Rolex Explorer
The Watch
2016 Rolex Explorer 214270 (the 39mm with 3-hands) has a more relevant display. New hands, new indexes were with improved proportions. The iconic 3 – 6 – 9 indexes – considered the most important part of the Explorer – are now coated with blue Chromalight luminous material, as are the indexes and the hands.
The 2016 Rolex Explorer 214270 still features its 39mm Oyster case, in 904L stainless steel, water resistant to 100m, with flat and a polished bezel and a 3-link Oyster bracelet with brushed surfaces and the Oysterlock clasp, with the Easylink adjustment.
The 2016 Rolex Explorer 214270 also has the Superlative Chronometer certification, done in-house by Rolex and with stricter criteria (-2/+2 seconds per day). It also is guaranteed for 5 years.
Brief History of the Rolex Explorer
Most people believe the Explorer I was launched by Rolex for commemorating the Everest expedition and that this watch was with the British explorer team consisting of Edmund Hillary and Sherpa Tenzing Norgay on 29th, May of 1953 when they climbed to the top of Everest. This story sounds appealing, however, it is not accurate. Rolex supported the Himalayan expeditions beginning in 1933, and later the Everest expeditions. Rolex was the official supporter, and each explorer team was provided with Rolex wristwatches. The fact is, Rolex was not the only supporter. It is reported that when Edmund Hillary climbed to the top of Everest, he was wearing a watch from the British supporter Smith. Climber Tenzing Norgay wore a Rolex.
The Explorer was based on the already existing tough and hard wearing bubbleback, which was modified by Rolex for the more active and adventurous customers. In 1952, the references 6098 and 6150 (both using the A296 movement) were the first prototypes of Explorer to be used by climbers; they were watches with white dials and leaf shaped hands and did not bear the name Explorer yet.
Before Hillary and Norgay climbed Everest, Rolex did not name their watches Explorer. Although Rolex registered the trade mark Explorer in Geneva on 26th, Jan of 1953, the Explorer gained its name after Hillary and Norgay climbed Everest. “Explorer” was added on Ref.6350 after the successful climbing of 1953.
Rolex Explorer
The Watch
2016 Rolex Explorer 214270 (the 39mm with 3-hands) has a more relevant display. New hands, new indexes were with improved proportions. The iconic 3 – 6 – 9 indexes – considered the most important part of the Explorer – are now coated with blue Chromalight luminous material, as are the indexes and the hands.
The 2016 Rolex Explorer 214270 still features its 39mm Oyster case, in 904L stainless steel, water resistant to 100m, with flat and a polished bezel and a 3-link Oyster bracelet with brushed surfaces and the Oysterlock clasp, with the Easylink adjustment.
The 2016 Rolex Explorer 214270 also has the Superlative Chronometer certification, done in-house by Rolex and with stricter criteria (-2/+2 seconds per day). It also is guaranteed for 5 years.
Brief History of the Rolex Explorer
Most people believe the Explorer I was launched by Rolex for commemorating the Everest expedition and that this watch was with the British explorer team consisting of Edmund Hillary and Sherpa Tenzing Norgay on 29th, May of 1953 when they climbed to the top of Everest. This story sounds appealing, however, it is not accurate. Rolex supported the Himalayan expeditions beginning in 1933, and later the Everest expeditions. Rolex was the official supporter, and each explorer team was provided with Rolex wristwatches. The fact is, Rolex was not the only supporter. It is reported that when Edmund Hillary climbed to the top of Everest, he was wearing a watch from the British supporter Smith. Climber Tenzing Norgay wore a Rolex.
The Explorer was based on the already existing tough and hard wearing bubbleback, which was modified by Rolex for the more active and adventurous customers. In 1952, the references 6098 and 6150 (both using the A296 movement) were the first prototypes of Explorer to be used by climbers; they were watches with white dials and leaf shaped hands and did not bear the name Explorer yet.
Before Hillary and Norgay climbed Everest, Rolex did not name their watches Explorer. Although Rolex registered the trade mark Explorer in Geneva on 26th, Jan of 1953, the Explorer gained its name after Hillary and Norgay climbed Everest. “Explorer” was added on Ref.6350 after the successful climbing of 1953.