{"lien_WSTV":"","tax_name":"deprecated","tax_rate":20,"id_manufacturer":"0","id_supplier":"0","id_category_default":"529","id_shop_default":"1","manufacturer_name":false,"supplier_name":false,"name":"Explorer","description":"<p><strong>The Explorer\u2019s new territories<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Oyster perpetual Explorer<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Oyster perpetual Explorer II<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Rolex is presenting the latest creations brought to life by its unique watchmaking expertise. Among these are the new-generation Explorer and Explorer II, watches that take us from the highest mountain peaks to the most isolated polar regions.<\/p>\n<p>The Explorer was born at the top of the world and developed in collaboration with legendary mountaineers. The Himalayas were the setting for their real-life laboratory, and in particular the highest peak, Mount Everest.<\/p>\n<p>Since then, the Explorer has constantly evolved to meet explorers\u2019 needs, each time becoming more robust and easier to read. It has adapted to the most extreme environments, where time management is often key to survival.<\/p>\n<p>Watches in the Explorer range have mastered the extreme frontiers of exploration: from mountain tops to the depths of caves, in the biting cold of the Arctic or the searing heat of volcanoes. On all types of adventure the Explorer II, thanks to its 24-hour display, became the watch of choice for polar explorers, speleologists and volcanologists.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Oyster perpetual Explorer<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>THE CALL OF THE PEAKS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Rolex is presenting its new-generation Oyster Perpetual Explorer. At 36 mm, it returns to the size of the original model launched in 1953 following the first ascent to the summit of Mount Everest by Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay on 29 May that year.<\/p>\n<p>The new-generation Explorer is notably released in a yellow Rolesor version (combining Oystersteel and 18 ct yellow gold). The black dial, now lacquered, bears the index hour markers and emblematic 3, 6 and 9 numerals that are the cornerstones of the model\u2019s personality, evoking the determination and spirit of adventure that give rise to great achievements.<\/p>\n<p>The new-generation Explorer\u2019s Chromalight display is particularly impressive. In dark conditions, the intensity of the blue glow emitted by the hour markers and hands now lasts longer thanks to the innovative and exclusive luminescent material with which they are filled or coated. In daylight, these display elements also have a brighter white hue.<\/p>\n<p>The new-generation Explorer is equipped with calibre 3230, a movement at the forefront of watchmaking technology.<\/p>\n<p>Like all Rolex watches, the Oyster Perpetual Explorer carries the Superlative Chronometer certification, which ensures excellent performance on the wrist.<\/p>\n<p>The new-generation Explorer and Explorer II are emblematic of Rolex\u2019s perpetual drive to improve, its never-ending quest for excellence. And, without ever sacrificing performance \u2013 one of the range\u2019s essential requirements \u2013 the watches are also elegant.<\/p>\n<p>This year, the Oyster Perpetual Explorer is available in a yellow Rolesor version. Combining Oystersteel and 18 ct gold, Rolesor is a signature Rolex style that flawlessly blends strength and elegance.<\/p>\n<p>Oystersteel, a unique alloy with incomparable strength and clarity, remains a key element of the Explorer models\u2019 case and bracelet. Corrosion-resistant and designed for the most challenging conditions, it is part of what makes the Oyster Perpetual Explorer II an essential instrument for every explorer.<\/p>\n<p><strong>AN EXPLORATION TOOL<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Presented in 1953, the Explorer is emblematic of the close ties between Rolex and exploration. In the 1930s, the brand began to equip numerous Himalayan expeditions with Oyster watches. Among these was the group that Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay were part of when they became the first to reach the summit of Mount Everest, at 8,848 metres (29,028 feet).<\/p>\n<p>This pioneering move illustrated the company\u2019s ambition to use the world as a laboratory, testing its watches in real conditions in order to continually improve them. The feedback that Rolex received from the members of these different expeditions therefore had a direct influence on the evolution of its watches, making them more precise and robust.