Rolex

Finally got a good photo! The Rolex Space-Dweller only sold on the JDM market.

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Always loved this watch. I wonder how many are in the market. Less than a handful I’d imagine.

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I didn't know this watch demanded... I could have sworn it was an #rolex Explorer

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Yeah very under-appreciated Rolex

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Very nice. What size is it?

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JDM only? Like another impediment to Rolex ownership was needed.

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Tudor Ranger anyone? Remarkably similar!

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OMG, I didn't even know about this. I had to look it up. One of these sold for $136k!

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Fire photo!

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Why only the JDM? It's not like it has a Japanese movement. That's just plain odd, to me. The Big Three (Seiko / Citizen / Casio) having JDM-only lines: fine. But they're Japanese companies! **Totally Confused.*

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Is that mold on the outer rings? Or just a dirty crystal?

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Sorry...JDM??? what is that? thank you

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Always loved this. True to form with me, it's almost impossible to find one! 👌

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Ls9009

Sorry...JDM??? what is that? thank you

JDM = Japanese Domestic Market.

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Kclouis

JDM = Japanese Domestic Market.

See, I learn something new everyday!! Thank you kind sir

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My remake with a Seiko NH35 movement

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TwiceTollingClock

Why only the JDM? It's not like it has a Japanese movement. That's just plain odd, to me. The Big Three (Seiko / Citizen / Casio) having JDM-only lines: fine. But they're Japanese companies! **Totally Confused.*

The watch was only released in the Japanese market for a 3yr period (1963-1966) as a test after a NASA tour celebrating the US first man in space program.

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demian

I didn't know this watch demanded... I could have sworn it was an #rolex Explorer

It is an explorer. A rebranded 1016

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Never heard of this! As noted already, it looks like a rebranded 1016 Explorer

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NessRich

My remake with a Seiko NH35 movement

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Very nice. Where did you get the parts?

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cota123

Very nice. Where did you get the parts?

case with plexi - rafflesdial.com (alpha-1993.com also has them)

dial - rafflesdial.com (Yukiwatch also has them)

Movement and stem - CousinsUK.com

Bracelet - rafflesdial.com

hands - Aliexpress (can also purchase from raffles)

Alternatively, to save time, you can buy a 100 euro explorer 36 from Alpha1993 and swap the dial and crystal and crown.