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Hands-On With The New Rolex Explorer 36mm 124270 & 124273 Watches
In April 2021, Rolex introduced the latest generation Explorer I watch with the references 124270 and 124273 models. While Rolex slightly upsized other models it makes, the Explorer I received a “back to original form” treatment by returning to a 36mm-wide (versus 39mm-wide) case size. Rolex also decided to supplement the more traditional all-steel (Rolex Oystersteel, that is) Explorer with two-tone steel and an 18k yellow-gold watch with the reference 124273 Rolesor model that is a more premium option next to the new Explorer 124270.I’ll tell you a secret - while the Rolex Explorer I 36mm makes for a rather small sports watch (unless we are talking about a petite wrist), it does make for an excellent dress watch with sleeves. While this timepiece design did begin life in the 1950s as a mountaineering watch, it has since become a lot more synonymous with casual luxury. In its all-brushed steel form, it excels at that. With the two-tone steel and 18k yellow-gold look,
Watch Winner Follow-Up: Wryst Airborne FW3
This is a follow-up review from Derique Y. in Singapore, winner of the Wryst Airborne FW3 Limited Edition watch giveaway on best watches in May.I’ve been following best watches (formerly aBlogtoRead) for many years now, lapping up sweet images of watches that I could probably never afford, and half the time trying to imagine that hairy arm of Ariel’s is mine instead.Every now and then, best watches will throw out a watch for someone to win. Participating was simple, commenting on the post and liking some pages. I once commented on a giveaway and just like every other lucky draw I’ve participated in, I always came out empty, little surprise. Then there were other giveaways that I never bothered with simply because I could not care less about those watches.. dull and bland with no ounce of uniqueness.