Jack Hanna Orange Hand Rolex Explorer II

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Jack Hanna

Orange Hand Rolex Explorer II

[Reference 216570]

Jack Hanna is one of the most famous wildlife experts, and animal rights activists in the world. He is a naturalist and zooloigist and the Director Emeritus of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, and served as the Director of the Zoo from 1973 to 1993. He is commonly referred to by his nickname of "Jungle Jack", and is well known for his appearances on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, as well as with David Letterman.

"You have to touch the heart, to teach the mind."

 

—Jack Hanna

Jack Hanna wears a Rolex Explorer II "Orange Hand", with the Polar White Dial, which is my favorite currently offered Rolex model, and I think it looks fantastic on him. Also, I might point out that Jack Hanna's energy very much reminds me of Jacques-Yves Cousteau, in that they both share a serious spirit-of-inquiry and exploration.

Black Dial "Orange Hand" Rolex Explorer II

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"Orange Hand" with Black Dial

Rolex Explorer II

Rolex Explorer II for the Special Air Service

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ROLEX EXPLORER II 

FOR THE SPECIAL AIR SERVICE

Adrian Barker gets hands-on with an Rolex Explorer II 216570 Black Dial that was allocated to the Special Air Service, the special forces unit of the British Army. The SAS was founded as a regiment in 1941 by David Stirling, Adrian explains, and was catapulted into the public eye in 1980 during a hostage rescue in an embassy in London.

This Explorer II sports a special engraving made by Rolex — not a third-party — for the soldiers. You could only buy it from Rolex London in 2012 if you were a service member of the SAS. About 100 to 150 were made and distributed by Rolex, Adrian estimates. The engravings include the SAS motto "Who Dares Wins" on the case side; on the back, the SAS dagger with the soldier's initials and serial number. 

Adrian says the watch looks like it hasn't been babied by the soldier, a fact he finds "pretty damn cool."

"It's pretty badass to have a limited-edition Explorer and a limited-edition Rolex," Adrian finally said. "Not only that but to have an SAS limited-edition Explorer II. It really does make me happy to see that this has been worn and enjoyed."

Prince Harry of Wales Stainless Steel Rolex Explorer II

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Prince Harry 

Stainless Steel "Orange Hand" Rolex Explorer II

Many members of the British Royal family wear and have worn Rolex watches for a long time. Prince Harry of Wales is fourth in line to the crown of the British Throne. He is pictured below rockin' his stainless steel "Orange Hand" Rolex Explorer II with the polar dial. Prince Harry is 33 years old.

Prince Harry's

 Invictus Games 

So what is Prince Harry up to today? Prince Harry is a founder of the Invictus Games, which is like the Olympics for wounded soldiers. Harry being a soldier himself came up with the idea when he was return home from a tour and saw wounded soldiers. Below is the opening speech Prince Harry gave today to kick off the 2017 Invictus Games in Toronto, Canada.



Prince Harry is pictured below shaking hands with Captain Trevor Greene, who is a retired soldier that was injured while on active duty in Afghanistan in 2006.

Prince Harry is pictured below with the Australian team at the Invictus Games, giving a pep talk. 

Prince Harry is pictured below yesterday ahead of the opening ceremony for the Invictus Games chatting with United States First Lady, Melania Trump.

Speaking of Melania Trump, I had to include the photo below, which shows Prince Harry's father, Prince Charles in 2005, chatting with Donald Trump and Melania Trump at a Museum of Modern Art reception in New York City. I don't know why I find this photo to be so fascinatingly bizarre!?!! It almost looks like Prince Charles, with a gin and tonic in hand, is looking at The Donald, saying "Whatcha talkin' bout Willis!?!!" I think one of the things that is fascinating about seeing these two men together, is how similar yet different they are. They are both high ranking iconic wealthy public figures that are roughly the same age. Prince Charles non-verbal communication in this photo is priceless, as is future President Trump's swagger and bravado! Melania looks like she is somewhat awestruck...

Prince Harry is pictured yesterday at the Invictus Games shaking hands with Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau.

In the video below Prince Harry offers and overview of how he asked his Grandmother, The Queen to support his effort in the Invictus Games after be challenged by President Obama and The former First Lady, Michelle Obama.

Dating Meghan Markle

Prince Harry is dating gorgeous actress Meghan Markle, who is pictured below. Meghan Markle is one of the stars of the TV show Suits, which if you have not seen it, is amazing!!! Also, Meghan is an superb actress...The couple was just seen in public for the first time holding hands as they walked at the Invictus Games...

The thing many of the publications are speculating on is if Harry is going to marry Meghan Markle.

President Obama Surprise Visit

Former U.S. President Obama showed up at the 2017 Invictus Games, and he was wearing a white gold Rolex Cellini on his wrist as seen below.

The video below of Prince Harry at the 2017 Invictus Games will make you giggle, as we see a little toddler  swiping his popcorn, and Harry's response...

