Originally introduced in 1953, the Rolex Explorer received it's now legendary name when Sir Edmund Hillary became the first person to summit Mount Everest. In celebration of his tremendous feat, Rolex released the Explorer: a watch made specifically for the adventurer.
The original Explorer was nothing more than a straightforward and well-built sports watch with temperature –resistant lubricants that allowed it to operate accurately under conditions ranging from -4° to +104° Fahrenheit. For the most part, the Explorer line has stayed true to its roots; however, it has seen subtle additions to the references of Explorer I and Explorer II models over the years that have helped make it better suited for active lifestyle and the outdoors.
The most recent incarnation of the Rolex Explorer, the reference 214270 has seen its case diameter increase to 39mm (still offering users 100 meters of water resistance), while the caliber 3132 movement has been fitted with Paraflex shock absorbers for greater impact resistance.
From a design standpoint, the Rolex Explorer adheres to a philosophy of the bare essentials – perfectly executed – with no extraneous features whatsoever. There are no dial color or bracelet options, no day or date complications, and 904L stainless steel is the only material from which the Explorer is made – no 18k gold or two-tone ( Roleasor ) options are available. bekijk meer horloges rolex en maurice lacroix pontos
