Blog posts about Explorer
Matt’s Ultimate (Rolex) Watch Christmas List for 2013
Beckertime’s columnists decided to post their top five watches for the holiday season. Here are my favorite Rolex watches that have always spoken to me every time I look at them. Explorer II 216570 The updated Explorer II, 216570 is my most favorite Rolex because of its provenance, the new features that came with the […]
Wearing the new(er) Rolex Explorer II 216570
Since Basel 2011 when Rolex unveiled an updated version of the venerable Explorer II, there has been much written about the new(er), updated Rolex Explorer II model 216570. At its launch, the Explorer II was featured prominently in Rolex’s iOS iPad app and in stories fueled and supplied by National Geographic, a partner in the […]
Rare Rolex’s Found and Available to You…
Rare Rolex’s Found and Available to You… One of the appealing aspects of Rolex is seeing models fetch high prices at auction. Rolex watches have the capability of high auction prices because of its recognizable name known around the globe and because of the typical aspects that make normal items appealing in the auction world. […]
Prince Harry and his Rolex Explorer II
With the Olympics and all eyes on London, we know of at least one Explorer II (216570) being worn there by no other than Prince Harry. For years Prince Harry was seen sporting a white face (polar) Explorer II both a 16550 and now the orange 24 hour hand 216570. Why Rolex? As the son […]