The New Rolex Explorer and Cartier Tank Must: Why Such a Big Deal?

<p>The annual Watches & Wonders show was chock-full of huge releases, but two announcements in particular really stood out.</p><p><a href="https://www.gearpatrol.com/watches-and-wonders/" target="_blank">Watches and Wonders 2021: All the News in One Place</a></p><p><a href="https://www.gearpatrol.com/watches/a36047811/rolex-explorer-142470-124273-watches/" target="_blank">You Can Now Buy a Two-Tone Rolex Explorer</a></p><p><a href="https://www.gearpatrol.com/watches/a36051446/cartier-tank-must-watches-2021/" target="_blank">The Cartier Tank Is Now More Accessible Than Ever: The New Tank</a></p><p><a href="https://www.gearpatrol.com/watches/a36062106/colorful-watch-dials-rolex-cartier-tudor-breitling-hublot/" target="_blank">Like All Things in 2021, Rolex (and Your Other Favorite Watch Brands) Is Getting a Little Weird</a></p><p><a href="https://www.gearpatrol.com/watches/a36048901/patek-philippe-nautilus-5711-1a-014-watch/" target="_blank">The Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711 Is Getting Its Victory Lap After All</a></p><p> </p><p><strong>Purchasing Advice:</strong></p><p><i>“My fiancee got a new job at a law firm and I want to get him a watch to celebrate — something he’d be proud to wear in the office — but won’t actually break the bank.” - Jon, Brooklyn</i></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.gearpatrol.com/watches/a35940457/just-get-this-tudor-black-bay-fifty-eight/" target="_blank">Just Get This: Tudor Black Bay 58</a></li></ul><p><i>"I like the idea of changing my watch strap, but are there any “rules” to follow?" - Eric, Atlanta</i></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.gearpatrol.com/watches/a34148195/complete-guide-to-watch-straps/" target="_blank">The Complete Guide to Watch Straps</a></li></ul><p><strong>Kind Of Obsessed:</strong></p><p>Zen Love:</p><ul><li><a href="https://en.yema.com/products/yema-speedgraf-yspee2019-aas" target="_blank">Yema Speedgraf ($1,499)</a></li></ul><p>Oren Hartov:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.cartierwatchmakingencounters.com/en/tank" target="_blank">The New Cartier Tank Must</a></li></u