Explorer-II review!!

The Rolex Explorer II was launched in 1971 primarily for the speleologists (cave explorers). This model features a fixed bezel engraved with 24-hour track and a special 24 hour hand (initially orange in color, now red) which together help to distinguish AM from PM. This feature has proved to be a boon fo cave explorers. They spend days together exploring deep caverns where daylight is nil. As a result, keeping track of the time becomes difficult. Rolex GMT-Master II, an improved version over the initial GMT-Master (introduced in 1954), was launched in 1983. This model is meant for the pilots who need to travel through multiple time zones. It features a special 24 hour hand and a bi-directional rotating bezel, designed to display the time of any two time zones simultaneously.

How does the Explorer II Resemble the GMT-Master II?

The 24-hour engraved bezel and the extra 24-hour hand in the Explorer II make it resemble the GMT-Master II. These features between the two enable them to display the time in two different time zones. In both the models, the 24-hour hand points to the 24-hour time represented on the bezel. For instance, if it is 7:00 AM, the 24-hour hand will point to 7 on the bezel. If it is 7:00 PM, it will point to 19 on the bezel. Another feature common to the two models is the "jump hour" feature. This feature allows the 12 hour hand to be set to a different time zone without adjusting the 24-hour hand and bezel. This is done by first unscrewing the winding crown and then slowly turning it clockwise or counterclockwise. This adjustment will result in jumping of the hour hand one hour at a time without stopping the minute and seconds hands. In addition, the independently adjustable 12-hour hand allows the wearer to simultaneously check the time in any two time zones.

The initial Rolex Explorer II model had the same caliber movement as that of the GMT-Master 1575.

Some other common in the two include the following:

* Mercedes hands in place of old, large stick hands

* A slimmer, scratch resistant synthetic sapphire crystal

* Crown guards

* Cyclops lens over the date aperture

* Self-winding and waterproof to 100 meters/330 feet

What is the Difference Between the Two?

The major difference between the Explorer II and the GMT-Master II is that while the Explorer II features a fixed bezel, the GMT-Master II has a bi-directional rotating bezel.

The other areas where the two differ from each other are cosmetic in nature. While the Rolex Explorer II is available only in solid stainless steel, GMT-Master II is available in 18k yellow gold, white gold, stainless steel and in Rolesor (steel and gold). Also, there are many dial options available in the GMT-Master II, unlike the Explorer II, which is available in only black and white dials.

Scott Parham is a famous author who writes about Rolex Explorer II. Melrose Jewelers - One of the UK luxury watch retailer, selling a large range of rolex watches for Men and Ladies. Read more about Rolex. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Scott_Jhon_Parham

UN GMT Plus Minus Big Date Review

Here is a review of UN GMT Minus Big Date Review

The Ulysse Nardin GMT +/- Dual Time Big Date watches are outstanding timepieces for those who travel frequently or have business dealings across multiple timezones. The key to the outstanding functionality of the Ulysse Nardin GMT +/- Dual Time Big Date watch is the unique selfwinding UN-22 movement, which incorporates an independently adjustable hour hand, in conjunction with a home time display and a large date.

Since minutes and seconds are the same in almost all of the major time zones, it is an advantage if a watch's hour can be adjusted for various time zones without disturbing the seconds or minute hand. The precise selfwinding mechanism of the UN-22 movements allows just this, and the procedure for enacting the change is as simple as pushing one of the two buttons on the left side of the case, the upper to advance, and the lower to subtract, according to the location or travel plans of the wearer. To ensure that the time back home can easily be kept track of, the Ulysse Nardin GMT +/- Dual Time Big Date watch features a window display that shows a second time zone, in a 24-hour format. Further innovation within this mechanism is provided by the strikingly visible large date display.

Not only easy to read, this innovative wheel-based date construction allows adjustment in both the forwards and backwards direction, a convenient feature whose mechanics are protected by a patent. The construction of the GMT +/- Dual Time Big Date watch is robust, and the carefully secured caseback, screwed down crown, and gasketed pushpieces enable the watch to resist water intrusion to a depth of 100 meters. But, perhaps most importantly, the Ulysse Nardin GMT +/- Dual Time Big Date watch is beautiful, its elegantly sculpted 40 mm case in warm 18K rose gold or stainless steel demonstrating fine finish and rich detail, a quality echoed by the dials whose intricate guilloche patterns in an array of finishes, such as silvered, or anthracite speak well of the fine craftsmanship proudly practiced by the house of Ulysse Nardin.

