From the perspective of a vintage watch lover, the web-excitement for this new Explorer does not get me. I am no Rolex collector, but I do see elegance and simplicity in some models from '60s and '70s. However, recent Rolex models (Submariners, Explorers, Deep Sea versions, etc.) seem to me an inflated version of previous editions. I don't mean to belittle the efforts of such a prestigious watch manufacture in using the glorious past, reinterpreting it and expressing in a more contemporary context (and I will leave the description of mechanical enhancements to the technical gurus). But from a mere style/cosmetic standpoint, the massive 1.2x scaled version of previous editions overshadows other observations. Maybe just reconsidering the bulky engraving on the inner bezel could be the first step in the search for more sober proportions. And these were, respectfully, only my 2 'vintage' cents....

Thanks, Jeff, for linking the article.

Francesco

: another interesting study, to see what they have left the same
: and what they have changed . . . perhaps it will look better in
: the metal, but the new one hurts my eyes, with the big, fat
: hands and saucer style markers.

: How do you see it?

: Jeff

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