Can you dive with a Rolex Explorer II?
The Explorer II is perfectly suited for recreational diving with its 100M WR rating. Just make sure its pressure tested before you take the plunge into the deep blue. The Oyster line of Rolex watches are made to some pretty high standards for WR, etc.
Is the Rolex Explorer 2 waterproof?
A paragon of robustness and reliability, the 42 mm Oyster case of the new-generation Explorer II is guaranteed waterproof to a depth of 100 metres (330 feet). Its middle case is crafted from a solid block of Oystersteel, a particularly corrosion-resistant alloy.
When did the Rolex Explorer 2 come out?
In 1971, the Explorer II is introduced and, in the same spirit as the Explorer, it perpetuates the privileged relationship that Rolex enjoys with exploration. The Explorer II features a date display, an additional orange 24-hour hand and a fixed bezel with 24-hour graduations, enabling day to be distinguished from night.
How big is the Rolex Explorer II Oyster case?
The Explorer II’s Oyster case comes in stainless steel and is water-resistant to 100 m (10 bar, 328 ft) thanks to its Twinlock crown. This means you can leave your watch on while swimming or snorkeling. As of 2011, this timepiece is 42 mm in diameter.
When did Rolex replace the Rolex reference 1655?
In the mid-1980s, Rolex replaced the reference 1655 with the Explorer II ref. 16550, which increased the case diameter of the Explorer II to 40mm but kept the classic Oyster bracelet.
How did the Rolex Perpetual Explorer II come about?
The Oyster Perpetual Explorer and Oyster Perpetual Explorer II evolved from Rolex’s deep involvement with exploration. They go where few people venture. The brand was able to test these watches in real life by equipping polar, mountaineering and caving expeditions over many years.