# Lavish Exploratory Timepieces Bamford Watch Department's Newest Version of the Rolex Explorer II By Sarah Robson | Published 2012-05-10 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rolex-explorer-ii References: [djproe.wordpress](http://djproe.wordpress.com/2012/05/08/bamford-watch-department-rolex-explorer-ii/) & [bamfordwatchdepartment](http://www.bamfordwatchdepartment.com/customise_rolex_explorer-ii.cfm) The [Bamford Watch Department](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bamford-mayfair-20) has just released its latest version of the customized [Rolex](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-impossible-collection) Explorer II watches. The Explorer Collection was first started in 1971 and has become a reliable timepiece for pioneers, polar explorers, and speleologists for decades. This new version features a 42mm case, and to prove its durability it was tested on the Afghanistan battle fields on the wrist of a member of the [British Army](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bremont-hmaf-collection) for a six month period. The watch was returned with no damages, which shows how resistant it is to a variety of weather conditions and environments. Dashes represent the 3-6-9-hours, and the identifiable reversed triangle shows the 12-hour. This distinct watch comes to $10,000 and it comes with its guaranteed quality and dependable style. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/watches) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Customized Timepieces:** The trend of personalized and customized timepieces is disrupting traditional watchmaking, providing opportunities for businesses to offer bespoke options to consumers. - **Rugged Luxury:** The trend of rugged and durable luxury watches is disrupting the luxury watch industry, providing opportunities for businesses to create tough and reliable watches that still maintain a high-end aesthetic. - **Tested Timepieces:** The trend of rigorously testing timepieces in extreme conditions is disrupting the watch industry, providing opportunities for businesses to prove the durability and reliability of their products. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Luxury Watchmaking:** The luxury watch industry must adapt to the trend of personalized and rugged timepieces, offering a wider range of options to consumers. - **Military Watches:** The military watch industry can benefit from the trend of personalized and rugged timepieces, offering custom options for soldiers and other military personnel. - **Adventure Gear:** The adventure gear industry can capitalize on the trend of rigorously tested timepieces, offering watches that can withstand extreme environments and weather conditions for explorers and adventurers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modular Chronograph Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bamford-mayfair-20.md) - [Minimalist Militant Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timex-expedition-north-field-chrono.md) - [Stylish Expedition Timepiece Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timex-expedition-gmt-titanium.md) - [Affordable Luxurious Patterned Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/type-10.md) - [70s-Era Retro-Futuristic Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bamford-london-neprosolar.md) - [Bioluminescent Oceanic Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zenith-defy-extreme-diver-topper-edition.md) - [Playfully Tactical Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/series-1-dual-time-watch.md) - [Shimmering Jump Dial Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terra-nova-jumping-hour.md) - [Accessible Aquatic Diver Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timex-tiburon-dive-watch.md)