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Rolex Explorer II
By Rolex
Located in Oyster Bay, NY
"Explorer II" script just below a printed Rolex logo towards the 12 o'clock. Powering the model is Rolex's
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20th Century Swiss Vintage Explorer

Materials

Steel

Vintage Rolex Explorer II
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Rolex Explorer II 16570
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
A 40mm Explorer II by Rolex. Featuring a black dial with a date aperture, a red 24 hour hand and a
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20th Century Swiss Vintage Explorer

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Stainless Steel

Vintage Rolex Explorer II 16570
Rolex Explorer II 16570
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Rolex Explorer 39mm 214270
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
Rolex Explorer in stainless steel. Auto w/ sweep seconds. 39 mm case size. Ref 214270. **Bank Wire
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20th Century Vintage Explorer

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Stainless Steel

Vintage Rolex Explorer 39mm 214270
Rolex Explorer 39mm 214270
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W 1.54 in L 1.54 in
"Exploring the Little Valley"
By William Baxter Closson
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Signed Lower Right A student at the Lowell Institute in Lowell, Massachusetts, William Closson had an early career as an engraver and worked from 1881 to 1883 in Europe where he e...
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20th Century Abstract Impressionist Vintage Explorer

Materials

Oil, Board

Rolex Explorer Tropical Dial 1016
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
A 36mm, vintage Rolex Explorer in stainless steel. Featuring a distinctive rare tropical dial with
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20th Century Swiss Vintage Explorer

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Rolex Explorer Tropical Dial 1016
Rolex Explorer Tropical Dial 1016
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Vintage Rolex Explorer 5504 Watch
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
A 36mm Explorer crafted in stainless steel by Rolex. Features a matte black dial with arabic
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Vintage Explorer

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Stainless Steel

Vintage Rolex Explorer 5504 Watch
Vintage Rolex Explorer 5504 Watch
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Dr. Albert Hibbs on "Exploring"
By George Wachsteter
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Wachsteter (1911-2004) of Dr Albert Hibbs on NBC-TV`s Saturday morning educational program `Exploring`, (1962
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1960s Vintage Explorer

Materials

Illustration Board, Ink, Pen

Rolex Explorer 11 16550 1986 Collectors
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
retro looking Explorers and its modern successors. It is in fact the first five digit Explorer II which
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1980s Vintage Explorer

Materials

Steel

Rolex Explorer Mark III Dial 1016
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
A Rolex Explorer crafted in stainless steel. Featuring a distinctive mark III matte dial with
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20th Century Swiss Vintage Explorer

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Rolex Explorer Mark III Dial 1016
Rolex Explorer Mark III Dial 1016
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Rolex Explorer II Steve McQueen 1655
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
An Explorer II Steve McQueen vintage wristwatch. Featuring a matte black dial with a date aperture
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20th Century Swiss Vintage Explorer

Materials

Stainless Steel

1959 Woodcut Portrait Early Polar Arctic Explorer
Located in Seguin, TX
Woodblock print on thin paper of an early arctic explorer, not sure who. Signed Schultz 1959 in
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1950s Unknown Early Victorian Vintage Explorer

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Paper

1959 Woodcut Portrait Early Polar Arctic Explorer
1959 Woodcut Portrait Early Polar Arctic Explorer
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H 12 in W 9 in D 0.1 in
Vintage Rolex Explorer Super Precision Underline Dial 5500
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
A vintage Rolex Explorer in stainless steel. Featuring a black gilt dial with arabic numbers, a
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Late 20th Century Swiss Vintage Explorer

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Rolex Explorer II Spider Rail Dial 16550
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
A striking Explorer II by Rolex, featuring an extremely rare and sought-after "rail" dial with a
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Late 20th Century Swiss Vintage Explorer

Materials

Stainless Steel

Maryn Hunzeker "Explorers" Original Casein Painting c.1960
By Maryn Hunzeker
Located in San Francisco, CA
Maryn Hunzeker "Explorers" Original Casein Painting c.1960 Fantastic mid modern painting by noted
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Vintage Explorer

Materials

Panel, Casein

Rolex Explorer II stainless steel Automatic Wristwatch Ref 16550
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
Rolex Explorer II in stainless steel with fliplock oyster bracelet & yellow toned luminescence
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1980s Vintage Explorer

