Rolex

Explorer 40

Oyster, 40 mm, Oystersteel

£6,650 All prices are Rolex's suggested retail prices inclusive of V.A.T. Prices can be modified at any time without notice.

Model Availability
Rolex Explorer (M224270-0001) upright view

Reference

224270

Model Case

Oyster, 40 mm, Oystersteel

Water-resistance

Waterproof to 100 metres / 330 feet

Bezel

Smooth

Dial

Black

Bracelet

Oyster, three-piece solid links

Movement

Perpetual, mechanical, self-winding

Calibre

3230, Manufacture Rolex

Power reserve

Approximately 70 hours

Certification

Superlative Chronometer (COSC + Rolex certification after casing)

Rolex Explorer (M224270-0001) colour specifications

Black dial

The dial is the distinctive face of a Rolex watch, the feature most responsible for its identity and readability. The Explorer model’s characteristic 3, 6 and 9 numerals are filled with a luminescent material emitting a long-lasting blue glow, like the hour markers and hands. Like all Rolex timepieces, the Explorer 40's dial is designed and manufactured in-house, largely by hand to ensure perfection.

Rolex Explorer (M224270-0001) Black dial

Smooth Bezel

The Oyster Perpetual Explorer 40 imparts a fresh elan to the sober, clean lines that have long established it as an icon. The smooth bezel in Oystersteel is robust yet elegant, and in perfect harmony with the Explorer’s iconic heritage.

Rolex Explorer (M224270-0001) Smooth Bezel

Oystersteel

Rolex uses Oystersteel for its steel watch cases. Specially developed by the brand, Oystersteel belongs to the 904L steel family, alloys most commonly used in high-technology and in the aerospace and chemical industries, where maximum resistance to corrosion is essential. Oystersteel is extremely resistant, offers an exceptional finish once polished and maintains its beauty even in the harshest environments.

Rolex Explorer (M224270-0001) Oystersteel
Rolex Gold Crown

Model Availability

All Rolex watches are assembled by hand with the utmost care to ensure exceptional quality. Such high standards naturally restrict Rolex production capacity and, at times, the demand for Rolex watches outpaces this capacity.

Therefore, the availability of certain models may be limited. New Rolex watches are exclusively sold by Official Rolex Retailers, who receive regular deliveries and independently manage the allocation and sales of watches to customers.

Brufords is proud to be part of the worldwide network of Official Rolex Retailers and can provide information on the availability of Rolex watches.

Rolex Explorer (M224270-0001) in presentation box

Rolex Explorer

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