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16grandrolex · 1 November 2010, 03:00 AM

watches can't go that height? I can't tell the difference between a date just and an explorer.

Tools · 1 November 2010, 03:18 AM

Ah, well, stick around young grasshopper...

Nobody in the know will ever confuse a Datejust from an Explorer..

If you request, Rolex will provide a watch that has low-temp oils and perhaps proper gaskets to be able to function consistently at below zero temperatures..........

darthmouse · 1 November 2010, 03:23 AM

I've wondered that too- what makes the Explorer fit for exploring? 24-hour bezel aside.

Puffy · 1 November 2010, 03:28 AM

large 3, 6 and 9 numerals... although on the new Exp they aren't luminous

Route 66 · 1 November 2010, 03:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Puffy

large 3, 6 and 9 numerals... although on the new Exp they aren't luminous

They weren't lumed in the previous 36mm version either. They just looked like they were if you saw the watch during the daytime hours.

robsteve · 1 November 2010, 04:11 AM

The 1953 Explorer was just a rugged, waterproof watch. I suppose there were not that many watches with a sealed case like the Oyster. I could see a standard watch fogging up from the heat and humidity under the climbing gear.

Here is my 6150 Explorer from 1953. It is still working well and had been a daily wearer from 1953 until 2001.

Robert

rolexsubdate · 1 November 2010, 04:21 AM

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Originally Posted by darthmouse

I've wondered that too- what makes the Explorer fit for exploring? 24-hour bezel aside.

Advertizing .....

As far as everest is concerned, pretty much any analog watch could have done it. There is nothing special about a Rolex being worn by Tenzing .... Seiko, Movado, Croton and even the $9.99 watches from Walmart can reach the top of Everest ... Rolex just got there first....

rayt · 1 November 2010, 11:43 AM

its the brand name after all.ROLEX.(-;

457689 · 1 November 2010, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by robsteve

The 1953 Explorer was just a rugged, waterproof watch. I suppose there were not that many watches with a sealed case like the Oyster. I could see a standard watch fogging up from the heat and humidity under the climbing gear.

Here is my 6150 Explorer from 1953. It is still working well and had been a daily wearer from 1953 until 2001.

Robert

Lion · 1 November 2010, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 457689

Wow, I really like your Explorer!!!

tulsaokusa · 1 November 2010, 03:02 PM

I wonder if the Explorer ever said, "Man my hands are freezing!"

princetrak · 1 November 2010, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by jason.mobi

I wonder if the Explorer ever said, "Man my hands are freezing!"

nice one!

1 November 2010, 03:00 AM	#1
16grandrolex Banned Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Sydney Watch: Y.Gold/SteelSub Posts: 44	how did they make a rolex explorer? Is it specially made to climb everes t when other watches can't go that height? I can't tell the difference between a date just and an explorer.

1 November 2010, 03:18 AM	#2
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	Ah, well, stick around young grasshopper... Nobody in the know will ever confuse a Datejust from an Explorer.. If you request, Rolex will provide a watch that has low-temp oils and perhaps proper gaskets to be able to function consistently at below zero temperatures.......... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

1 November 2010, 03:28 AM	#4
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	large 3, 6 and 9 numerals... although on the new Exp they aren't luminous __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

1 November 2010, 03:23 AM	#3
darthmouse "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: EC/Midwest Watch: 16710 Posts: 1,016	I've wondered that too- what makes the Explorer fit for exploring? 24-hour bezel aside.

1 November 2010, 04:11 AM	#6
robsteve "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 776	The 1953 Explorer was just a rugged, waterproof watch. I suppose there were not that many watches with a sealed case like the Oyster. I could see a standard watch fogging up from the heat and humidity under the climbing gear. Here is my 6150 Explorer from 1953. It is still working well and had been a daily wearer from 1953 until 2001. Robert

1 November 2010, 11:43 AM	#8
rayt "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Earth Watch: must be rolex Posts: 630	its the brand name after all.ROLEX.(-;

1 November 2010, 03:02 PM	#11
tulsaokusa Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: N/A Location: N/A Watch: 2010 SS/Black SubC Posts: 773	I wonder if the Explorer ever said, "Man my hands are freezing!"

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