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Explorer/Explorer II
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At-a-glance stats
£6325 - £9748
Typical price range
3 main types of Explorer
Models in this family
4.23%
% of Rolexes for sale are this one
About the Explorer/Explorer II
The Explorer and Explorer II are simple, hardy Rolex watches. When Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay climbed Everest in 1953, they wore Rolexes. The Explorer range developed from there, and will handle whatever you throw at them. In this range you will find watches in steel and steel and gold, with sizes of 36, 39, 40 and 422mm.
Explorer | Steel
The steel Rolex Explorer was developed from the hardy waterproof Rolexes worn by Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay when they climbed Everest in 1953. The design has hardly changed since, and is available in sizes 36, 39, and 40mm.
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Explorer | Steel & Gold
The steel and gold Rolex Explorer adds value compared to the classic steel Explorer. These watches were developed from the hardy Rolexes worn by Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay when they climbed Everest in 1953. The waterproof 36mm design has hardly changed since.
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Explorer II
The steel Rolex Explorer II is a 42mm watch that was first designed for extreme caving. It's hardy, waterproof, and designed to take anything you throw at it. It's 24hr bezel and extra GMT hand help you keep track of two time zones, meaning it should thrive in pitch-black environments.
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