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Rolex Enlarges Explorer for 2010
03.21.10
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I’m a bit of a watch nut. As such, I’ve always been a fan of Rolex’s particular brand of understated elegance and clean design. My first favorite was the old stainless steel Submariner from the ‘50s, but what eventually found a place in my ticking heart was the Explorer I. With its super-clean gloss black graphics featuring a triangle at the 12 o’clock position and “Mercedes” hour hand, the Explorer is simple and uncluttered. And with its mountain-climbing heritage, it has personified understated elegance and ruggedness for generations.
For 2010, the Explorer has grown up a bit. Rolex has enlarged the face size from 36mm to 39mm, bringing it up to date with modern watch sizes, while retaining its simple beauty and proportions. The story behind the Explorer’s birth is equally noteworthy, as Rolex built the timepiece to commemorate Sir Edmund Hillary’s ascent of Mount Everest with Sherpa Tenzing Norgay in 1953. Ever since this particular watch - along with the 1971 introduction of the Explorer II (with white face and thicker bezel) - has been associated with outdoor adventure in the mountains and polar ice caps.
At approximately $4500, the Explorer is pricier than many other sport watches, but is priced on the affordable side for a keepsake timepiece that you can hand down for generations. And besides, Father’s Day is only a few months away…
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Lori Brystan
03.20.10
1. If you had to begin a different career, what would you do?
There are several other fields that intrigue me. However, if I had to narrow it down to a couple. One would be a film editor and the other would be to study cell biology and quantum physics.
2. What’s your most prized possession?
My video tapes and photographs of my daughter growing up.
3. Favorite drink?
Baileys & Coffee with whip cream, of course!
4. What are you cutting out because of the economy?
Major shopping sprees.
5. Fantasy purchase?
Silver convertible Bentley.
6. What can’t you live without?
My daughter, family and friends.
7. What’s next on your “to do” list?
Secure our own venue for SHOW the Supper Club.
8. Biggest regret?
Turning down a job to go on tour with Guns & Roses.
9. Cause that you’re most interested/involved in?
It is a charity program called Woman for Woman.
10. Your dream day in OC?
Finding a new nature trail on a perfectly sunny day with a slight breeze and the smell of flowers blooming.
11.Favorite place for breakfast?
Madison Square & Garden Café in Laguna Beach.
12. What was the best day of your life?
The day my daughter was born.
13. Last concert that you went to?
Nickelback.
14. Favorite vacation spot?
Greece or Italy – I can’t decide!
15. What do you love and hate about Orange County?
What I hate about the OC is the limited options for a great night out on the town. It would be so great to be able to dine, be entertained and dance all in one place. I love being so close to the beach and yet not too far from the mountains.
16. Favorite books?
Eat, Pray, Love, The Prophet, and The Greatest Miracle in the World.
17. Favorite restaurants in Orange County?
Habana in Costa Mesa and K’ya Bistro in Laguna Beach.
18. Biggest accomplishment?
Owning a successful photography studio for 21 years. I have met so many amazing people and I truly love what I do.
19. What’s your biggest fear?
I try not to focus my energy on fearful thoughts.
20. Secret most people don’t know about you.
That I can’t recite the Pledge of Allegiance or sing the National Anthem without getting teary eyed.
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