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Rolex Explorer
The Rolex Explorer was born in 1953, the year of the first ascent of Everest, and the Explorer II followed in 1971 as a watch for cave and polar explorers. Its 24-hour hand and fixed bezel tell day from night even when the sun never sets. The 42 mm 226570, introduced in 2021, runs on calibre 3285 with a 70-hour power reserve and comes with a white or a black dial. Every Rolex Explorer we sell is inspected and comes with a 24-month warranty.
Rolex Explorer in stock
- Helsinki
Rolex Explorer price
The price of a pre-owned Rolex Explorer depends on the reference, the year, the condition and whether the box and papers are included. Our Rolex Explorer watches are priced at €10,400.
| Model | Year | Case | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Explorer II 226570 | 2023 | Steel | €10,400 |
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Pre-owned Rolex Explorer – what we check
Our watchmaker opens every watch and measures its rate on a timegrapher. We match the serial and reference numbers with the papers, check that the dial, hands and bezel are original, and measure the case edges to see whether the watch has been over-polished. You get the result in writing.
Buying a used Rolex Explorer II – what to check
- Fixed bezel: the steel 24-hour bezel is engraved. Polishing makes the numerals shallow, so check they are deep and sharp.
- 24-hour hand: set the orange hand and check it jumps independently in one-hour steps with the date following.
- Dial: the 226570 comes with a white or black dial. Check the lume plots match and the dial is the one on the papers.
- Bracelet: inspect the Oyster bracelet for stretch and test the Easylink extension on the clasp.
- Calibre 3285: ask for the timegrapher rate, which should be within the Rolex standard of −2/+2 seconds a day.
Rolex Explorer: questions
How much does a pre-owned Rolex Explorer cost?
Our Rolex Explorer watches are priced at €10,400. The price is fixed when you confirm the purchase and includes insured delivery to Finland and Estonia.
Is a pre-owned Rolex Explorer genuine?
Yes. Every watch is inspected by our watchmaker, the serial number is checked against the papers and it comes with a 24-month warranty.
Can I sell my Rolex Explorer?
Yes. Send photos and the reference, and you get a written offer within 24 hours and payment the same day.
How much does a used Rolex Explorer II cost?
Our Explorer II 226570 of 2023 with full set costs €10,400, the lowest entry into our Rolex range. Dial colour, year, condition and box and papers move the price. The white polar dial is usually the more wanted of the two.
What is the difference between the Explorer and the Explorer II?
The Explorer is a simple three-hand watch without a date. The Explorer II adds a date, an orange 24-hour hand and a fixed 24-hour bezel for telling day from night. The current Explorer II 226570 is 42 mm. It runs on calibre 3285 with a 70-hour power reserve.