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Thanks for great post Jeff
Oct 28, 2009,05:50 AM
One should probably put a Explorer 1 on the wanted list... to join the others ;.)
Best regards
Hans
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The History of the Rolex Explorer I
By: DrStrong : November 8th, 2021-20:41
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...
Crystal clear, Jeff!
By: amanico : October 26th, 2009-14:57
Superb work, which will certainly be appreciated by all the Explorers Lovers! Thanks a lot! Just one question about the size of the 6610... 36mm, too? I thought that the 1016 bwas launched before 63...In fact I believed that it was introduced in '59... Th...
Yes Nicolas...
By: DrStrong : October 28th, 2009-05:06
some sources mention 1959 as the birth of ref. 1016, but I have never seen any of these watches with a production date before 1963. If you have examples I would be happy to add this to the post. Cheers Jeff
Great post!
By: Peter : October 28th, 2009-02:38
Thks for sharing
Thanks for great post Jeff
By: hans_jorgen_1968 : October 28th, 2009-05:50
One should probably put a Explorer 1 on the wanted list... to join the others ;.) Best regards Hans
One of the best...
By: E.J. : October 28th, 2009-14:51
reads lately, Jeff!. Really thanks for this great job made. The Explorers always atracted me... With the time I think I must make the jump on it. Thanks for your lesson! Best Emilio
That was great!
By: joeyza : October 28th, 2009-18:05
Thanks Jeff for writing this history. It solidifies the fact that an Explorer is a must have for my modest collection.
Exactly !
By: DrStrong : October 29th, 2009-09:53
every Rolex Sports model has a fascinating history ! Cheers Jeff
couldnt agree more
By: hans_jorgen_1968 : November 1st, 2009-06:43
but also the fact there doesnt exist any official literature fRom Rolex adds to the mystery, myths and stories. What a great watch Best regards Hans
Thks Jeff, very nice post
By: relax max! : October 30th, 2009-14:08
I think what is great about the explorer I is that it is one of the very few rolex sport watches that is also a very nice classy (small 36 mm) dress watch too
Thanks so much for this
By: Asimut : October 30th, 2009-22:30
I just let my wife read it, she sports a 1974 1016 and absolutely loves it! I was just about to award my two daughters with two Explorers (they have reached the age where a serious watch is needed) until something more appealing (Rolex, of course) caught ...
LOLOLOL, Asi, I did the same with my wife.
By: amanico : October 30th, 2009-23:40
She read Jeff's post with a great interest. She just said: " Hey Crook, this is my watch, not yours ". ! She knows me well... ROFLMAO. Nicolas
That's the danger with these watches...
By: DrStrong : October 31st, 2009-00:14
....sometimes wifes like to steal them...sometimes they even steal Daytonas....some PuristS can tell you about it ;-)
Point taken
By: Asimut : November 1st, 2009-05:04
and I am willing to reconsider my policy,,, Asi
Heaven on earth.
By: hans_jorgen_1968 : November 1st, 2009-06:50
..though I would prefer to wewr the watch and eventually also drive the car Great picture and have a great Sunday Hans
Excellent report...
By: hary.lim : October 31st, 2009-03:45
and this is my one and only Rolex in my collection. Love it, Exp I is an evergreen...
nice explorer
By: hans_jorgen_1968 : November 1st, 2009-06:55
Hi Hary Nice Explorer you have in your collection. Do you nave more pictures of this great watch to share with us Best regards Hans
Fantastic!
By: nilomis : November 11th, 2009-06:30
Sir, Wonderful report. Your text and pictures, for sure, offered a new life to my (modern) Explorer I. Cheers, Nilo
Great post Jeff
By: Ravination : November 17th, 2009-06:52
Very informative as usual my friend!