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ROLESOR, A MARRIAGE OF GOLD AND STEEL<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Rolesor, the combination of 18 ct gold and Oystersteel on a Rolex watch, has been a signature feature of the brand since 1933, when the name was registered. It is a meeting of two metals: one, noble and precious, attractive for its lustre and stability; the other, highly resistant to corrosion, assuring strength and reliability. All of these qualities mirror the elegance and performance that come together in a Rolex watch.<\/p>\n<p>On the yellow Rolesor version of the new-generation Explorer, the bezel, winding crown and centre links of the bracelet are in 18 ct yellow gold, while the case and outer links of the bracelet are in Oystersteel.<\/p>\n<p><strong>THE OYSTER CASE, SYMBOL OF WATERPROOFNESS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A paragon of robustness and reliability, the new-generation Explorer\u2019s 36 mm Oyster case is guaranteed waterproof to a depth of 100 metres (330 feet). Its middle case is crafted from a solid block of Oystersteel, a particularly corrosion-resistant alloy. The case back, edged with fine fluting, is hermetically screwed down with a special tool that allows<strong> <\/strong>only Rolex watchmakers to access the movement. The Twinlock winding crown, fitted with a double waterproofness system, screws down securely against the case. The crystal is made of virtually scratchproof sapphire. The waterproof Oyster case provides optimum protection for the watch\u2019s movement.<\/p>\n<p><strong>PERPETUAL CALIBRE 3230<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The new-generation Explorer is equipped with calibre 3230, a movement entirely developed and manufactured by Rolex that was released in 2020. At the forefront of watchmaking technology, this self-winding mechanical movement led to the filing of several patents, and offers outstanding performance in terms of precision, power reserve, resistance to shocks and magnetic fields, convenience and reliability.<\/p>\n<p>Calibre 3230 incorporates the Chronergy escapement patented by Rolex, which combines high energy efficiency with great dependability. Made of nickel-phosphorus, it is also insensitive to magnetic fields. The movement is fitted with an optimized blue Parachrom<strong> <\/strong>hairspring, manufactured by Rolex in a paramagnetic alloy that makes it up to 10 times more precise than a traditional hairspring in case of shocks. The blue Parachrom hairspring is equipped with a Rolex overcoil, ensuring the calibre\u2019s regularity in any position. The oscillator is fitted on the Rolex-designed and -patented high-performance Paraflex shock absorbers, increasing the movement\u2019s shock resistance.<\/p>\n<p>Calibre 3230 is equipped with a self-winding module via a Perpetual rotor. Thanks to its barrel architecture and the escapement\u2019s superior efficiency, the power reserve of calibre 3230 extends to approximately 70 hours.<\/p>\n<p><strong>OYSTER BRACELET AND OYSTERLOCK SAFETY CLASP<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The new-generation Explorer is fitted with an Oyster bracelet. Developed at the end of the 1930s, this three-piece link bracelet is known for its robustness.<\/p>\n<p>The Oyster bracelet on this new watch features the Rolex-designed and -patented Oysterlock folding safety clasp, which prevents accidental opening. It is<strong> <\/strong>also equipped with the Easylink comfort extension link, developed by the brand, which allows the wearer to easily adjust the bracelet length by approximately 5 mm. In addition, a concealed attachment system ensures seamless visual continuity between the bracelet and case.<\/p>\n<p>Like all Rolex watches, the Oyster Perpetual Explorer is covered by the Superlative Chronometer certification redefined by Rolex in 2015. This designation testifies that every watch leaving the brand\u2019s workshops has successfully undergone a series of tests conducted by Rolex in its own laboratories according to its own criteria. 