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The Oyster Perpetual Explorer is a true icon in the Rolex watch family. This ever-lasting sport timepiece put the functionality on the first place to meet the requirements of professional explorers and all passionate adventurers. The latest Explorer 214270 recalls great brand’s history, in the new, slightly bigger size.
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Explorer 214270
The first Explorer (or Explorer I, as it is sometimes noted to mark a distinction with the Explorer II) was launched in 1953, in a tribute to the first successful ascent of Mount Everest. The historic mission was led by Sir John Hunt, earlier that year and finished with the first men’s steps on the world’s roof. Two members of the team that conquered Himalayas were using the Rolex Oyster watches during the expeditions, demonstrating its superb durability.
The Explorer has been updated several times, but the authentic look of original is preserved. Keeping a high functionality, durability and reliability, as well as sport elegance and simple design, it has always attracted passionate lovers of the great Rolex tradition.
Explorers are crafted in extremely hard 904L steel. This super alloy, which is highly resistant to corrosion, is used to respond to most demanding situations. It is also highly polished that almost has the luster of white gold.
Unlike the standard 36 mm case, the latest Oyster Perpetual Explorer is made in the bigger size, with the diameter of 39 mm. Except the work on its robustness, Rolex didn’t change much. Model 214270 also features a simply designed dial, with perfect readability, great luminosity of its bar markers, Arabic numerals 3, 6 and 9 (which, as a matter of fact, have lack of lume) and the signature hour and minute hands.
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Explorer Dial Detail
The perfect construction of Oyster case and a sapphire crystal coating guaranty extreme durability and resistance to shocks, scratches, water-pressure (100 meters/300 feet) and dust. Another Rolex signature, the Oyster bracelet with Oysterlock (ft. comfort extension link) makes the Explorer amazingly comfortable on a wrist.
The new Rolex Oyster Perpetual Explorer timepiece is powered with the Rolex Caliber 3132 automatic movement. This COSC-certified chronometer incorporates the new Parachrom hairspring (made of paramagnetic alloy to provide 10 times more resistance to shocks and magnetic fields) and the Breguet overcoil Paraflex shock absorber system. Except great precision and reliability, this self-winding movement offers power-reserve of 48 hours.
The brand may be known only if there are three basic things: quality, persistence and good marketing. Rolex isn`t just about those three things. There are over 100 reasons why they are one of the best brands in the world and why they are a synonym for a good a quality watch over the world. If you want a watch, you will buy Rolex and than even if the watch is ordinary like this one, you will know that it is good because the name Rolex stands behind it.
You are absolutely right, Wesley. I have this watch for a couple of months and I`m very satisfied. Rolex is a well known brand and if someone wants a luxury and quality watch, he will will think of Rolex.
Although this watch is for the older people, it looks very good and it has a good quality. If this watch had a chronograph, I would buy it.
The model with a black dial and stainless steel looks very elegant and fine. It doesn`t have any special features, but it is still very good and it has a good mechanism. Rolex is the most famous brand in the world and because of that, this watch surely has the quality worth of Rolex.
This watch is a rare example of pure elegance, simplicity and luxury. It is perfect for gallant events and special occasions. It has an extra power reserve of 48 hours and water resistance of 330 feet. I had a Bulova, a Movado and I have a Fossil watch now, but Rolex is still my dream. I hope I will have it in the nearest future.
When I hear the word Rolex, I think of glory, perfection, quality and prestige. And it is a prestige to wear a Rolex watch on your wrist. I like this one because it looks very good, it has a great and reliable movement and it is simple. I am not a fan of watches with chronographs and big cases.
i own this watch, i purchased it close to a year ago, best most comfortable watch i own.