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Introducing the New Rolex Oyster Perpetual Explorer
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Introducing the New Rolex Oyster Perpetual Explorer
The Low-Down
The 36mm Oyster case has always been the sweet spot for Rolex, in my opinion, and so it makes total sense that the Explorer returns to its original proportions. Following hot on the heels of last year’s super-hot ‘stella’ dial Oyster Perpetual 36, Rolex has relaunched its Explorer in its familiar 36mm guise and has expanded the line with a Rolesor yellow gold and Oystersteel version.
Aside from a few 34mm dress examples in the 1950s and 60s, the Explorer has never been available in two-tone, or Rolesor to use Rolex parlance. Following on from the Seadweller a couple of years ago, the Explorer now has this treatment and it’s a solid move by the brand, thanks to the recent surge in interest in steel and gold watches. The layout is familiar classic Explorer with applied Arabic numerals at three, six and nine with Chromalight luminous material in these and the other applied baton hour markers. The reference number is 124273 and the watch has a yellow gold winding crown, bezel and centre-links on the Oyster bracelet.
IMHO
The steel version has reference 124270 and has the familiar look that all Rolex fans know and love. Black dial and applied Arabic numerals at three, six and nine are both familiar and comforting. Eagle-eyed Rolex fans will notice the coronet at the bottom edge of the dial which signifies the presence of the new calibre, 3230 that made its appearance last year on the OP 36. The dials are also lacquered again, having been fitted with matte-finished dial in the 39mm version.
Tech Specs
Case and Dial:
124273: 36mm Oystersteel and yellow gold;
124270: 36mm Oystersteel
Strap:
124273: Rolesor Oystersteel and yellow gold Oyster bracelet with folding Osyterlock clasp
124270: Oyster bracelet with folding Oysterlock clasp
Price: Ref. 124273 for £8700 and Ref. 124270 for £5150