Explorer Rolex 1. However despite the size differences modern explorer and explorer ii models both feature twinlock winding crowns characterized by two sealed zones to help prevent moisture intrusion. With a 39 mm steel oyster case with a smooth bezel a screw down crown and a water resistance to 100 meters it is a solid sports watch in a luxurious distinctly rolex fashion.
The rolex explorer 1 had always been in the shadows of the stars submariner daytona gmt master or even datejust however the simplicity of the explorer 1 hides a very long and rich history and an underrated icon discreet and never showy a watch manufactured to be a daily beater for every occasions even the toughest ones. The movement inside the rolex explorer i 214270 is the rolex caliber 3132 the same as in the oyster perpetual 39. Save rolex explorer 1 to get e mail alerts and updates on your ebay feed.
The latest explorer model s characteristic 3 6 and 9 numerals are now filled with a luminescent material emitting a long lasting blue glow like the hour markers and hands.
The only main difference i can find between this and the 3130 in the submariner no date is that the explorer and op both have the high performance paraflex shock absorbers while strangely the submariner with its professional diver s watch pedigree does not. Save rolex explorer 1 to get e mail alerts and updates on your ebay feed. The explorer ii features a date display an additional orange 24 hour hand and a fixed bezel with 24 hour graduations enabling day to be distinguished from night. The latest explorer model s characteristic 3 6 and 9 numerals are now filled with a luminescent material emitting a long lasting blue glow like the hour markers and hands.