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Every Rolex Explorer (1953-) and Explorer II (1971-): 6098, 1016, 14270, 124270; 1655, 16550 Polar, 226570.
40 mm × 11.6 mm, lug 21 mm, Cal. 3230
36 mm × 11.5 mm, lug 20 mm, Cal. 3230
42 mm × 12.5 mm, lug 21 mm, Cal. 3285
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IN-DEPTH: The Rolex Explorer II Ref.216570, sleeper classic or on the brink of extinction?
Let me start this review with an admission: I thought the Big Crown was going to turf many of its current models in 2020. The Milgauss, for example, is well past due for an evolution from its current form, if it remains at all. Likewise, the Air-King – which stylistically borrowed heavily from a set … ContinuedThe post IN-DEPTH: The Rolex Explorer II Ref.216570, sleeper classic or on the brink of extinction? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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What Sealed The Deal - Peter’s Rolex Explorer II Ref. 216570, “when I got it there wasn’t a huge amount of demand”
The Explorer II often does the rounds at the top of ‘the most underrated Rolex model’ list, and it’s not difficult to see why. In addition to many of the attractive hallmarks of steel sports Rolex models, it also has just a dash more personality – is it the pop of orange that catches your eye? … ContinuedThe post What Sealed The Deal – Peter’s Rolex Explorer II Ref. 216570, “when I got it there wasn’t a huge amount of demand” appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Ken’s Klassics: The Rolex Explorer 5500/5504
Revolution’s Editor-at-Large Ken Kessler takes a tour through the watchmaking classics.
Two Broke Watch Snobs
Rolex Explorer Alternatives: Navigating First World Problems
This is not an article about the fabled Rolex Explorer 1016. But... if you squint your eyes really tight and tilt your head, it could kind of look like one.
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Tudor Built a Better Rolex Daytona—and Everyone Forgot
The Tudor Big Block 79170 may be one of the most important vintage Tudor chronographs—and the forgotten watch that beat Rolex at its own game.
Two Broke Watch Snobs
Rolex Explorer 14270 Review: Understated Elegance in 36mm
Get the facts, stats, and photos in this comprehensive Rolex Explorer 14270 Review from TBWS Contributor Greg Bedrosian!
Hodinkee
Bring a Loupe: A 1972 Rolex Explorer II, An Aquastar 63, A Breguet Triple Calendar, And A JLC To Stay Far Away From
Your weekly dose of watches from around the Web.
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Very Briefly: Rolex Explorer (Vintage, Pricing)
A skeletal essentials-only guide to the Rolex Explorer, in mostly incomplete sentences.
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Tooled Up: The Rolex Explorer II Reference 1655
A slow burner in terms of its popularity and, therefore, less ubiquitous than some other models, Revolution takes a look at the five iterations of the Rolex Explorer 2.
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The Story of an Explorer’s Rolex Explorer II, ref. 1655
In the words of Jake Elhric, “Every Rolex tells a story”. In this instance two Rolex Explorer watches tell one great story about one intrepid explorer.
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Our Favorite Vintage Rolex Models
When it comes to vintage watches, few brands have as much depth as Rolex. Over more than a century, the company has produced an enormous range of models, references, and variations that have become firmly established...
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Exploring the Rolex Explorer
One of Rolex’s most enduring models and its 65 years of evolution.
Time+Tide
IN-DEPTH: Future classic? The Rolex Explorer II ref. 16570
Editor’s note: Today’s review is a little unusual on several accounts. Most significantly it’s of a watch that’s been discontinued for seven years. Given this fact, Bruce (of BLNR fame) has written a more personal, evocative piece, which makes sense as much ink has already been shed in tribute to the details and intricacies of … ContinuedThe post IN-DEPTH: Future classic? The Rolex Explorer II ref. 16570 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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Review: The New Rolex Explorer
Full review: new Rolex Explorer Ref 214720 from Baselworld 2016: hands-on analysis, comparative landscape overview, live high res pics, specs and price.
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Dossier: Rolex Explorer
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Dossier: Rolex Explorer II
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Rolex Just Levelled Up, and I love it.
Introducing the 2026 Rolex Perpetual Padellone
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Field Test: Rolex Explorer II
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Bottom Time Goes Topside With The Rolex Explorer II
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NEW Rolex Padellone: Identity Crisis?
The new Rolex Perpetual Padellone is one of the biggest and most technically ambitious Rolex releases in decades—but at nearly £50,000, it also has a serious problem.
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EXCLUSIVE: The NEW Rolex Perpetual Padellone, With Annual Calendar & Dynapulse Escapement!
Rolex brings back an iconic watch from the late 1940s with the introduction of the new Perpetual Padellone. It brings together a classic annual calendar display and the revolutionary Dynapulse escapement, as first see...
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These $400 Japanese Explorer 2s Make for Perfect Daily Drivers
These budget Japanese Explorer 2s are killer daily drivers, but have opposite personalities.
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The Perfect Vintage Rolex? 🤔
Is the early 1980s two-tone Rolex GMT-Master the perfect vintage watch? From its gorgeous gilt nipple dial to the perfectly matching tritium hands, this classic proves that two-tone watches are incredible and making a...
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Why This "Grandpa Watch" Beats a Rolex Daytona 💪
To the average person, an 18-karat rose gold Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso might just look like an ordinary "grandpa watch," paling in comparison to a flashy stainless steel Rolex Daytona. But to those who know, this minut...
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Tech Bros HATE This Watch! (And Here's Why) #rolex
Five watch experiences completely blew my mind! From Switzerland to Argentina, culminating in the ugly truth about why Hodinkee and Silicon Valley tech culture completely lied to us about two-tone Rolex watches. Are t...
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Where Watch Dealers Actually Buy Rolex
If you’re buying a Rolex or another luxury watch, preowned, there’s a good chance you’re overpaying—and it’s not your fault.
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Rolex Releases 2026: Worst so far! Reaction, News & Forecast!
They're out now! Join me and Kai was we talk about the latest releases from Rolex 🔥
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New Rolex teaser shows MUCH MORE THAN YOU THINK
What can we expect tomorrow at Watches and Wonders 2026? Kai and I take a deep dive into all of Rolex’s announcements in this podcast. Enjoy!
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The 2026 ROLEX TEASER is live and what it means
The Rolex teaser for 2026 is out - here's what you see and what it means!