I've been a fan of Steve McQueen since first seeing him in the 70s. Towering inferno, Great Escape, Papillon, Bullit, The Magnificent Seven ... (pic via Jake's Rolex Blog)
Well, he's also known for, ar at least associated with, the Rolex Explorer II model #1655. It's the SS Explorer II with the orange GMT hand. Jake's Rolex Blog has a large number of pics of the watch here.
These watches are rare, in high demand, and frankly demand exorbitant prices. So no chance of me getting one to wear. But I see Steinhart makes an homage of the watch (they call the "Ocean vintage GMT" see here and here). MKII watches has it's own version as well.
And Bernard Watch offers its own limited edition version with an ETA 2893 movement, called the Avier Adventurist.
I kinda wish Seiko would make their own version of this. Much more about the history of the watch with many pics here and here. It would be great to get my hands on one of these, I think I like it as much as the Rolex GMT IIc.
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Any Other Steve McQueen Fans Out There?
Rolex Coolness: Steve McQueen The King Of Cool
Here he writes to Hugh Hefner
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Steve McQueen and The Rolex Explorer II
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3 comments:
I really like my MK II watches (Stingray, Quad 10, MMT). The LRRP was next on my list but the upcoming Omega Seamaster 300 homage might be interesting.
That's great, Tucker. I'd love to see pics. ;-)
wearing these brands of watches is a reflection of social or economic status. Besides, it is also a symbol of superior taste.
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