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.

Expanding the Explorer's current offering from the 36mm version with a new larger 40mm size that takes the icon's signature design and gives it the gravitas that a sports Rolex deserves, the ref. 224270 is an ultra-modern take on a classic.