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Hello, Nicolas Back again after a long time! Superb pre Explorer, as reference 6098 & 6298 are my favourite from the 50's. Dials of those years are splendid, simple and clean, and this one with a red line is really nice. Hope I can post my 6298 soon Un ab
2Y
By: amanico
29
amanico
6258

People say that there aren't too many Explorer references

What they forget is that there are damn near infinite variations in all those references! I now have the 214270 "Mark II", 114270, and a "frog-foot" matte dial 1016. That only leaves...let's see... 6098 6298 non-3-6-9 white dial 6298 non-3-6-9 black dial
6Y
By: reintitan
21
amanico
5746

Rolex Explorer II 1655 - the "straight hand" review

Rolex has the world of the adventurer covered. For under the seas we have the Submariner. For above the skies we have the GMT. And for adventures everywhere in between, we have the Explorer! There have been many styles of Explorer produced by Rolex. In fa
8Y
By: Baron - Mr Red
15
Bill
24730

Rolex – The comprehensive Guide to Vintage Rolex, defining what is Vintage Rolex.

We all know vintage simply means old but what defines true Rolex vintage in a comprehensive and universal way. This report will attempt to give you a thorough explanation of how to recognize Vintage Rolex. Rolex Submariner Gilt circa 1963 - 1966 What are
1Y
By: Bill
54
Drek
40370

The Rolex Explorer "Red Depth" 6610

I have definitely posted this watch a few times in the past. At GTGs, it is often this watch that gets the most appreciation from my non-Rolex friends. I would like to do a more detailed examination of the watch and discuss what I believe to be accurate a
6Y
By: Baron - Mr Red
67
Bill
54792

Vintage Rolex Dinner / Exhibition in London

Earlier this week, I was lucky enough to attend a great watch meeting organized by the famous Rolex collectors / enthusiasts Philipp Stahl and Mike Wood. They had invited a few collectors for a exhibition and dinner the day prior to the conference organiz
12Y
By: DrStrong
34
Bill
22042

mrsnak, the last auction on 10th march NY, from one auction house, there was..

..a 1950s Explorer ref 6098 which was sold at a reasonable price.. maybe u can try auctions? but it will be exciting if you got one, whichever Explorer which fits u, that be fun. check out the auction on 27th march in Geneva, there is a nice 1016.....
15Y
By: mrsnak
13
KCKL
2684

Wow, what a question...

OK, this has to be a purely subjective answer...and in no specific order: 1: 6200/04/05..... the first official submariner. The birth of what most people understand today to be Rolex. I kknow it originated from teh turn-o-Graph, but the first Submariner h
15Y
By: luizinga
13
imran in london
7057

The History of the Rolex Explorer I

1950's Rolex ad for the Explorer (Credit: Jake's Rolex Watch Blog) Most people believe that the Explorer I was launched by Rolex for commemorating the Everest expedition and that this watch was with British explorer team consisting of Edmund Hillary and S
4Y
By: DrStrong
37
amanico
31822

A few more questions...

Hi Andrew!!! Thank you for taking the time to clarify. I have a few more questions regarding your answers. 1. You say the watch in the photo is Hillary's which is really cool. The thing that confuses me is that you said he did not wear an Oyster, but the
17Y
By: 219
22
leopardprey
14336