Rolex Datejust II 'Wimbledon' modern Flying over the North Pole

Flying over the North Pole presented a unique set of challenges for a watch

the name "Racine" was already trademarked

you know we have a particular affection for off-brand timepieces- name isn't everything

shortly before the Second World War

giving it a large central minute hand

Rolex Datejust II 'Wimbledon' modern Flying over the North PoleThe Rolex Datejust is a watch that needs no introduction However, the Datejust 41 is worth shedding some light on Introduced in 2009 as the "Datejust II" prior to being renamed the "Datejust 41" in 2016 this line of watches in the Rolex catalog aims to fill the void that the smaller, more traditionally sized 36mm Datejust cannot. With its increased case diameter (+5mm), the Datejust 41 suits those who long for the classic, timeless styling, and