Rolex — Explorer
Also known as: Explorer
Record status
Documented family · partial
Period
2001–2023 (sampled references)
Maker / issuer
RolexExplorer is a wristwatch family made by Rolex. Production years recorded for the sampled references run from 2001 to 2023. Recorded movements are Rolex caliber 3130 and Rolex caliber 3230, with functions including hours, minutes and seconds.
The sampled references record case diameters of 36–40 mm, cases in stainless steel and water resistance of 100 m. Reference examples: ref. 114270-0001 (Explorer; 2001–2010; 36.00 mm); ref. 124270-0001 (Explorer 36 Stainless Steel; 2021; 36.00 mm); ref. 224270-0001 (Explorer 40 Stainless Steel; 2023; 40.00 mm).
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 2
- Photograph views
- 3
- Catalogue references
- 4
Counts describe this entry’s documentation, not authenticity, rarity or completeness. Photographs may show one specimen; check each caption and licence.
Historical context
Among the 3 WatchBase references sampled for this entry, the earliest recorded production year is 2001 and the latest is 2023.
Physical characteristics
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Case back
- Closed
- Lug width
- 20 mm
- Case shape
- Round
- Case materials recorded
- Stainless Steel
- Case diameter (sampled references)
- 36–40 mm
Technical characteristics
- Functions recorded
- Hours, Minutes, Seconds
- Movements recorded
- Rolex caliber 3130 · Rolex caliber 3230
- Production years recorded
- 2001–2023
- Water resistance recorded
- 100 m
Design
- Hands
- Stick
- Hour markers
- Arabic Numerals, Mixed
- Dial colours recorded
- Black
Identification
- How to identify
- The reference number, usually found on the case back, between the lugs or on papers, ties a watch to one of these configurations; movement calibre, case material and dial together separate references within the family.
- Family as listed
- Explorer
- References sampled
- 114270-0001 — Explorer · 124270-0001 — Explorer 36 Stainless Steel · 224270-0001 — Explorer 40 Stainless Steel
- Distinguishing features
- Reference number, movement calibre, case material and dial colour together
- Representative reference
- 114270-0001
- Source note
- All figures follow WatchBase and describe only the references sampled here; they have not been checked against the manufacturer's archive. WatchBase, an online database of watch references, lists 6 references under this family name; this entry summarises 3 of them, chosen across that list, including the reference originally recorded for this entry. The reference list, calibres and case specifications summarised above come from WatchBase; the manufacturer's own archive or a printed reference work should be consulted before treating any detail as definitive. That figure is not necessarily the family's introduction date: earlier references may exist outside the sample, and WatchBase coverage of discontinued models is uneven.
Catalogue references
- WatchBaseRolex Explorer (6 references)
- WatchBase reference114270-0001
- WatchBase reference124270-0001
- WatchBase reference224270-0001
Varieties
Ref. 114270-0001 — Explorer
produced 2001–2010; Rolex caliber 3130; 36.00 mm stainless steel; Black dial. Source: WatchBase.
Ref. 124270-0001 — Explorer 36 Stainless Steel
produced 2021; Rolex caliber 3230; 36.00 mm stainless steel; Black dial. Source: WatchBase.
Ref. 224270-0001 — Explorer 40 Stainless Steel
produced 2023; Rolex caliber 3230; 40.00 mm stainless steel; Black dial. Source: WatchBase.
Research required
- Research Required: confirm the family's introduction date, full reference list and production span against the manufacturer's archive or a printed reference; WatchBase figures cover only the sampled references.