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The silver soleil dial has changed colour to a salmon colour that makes it totally unique
The Explorer story began in 1953 with the successful ascent of Everest by Hilary and Norgay and it has been a constant in the Rolex catalogue ever since
- Additional Bulang and Sons strap
What is rare is to find one of these in awesome condition like the example we have today
The brown inlay has aged and faded gently over the years
Omega RCAF Monopusher ref 6W/16 Chronograph issued to the Canadian Airforce rolex The silver soleil dial hasIn the 1950s, the Canadian military commissioned a number of well regarded manufacturers to produce purpose built chronographs, in a similar way to the British army and the Dirty Dozen. These manufacturers included Breitling, Omega, and Rodania all of which produced strikingly similar timepieces for the Royal Canadian Navy and Air Force. These watches were fitted with white dials, all of which were delivered unsigned except for those made by Omega.