Thread: New 42mm Rolex Explorer II

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New for 2011, Rolex has announced their brand new Explorer II, now featured in 42mm casing. Paying tribute to the original Explorer from 1971 the 24-hour hand on the Explorer II is arrowe shaped and dressed in a bright orange color. Another new feature is the ability of the 12-hour hand to be set independently, displaying a second time zone.

The Rolex Movement is one of the most desired features of a high end timepiece. The Explorer II utilizes the latest version, calibre 1387, which insures unparalleled reliability and shock resistance by incorporating Rolex’s most recent techonolgies, such as the Paraflex shock absorbers and the non-magnetic Parachrom hairspring.

Legibility is also key in a design as elegant as the Explorer II, so a “phantom” effect dial display adds to the beauty of the new piece. On the dial’s Chromalight display, the blue glow can last up to 8 hours after available light has decreased, practically twice as long as standard luminescent materials.









[Source: Rolex]

Any idea when they are out and what the price will be (US)?

Not quite sure because I've seen some online stores selling for around $3,700 and then the retail prices listed at over $6,000 so we'll just say Price is TBD.

looks dope.

i want one.