PAM 113 Review

Here is the review of PAM 113. I got it from www.watchseller.com

Panerai introduced its first dive watches in 1936 for use by special commando units of the Italian navy. These watches featured an unusual mechanism for sealing the crown, using a "protecting device." These dive watches are highly valued by collectors and are very scarce. In 1997, these famous dive watches were reintroduced by the Vendome Luxury Group, and they quickly become very popular. This Panerai Luminore (PAM 114) is in a 44mm x 14.8mm polished SS screw back case with sapphire display back, water resistant to 300 meters. It has a white dial with black Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds at nine. It is on a signed brown leather strap with tang type buckle. This watch is new and unworn, without a scratch or other flaw on the case or crystal. The well finished OP XI (base cal ETA 6497/2) 17 jewel manual winding movement maintains accurate time within a tolerance of three seconds per day. This unworn Panerai watch has a K serial number (2008 production) and it will be delivered in its original triple box set, jeweler's screwdriver, polishing cloth, signed rubber dive strap, bezel protector and all papers.

Panerai 113 J Series

Submariner versus Sea Dweller

Both Models have a Rolex 3135 Movement. This movement is perfect for what it is supposed to be - a rock-solid, accurate mechanical movement with no complications (apart from date). Case, Crystal and Crown The case design is a classic dive watch look that Rolex invented.

The sapphire crystal appears to be tough and resilient but can get scratches and annoying pin size damage on the edges. Crown is large and extremely easy to use. Dial and Hands have Rolex Look. . Extremely easy to read both in the day and night. Accuracy About plus minus 3 to w sec per day. The oyster bracelet really suits this style of the watches. The bracelet feels solid and heavy - more so than other Rolex watches.

The Submariner is very comfortable, and is an all rounder watch. That is to say it can be worn for any occasion, casual wear , dress wear, or beach wear. A Long history of making divers watches shows in the Submariner which has now become synonymous with diving watches. Inscribed with the now famous "Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified." The Cyclops over the date makes for easy reading.

The Sea dweller is also plenty comfortable, but due to it's size and weight one could probably say there are more comfortable watches out there. But after a few hours of wear one gets over the initial shock of its size and you don't think about it much any more.The Rolex Sea-Dweller, with a rotating bezel and black dial, is an attractive looking, easy to read, watch.

Manually winding this automatic watch feels like smooth silk as the movement employs a refined set of rocking bar gears, which mesh easily with the automatic system. The balance bridge is designed like a crossbar, held with two screws, and supported on two adjustable pillars for correction of endshake. In short, this is the kind of movement watchmakers, accustomed to servicing high-grade timepieces, are always proud to see. Waterproof to 4000feet/1220 meters! Sapphire crystal and safety bezel. The most rugged of all Rolex Watches and with much history behind it. This is a must-have Rolex for the sports watch fan.

Caution all Rolex lovers, unscrupulous people are taking advantage of the price difference between the GMT and the Explorer II Orange Hands, by converting the GMT into the Explorer II. Please be careful, check, check then double check.

The new solid end link Rolex Oyster bracelets (above) compared to the old loose end link bracelet (below).

Rear View		Solid End Link
		Loose End Link

Rolex will be introducing the new bracelet on all its Sport watches.

source: http://bjsonline.com/watches/articles/0005.shtml

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Rolex Vintage Sea Dweller

ARISTO 5H37S

Watch Specifications:  

Movement: Swiss ETA 2824-2 Automatic Movement

Luminance: Hour, Minute and second hands. Hour markers. 

Dial: Black. Minute outer track with hour inner track.

Date: At 3 O'clock

Case: Titanium

Case Back: Titanium Back with Aviator engravings

Bezel: Bead blasted

Crystal:  Sapphire crystal

Crown: Push In Crown

Dimensions: 37mm diameter, 44mm lug-to-lug

Water Resistant: Water resistant to 50m

Strap: Thick brown aviator leather strap

The Aristo Pilot 5H37S is a German flieger inspired watch. Powered by the tried and tested Swiss ETA 2824-2 Automatic movement. This watch is built to last.
The dial reminds us of the vintage German flieger watch.
The titanium case is finished to a very high German standard. The titanium case is bead blasted to the right amount to give it the vintage looks. The thin bezel coupled with the huge dial makes this watch looks bigger than it size suggest. The Aristo Bomber 5H38S has a thin profile case which makes it very comfortable to wear. The solid caseback is engraved with the watch specifications as per German vintage fliegers. The onion crown adds its final touch to the watch. The watch comes with a brown leather strap with rivets.
Source: http://www.gnomonwatches.com/Aristo5h37.html and Aristo 5H37S in Hroyy Marketplace