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Buying a Rolex Explorer II 16570: What to Look For

August 11, 2026

The Explorer II is the Rolex sports watch for people who want something a little off the beaten path: a rugged, 40mm, do-everything tool watch with a fixed 24-hour bezel and an independent GMT hand. The reference 16570, made from 1989 to 2011, is the...

Buying a Vintage Rolex Submariner: What to Look For

July 10, 2026

The Submariner is the watch that made Rolex a household name, and the vintage and neo-vintage examples are where collecting gets genuinely interesting. A good one is honest, mechanical, and built to be worn, not a safe-queen. But the same qualities that make these watches...