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{"Compl\u00e9ment":" Yellow Rolesor - Black Dial","Statut de vente":"En vente depuis","Date":"2021","Sexe":"Homme","Diam\u00e8tre":"36","Types":"Self-winding","Styles":"Sporty","Calibre_autre":"3230","Calibre distinction":"COSC certified, Chronometer","Calibre distinction_autre":"Superlative Chronometer","Affichage":"Luminescent hands","Affichage_autre":"Yellow gold hands","Mati\u00e8re du bo\u00eetier":"Yellow Rolesor","Mati\u00e8re du bo\u00eetier_autre":"Oystersteel - Yellow Gold","Particularit\u00e9 du boitier":"Screwed-down caseback, Screwed-down crown","Etanch\u00e9it\u00e9":"100 meters","Forme":"Round","Cadran":"Lacquered","Couleur du cadran":"Black","Index":"Luminescent, Triangles, Arabic numerals, Baton-type","Index_autre":"Yellow gold indexes","Verre":"Sapphire, Antireflective coating","Mati\u00e8re du bracelet":"Yellow Rolesor","Fermeture du bracelet":"Oysterlock with Easylink, Folding buckle ","Plus de caract\u00e9ristiques":"<br\/>\r\nMovement<br\/>\r\nCalibre 3230, Manufacture Rolex<br\/>\r\nMechanical movement with bidirectional\r\nself-winding via Perpetual rotor<br\/>\r\nPrecision: \u22122 \/+2 sec\/day, after casing<br\/>\r\nFrequency: 28,800 beats\/hour (4 Hz)<br\/>\r\nParamagnetic blue Parachrom hairspring<br\/>\r\nRolex overcoil<br\/>\r\nLarge balance wheel with variable inertia<br\/> High-precision regulating via four gold\r\nMicrostella nuts<br\/>\r\nTraversing balance bridge<br\/>\r\nHigh-performance Paraflex shock absorbers<br\/>\r\nEscapement: Chronergy with optimized energy efficiency<br\/>\r\nParamagnetic nickel-phosphorus pallet fork\r\nand escape wheel<br\/>\r\nJewelling: 31 rubies<br\/>\r\nPower reserve: Approximately 70 hours<br\/>\r\n<br\/>\r\nCase<br\/>\r\nOystersteel and 18 ct yellow gold\r\n(yellow Rolesor)<br\/>\r\nOyster (monobloc middle case,\r\nscrew-down case back and winding crown)<br\/>\r\nMiddle case oystersteel, Satin finish with polished sides<br\/>\r\nBezel : 18 ct yellow gold, Smooth,<br\/>\r\nCase back : Oystersteel, Solid with\r\nfine fluting,<br\/>\r\nWinding crown : Twinlock in 18 ct yellow gold, screw-down, double waterproofness system\r\n<br\/>\r\n<br\/>\r\nDial<br\/>\r\nBlack lacquer<br\/>\r\nHour markers and 3, 6 and 9 numerals\r\nin 18 ct yellow gold, highly legible\r\nChromalight (long-lasting luminescence,\r\nblue glow)<br\/>\r\nHands in 18 ct yellow gold, highly legible\r\nChromalight (long-lasting luminescence,\r\nblue glow)<br\/>\r\n<br\/>\r\nBracelet \/ Buckles<br\/>\r\nOyster, three-piece solid links<br\/>\r\nPolished centre links in 18 ct yellow gold,\r\nsatin-finished outer links in Oystersteel\r\nwith polished edges (yellow Rolesor)<br\/>\r\nOysterlock folding safety clasp<br\/>\r\nEasylink comfort extension link\r\n(approx. 5 mm)<br\/>\r\n<br\/>\r\nCertification<br\/>\r\nSuperlative Chronometer (COSC + Rolex certification after casing)<br\/>\r\nInternational five-year guarantee<br\/>"}
124273
Brand : | Rolex |
Collection : | Oyster Perpetual |
Model : | Explorer |
Reference : | 124273 |
Complement : | Yellow Rolesor - Black Dial |
On sale : | 2021 |
Brand : | Rolex |
Collection : | Oyster Perpetual |
Model : | Explorer |
Reference : | 124273 |
Complement : | Yellow Rolesor - Black Dial |
On sale : | 2021 |
List Price : | 10 200 € |
Diameter : | 36 mm |
Styles : | Sporty |
Types : | Self-winding |
Calibre : | 3230 |
Calibre distinction : | COSC certified Chronometer Superlative Chronometer |
Case material : | Yellow Rolesor Oystersteel - Yellow Gold |
Case peculiarity : | Screwed-down caseback Screwed-down crown |
Shape : | Round |
Water-resistance : | 100 meters |
Dial : | Lacquered |
Dial color : | Black |
Display : | Luminescent hands Yellow gold hands |
Indexes : | Luminescent Triangles Arabic numerals Baton-type Yellow gold indexes |
Glass : | Sapphire Antireflective coating |
Strap material : | Yellow Rolesor |
Strap clasp : | Oysterlock with Easylink Folding buckle |
+ More characteristics : | Movement Calibre 3230, Manufacture Rolex Mechanical movement with bidirectional self-winding via Perpetual rotor Precision: −2 /+2 sec/day, after casing Frequency: 28,800 beats/hour (4 Hz) Paramagnetic blue Parachrom hairspring Rolex overcoil Large balance wheel with variable inertia High-precision regulating via four gold Microstella nuts Traversing balance bridge High-performance Paraflex shock absorbers Escapement: Chronergy with optimized energy efficiency Paramagnetic nickel-phosphorus pallet fork and escape wheel Jewelling: 31 rubies Power reserve: Approximately 70 hours Case Oystersteel and 18 ct yellow gold (yellow Rolesor) Oyster (monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown) Middle case oystersteel, Satin finish with polished sides Bezel : 18 ct yellow gold, Smooth, Case back : Oystersteel, Solid with fine fluting, Winding crown : Twinlock in 18 ct yellow gold, screw-down, double waterproofness system Dial Black lacquer Hour markers and 3, 6 and 9 numerals in 18 ct yellow gold, highly legible Chromalight (long-lasting luminescence, blue glow) Hands in 18 ct yellow gold, highly legible Chromalight (long-lasting luminescence, blue glow) Bracelet / Buckles Oyster, three-piece solid links Polished centre links in 18 ct yellow gold, satin-finished outer links in Oystersteel with polished edges (yellow Rolesor) Oysterlock folding safety clasp Easylink comfort extension link (approx. 5 mm) Certification Superlative Chronometer (COSC + Rolex certification after casing) International five-year guarantee |
