Dear Rolex: Women Are Explorers, Too

Gina Moseley, left; Felicity Aston, right. (Photo credit: Rolex)

Dr. Gina Moseley, left, is a cave scientist and climate researcher who works in speleology and paleoclimatology, studying some of the world’s most remote cave systems to uncover critical insights into Earth's climate history.

Felicity Aston, right, is a polar explorer and a trained meteorologist who trekked across some of the most extreme environments on Earth, earning her a place on BBC’s list of 100 influential women. She is the first woman to ski solo across Antarctica.

Both scientists have gone on expeditions wearing the Rolex Explorer II, a watch traditionally designed for men.

Offering sizes tailored for women would be a testament to the growing number of women exploring the world to study and protect ecosystems. It would highlight that exploration is a universal endeavor, transcending gender boundaries and reflect the growing presence of women in STEM fields (science, technology, engineering and math).

A redesigned Explorer II would offer women explorers the full functionality of this iconic tool, combined with a fit that is comfortable to do their work of helping protect the planet.

Dr. Gina Moseley. (Photo credit: Rolex)