The Rolex Explorer is one of the most recognizable Rolex watches. Its large black dial, triangular luminous marker at 12 and Arabic numeral quarters give this watch a very distinguished look creating the perfect blend of sports and dress watch.
The Origins of this masterpiece are in it's name. Originally designed for explorers, it had a high visibility dial, an extra strong case, and on request could be lubricated with a special oil in order to withstand temperatures between -20C and +40C without changes in viscosity.
Although it was widely acclaimed that this watch had been designed and made in honour of Edmund Hilary and Tenzing Norgay the first men to reach the summit of Everest on May 29 1953. Evidence suggests that this watch was indeed used on previous expeditions as Rolex had already registered the name by 1953.
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