1985: Reference 16550 Courtesy. Suddenly, in 1985, something much closer to the Rolex Explorer II we know today was born: Its size increased from 39mm to 40mm, it was outfitted with the unmistakably ...

If it’s that vintage Explorer II vibe you’re after, the Black Bay Pro is the best watch you can get. And since it’s made by Rolex’s sister brand, it’s also the closest thing to an actual ...

On the version with a white lacquer dial, the black hour markers and hands stand out for their matt finish. The new Rolex Explorer II will be priced at £6,800 (AU$12,000).

Another A-lister joined the Wimbledon crowd this week, as John Cena made a surprise appearance in the Royal Box on Day Three.

Rolex barely has to lift a finger for a new release. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Explorer II Ref. 216570, the new reference, 226570 has changed very little.

Every year I expect Rolex to release an Explorer with a white “Polar” dial, and every year I’m disappointed. There’s not much to explain here. The Explorer II comes in a black or white ...

Rolex Explorer II Ref. 226570 Rolex Big Datejusts Down, Little Datejusts Up A 41 mm Rolex Datejust used to be a really big deal to own, but tastes have decidedly changed toward smaller watches ...

When Rolex decided to change the Explorer II from the original orange-handed reference 1655 to the 16550, they made it look a lot more like the GMT-Master, but with a steel bezel and the option of ...

5 Rolex watch launches for spring/summer 2021: celebrate the Explorer II’s 50th anniversary, plus fresh takes on the classic Daytona, Datejust and Day-Date STORY Gloria Fung Apr 14 , 2021 ...

A Rolex watch designed for spelunking and several models of the Patek Philippe Nautilus led declines in the Bloomberg Subdial Watch Index over the last month.

If Rolex makes a steel sports watch, said watch will be highly sought after, if not downright iconic.The Explorer II is both.. Designed for cave explorers in 1971, the sequel to the mountaineering ...