The Explorer’s new territories
Oyster perpetual Explorer
Oyster perpetual Explorer II
Rolex is presenting the latest creations brought to life by its unique watchmaking expertise. Among these are the new-generation Explorer and Explorer II, watches that take us from the highest mountain peaks to the most isolated polar regions.
The Explorer was born at the top of the world and developed in collaboration with legendary mountaineers. The Himalayas were the setting for their real-life laboratory, and in particular the highest peak, Mount Everest.
Since then, the Explorer has constantly evolved to meet explorers’ needs, each time becoming more robust and easier to read. It has adapted to the most extreme environments, where time management is often key to survival.
Watches in the Explorer range have mastered the extreme frontiers of exploration: from mountain tops to the depths of caves, in the biting cold of the Arctic or the searing heat of volcanoes. On all types of adventure the Explorer II, thanks to its 24-hour display, became the watch of choice for polar explorers, speleologists and volcanologists.
Oyster perpetual Explorer
THE CALL OF THE PEAKS
Rolex is presenting its new-generation Oyster Perpetual Explorer. At 36 mm, it returns to the size of the original model launched in 1953 following the first ascent to the summit of Mount Everest by Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay on 29 May that year.
The new-generation Explorer is notably released in a yellow Rolesor version (combining Oystersteel and 18 ct yellow gold). The black dial, now lacquered, bears the index hour markers and emblematic 3, 6 and 9 numerals that are the cornerstones of the model’s personality, evoking the determination and spirit of adventure that give rise to great achievements.
The new-generation Explorer’s Chromalight display is particularly impressive. In dark conditions, the intensity of the blue glow emitted by the hour markers and hands now lasts longer thanks to the innovative and exclusive luminescent material with which they are filled or coated. In daylight, these display elements also have a brighter white hue.
The new-generation Explorer is equipped with calibre 3230, a movement at the forefront of watchmaking technology.
Like all Rolex watches, the Oyster Perpetual Explorer carries the Superlative Chronometer certification, which ensures excellent performance on the wrist.
The new-generation Explorer and Explorer II are emblematic of Rolex’s perpetual drive to improve, its never-ending quest for excellence. And, without ever sacrificing performance – one of the range’s essential requirements – the watches are also elegant.
This year, the Oyster Perpetual Explorer is available in a yellow Rolesor version. Combining Oystersteel and 18 ct gold, Rolesor is a signature Rolex style that flawlessly blends strength and elegance.
Oystersteel, a unique alloy with incomparable strength and clarity, remains a key element of the Explorer models’ case and bracelet. Corrosion-resistant and designed for the most challenging conditions, it is part of what makes the Oyster Perpetual Explorer II an essential instrument for every explorer.
AN EXPLORATION TOOL
Presented in 1953, the Explorer is emblematic of the close ties between Rolex and exploration. In the 1930s, the brand began to equip numerous Himalayan expeditions with Oyster watches. Among these was the group that Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay were part of when they became the first to reach the summit of Mount Everest, at 8,848 metres (29,028 feet).
This pioneering move illustrated the company’s ambition to use the world as a laboratory, testing its watches in real conditions in order to continually improve them. The feedback that Rolex received from the members of these different expeditions therefore had a direct influence on the evolution of its watches, making them more precise and robust.
