Introduction and Explanation of the Rolex Explorer

How was the Rolex Explorer Created ?
In 1953, a British expedition that included climbers and explorers Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay made the first ascent of the Everest. At that time, ROLEX supported mountaineering activities as a sponsor, and the Explorer was a model announced in honor of the first person to reach the summit of Mount Everest.

The Explorer was characterized by its high durability and simple design, and the initial design remained unchanged for more than half a century. In addition, many ROLEX watches cost over 1 million yen, but there are also models of the Explorer I that cost less than 1 million yen, making it a relatively affordable price range among ROLEX watches.

In 1971, the Explorer II, a higher-end model of the Explorer I, was announced, featuring a 24-hour display function and 100M water resistance.

This time, we would like to introduce some models that are available at our online auction.

Our Rolex Explorer’s Product Introduction

Rolex Explorer I

[Product name] Explorer I Ref.1016

[Product name] Rolex Explorer I Ref.14270

Radioactive tritium becomes fluorescent Luminova.

[Product name] Rolex Explorer I Ref.114270

Comes with an Integrated flashlight

[Product name] Rolex Explorer I Ref.214270

The case is 39mm

[Product name] Explorer I Ref.224270

Announced in 2023

Rolex Explorer II Product Introduction

Explorer II

[Product name] Rolex Explorer II Ref.1655

The first model

[Product name] Rolex Explorer II Ref.216570

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