If the watch was a Cartier Roadster Chronograph CAA320 watches commercial success, Rolex would then go ahead and re-brand the Explorer as the Space-Dweller for the Japanese market. Needless to say, it was not a success and very few of the Space-Dwellers ever made into the open market. The Explorer was chosen to commemorate the astronauts' visit because they were (at the time) considered the world's greatest explorers. This particular Space-Dweller is circa 1966 and appears to be in excellent, original condition. No price is given but when these rare animals do come up for sale (usually at auction), they fetch around $30,000-$40,000, which is astronomical for what is essentially a 1016 Explorer. It really is amazing how replacing "Explorer" with "Space-Dweller" can make this watch a legend among collectors, when there is no technical or mechanical difference at all. Then again, vintage watches isn't a reasonable hobby, it's all about passion and feeling. This Rolex Space-Dweller is a purely emotional object of desire. If we were reasonable people, we would have no lust for this piece and instead purchase an Explorer 1016 like this Cartier Roadster Chronograph CAA320 watches one for a fraction of the cost. Or, if we were even more reasonable, we would buy the Oyster Non-Date below which is essentially an early Explorer (again without the name) at half the price of an Explorer (as opposed to 6x the price like the Space-Dweller). We are definitely not reasonable people. This is a chance to own one of the most rare, most desired, and most valuable (from a future ROI standpoint) watches in the world. We highly recommend you follow the below link to the selling party, and if you can at all afford it, buy this watch.Click here for the details of this 1966 Japanese market Rolex Space-Dweller, one of the rarest Rolex Sports watches ever made.
You guys know that J.Crew / Timex faux military watch that you see on the wrist of just about every style-conscious guy you know? Us too...all too well. There's nothing wrong with that Timex; it's good looking, reliable, and gives off a great military vibe. The thing is, everyone and their favorite blogger wears it, and what fun is that?Today we wanted to show you a cool, affordable, and Cartier Roadster Chronograph CAA320 watches perhaps most importantly, authentic alternative to the J.Crew / Timex watch. The Bulova you see to the right is an actual US Military watch, given to Air Force navigators just after the Korean war. How can you tell it's real? Check out the case back.Awesome military engravings aside, this Bulova features a great manually wound movement that's signed in all the right places. It comes on an appropriate tan canvas strap and the best part about this real piece of Americana is it's only listed for $349. This is just one example of an authentic piece of wrist wear that you may want to consider if you're J.Crew'd out. Click here for the details of this original GI Bulova given to members of the US Air Force after Korea.Just yesterday we showed you a Rolex that was a clear descendent of the ever popular Explorer. It was called the Oyster Non-Date and its similarities to the Explorer were as clear as day. Today we are showing you a watch that actually IS an Explorer, despite not having the word written on the face. We are Cartier Roadster Chronograph CAA320 watches talking about what many people believe to be the rarest of Rolex Explorers, a watch that few people have ever seen in person. What makes it even more interesting is that it doesn't even have the Explorer name on it. It is called the Rolex Space-Dweller and it was produced in EXTREMELY limited quantities, and only in Japan, and only on a trial-basis. Inspired by the Mercury astronauts' first visit to Japan in 1963, the watch was only produced as a test.
