Explorer II

This model was introduced within the early 70's and was ne'er cosmopolitan or in style till 1991. the first model was created till this model was free in 1985. The explorer II uses an equivalent movement because the GMT-II models and makes use of a secondary 24-hour hand that rotates once a day. The inscribed steel edge is stationary and was originally designed for speleologists (cave explorers) who will have a tough time decisive if it's am or pm. nowadays it retails for $6,325 and comes with just one choice: a black or a white dial.

Explorer I

It was introduced in 1954, and has had one look through-out its life; a black dial with Arabic numbers at 3', 6' and 9', no date, sleek edge, Oyster bracelet, and a chrome steel 36mm case. aside from the updates that each one Rolex watches have received, it remained basically an equivalent watch. nowadays the watch retails for $5,725. Rolex has declared associate update to a 39mm case for the explorer.

Ladies Date/Datejust

These 2 models use a similar 26mm case mould and provide the precise same practicality. Rolex out of print the ladies Date, there was such a lot overlap within the models that it appeared long delinquent. Retails vary from $5525 for the foremost current 171960 steel Datejust. The additional well-liked Datejust with white gold bezel retails for $6,400. The Gold & Steel models begin at $7575 (179173) and go up to $12,375 for a 179313 with diamond mother of pearl dial and twelve diamond bezel.

Datejust

The Datejust is that the best commerce Rolex model on the market, and has been for many years. it absolutely was initial introduced in 1945. The gents model is 36mm in diameter and usually came on a jubilee bracelet. Rolex appears to own modified their tradition on this and is causation additional Datejust models out the door with the Oyster band. Models with swish bezels are obtainable, however less common. Most have the fluted bezel, that is 18k white gold on the steel model.

Oyster Perpetual

An odd name for a model considering each Rolex mentioned on this page is additionally associate degree Oyster Perpetual... By itself, the "Rolex Oyster Perpetual" was essentially constant because the smaller 34mm Air-King model. this Oyster Perpetual (no-date) is currently constant size because the Datejust and comes solely in steel or steel with white gold edge. Rolex has introduced many uncommon dials for this model. Retails begin at $4,350 for the only ladies Oyster Perpetual and $4,750 for the only men's Oyster Perpetual. both come back customary with an Oyster bracelet.

Date

The Rolex Date is 34mm just like the Air-King, however it clearly includes a date operate. Its production began within the late Fifties, round the time the steel Datejust was introduced. Retails vary from $5,625 with a sleek bezel and Oyster bracelet to $7,400 with an 18K white gold fluted edge and diamond markers. The date model was once offered in three flavors: steel, 18k yellow & steel, and every one 18k yellow gold. it's currently solely available in steel.

Sea Dweller

 The Sea Dweller was introduced in 1971 and discontinued in 2008. It is virtually the same watch as the Submariner. The only real differences are the thicker and heavier steel case, thicker crystal with no cyclops eye, and the helium escape valve useful only to deep divers. The original model was rated for 2000 feet and called the "Rolex Submariner 2000 Sea Dweller". It lost the "Submariner 2000" part of the title in 1973. The current issue, model 16600, is rated to 4000 feet and is sold only in steel for a $6,400 retail. The Sea-Dweller DEEPSEA, model 116660, has replaced the Sea-Dweller model 16600 and retails for $9,800. The DEEPSEA model offers a greater depth rating (to 12,800 feet) along with a thicker, larger case and an improved "Glidelock" buckle.