Rolex Explorere 2

Oh man, the Rolex Explorer II—this one’s a sleeper hit. Originally launched in 1971 for spelunkers, yeah, cave explorers, it’s got this fixed bezel with 24-hour markings that’s totally functional and actually makes sense. It’s rugged, sharp, kinda under-the-radar cool. At Tropical Watch, we’re all about watches with stories, and the Explorer II? Packed with heritage, purpose-built design, and just enough quirk to keep things interesting.