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Rolex pre-owned Explorer, the insider overview

Market snapshot

Born from Everest lore, the Rolex Explorer matured into a modern professional watch that moves from boardroom to basecamp. In the pre-owned market it is a steady performer, with strongest demand for clean, original examples that include box and papers, recent servicing, and verified authenticity. The Oyster case, Twinlock crown, sapphire crystal, and 100 m water resistance keep it practical.

There are two personalities. The time-only Explorer comes in 36 mm, 39 mm, and 40 mm, usually with a matte black dial, luminous markers, Chromalight, and the signature 3-6-9 dial with Mercedes hands. The Explorer II is the travel twin at 42 mm, adding a fixed 24-hour bezel, independent GMT hand, and a date under a Cyclops, in black or white.

Pre-owned Explorer I typically ranges €6.000–€10.500 by reference and condition, with premiums for the 39 mm 214270 and sharp full-set 124270. Explorer II often sits €8.500–€15.500, with strong interest in the 16570 Polar and the current 226570. Vintage icons such as the 1016 or 1655 occupy a distinct collectible tier, commonly €18.000 and up, where originality and provenance drive value.

Key details collectors watch

  • Case sizes: 36, 39, 40, 42 mm.
  • Materials: Oystersteel; Oyster case; sapphire crystal; Twinlock crown.
  • Dials and hands: black on Explorer; black or white on Explorer II; luminous markers; Chromalight; Mercedes hands.
  • Bracelet: Oyster with Easylink.
  • Water resistance: 100 m.
  • Movements: automatic, COSC; Superlative Chronometer.
  • Calibres: 3000, 3130, 3230/3232; 3185, 3186, 3285.
  • Tech: Parachrom hairspring; Paraflex; hacking seconds.
  • Functions: Explorer time-only; Explorer II adds GMT, 24-hour hand, fixed bezel, date with Cyclops.

Popular references to watch

  • 14270, first modern Explorer with sapphire crystal.
  • 124270, current 36 mm, calibre 3230.
  • 214270, 39 mm modern classic.
  • 16570, Explorer II with 3185/3186, black or Polar dial.
  • 226570, current Explorer II, calibre 3285.
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