Rolex Explorer I 224270

Rolex Explorer I 224270 40mm

Inspired by the first-ever successful summit of Mount Everest by Sir Edmund Hillary and his Sherpa Tenzing Norgay, who wore a Rolex Oyster Perpetual, the Rolex Explorer has long been Rolex's ultimate adventure watch. Constructed entirely from Rolex's 904L steel, the Explorer's robust design ensures that it can always battle the elements. Featuring some of Rolex's most capable movements and a rich heritage to boot, the Explorer is another display of their timeless design as this icon of watchmaking has remained virtually untouched in its aesthetic since its inception. Identifiable by its signature 3-6-9 glossy black dial, a flat stainless steel bezel, and entirely satin-brushed stainless steel case and bracelet, the Rolex Explorer has become renowned for its understated class, sporty elegance, and capable construction. New for 2023, Rolex expanded the Explorer collection with a new 40mm variant, the ref. 224720 in stainless steel. Offered here we have the ref. 224270 powered by the automatic cal. 3230 with 70 hours of power reserve that ensures the new Explorer has all of the horological might and provenance that one might expect in a modern release from the Genevan Giants. Brand : Rolex Dimensions : 40mm Model : Explorer Movement : Automatic cal. 3230 Reference : 224270 Bracelet : Stainless steel Oyster bracelet Year : 2023 Condition : Excellent Material : Stainless steel Included : Watch, Box, Papers, Hang Tags Dial Color : Black THE DIAL Boasting a glossy black dial, as always for the Explorer, the ref. 224270 features all of the Explorer's iconic dial elements, such as its applied indices and applied 3-6-9 Arabic numerals. THE CONSTRUCTION A familiar design on the wrist of Explorer aficionados, but with a new profile, the new ref. 224270 takes the Explorer's iconic and historic design, and jumps it from the 36mm and 39mm versions that we have seen in the past to a larger-than-ever 40mm. TIMING MACHINE READOUT This reading was taken (crown down) with a ONEOF Accuracy Boutique Edition timing machine at time of cataloging. It is provided as a courtesy only, and shall not be construed as a warranty or guarantee of any kind. Please refer to our terms and conditions of sale for more information.