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Rolex Explorer II Black Dial Box and Papers
By Rolex
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
BRAND: Rolex MODEL: Explorer II REFERENCE: 16570 SIZE: 40mm CASE: Stainless Steel DIAL: Black BAND: Oyster Stainless Steel MOVEMENT: Automatic WRIST SIZE: Apx 8 Very Good condition ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Explorer II White Dial Ref. 16570
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Rolex Model: 16570 Year: 1996 Serial number: T4xxxxx Reference: C0_ Case: Show sign of wear w/ slight polishing from previous; inner case back stamped 16570. Dial: In excell...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Explorer II 16570 Panna Polar S Serial 1993
By Rolex
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Rolex Explorer II 16570 “Panna” Polar – S Serial (1993) – Rare Collectible Vintage An exceptional opportunity for the discerning collector: this Rolex Explorer II 16570, dating from...
Rolex Steel Explorer I w/ Oyster Bracelet Ref. 14270
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
The Rolex Explorer I Reference 14270 is one of the most significant references in the history of the Explorer line. Released at the Basel Fair in 1989 and produced until 2001, it ser...
Steel, Stainless Steel
2002 Rolex Explorer 114270 Stainless Steel Black Dial Automatic 36mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Essential Utility Watch The Explorer 114270 is the most concentrated version of the Rolex philosophy. It is a steel watch built to be readable and reliable in any environment, p...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer With Box and Papers, circa 1999
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Explorer / Reference 14270 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1999 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 44mm X Diameter 35mm...
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1998 Rolex Explorer I Steel 14270 Auto Black Dial 36mm
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
The Explorer people keep coming back to The 14270 represents a pivotal moment for the Explorer. Introduced as the modern successor to the 1016, it brought the sapphire crystal and t...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Explorer II White Dial w/ Original Paper & Booklet Ref. 16570
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
The Rolex Explorer II Ref. 16570, specifically with the white dial, is a legendary tool watch produced for over two decades (roughly 1989 to 2011). Among collectors, the white dial v...
Steel, Stainless Steel
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Rolex Explorer II 16570 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Explorer II 16570 Men's Watch. 40mm Stainless Steel case. Stainless Steel 24 Hour Time Display bezel. White dial with Luminous Steel hands and luminous dot hour markers. Min...
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Rolex Explorer II 16570 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Explorer II 16570 Polar ""Swiss"" Dial Men's Watch. 40mm Stainless Steel case. Stainless Steel 24 Hour Time Display bezel. White dial with Luminous Steel hands and luminous d...
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Rolex Explorer II 16570 Polar Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Explorer II 16570 Men's Watch. 40mm Stainless Steel case. Stainless Steel 24 Hour Time Display bezel. White dial with Luminous Steel hands and index hour markers. Minute mar...
Unavailable
Rolex Explorer II 16570 Polar Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Explorer II 16570 Men's Watch. 40mm Stainless Steel case. Stainless Steel 24 Hour Time Display bezel. White dial with Luminous Steel hands and index hour markers. Minute mar...
Rolex Explorer II 16570 "SWISS" Dial Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Explorer II 16570 Men's Watch. 40mm Stainless Steel case. Stainless Steel 24 Hour Time Display bezel. Black dial with Luminous Steel hands and luminous dot hour markers. Mi...
Rolex Explorer II 16570 Stainless Steel White Dial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Explorer II 16570 Men's Watch. 40mm Stainless Steel case. Stainless Steel 24 Hour Time Display bezel. White dial with Luminous Steel hands and luminous dot hour markers. Minute...
Rolex Explorer 14270, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Explorer Reference #: 14270. Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch Stainless Steel Black 36 MM. Verified and Certified by WatchFacts. 1 year warranty offered by WatchFacts.
Rolex Explorer II 16570 Polar "Swiss" Dial Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Explorer II 16570 Polar ""Swiss"" Dial Men's Watch. 40mm Stainless Steel case. Stainless Steel 24 Hour Time Display bezel. White dial with Luminous Steel hands and luminous d...
