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Originally Posted by speicher1
My main point about the Explorer II was that it occupies a vacuum in the line of Rolex tool watches. The Submariner is indisputed as "the" Rolex tool watch because it's been used by Comex, crossed the Channel, issued to SBS Commandos, etc. Likewise, the GMT I was used by Chuck Yeager. The GMT II was worn into space by Jack Swigert and to the North Pole by Ranulph Fiennes (before he endorsed Kobold). And of course, the Explorer I went to Everest.
How is the Explorer II an icon? What is its distinction?
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Well, actually while the GMT is associated with General Yeager, he did not wear a GMT-MASTER during his record sound breaking flight. That occurred before the debut of the GMT. The only sources I've seen refer to the General wearing an Oyster Perpetual--the same he wore during the war.
Certainly in later years Gen. Yeager is seen wearing various GMTs in ADs.
Col. Swiggert wore a 1675 during the ill fated Appolo 13 mission. That watch went to the Rolex museum.
