Watches Introduced in 1971

Rolex

Explorer II (First Generation)

Explorer II is a Rolex model with a clearly documented place in the collection's history. Tool watch developed for cave explorers and polar adventurers. Features a fixed 24-hour bezel and 24-hour hand to distinguish day from night. This 1971 entry identifies Explorer II (First Generation) as a distinct product generation. On the pre-owned market, reference 1655 provides the clearest search key. Its traceable debut year makes it a meaningful birth-year gift.

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TAG Heuer

Heuer Easy Rider

Launched in December 1971, the Easy Rider was an accessible youth-oriented chronograph collection offered in chrome-plated and resin-cased executions.

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TAG Heuer

Heuer Calculator

Part of the second Calibre 12 generation introduced in 1971, the Calculator paired an oversized case with inner and outer slide-rule bezels.

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TUDOR

TUDOR Oysterdate “Montecarlo” Ref. 7159/0

TUDOR Oysterdate “Montecarlo” Ref. 7159/0 was introduced in 1971 as a distinct model or generation within TUDOR Oysterdate Chronograph. It is now primarily available on the pre-owned market.

New Generation

TUDOR

TUDOR Oysterdate “Montecarlo” Ref. 7169/0

TUDOR Oysterdate “Montecarlo” Ref. 7169/0 was introduced in 1971 as a distinct model or generation within TUDOR Oysterdate Chronograph. It is now primarily available on the pre-owned market.

New Generation

TUDOR

TUDOR Oysterdate “Montecarlo” Ref. 7149/0

TUDOR Oysterdate “Montecarlo” Ref. 7149/0 was introduced in 1971 as a distinct model or generation within TUDOR Oysterdate Chronograph. It is now primarily available on the pre-owned market.

New Generation

Audemars Piguet

Integrated-Bracelet Model 5403

Model 5403, introduced in 1971, used an integrated case-and-bracelet design. It illustrates the design progression that preceded the Royal Oak.

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