ROLESOR, A MARRIAGE OF GOLD AND STEEL
Rolesor, the combination of 18 ct gold and Oystersteel on a Rolex watch, has been a signature feature of the brand since 1933, when the name was registered. It is a meeting of two metals: one, noble and precious, attractive for its lustre and stability; the other, highly resistant to corrosion, assuring strength and reliability. All of these qualities mirror the elegance and performance that come together in a Rolex watch.
On the yellow Rolesor version of the new-generation Explorer, the bezel, winding crown and centre links of the bracelet are in 18 ct yellow gold, while the case and outer links of the bracelet are in Oystersteel.
THE OYSTER CASE, SYMBOL OF WATERPROOFNESS
A paragon of robustness and reliability, the new-generation Explorer’s 36 mm Oyster case is guaranteed waterproof to a depth of 100 metres (330 feet). Its middle case is crafted from a solid block of Oystersteel, a particularly corrosion-resistant alloy. The case back, edged with fine fluting, is hermetically screwed down with a special tool that allows only Rolex watchmakers to access the movement. The Twinlock winding crown, fitted with a double waterproofness system, screws down securely against the case. The crystal is made of virtually scratchproof sapphire. The waterproof Oyster case provides optimum protection for the watch’s movement.
PERPETUAL CALIBRE 3230
The new-generation Explorer is equipped with calibre 3230, a movement entirely developed and manufactured by Rolex that was released in 2020. At the forefront of watchmaking technology, this self-winding mechanical movement led to the filing of several patents, and offers outstanding performance in terms of precision, power reserve, resistance to shocks and magnetic fields, convenience and reliability.
Calibre 3230 incorporates the Chronergy escapement patented by Rolex, which combines high energy efficiency with great dependability. Made of nickel-phosphorus, it is also insensitive to magnetic fields. The movement is fitted with an optimized blue Parachrom hairspring, manufactured by Rolex in a paramagnetic alloy that makes it up to 10 times more precise than a traditional hairspring in case of shocks. The blue Parachrom hairspring is equipped with a Rolex overcoil, ensuring the calibre’s regularity in any position. The oscillator is fitted on the Rolex-designed and -patented high-performance Paraflex shock absorbers, increasing the movement’s shock resistance.
Calibre 3230 is equipped with a self-winding module via a Perpetual rotor. Thanks to its barrel architecture and the escapement’s superior efficiency, the power reserve of calibre 3230 extends to approximately 70 hours.
OYSTER BRACELET AND OYSTERLOCK SAFETY CLASP
The new-generation Explorer is fitted with an Oyster bracelet. Developed at the end of the 1930s, this three-piece link bracelet is known for its robustness.
The Oyster bracelet on this new watch features the Rolex-designed and -patented Oysterlock folding safety clasp, which prevents accidental opening. It is also equipped with the Easylink comfort extension link, developed by the brand, which allows the wearer to easily adjust the bracelet length by approximately 5 mm. In addition, a concealed attachment system ensures seamless visual continuity between the bracelet and case.
Like all Rolex watches, the Oyster Perpetual Explorer is covered by the Superlative Chronometer certification redefined by Rolex in 2015. This designation testifies that every watch leaving the brand’s workshops has successfully undergone a series of tests conducted by Rolex in its own laboratories according to its own criteria. These certification tests apply to the fully assembled watch, after casing the movement, guaranteeing superlative performance on the wrist in terms of precision, power reserve, waterproofness and self-winding.
The precision of a Rolex Superlative Chronometer is of the order of −2 /+2 seconds per day – the rate deviation tolerated by the brand for a finished watch is significantly smaller than that accepted by the Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute (COSC) for official certification of the movement alone.
The Superlative Chronometer status is symbolized by the green seal that comes with every Rolex watch and is coupled with an international five-year guarantee.
The Explorer’s new territories
Oyster perpetual Explorer
Oyster perpetual Explorer II
Rolex is presenting the latest creations brought to life by its unique watchmaking expertise. Among these are the new-generation Explorer and Explorer II, watches that take us from the highest mountain peaks to the most isolated polar regions.
The Explorer was born at the top of the world and developed in collaboration with legendary mountaineers. The Himalayas were the setting for their real-life laboratory, and in particular the highest peak, Mount Everest.
Since then, the Explorer has constantly evolved to meet explorers’ needs, each time becoming more robust and easier to read. It has adapted to the most extreme environments, where time management is often key to survival.