Materials

Stainless Steel

Original Vintage South America Travel Poster Surinam Suriname Explorers Paradise
Located in London, GB
Original vintage South America travel poster - Surinam An Explorer's Paradise Scenic Beauty
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1950s Dutch Vintage Explorer

Materials

Paper

Rolex Explorer II Black Dial 16570 Steel Automatic Watch 1993
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Rolex Model: 16570 Year: 1993 Serial number: S9xxxxx Reference: C03462 Case: Show sign of wear w/ slight polishing from previous; inner case back stamped 16570 Dial: Excell...
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1990s Swiss Vintage Explorer

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Vintage Rolex Explorer II Steve McQueen Straight Hand Watch 1655
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
A vintage Explorer II Steve McQueen wristwatch by Rolex. Featuring a matte black dial with a date
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Late 20th Century Swiss Vintage Explorer

Materials

Stainless Steel

1996 Rolex Explorer II Men's Watch White Dial Automatic 16570
By Rolex
Located in Washington Depot, CT
1996 Rolex Explorer II Men's Watch Model: 16570 Serial: T506944 Automatic movement White dial
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1990s Vintage Explorer

General Dynamics, Exploring the Universe, Sub-Atomic Worlds – Original Poster
By Erik Nitsche
Located in Zurich, CH
Nagasaki it wasn’t exactly the simplest thing to explore nuclear energy and not to be suspected of
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Mid-20th Century Modern Vintage Explorer

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Paper

Rolex Vintage Explorer II Steve McQueen Albino Mark II Dial 1655
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
A rare Steve Mcqueen Rolex Explorer II labelled the albino. Hard to come by, the orange 24-hour
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20th Century Swiss Vintage Explorer

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Submariner Glossy Gilt Explorer Dial 5513 Steel Automatic Watch, 1964
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
seen Rolex signature design the 3,6,9 known to be the explorer dial as it is frequently seen on the
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1960s Swiss Vintage Explorer

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Explorer II White Dial Creamy 16570 Steel Automatic Watch 1995
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Rolex Model: 16570 Year: 1995 Serial number: W6xxxxx Reference: C03507 Case: Show sign of wear w/ slight polishing from previous; inner case back stamped 16570 Dial: Excelle...
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1990s Swiss Vintage Explorer

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Steel, Stainless Steel

The Explorers Meeting Classical Sea Faring Adventurers with Ship & Charts, oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Continental school, 20th century Title: The Explorers Medium: oil painting on
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20th Century Victorian Vintage Explorer

Materials

Oil

Original Vintage Railway Poster Explore The Yorkshire Coast Countryside By Train
By Reginald Lander
Located in London, GB
at sea with the text below - Explore the Yorkshire Coast and nearby countryside by train. Artwork by
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1950s British Vintage Explorer

Materials

Paper

Rolex Steve McQueen Explorer II #1655 Straight Hand Steel Automatic Watch, 1971
By Rolex
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Brand: Vintage Rolex Model: Explorer II Year: 1971 Serial number: 327xxxxx Reference: #1655 Case
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1970s Swiss Vintage Explorer

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Rolex Explorer Men's Steel Watch 1016 with 47 Pages of Documentation
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Rolex Explorer Men's Steel Watch 1016 with 47 Pages of Documentation - Automatic winding
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20th Century Swiss Vintage Explorer

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Explorer II 1655 Steel Automatic Watch, 1972
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Vintage Rolex Model: 1655 Year: 1972 Serial number: 35xxxxx Reference: C02290; C03655 Case: Show heavy sign of wear with slight polish from previous; inner case back stamped ...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Explorer

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Exploring the countryside in a Volkswagen beetle, Germany 1939 Printed Later
By Karl Heinrich Lämmel
Located in Cologne, DE
One of the photographers at Mauritius Publishing based in Berlin was Karl Heinrich Lämmel. Born on 30 July 1910 in Riesa, Saxony, he has been missing since April 1945. In the thirtie...
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1930s Modern Vintage Explorer

