), I definitely think there will be some changes...... Not only did it have its last refresh on its 40th anniversary in 2011, but practically EVERY Rolex model gets something for its 50th. A 32xx movement is obvious, but I'm sure there will be something aesthetic as well.

*before anybody uses a Daytona as an example going ceramic, I don't think it's the same. The ExpII has always had the steel bezel, whereas the Daytona has altered between steel and black acrylic since its inception.

I agree, I can't see it happening but in a collapsing market where drastic measures need to be taken to lift sales, ie the opposite of now and foreseeable future.

AK797 · 8 May 2018, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by DLRIDES

If so, Rolex would call it orange, but it would actually be yellow.
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Since they call pink bezels red.

Actually they call it rouge, which is termed as red colouring or wine red often, to give you the no payout insurance claim retort.

GreatScott · 8 May 2018, 10:31 PM

nope, it is perfect the way it is. Not everything has to be ceramic, variety is the spice of life.

Cru Jones · 8 May 2018, 10:38 PM

I think a brushed grey ceramic insert would be cool, but the 216570 came out very recently (in "Rolex time"), so it's not going to happen for many years (if ever).

dmash · 8 May 2018, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Cru Jones

I think a brushed grey ceramic insert would be cool, but the 216570 came out very recently (in "Rolex time"), so it's not going to happen for many years (if ever).

You really don’t think they’ll do anything for 50th anniv? I think if anything, that’s always a ‘for sure’ in Rolex time.

Cru Jones · 8 May 2018, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by dmash

You really don’t think they’ll do anything for 50th anniv? I think if anything, that’s always a ‘for sure’ in Rolex time.

Well, that's three years from now, so, maybe, sure. Or, if the neo-vintage craze continues, maybe we'll get more of a 70s vibe. Or, maybe a better "floating" hands effect for the black (not shiny hand over matte dial)? Who knows. But, the movement will be probably be upgraded before then (the movement changes aren't "50th anniversary" quality, IMO).

Rolex fan 61 · 8 May 2018, 10:47 PM

I really hope Rolex does not change the Exp 2 steel bezel.

cptdean · 8 May 2018, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Spoonage

If I'm betting I personally see it returning to a 40mm size before going with ceramic... But I'm hardly ever right which is Why I haven't won the lotto yet.

I would love to see this happen. The current version would have been in the running for me if it had been 40mm.

037 · 8 May 2018, 11:28 PM

We discussed the same thing last week: https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=602467

T01 · 8 May 2018, 11:32 PM

I'm thinking yes at some point. They changed the Daytona, not sure why they wouldn't change the Exp II. The I with the steel is still in the lineup.

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DLRIDES 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Don Location: NC/WY Watch: Me Posts: 4,665	If so, Rolex would call it orange, but it would actually be yellow. . . . . . . . . . . Since they call pink bezels red. __________________ *Purchasing your first non HOA home on a 3 acre lot DOES NOT equate to owning a “farm”.*

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dmash Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: USA <> BKK Posts: 6,160	In my opinion, I don't think so. This model looks quite like the original now, orange hand, steel bezel and all. Anyways, I think that would start to overlap the GMTII if they went ceramic. However, on its 50th anniversary (2021), I definitely think there will be some changes...... Not only did it have its last refresh on its 40th anniversary in 2011, but practically EVERY Rolex model gets something for its 50th. A 32xx movement is obvious, but I'm sure there will be something aesthetic as well. *before anybody uses a Daytona as an example going ceramic, I don't think it's the same. The ExpII has always had the steel bezel, whereas the Daytona has altered between steel and black acrylic since its inception.

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Spoonage 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: California Posts: 3,132	If I'm betting I personally see it returning to a 40mm size before going with ceramic... But I'm hardly ever right which is Why I haven't won the lotto yet.

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GreatScott "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: In a house Posts: 845	nope, it is perfect the way it is. Not everything has to be ceramic, variety is the spice of life.

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Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,255	I think a brushed grey ceramic insert would be cool, but the 216570 came out very recently (in "Rolex time"), so it's not going to happen for many years (if ever).

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Rolex fan 61 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: UK Posts: 1,262	I really hope Rolex does not change the Exp 2 steel bezel.

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037 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: USA Posts: 6,173	We discussed the same thing last week: https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=602467

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T01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: T Location: AZ, NV, CA Posts: 6,490	I'm thinking yes at some point. They changed the Daytona, not sure why they wouldn't change the Exp II. The I with the steel is still in the lineup.

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