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yowlie · 17 May 2022, 02:15 AM

I was at a birthday party and a friend's uncle saw I was interested in Rolexes. He said he lived in Alaska in the 1970's and his Seikos could not take the abuse of his hunting trips. So he went in and bought a brand new Rolex 1655 and that did the trick. He said it was currently in need of repair (this was 2005). He gets it from his drawer and it is an unpolished 1655 one owner watch missing a springbar or link or something . . . . I did the ethical thing and told him the value and not to let anyone replace or polish anything . . . . Explorer II was his answer!!!!!

Vesper Lynd · 17 May 2022, 02:55 AM

Any Rolex is good for Alaska. There are more inhospitable places.

VonSomething · 17 May 2022, 03:11 AM

I will bet a Datejust 36 is just as tough as an Explorer II. Wear what makes you happy.

Meyrin · 17 May 2022, 03:36 AM

I´d not hesitate to take my faithful old 14060 Submariner...it´s taken everything that's been thrown at it it for more than 26 years. But then it's my only Rolex! (As a backup I'd pack my new G-Shock square solar-powered!)

amh · 17 May 2022, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by liberalclown

I tried and yes it works as you pointed, interesting fact!

That's insane! Worked for me as well.

173rdabn · 17 May 2022, 07:18 AM

Heading to Alaska this week, so Explorer II Polar for me.

SS Oyster · 17 May 2022, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by TunaTuna

I'd take my Speedy

You think you won’t get wet in Alaska?

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SS Oyster · 17 May 2022, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

A plain and simple fact any Rolex or most any other watch will be fine for Alaska, as all watches get the heat from your natural body heat when wearing .And again in the real world most all mechanical or quartz watches today will seldom need repair if worn with plain common sense, which with some today is sadly lacking

Padi … we’re talking becoming a mountain man in Alaska! There is no wearing a watch commonly in Alaska.

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amh · 17 May 2022, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by TunaTuna

I'd take my Speedy

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Originally Posted by SS Oyster

You think you won’t get wet in Alaska?

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17 May 2022, 02:15 AM	#61
yowlie "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Oakland Watch: 1665 Great White Posts: 153	I was at a birthday party and a friend's uncle saw I was interested in Rolexes. He said he lived in Alaska in the 1970's and his Seikos could not take the abuse of his hunting trips. So he went in and bought a brand new Rolex 1655 and that did the trick. He said it was currently in need of repair (this was 2005). He gets it from his drawer and it is an unpolished 1655 one owner watch missing a springbar or link or something . . . . I did the ethical thing and told him the value and not to let anyone replace or polish anything . . . . Explorer II was his answer!!!!!

17 May 2022, 02:55 AM	#62
Vesper Lynd Banned Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Europe Posts: 794	Any Rolex is good for Alaska. There are more inhospitable places.

17 May 2022, 03:11 AM	#63
VonSomething "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Europe Posts: 821	I will bet a Datejust 36 is just as tough as an Explorer II. Wear what makes you happy.

17 May 2022, 03:36 AM	#64
Meyrin "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Ian Location: Hamburg Watch: Sub 14060 Posts: 1,160	I´d not hesitate to take my faithful old 14060 Submariner...it´s taken everything that's been thrown at it it for more than 26 years. But then it's my only Rolex! (As a backup I'd pack my new G-Shock square solar-powered!)

17 May 2022, 07:18 AM	#66
173rdabn 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: George Location: Cape Cod Watch: 216570 Explorer II Posts: 2,416	Heading to Alaska this week, so Explorer II Polar for me.

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