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Design Deepdive: Explorer "Geophysic" (ref. 6610) and Explorer 39 (ref. 214270)
Rolex's decision to place the "Explorer" name at the six o'clock position on the Explorer 39 (ref. 214270) might appear arbitrary, but it's far from i...
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History Deepdive: The Birth of Jaeger-LeCoultre, a Journey from Persecution to Precision
In 1517, Martin Luther's Disputatio pro declaratione virtutis indulgentiarum sparked the Protestant Reformation, a major religious movement that led t...
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Yes, I think you are right about Rolex is trying to make it more like a Flieger type B watch, especially with the 126900. In Rolex Magazine issue# 10, they wrote "The new Air-King is now even more closely aligned with the world of aviation that is its inspiration" and didn't mention the Bloodhound project at all.
I second that, and so does this guy 😀. I just love how striking the keys creates a symphony of mechanical movements, much like watching the mechanics of a watch in action.
I have farsighted eyes, so when I remove my glasses, the dial on the 36mm becomes a blurry mess 😄. Additionally, the 40mm offers more material for not much more money and still looks great on my wrist. The final nail in the coffin is that my wife prefers the 40mm on me. I also figure that in the future, I can buy a pre-owned 36mm to scratch the "historical size" itch since there are plenty of them on the market.
I think Rolex naming them "36mm" and "40mm" is pure marketing. They couldn't literally make the Explorer a 40mm watch because it would be unwieldy on most people's wrists if they kept the proportions the same as the 36mm.
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Exploring Identity: The Ship of Theseus and Design Evolution of Rolex Explorer and Apple Macintosh
The Ship of Theseus is a philosophical thought experiment that delves into the nature of identity and change. It poses a fundamental question: if all...
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Embracing Linearity and Cyclicity
Time is a paradox of both linearity and cyclicity, moving forward relentlessly in a linear progression of seconds, minutes, and hours while also circl...
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History Deepdive: Tulip Mania (1636-37) vs Watch Mania (2021-22)
Owning rare tulips was a status symbol in 17th-century Dutch society. This period, known as the Dutch Golden Age, was marked by immense prosperity due...
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Simply the best review of Rolex Explorer's performance, hands down!
It's refreshing to watch a review that tests the actual performance of a watch beyond just the aesthetics and technical specifications. Description fr...
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The Human Heart: A Watch of Flesh and Bone
Looking at my watch collection, I'm reminded of my heart, both beating steadily, and urging me to keep it healthy. The human heart and watch movement,...
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Design Deepdive: An exercise in one millimeter, Explorer 39 vs 40
When watch reviewers on YouTube put Explorer 39 and 40 side by side, it strikes me that the 40 looks smaller and slimmer. How is this possible when, o...
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