The only thing I can think of Rolex changing to the Explorer is a
1. new movement (sure, why not)
2. add yellow gold (ugh, I hope not, but it happened to the SD43)
3. rubber strap instead of metal bracelet (like the updated YM42)
I don't think it will be next year, but I wouldn't be surprised some kind of update within 5 years or so.
Yes, it will have a jubilee, be 42mm, mirror finish case and crown push light up 3, 6 and 9 and IF you can get one you’ll make enough money flipping to buy a bucket load of G-shocks pfff
Even though it would not be a deal maker or breaker for me, it is always nice to have longer power reserves, because I have several Watches in my collection and sometimes, I do not wear my Watches for a few days or even weeks.
If I do decide to wear a particular Watch and then not wear it again for two or three days, it is nice if I did not have to set the Watch again.
Seriously doubt it as they just updated the model in 2016 and they really did not hit the shelves till almost 2017 and now at least where I live they don't seem to have any in stock.
Maybe I am alone but if they change anything on the Explorer from its current look then it would not be an Explorer they make other models in smaller or larger sizes with date.
The only thing that would interest me is if they took it to say a 38mm with correct proportions of the 36 variations. The 39 looks great in pictures but over sized in reality to my eyes. The bezel ring is too fat.I
Here's a pic I just took of my Son's unworn Exp1 next to the GMT showing just how big that dial is. Even on my rather large wrists it just doesn't feel balanced regarding lugs, bezel and layout. Feels like the crystal is just too big. The OP 39 looks much nicer with the stick dial, but I am hoping for a 37/38mm case. All it needs is an upscaled 14270 with the right case and lug shape.
It will by the MY2020 Explorer with factory satnav and blind spot warning, which were both options in 2109!
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