I bought a Rolex watch in Zermatt, Switzerland a few years ago when I went there for a trip. I paid about $2000 for the watch and was expecting to sell it. I just kind of kept it and still have it today.

The watch made from solid stainless steel and is resistant to water up to 100 meters. I do a lot of diving under water, and the depth is never greater than 100 meters so this watch is great for me. I tested it underwater

The Rolex Explorer watch weighs 8 ounces. I am not arthritic so I can deal with the weight, though if you do suffer joint pain you might want to go for a lighter watch. The watch has an hour, minute, time zone, second hand and a date much like the original explorer.

There is a bubble right on top of the date which serves as magnifying glass. The hands on the watch ticks quite smoothly and sounds great. I prefer the layout of this watch over the rolex submariner that one of my friend ownes.

The watch comes in two different dial colors. There is a black dial and a white dial. My watch has the whit dial and looks great. One great thing is the quality is so good on these watches that it looks the same since I got it.

The watch system is automatic, meaning there is a half weighted pendulum that powers the mainspring. The mainspring then powers the other springs and gears which in turn powering the watch. The watch has a clutch system that makes sure you don't over wind it.

This watch is really great. You can hand it down to your kid or grand kid, also people do not realize it is a rolex but it's a fine watch and great for ownership.

This watch features a sapphire crystal as the glass piece. This crystal is very resistant to all daily abuse that is put onto your watch. You can rest assured you won't get a scratch.

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