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Black and White

Rolex Explorer I Steel 14270 “Swiss” Only Automatic Watch with Paper, 1998
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Rolex Model: 14270 Year: 1998 – 1999 Serial number: A6xxxxx Reference: C03543 Case: Shows sign of wear with slight polish from previous; inner case back stamped 2080 Dial: E...
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1990s Swiss Vintage Explorer

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Steve McQueen Explorer II 1655 Straight Hand Steel Automatic Watch, 1972
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Vintage Rolex Model: 1655 Year: 1972 – 1973 Serial number: 30xxxxx Reference: C03867 Case: Show heavy sign of wear seem to be unpolished case; inner case back stamped 1655 II...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Explorer

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Explorer Albino off White Ivory Creamy 6610 Steel Automatic Watch, 1956
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
The reference 6610 was launched in 1955 and usually seen with glossy black dial in gilt print. The present watch however is particularly unusual and rare as it is fitted with a highl...
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1950s Swiss Vintage Explorer

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Explorer Gilt Tropical Dial 1016 Steel Automatic Watch with 2 Papers, 1964
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
dial on a Explorer 1016 is an exceptionally rare find, adding an extraordinary touch to this vintage
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1960s Swiss Vintage Explorer

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Explorer II Black Creamy Dial 16570 Steel Automatic Watch with Paper 1995
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Rolex Model: 16570 Year: 1995 Serial number: W6xxxxx Reference: C03536 Case: Show sign of wear w/ slight polishing from previous; inner case back stamped 16570 Dial: Excelle...
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1990s Swiss Vintage Explorer

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Steel, Stainless Steel

Simon G. Explorer Diamond Wide Band Ring 18 Karat White Gold 1.05 Carat Total
By Simon G Jewelry
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 7.75 Incredible Vintage Explorer diamond band ring from jewelry designer, Simon G
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20th Century Contemporary Vintage Explorer

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Chinese Hand Carved and Painted Room Divider/Screen - 4 Panels
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Explore the beauty of traditional Chinese craftsmanship with this Vintage Chinese Hand Carved and
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1980s Chinese Vintage Explorer

Materials

Wood

Jean-Philippe Richard for Daum Eléonore Signed Contemporary Pâte de Verre
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
explores the female figure, yet he is known to explore a non-realistic form. Daum, Richard’s works are
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1990s French Vintage Explorer

Materials

Glass

Postmodern Blue Ceramic Swan Dish
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Explore the whimsical charm of the Postmodern Blue Ceramic Swan Dish, a unique blend of artistic
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1980s American Vintage Explorer

Materials

Ceramic

Postmodern Blue Ceramic Swan Dish
Postmodern Blue Ceramic Swan Dish
H 7.25 in W 7.5 in D 5 in
Chinese Hand Painted Porcelain Bowl
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Explore the beauty of traditional Chinese art with this Hand Painted Porcelain Bowl, a masterpiece
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1980s Chinese Vintage Explorer

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Porcelain

Chinese Hand Painted Porcelain Bowl
Chinese Hand Painted Porcelain Bowl
H 5.62 in W 12 in D 12 in
Chinese Hand Painted Porcelain Pitcher
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Explore the beauty of Chinese craftsmanship with this Hand Painted Porcelain Pitcher, featuring
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1980s Chinese Vintage Explorer

Materials

Porcelain

Lemania Cal.3000 Compressor
Located in London, GB
an explorer style with cheveron hour markers and the 'explorer' 3,6,9 and 12 Original handset and
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1950s European Vintage Explorer

 Lemania Cal.3000 Compressor
 Lemania Cal.3000 Compressor
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Boho Chic Chipendale Style Bamboo Rattan Swivel Arm Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Explore the fusion of bohemian elegance and traditional craftsmanship with this set of 4 Boho Chic
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1980s Unknown Vintage Explorer

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Bamboo, Rattan

1930s Danish Just Andersen Rewired Art Deco Table Lamp in Disco Metal
By Just Andersen
Located in Knebel, DK
with researchers and explorers who were later famous and inscribed in the history of their exploration
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1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Explorer

Materials

Metal

Bulgari Diamond 18kt Gold Spike Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Milano, IT
elegance. Explore our collection today In original Bulgari box Size 6 resizable on demand 100% original
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Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Explorer

