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In recent years, ceramic rings seem to have become the standard, so is it possible that the Explorer II 50th Anniversary model will also use ceramic rings? Ceramic indexes are widely used in other popular sports models of Rolex because of their great shine, resistance to corrosion, and scratch resistance. Currently, this idea is very popular, and all the experts are unanimously optimistic about the ceramic bezel, with more foreign media creating renderings of it.

But it is also controversial. Some people think that the Explorer series is meant as an outdoor watch for activities like mountaineering and rock climbing. Although the ceramic bezel looks nice, its durability is questioned. Its fragile nature might not fit the Explorer series’ rugged tool watch character. The original Explorer II featured a steel bezel, so the 50th Anniversary model is more likely to stick to the classic design without making drastic changes. Swapping the ceramic bezel might also cause confusion with the GMT-Master series in terms of its role. What do you think about this?

Looking ahead to Rolex Sport, most of the Sport models have been updated with new movements. For example, the Daytona in 2016, the Seafarer and the Sky-Dweller in 2017, the Yacht-Master and the GMT-Master II in 2018, the Yacht-Master in 2019, and the Oyster Perpetual in 2020. It seems that a new movement for the Explorer II is a given. Ref. 216570 uses calibre 3187, which is currently only found in the Explorer II model. The new Explorer II will likely get a slight upgrade to this movement, featuring a new calibre with a 70-hour power reserve.

Recently, Rolex has been experimenting with new colors. For example, last year’s new Oyster Perpetual came with a “candy-colored” dial, and the new Green Submariner Ref. 126610 was updated from the original “green bezel green dial” to “green bezel black dial.” Across the entire Rolex collection, the Explorer’s black and white color scheme was starting to feel too plain, so it’s necessary to add some freshness to this old collection.

So, could the new Explorer feature a new color dial besides black and white? Personally, I think this is a real possibility. Black and white are classic, but over time they might become a bit boring. Adding new colors could not only make the new model stand out more but also increase people’s desire to buy it. The new Oyster Perpetual “Candy Color” is hard to find, as shown by the high prices on the secondary market.

Finally, I have to admire Rolex’s strong control over distribution, and their secrecy about unreleased products is always impressive. However, the more this happens, the more it piques collectors’ curiosity about new products.