The Rolex Crown & Royalty

Rolex is a royal brand in many ways. Particularly with the Rolex trademark crown logo, which adorns the dial and winding crown on every Rolex.

Lord Mountbatten 

Rolex has a longstanding following amongst the British Royalty, going back to Lord Mountbatten, who is Prince Harry's great, great uncle. The photo of Lord Louis Mountbatten below was taken during World War II, and he is wearing his trademark Rolex Oyster Perpetual on a leather strap. Lord Mountbatten is Prince Philip's uncle. Prince Philip is married to Queen Elizabeth of Great Britain.

Next we have the following Rolex ad from 1957 which is clearly referring to Lord Mountbatten who is pictured in the photo below the Rolex ad.

In the two photos below, we see Lord Mountbatten with his family on holiday in Scotland, and notice he is wearing a Rolex Submariner on his wrist.

In am not certain what is going on in the photos, but I think the family buried a hole and he climbed into it, and they filled it in with sand.

André Heiniger 

Former Rolex CEO, André Heiniger is pictured below with his wife, Odette Heiniger, Colonel Gerard Leigh and Price Charles of Wales, who is Prince Harry's father, at the Guards Polo Club in Windsor, U.K.

In this next photo, we see Gérard Souham, André Heiniger, Jan Nelson and Prince Charles.

In the next image we see André Heiniger with HIH The Princess Napoleon at a Polo match.

Arnaud Boetsch 

Prince Harry is pictured below at a Polo match in Sentebale with legendary car racing legend, Sir Jackie Stewart, and Rolex Director of Communications, Arnaud Boetsch.

Prince Harry is obviously into watches, and in the photo below he is checking out Arnaud Boetsch's Rolex. Before joining Rolex, Arnaud Boetsch was a top ranked professional tennis player.

The Amazing Life of a Rolex Prince

Despite having been born and raised in the United States, I recall my whole life being very aware of the British Royal Family. So much so, they almost feel like distant relatives. I imagine since the root of the world "Family" is "Familiar" this makes sense. Since everybody else reading this probably feels the same way, I will let the photos tell the story of Prince Harry's life.

Speaking of a Rolex Prince, Rolex founder, Hans Wilsdorf was of German descent but he was an extreme anglophile, and as a result was a bit obsessed with Royalty—so much so he launched a line of Rolex watches based upon Royal names that included The Rolex Prince, Princess & Queen.

The photos above and below were taken in 1987, and show Prince Charles and Princess Diana with Prince William and Prince Harry.

When Princess Diana died in 1997, it stunned the world. Many people were in a state of disbelief when they heard the news. Princess Diana was a lovely lady and a beautiful woman who made a big difference in many peoples lives. Prince Harry, and his older brother, Prince Andrew have both mentioned on many occasions how inspired they are to this day to continue following in their mother's footsteps...

Prince Harry is pictured below with his brother, Prince William on the far left, and soccer legend, and Tudor Brand Ambassador and overall Rolex fanatic, David Beckham is standing between them.



Prince Harry is pictured below with his brother, Prince William and Princess Kate, and they are attending the Diamond Jubilee Concert. Harry is wearing his Rolex Explorer, and William is wearing the only watch I have ever seen him wear, which is an Omega Sea-Master his mother, Princess Diana gave him as a gift when he was a young man.

Zara Phillips

In the photo above, on the right of Prince Harry we see his cousin, Zara Philipps-Tindal, who is also a Rolex Brand Ambassador. Zara is also pictured below wearing a yellow gold Rolex.

Zara Phillips-Tindal is an accomplished Equestrian and we see her below on her horse at a competitive event.

Zara Phillips has been a Rolex Brand Ambassador for about a decade now. The Zara Phillips Rolex ad below is from 2008.

Zara Phillips is pictured below with fellow Rolex Brand Ambassador, Ana Ivanovic in a recent Rolex Magazine ad.

Zara Phillips is seen below on the far right side with five other female Rolex brand Ambassadors.

Prince Andrew

Prince Harry's uncle, Prince Andrew of York, is pictured above with Harry and The Queen, as well as below on the far left, next to Prince Harry, Prince Charles, and Prince William. Queen Elizabeth in on the right, just out of sight. 

Prince Andrew has worn Rolex watches his whole life, begining with a Rolex Submariner which is seen below in the photo of him with his then fiancé Sarah Ferguson wig us wearing a two-tone Rolex Ladies Datejust.

When Prince Andrew wed Princess Sarah, he showed up on their wedding day wearing a platinum Rolex Day-Date as seen below.

More than a quarter-century later, Prince Andrew is still wearing his Platinum Rolex Day-Date as pictured below.

Prince Harry is pictured below with his father, Prince Charles who he seems to get along well with.

In the following photos be see Prince Harry on active military duty, wearing his stainless steel Rolex Explorer.

Below we see a photos of Prince Harry of Wales as a spectator at the 2014 paralmpics swimming meet, and he is wearing a modern Rolex Explorer Orange Hand, which in my opinion is the coolest contemporary Rolex made today.