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

1975 Vintage Mid-Century Figurative Interior Scene Oil Painting - Family Home
Located in Bristol, GB
features an array of details for us to explore, from the patterns of the rugs and walls to the objects and
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Mid-20th Century Modern Vintage Explorer

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Ernst Palme Palwa Hollywood Regency Gilt Brass & Crystals Chandelier, 1970s
By Ernst Palme, Palwa
Located in Vienna, AT
without chain: 15 inches Total height: 41 inches, can be shortened easily Explore our collection for
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Mid-20th Century German Hollywood Regency Vintage Explorer

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Crystal, Metal, Brass, Gold Plate, Gold

Running Men
Located in London, GB
primarily explored homoeroticism in a truly unique style. He is an artist who remained true to his style and
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1990s Contemporary Vintage Explorer

Materials

Paper, Carbon Pencil, Color Pencil

Running Men
Running Men
H 17.72 in W 20.87 in D 0.79 in
Continuation II
By Eduardo Chillida
Located in Paris, FR
a series of three etchings. It explores the relationship between matter and space, as reflected in
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1960s Abstract Vintage Explorer

Materials

Etching, Aquatint

Nine Lives, Lithograph by Judith Bledsoe
By Judith Bledsoe
Located in Long Island City, NY
. Featuring cats exploring their environments, resting, playing with toys, and even tending to their young
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1970s Folk Art Vintage Explorer

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Lithograph

Untitled (fig.10)
By Fiona Rae
Located in London, GB
, and incorporation of various graphic elements and symbols. Rae's paintings often explore the interplay
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1990s Contemporary Vintage Explorer

Materials

Oil, Acrylic

Smiths Deluxe A404 Aquatite 'Everest Expedition' Manual Wound Wristwatch, c1955.
Located in Canterbury, GB
usable for every day use, whether exploring mountain ranges or cityscapes.
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1950s Vintage Explorer

King David
By Joan Miró
Located in Paris, FR
paper This print features a minimalist minimalist composition exploring the famous biblical figure, who
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1970s Abstract Vintage Explorer

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Etching, Aquatint

King David
H 36.03 in W 24.41 in
Robert Longo 'Performance Works'
By Robert Longo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
approach to exploring movement and emotion through artistic collaboration. "Elvis Machine" at the Brooklyn
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1980s Contemporary Vintage Explorer

Materials

Offset

Italian Mid-Century Settee - Sofà Carlo Mollino Style in Teal Green
Located in Houston, TX
Explore the elegance of this Italian mid-century style settee. Upholstered in a Teal/Green/Blue
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Mid-20th Century Italian Vintage Explorer

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Picasso by Gaston Diehl, Bonfini Press 1977, Printed in Italy
By Pablo Picasso
Located in New York, NY
in Italy. Text in English. This book explores the many contributing elements to Picasso's brilliant
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Explorer

Materials

Paper

Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Rare Pewter Wall Sculpture 1960s
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
bronze or pewter in the 1960’s. These works explore the inequality between a nude man or woman who is
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Explorer

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Pewter

20th Century Belgian Painting By Rene Berdal
Located in High Point, NC
Explore the elegance and simplicity of 20th Century Belgian art with this serene piece by René
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20th Century Belgian Vintage Explorer

Materials

Paint

1971 original travel poster for Swissair to Canada Airview - British Columbia
Located in PARIS, FR
perspective, enticing travelers to explore this stunning part of the world. Georg Gerster, a pioneer in
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1970s Vintage Explorer

Materials

Paper

Pastel Village - Urbanscape Painting - Oil on Canvas By Marc Zimmerman
By Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
mysterious jungle or delightfully whimsical florals. His color palette explores various harmonies yet always
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Vintage Explorer

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchair in Rosewood by Tora Arquitetura, c. 1970
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
exploring works that are still little known, although excellent. This is the case with this upholstered
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Explorer

Materials

Upholstery, Rosewood

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Vintage Explorer For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage explorer you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Stainless Steel — can elevate any look. If you’re looking for a vintage explorer from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. A vintage explorer from Rolex — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Finding a vintage explorer for sale for men should be easy, but there are 4 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as women, too.

How Much is a Vintage Explorer?

The price for a vintage explorer starts at $449 and tops out at $44,995 with these watches, on average, selling for $14,438.