This Rolex Explorer II (ref. 216570) was reviewed on 10 different criteria. The review is for this specific watch, other models may perform differently. Evaluation is based on my wrist size, personal opinions, experiences, and preferences. Please also check out my review on the 116710BLNR.
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You Paid How Much for Stainless Steel?
Once your passion for watches takes over your common sense, you start telling yourself that no matter how expensive a watch is, that it is definitely worth it.
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GTG: #LAWatchGang January 2015
The #LAWatchGang is growing rapidly! Just a year ago we were only a handful of watch geeks and now we are averaging 15 people per meet. Not bad if you ask me. Last month's meet offered a great variety as usual... plenty of vintage pieces and a few modern ones.
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Watches at Disneyland and Disney's California Adventure
Ever since @wifeofawis and I got our Disney Annual Passports, we have been spoiling our daughter @babyofawis with too many trips to Disneyland and Disney's California Adventure. Before she was born, @wifeofawis was already a Disney fan... but now with our daughter, trips to Disneyland have a completely new meaning. Thrill rides have been replaced with kiddie rides and the focus is now on making sure that our daughter is having fun. Totally different from before, but just as awesome if not more awesome. Seeing her face light up with happiness is priceless.
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ACCESSORY REVIEW: Anchor Bracelet from WatchBandit.com
Life of a WIS is once again expanding the "Reviews" section to now include reviews of watch related accessories. The first accessory to go through my tough scrutiny is this North Atlantic anchor bracelet from WatchBandit.com (@watchbandits). This bracelet was reviewed on 5 different criteria. The review is for this specific bracelet, other bracelets may perform differently. If you would like to submit your product for a review, please contact me.
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STRAP REVIEW: Perlon Straps from whatchs.com
Life of a WIS is expanding the "Reviews" section to now include reviews of aftermarket straps. The first straps to go through my tough scrutiny were these perlon straps (blue and red) from whatchs.com (@whatchs). These straps were reviewed on 5 different criteria. The review is for these specific straps, other straps may perform differently. If you would like to submit your product for a review, please contact me.
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