Full Set | Both Swing Tags | Bracelet Code 78690 | Solid End Links | Clasp Code CL9 | Including Rolex Green Tag The Rolex Explorer I was first introduced in 1953, in conjunction with Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay's successful ascent of Mount Everest. The Explorer I marked a significant milestone in the company's commitment to producing reliable and accurate timepieces for adventurers.The original Rolex Explorer I had a 36mm case diameter, which was considered a suitable size for the time. The watch was designed to be rugged, durable, and easily legible. The Explorer I's design was characterized by its simple and clean dial with large Arabic numerals at the 3, 6, and 9 o'clock positions, as well as the distinctive Mercedes hands.The Rolex Explorer I stands as a testament to humanity's unyielding curiosity and the desire to push boundaries. As wrists don this timepiece, they carry forward the stories of mountaineers, adventurers, and those who have always sought to explore the unexplored.This Rolex Explorer I 36 is in Mint condition and comes as a full-set with the original Rolex Warranty Papers and Box from December 2004. Furthermore, the watch has been serviced by our watchmaker, and therefore it comes with one year of Steiner Warranty.