5 Rolex watch launches for spring/summer 2021: celebrate the Explorer II’s 50th anniversary, plus fresh takes on the classic Daytona, Datejust and Day-Date
- Rolex follows up its colourful range of Oyster Perpetuals in 2020 with an eye-catching trio of Day-Date 36s in orange, burgundy and turquoise
- The Lady-Datejust is the brand’s full diamond pave watch for 2021, while the Cosmograph Daytona’s meteorite dials present a contrasting look to the watch
Explorer
Rolex presents two versions of the new Explorer, an Oystersteel one and a two-toned yellow Rolesor gold reference. This new rendition nods to the 1953 design, which sees the case being sized down to its original 36mm. Applied on the black dial are the 3, 6 and 9 numerals that, along with the indices and hands, are optimised with Chromalight to enhance visibility. Created for exploration and adventures, the watch is waterproof to 100 metres and fitted with a twinlock winding crown to double down on its waterproofing capabilities.
Explorer II
Celebrating its 50th birthday, the Explorer II gets an update while maintaining its iconic silhouette. Still in 42mm, the watch is presented in a white or black dial with Chromalight applied to its indices and hands for a brighter, more legible display; the Chromalight brings a bright blue glow to the dial. The case and bezel maintains its brushed Oystersteel finish, and the watch is now fitted with the new Oyster bracelet complete with an Oysterlock folding clasp and Easylink for quick adjustments. The orange hand circles around the fixed 24-hour bezel to indicate a second time zone.
Cosmograph Daytona