Its historical significance is intertwined with the exploration of Mt. Everest. In 1953 Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay whore a white Rolex Oyster Perpetual as they ascended Mt. Everest’s peak for the first time. With that marketing and branding stunt Rolex wanted to show the world its Oyster case capabilities, which eventually resulted in the release of a watch similar to the one that conquered Mt. Everest. In that same year the Explorer reference 6350 was released, with a diameter of 36mm and the first to feature the iconic “Explorer” name on its dial. It also had the other features that defined the Explorer line on years to come: a black dial and numerals at 3, 6 and 9.

The timepiece showcased is the 2021 Rolex’s reinterpretation of the Explorer. A call to its origins and an instantly classic iconic watch. The new Explorer (reference number 124270) presented us with an unexpected move from Rolex: undersizing from a 39mm to a 36mm diameter, the historically accurate size of the watch. Its case is made of 904L Oystersteel (with higher corrosion resistance and higher surface hardness) and is powered by the in-house caliber 3230, with a 70 hour power reserve. This is a Superlative Chronometer movement that has not only passed the COSC (Control Officiel Suisse de Chronometres) certification (-4/+6 seconds maximum deviation per day) but was subsequently tested to Rolex’s own criteria (-2/+2 seconds maximum deviation per day), a much stricter certification. Its hands, numerals and markers are filled with Chromalight material, which emits a beautiful blue tone in darker conditions. The case and the bracelet are fully brushed on the flat surfaces, with polished accents on the sides, and the bezel is also polished, giving a prestigious look and feel to this luxury piece. This watch has never been worn and comes in factory condition, with its  full set, minus the stickers (it only has the case back sticker), and is still under the original 5 year Rolex warranty, as shown in the pictures.

This timepiece is the perfect choice for an all-rounder or daily usage luxury watch. Either you are on leisure or in business activities, this watch is completely up to the task. A master of straps, the combinations that you can arrange with this magnificent piece are almost infinite. This is a great understated timepiece that will not only mirror your personality, but also demonstrate your knowledge of the field. Not only a Rolex, but an iconic Rolex that will enrich your horological collection.

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The timepiece showcased is a colourful Rolex Oyster Perpetual (reference number 126000) from 2020, 36mm in diameter with a shockingly vibrant yellow dial, also known as “the Stella for the people”. Its case is made of 904L Oystersteel (with higher corrosion resistance and higher surface hardness) and it is powered by the in-house caliber 3230, with a 70 hour power reserve. This is of course a Superlative Chronometer movement that has not only passed the COSC (Control Officiel Suisse de Chronometres) certification (-4/+6 seconds maximum deviation per day) but it was subsequently tested to Rolex’s own criteria (-2/+2 seconds maximum deviation per day), a much stricter certification. This watch was never worn and comes in factory condition, with its  full set, minus the stickers, and is still under the original 5 year Rolex warranty, as shown in the pictures.

This timepiece is an excellent choice for an all-rounder watch, with an up-beat look and increasingly difficult to find in new conditions as this one. This is a perfect introduction watch for either begin or upgrade your watch collection, but there is nothing basic to it. This timepiece will be a great companion for the following holidays, feeling at home in celebrations and parties, but it is also capable of keeping in tone for semiformal occasions, such as dinners or meetings that don’t require a formal dressing, which are more common nowadays. This is a great way to show your personality, your watch knowledge and to contrast with the darker tones the world has been passing through the last years.

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