HODINKEE: Eric Wind Featured in Reference Points on the Rolex Explorer I

In the latest edition of HODINKEE’s formative series ‘Reference Points’, an original series examining the history and evolution of iconic watch lines, Eric Wind joined Jon Bues to give a comprehensive overview of the Rolex Explorer. In the beginning of Wind emphasizes the value this series brings towards the scholarship of vintage watches by stating the following:

“The important thing about Reference Points is to educate people about the evolution of these models. You can compare the earliest examples [of the Rolex Explorer] to the most recent models, and see the core Rolex DNA”.

Wind and Bues examine 34 of the most exceptional Rolex Explorer models spanning the reference 6150, reference 6350, reference 6610, reference 1016 (with dial variations of gilt vs. matte dials), reference 14270, reference 114270, reference 214270, reference 124270 and the two-tone reference 124273. Additional “Explorer-Like Watches” are also examined including reference 5500, reference 1016 Space-Dweller, reference 6429 Commando and reference 6429 No Commando.

You can read the full article, and watch the corresponding video ‘The Rolex Explorer: Understanding The Iconic Tool Watch | Reference Points’ below:

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/rolex-explorer-reference-points

https://youtu.be/lukpuN6CAWE

To learn about the other ‘Reference Points’ videos Wind has been featured in, you can find the videos below:

Reference Points Understanding The Rolex GMT-Master (2020)

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/rolex-gmt-master-reference-points

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6HHBnxyY7E&ab_channel=Hodinkee

Reference Points Understanding The Rolex Submariner (2019)

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/rolex-submariner-reference-points

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6RsIAPBCCWQ&ab_channel=Hodinkee

Reference Points: Understanding The Entire Lineage Of The Omega Speedmaster (2015)

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/understanding-the-omega-speedmaster-professional