

The two main types of used watches - the Explorer I and Explorer II - offer both date and non-date watches and traditionally sport a white or black dial. The Rolex Explorer, named in honor of Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay in 1953 in honor of their monumental climb of Mount Everest, is one of the most sought after pre-owned Rolex watches in the world. Instead, it was a simple time-only watch with a highly-legible display, that was built to the highest possible standards and intended for the active individual.

Unlike other sports watches like the Daytona and Submariner, the Explorer was not designed specifically for one type of sport or activity.

The Rolex Explorer is the brand's original sports watch, and the model that set the foundation for the tool watches that woulds serve as the foundation for Rolex's now-legendary reputation.
