Wednesday Watch: The new Explorer explained

May 13, 2022

Today would be the birthday of Steve McQueen (24th of March), him being an avid wearer, I though it might be a good day to write about one of the new introductions based on an all time classic sports watch. The Explorer.Perhaps the classic sports watch of all times is the Explorer (or Explorer I, as it is sometimes referred to). Even James Bond wears an Explorer in the original books by Ian Flemming. The first Explorer models (1953) are quite similar to the current model, although it has –? of course – been updated through time to keep up with modern requirements of the consumer. However, what didn t change was the diameter of 36 mm.Now, in 2010, introduces the 39mm version of the good ol Explorer. An ref.214270 to keep your 36mm ref.114270 company, as the 114270 is still in the 2010 catalogue.Technical specifications of this new watch are:Case diameter: 39mmSapphire crystal100/300ft water resistantMovement type: 3132 (Parachrom hairspring with Breguet overcoil Paraflex shock absorbers)COSC ratedPowerreserve 48 hoursOyster bracelet with Oysterlock(ft.Easylink comfort extension link)Please read my Wednesday Watch post at Motoring Exposure about this new Explorer 214270.