Rolex — Explorer

Explorer 224270-0001

“Explorer 40 exact option code”

Produced 2023–present. Explorer 224270-0001 is the exact Explorer 40 Oystersteel option-code: a 40 mm steel Oyster case with smooth Oystersteel bezel, black Chromalight 3-6-9 dial, Oyster bracelet with Oysterlock/Easylink, 100 m water…

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Rolex Explorer 224270-0001
Reference224270-0001
BrandRolex
FamilyExplorer
Produced2023–present
StatusIn production
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Rolex — 9 min readRolex Explorer: Everest, Caves, and the Cleanest Tool-Watch IdeaA connected history of the Rolex Explorer and Explorer II, from the Everest-era Oyster Perpetuals and early 6350/6610 references to the long-running 1016, the modern 14270 and 114270, the 39 mm and revived 36 mm Explorer, and the orange-hand Explorer II built for darkness.

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