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| Rolex Explorer II |
Ironically, the Explorer II had not been on my radar screen for nearly as long as some of my other grails such as the Submariner Date and the Omega Speedmaster. Rolex Replicas A close friend of mine had one a few years back and I was initially attracted to the color of the dial and look of the watch overall; but I was deep in the clutches of a serious dive watch phase. I always thought that the Rolex Submariner Date (16610) would be my first new Rolex Replicas purchase. However, when I had the means, for some reason I could never pull the trigger on the Sub Date. Honestly, I could not justify the additional price of the Rolex Replicas Submariner at the time and ended up with an Omega Seamaster Pro titanium as my first expensive watch.
A couple of years later, I had acquired my late father’s 30 year-old Rolex Datejust after it had sat in my brother’s safe for the past 15 years. After a visit to my watchmaker for a service and case polish, I started wearing this regularly as well. It was every bit as accurate as my brand new Omega despite having had a rough life over the past 30 years. My eyes began to see the inherent value in the Rolex quality. Also, as I have become more and more of a WIS over the past few years, I began craving a watch with an in-house movement.
After researching the Rolex Explorer II, I heard the rumors of the upcoming redesign of this watch anticipated for Basel 2011. I saw the leaked pictures and was initially attracted to the new dial and orange 24-hour hand; however, I simply could not stand the thought of a redesigned case on this model. In short, I could not think of anything that I would want changed on the current Rolex Repicas Explorer II so I decided that newer would not be better for me in this case and pulled the trigger on a new, V-series white faced Explorer II.
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| Rolex Explorer II White Dial |
II.Rolex Explorer II Design and Technology
The original model created by Rolex Replicas in 1953 for the ascent of Mt Everest that may appeal to purists and history buffs, is just a plain steel watch with a 36 mm black dial, a polished bezel, and an Oysterlock bracelet.
The functional models in the current Rolex Replicas Explorer II line have a 40 mm steel dial in black or white, an engraved 24-hour bezel, and a red hand which, used in conjunction with the bezel, helps the wearer differentiate day from night. It also features a 12-hour hand that can be adjusted to allow for changes in time zones.
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| Rolex Explorer II White Dial with Orange Hands |
III.Rolex Explorer II Features
904l steel
Only a robust corrosion-resistant, stainless-steel alloy can meet the uncompromising standards of Rolex. It, therefore, uses a unique composition of 904L steel, which can withstand the harshest environments, from the highest peaks to the depths of the ocean. Rolex 904L steel can be polished to achieve an impeccable finish, contributing to the Oysters characteristic beauty.
Calendar
At midnight, the Rolex calendar instantly jumps to the next date. This ingenious mechanism was introduced in 1945 on the Oyster Perpetual Datejust and assures perfect accuracy of the movement during the date change which is triggered using stored energy.Rolex watches have conquered seas and oceans. A strong and privileged association with water is evident throughout the collection.
Oyster case
Crafted from a solid block of stainless steel, gold or platinum, the Oyster case undergoes more than 150 manufacturing steps. A miniature safe, it ensures absolute waterproofness and protects the Rolex movement under the most extreme conditions.
Movement
The height of precision, the self-winding Oyster movement is entirely engineered and manufactured by Rolex . Robust and reliable, every movement guarantees long-term high performance and is an officially certified Swiss chronometer.
Perpetual rotor
In 1931, Rolex invented and patented the Perpetual rotor, the worlds first self-winding wristwatch mechanism. The Perpetual rotor allows the watch to run continuously as every flick of the wrist winds the movement. The energy generated is stored in the mainspring, which ensures an autonomy of 48 to 72 hours, depending on the model.
Cosc
Each Rolex movement is submitted to rigorous testing by COSC (Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute), an independent organisation. Rolex Replicas For 15 days and 15 nights, each movement is tested in five different positions and subjected to three different temperatures. To be certified as a Swiss chronometer, the movement must successfully pass the COSC testing.
Waterproofness
Waterproofness is at the heart of the Rolex identity. Rolex invented the first waterproof watch, the Oyster, in 1926. Each Oyster is waterproof down to 100 metres/330 feet and is submitted to rigorous testing to ensure waterproofness beyond its guaranteed depth. Models created for divers symbolise the supremacy of Rolex Replicas waterproofness at even greater depths.
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| Rolex Explorer II Wallpaper |
IV. Who should wear the Rolex Explorer II
All three current models have the same basic minimalist design - uncluttered, clean, and simple. Outdoor adventure seekers do not need - or want, for that matter - dressy or showy wristwatches that would distract them from their exploits. They need - forgive the pun - a truly hands-on watch.
If you are an underwater rather than a terrestrial explorer, keep in mind that, as robust as this watch is, it is waterproof only up to 330 feet (100 metres), so more submersible watches, such as Rolex Submariner or Sea-Dweller, would be a better choice. And, if you just like the "time zone" feature, and not the overall look of the Explorer, check out Rolex's GMT-Master II instead.
However, for sports enthusiasts who value precision, sturdiness, and a simple design, the watch created for the conquest of the world's highest mountain is still coming up tops.
For those who are debating whether to purchase this current version or wait until the suspected new version is released (possibly in late-2011), I would offer this advice.
• If you have bigger wrists and do not mind wearing a heavier watch wait and try on the newer version Rolex Replicas.
• If you are not impressed with the design changes that have been made to the GMT IIC and new Rolex Submariner then get the current version now while it is still available. You can always sell it for little to no loss if the new version is a home run.
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