Introduced in the 1950s, the earliest Rolex Explorer watches were named in honor of the courageous British mountain climbing team members who were the first human beings to conquer Mount Everest in 1953.
Designed to have super sturdy cases and highly legible dials, the modern Explorers continue that tradition of rugged dependability while adding new features and sophistication appreciated by modern consumers.
The classic Rolex Explorer I is still available in two sizes, 36mm and 39mm with a simple, elegant time-only dial that Mies van der Rohe famous for saying ėless is more' in design could appreciate. It is quite possibly the most rugged, dependable model in the Rolex catalog.
The Rolex Explorer II is very similar to Rolex GMT-Master series watches and like them tells the time in two different time zones simultaneously. Unlike the GMT watches, the bezel of the Explorer II is fixed, making it even more rugged and perfectly suited for harsh conditions and extreme sports. It is available in 40mm and 42mm size cases.
