Velociphile - No longer in the building
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My black dial later version - Childhood sweetheart
the subtle aesthetic still afforded by my childhood sweetheart - in later form the 116570.
Compared to the other Rolex Sports, the combination of the thinner bezel sunk below the crystal in side view and making it brushed silver achieves a more complex 3d effect while keeping the subdued versatility of restrained hour markers and slim case. The perfect sleeper in the range. Perfect 'old' case, and the best looking 40mm sports watch Rolex made IMHO.
Velociphile
Rolex Explorer II 16570. Simple pleasure of life.
You have some glorious references when it comes to the Explorer, the 6610, the 1655 and the 16550. You can add the 6350 waffle dial in the list, for sure. But the most common one doesn't lack charm. And won't lead you to sell the house. Here is the 16570,...
First Rolex I fell in love with..
After seeing it in Newsweek adverts. First Rolex I also bought! With me for close to 15 years now. ...
My black dial later version - Childhood sweetheart
the subtle aesthetic still afforded by my childhood sweetheart - in later form the 116570. Compared to the other Rolex Sports, the combination of the thinner bezel sunk below the crystal in side view and making it brushed silver achieves a more complex 3d...