Unfortunately the Pro is gone. I ended up trading for a Ranger. 

Lol. That would mess things up for sure.

I suppose you could be right, but I hope most would not have a biased opinion.

Sorry, Yup they can coexist or yup they are redundant? My mistake on asking 2 questions in the post title and post. 

Great point. Appreciate it.

I believe that this will allow not just Rolex but Rolex ADs to cash into the grey market sales.

About 10 years ago, or so, Rolex began to plan on how they could force their product to maintain/gain value over time, instead of dropping in value as most watches do. It started with "can't keep up with demand" on stainless steel sports to now, where demand can't be met on anything Rolex. This caused for not only the huge premiums in grey market pricing but also a real horrible sales practice supported by all ADs. Sell either to premium customers spending thousands on other product, or sell back door to grey dealers along with tons over overstock of other products. Oh, and all this with the pretense that Rolex would black list you if you ever sold you watch.

One way or another the ADs needed to make their money. I think the issue now is that Rolex has really become "let me show you what I got in my trunk" type sales. "Wanna buy a watch" as a trench coat opens up.  Very few get to actually experience the "Rolex" purchasing experience at an AD. This is not good for the brand, nor is the horrible taste left to most consumer's mouths when they realize the practices behind the scenes.

So what better way than to now, Rolex and ADs, be able to make profits on the aftermarket of their product and at the same time do it while providing that Rolex experience upon purchase.

Many ADs will continue to have "no stock", yet tons of 3 year old watches (likely sitting in the safes) will now come out to the display cases at grey market prices, if not more.

No longer will the ADs need to open the back door to the grey market dealers with tons of overstock of other brands along with 2 premium Rolex's where the grey market guys can make some money from.

ADs now have the great option to take in trades from previous customers, make tons of money on certifying them and reselling them.

The only kink in this plan is if by some reason, Rolex actually, does care to get more timepieces to consumers NOT through the grey market and hence offer these certified models at a more accessible price and forego the thousands that could be made. I just about spit my coffee giggling.

Either way I think the biggest hit here will be to the grey market dealers. 

Just my thoughts.

In my opinion I find the explorer a contradicting watch. It is intended as the ultimate tool watch yet it is too ... pretty? Not sure if that makes sense, but it does in my head. lol.

I find the OP more inline with it's intended everyday purpose and I think you could more easily dress it up or down.