Rolex Explorer 40
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Rolex

Explorer 40

A plain black-dial steel watch with 3, 6 and 9 numerals, built on the 1953 Everest watch.

The Explorer was made to mark the 1953 ascent of Everest. Its dial has Arabic numerals at 3, 6 and 9 and nothing else that is not needed.

This 40 mm version is Oystersteel with a smooth bezel. The dial is black with a Chromalight display.

Calibre 3230 has no date. The power reserve is about 70 hours.

Reference
224270
Introduced
1953 (Explorer)
Case
40 mm, Oystersteel
Movement
Calibre 3230, self-winding
Power reserve
About 70 hours
Water resistance
100 m
Functions
Hours, minutes, seconds
Notable
Numerals at 3, 6 and 9, black dial

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