HODINKEE Radio: Navigator And Explorer, Two

December 03, 2021

In this episode we have the tale of two adventurous watches, the latest generation of the Rolex Explorer II and the more budget-friendly Marathon Navigator. Given that they've each authored a story about one of these watches over the course of the past week, I asked Jon and Cole to join me on the mics to chat about this latest evolution of the Explorer II's fifty-year history and a humble pilot's watch with ample do-it-all charm. ? As something of an Explorer II nerd myself, I have been curious about this latest reference since it was announced back in April and thankfully Jon got a chance to go hands-on and help me fill in a few blanks. Similarly, I have owned a couple Marathons but have not had any wrist time with the toolish Navigator from this under-the-radar Canadian brand. If you get lost, use your wrist compass to find the links below C thanks so much for listening.? Show notes 1:50 Rolex Explorer II 226570 3:30 Hodinkee magazine Vol 84:28 Ed Viesturs 5:00 The 216570 Explorer II6:00 The 1655?Explorer II9:00 The 16550 Explorer II12:32 The 16570 Explorer II18:40Zenith and the Chronomaster Revival El Primero A38520:34 The Rolex Milgauss?27:19 Entry Level Breitling?28:22 Marathon watches28:46 Cole's Marathon MSAR story31:02Ball watches31:20 Traser watches31:25 Cole's Marathon Navigator story33:37 How to use a 12-hour bezel?36:00 Marathon Compass