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W 0.79 in D 0.48 in Dm 1.42 in L 7.49 in
Rolex Explorer 1 14270 Unpolished S Serial Stainless Automatic Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Explorer 1 14270 Unpolished S Serial Stainless Automatic Men's Watch 36mm
Rolex Airking Ref 14000 Blue Explorer Dial Stainless Steel, circa 1997
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Airking ref 14000 U serial# circa 1997. Featuring 34mm diameter stainless steel case with smooth bezel and sapphire crystal. With popular but rarely seen blue ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex 16570 Explorer II Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Rolex MPN: 16570 Model: Explorer II Case Material: Stainless Steel Case Diameter: 40mm Bezel: Fixed engraved stainless steel bezel Dial: White dial Bracelet: Stainless steel o...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Explorer I 14270 Watch
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W3330 Model: 14270 Serial: W59**** Condition: 8.5 - Good condition Age: 1995 Case Size: 36mm (excluding crown) Box and Papers: Box and Manuals Movement: Automatic Case: Stainles...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Explorer II 16570 Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Explorer II 16570 men's watch. 40mm stainless steel case. Stainless steel fix bezel with 24 hour black bezel insert. Black dial with tridium steel hands and dot hour markers. M...
Rolex 16570 Explorer II White Dial Watch
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Rolex MPN: 16570 Model: Explorer II Case Material: Stainless Steel Case Diameter: 40mm Crystal: Scratch resistant sapphire crystal Bezel: Stainless steel smooth bezel Dial: Wh...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Explorer 14270 Stainless Steel Men's Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Explorer 14270 Men's Watch. 36mm Stainless Steel case. Stainless Steel fixt bezel. Black dial with luminous steel hands and index & Arabic numeral hour marker. Minute markers o...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Polar Explorer II GMT
By Rolex
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This 1990s Rolex is known as an Oyster Perpetual Polar Explorer II GMT. The timepiece is crafted from stainless steel and retains its original stainless steel bracelet. Manufactured ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer I Automatic Wristwatch Ref 14270
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Specifications Movement: Automatic Case: Stainless Steel Case Diameter: 36mm Dial: Black Bracelet: Stainless Steel Strap Length: Adjustable up to 18cm Strap Width: At C...
Stainless Steel
Tiffany & Co Stainless Steel Explorer II by Rolex
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Explorer II ever!, circa 1990's
Stainless Steel
Rolex Explorer 114270 Men's Watch with Box & Papers
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Explorer 114270 Mens Watch. 36mm stainless steel case with smooth bezel. Black dial with luminous hands and Arabic numerals & index hour marker. Stainless st...
Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer Automatic Wristwatch Ref 16570
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Discontinued Rolex Explorer Men's Stainless Steel Watch 16570 - Automatic winding, 31 jewels, Quickset, sapphire crystal, dual time. Stainless steel case (42mm diameter). White dia...
Stainless Steel
Ref. 16570, Explorer II Rolex, Oyster Perpetual Date
By Rolex
Located in Firenze, IT
Ref. 16570, Explorer II Rolex, “Oyster Perpetual Date, Explorer II, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified”, Ref. 16570. Made circa 1993. Fine, two time-zone, center-seconds, ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Explorer II Stainless Steel Gents 16570, 1999
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W3679 Model: 16570 Serial: A22**** Condition: 9 - Excellent condition Age: 1999 Case Diameter: 40 mm Case Size: 40mm Box and Papers: Box, Manuals and Open Guarantee Movement: Au...
Stainless Steel
1996 Rolex Explorer II Men's Watch White Dial Automatic 16570
By Rolex
Located in Washington Depot, CT
1996 Rolex Explorer II Men's Watch Model: 16570 Serial: T506944 Automatic movement White dial 40mm case Stainless steel oyster bracelet. Fits up to 7" wrist size. Very good cond...
Rolex Explorer Stainless Steel Black Dial Automatic Men Watch 14270
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre Owned Rolex Explorer 36mm Steel Black Dial Automatic Oyster Bracelet Smooth Bezel Men's Watch 14270.
Rolex Explorer II 16570 White Dial Mens Watch Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Explorer II 16570 Mens Watch. 40mm stainless steel case with stainless steel bezel. White dial with black luminous steel hands and index hour markers. Minute markers on the out...
Rolex Explorer II 16570 Black Dial Mens Watch Box Papers
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Explorer II 16570 mens watch. 40mm stainless steel case. Stainless steel fixed bezel with 24 hour black bezel insert. Black dial with steel Mercedes hands and dot hour markers....
Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer II Polar Automatic Wristwatch 16570
By Rolex
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: W3604 Model: 16570 Serial: A71**** Condition: 9 - Excellent condition Age: 1999 Case Diameter: 40 mm Case Size: 40mm Box and Papers: Box, Manuals and Open Guarantee Movement: Au...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Explorer II Black Dial Steel Automatic 1998 Men's Watch 16570
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Rolex Explorer II 16570 is a beautiful men's timepiece that is powered by mechanical (automatic) movement which is cased in a stainless steel case. It has a round shap...
While the rise in popularity of vintage Rolex watches is of no surprise to aficionados, collectors and industry experts, when it comes to contemporary luxury wristwatches, Rolex is also often the first brand that springs to mind. Not only is the company revered for its precision timekeeping and impeccable craftsmanship, but its name was designed to be memorable.
Rolex's enviable worldwide recognition can be credited in part to the genius of company founder Hans Wilsdorf. When the German-born watch dealer and his brother-in-law, Alfred Davis, set up their London enterprise, in 1905, they called it Wilsdorf & Davis, according to the traditional formula.
But Wilsdorf was determined to come up with another name that was short, would look good on a watch dial and was easy to say and remember in several languages. In 1908, he trademarked the name Rolex, and by 1920, he had moved the company to Geneva and redubbed it as Montres Rolex S.A.
But the main reasons for the brand’s success are its aforementioned commitment to precision and unflagging pursuit of innovation. In 1926, the company introduced the aptly named Oyster model. With a screw-down crown and case back, both fitted with rubber gaskets, this was the first truly waterproof watch.
Five years later, Rolex upped the ante with the Oyster Perpetual. That model’s patented Perpetual movement contained a rotor mechanism enabling it to self-wind. In another trendsetting move, in 1945, the brand debuted the Datejust, with a date window prominently displayed on the dial.
The company’s two most iconic models are sports watches. Although the Submariner, which debuted in 1953, was developed as a dive watch, its waterproof case, solid construction and good looks made it a favorite of adventurers and urbanites alike, including James Bond, who wore it in classics like Dr. No and Goldfinger. The Daytona, the racing chronograph made famous by Paul Newman, is especially sought after by collectors. Newman’s personal Daytona, which hit the auction block in 2017, sold for $17.8 million.
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Antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches have captured the hearts and minds of all manner of watch collectors as well as the watchmakers themselves — it's time you found your own.
Certain vintage watches for men and iconic watch designs for women are sought after not only because of their graceful proportions or innovative materials but also because of the illustrious histories of the houses that created them, histories that they stylishly embody.
Bulgari’s legendary Serpenti watch was on everyone’s list after the collection’s bold bracelet, which technically debuted after the timepiece, graced the wrist of actress Elizabeth Taylor. If anything, elaborately crafted timepieces — the unmistakably boxy silhouette of Cartier Tank watches, the elegant and minimal Calatrava designed by legendary Swiss house Patek Philippe — are even more effective than the shape we associate with traditional wristwatches.
Form watches — the all-encompassing moniker bestowed upon non-round watches — are making headlines and completing contemporary fashionable ensembles the world over. At the same time, both casual fans and careful collectors are drawn to the unbeatable charm of vintage styles, such as the icons designed by Omega that even James Bond can’t resist.
In the early days of watchmaking, watches were fragile enough that they necessitated protection from the elements. Now, wristwatches made of gold and steel can withstand the harshest climates — even 100 meters underwater, in the case of Rolex’s Submariner. Designer Gérald Genta, whose range of clients included Rolex, created for Audemars Piguet the first luxury sports timepiece to be made from stainless steel. First introduced in 1972, the Royal Oak was a perfect choice for blending the form and function that are now synonymous with sports watches.
Are you shopping for a wristwatch? It’s good to keep your needs as well as your specific personal style in mind: A smaller, subtle timepiece is a good fit for small wrists. When will you be wearing your new accessory? There’s a versatile model out there for everyday wear, while a rugged, feature-heavy watch is a safe bet if you’re prone to embarking on all-weather activities in the great outdoors.
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