Watches in the Explorer range have mastered the extreme frontiers of exploration: from mountain tops to the depths of caves, in the biting cold of the Arctic or the searing heat of volcanoes. On all types of adventure the Explorer II, thanks to its 24-hour display, became the watch of choice for polar explorers, speleologists and volcanologists.
Oyster perpetual Explorer
THE CALL OF THE PEAKS
Rolex is presenting its new-generation Oyster Perpetual Explorer. At 36 mm, it returns to the size of the original model launched in 1953 following the first ascent to the summit of Mount Everest by Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay on 29 May that year.
The new-generation Explorer is notably released in a yellow Rolesor version (combining Oystersteel and 18 ct yellow gold). The black dial, now lacquered, bears the index hour markers and emblematic 3, 6 and 9 numerals that are the cornerstones of the model’s personality, evoking the determination and spirit of adventure that give rise to great achievements.
The new-generation Explorer’s Chromalight display is particularly impressive. In dark conditions, the intensity of the blue glow emitted by the hour markers and hands now lasts longer thanks to the innovative and exclusive luminescent material with which they are filled or coated. In daylight, these display elements also have a brighter white hue.
The new-generation Explorer is equipped with calibre 3230, a movement at the forefront of watchmaking technology.
Like all Rolex watches, the Oyster Perpetual Explorer carries the Superlative Chronometer certification, which ensures excellent performance on the wrist.
The new-generation Explorer and Explorer II are emblematic of Rolex’s perpetual drive to improve, its never-ending quest for excellence. And, without ever sacrificing performance – one of the range’s essential requirements – the watches are also elegant.
This year, the Oyster Perpetual Explorer is available in a yellow Rolesor version. Combining Oystersteel and 18 ct gold, Rolesor is a signature Rolex style that flawlessly blends strength and elegance.
Oystersteel, a unique alloy with incomparable strength and clarity, remains a key element of the Explorer models’ case and bracelet. Corrosion-resistant and designed for the most challenging conditions, it is part of what makes the Oyster Perpetual Explorer II an essential instrument for every explorer.
AN EXPLORATION TOOL
Presented in 1953, the Explorer is emblematic of the close ties between Rolex and exploration. In the 1930s, the brand began to equip numerous Himalayan expeditions with Oyster watches. Among these was the group that Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay were part of when they became the first to reach the summit of Mount Everest, at 8,848 metres (29,028 feet).
This pioneering move illustrated the company’s ambition to use the world as a laboratory, testing its watches in real conditions in order to continually improve them. The feedback that Rolex received from the members of these different expeditions therefore had a direct influence on the evolution of its watches, making them more precise and robust.
ROLESOR, A MARRIAGE OF GOLD AND STEEL
Rolesor, the combination of 18 ct gold and Oystersteel on a Rolex watch, has been a signature feature of the brand since 1933, when the name was registered. It is a meeting of two metals: one, noble and precious, attractive for its lustre and stability; the other, highly resistant to corrosion, assuring strength and reliability. All of these qualities mirror the elegance and performance that come together in a Rolex watch.
On the yellow Rolesor version of the new-generation Explorer, the bezel, winding crown and centre links of the bracelet are in 18 ct yellow gold, while the case and outer links of the bracelet are in Oystersteel.
THE OYSTER CASE, SYMBOL OF WATERPROOFNESS
A paragon of robustness and reliability, the new-generation Explorer’s 36 mm Oyster case is guaranteed waterproof to a depth of 100 metres (330 feet). Its middle case is crafted from a solid block of Oystersteel, a particularly corrosion-resistant alloy. The case back, edged with fine fluting, is hermetically screwed down with a special tool that allows only Rolex watchmakers to access the movement. The Twinlock winding crown, fitted with a double waterproofness system, screws down securely against the case. The crystal is made of virtually scratchproof sapphire. The waterproof Oyster case provides optimum protection for the watch’s movement.
PERPETUAL CALIBRE 3230
The new-generation Explorer is equipped with calibre 3230, a movement entirely developed and manufactured by Rolex that was released in 2020. At the forefront of watchmaking technology, this self-winding mechanical movement led to the filing of several patents, and offers outstanding performance in terms of precision, power reserve, resistance to shocks and magnetic fields, convenience and reliability.
Calibre 3230 incorporates the Chronergy escapement patented by Rolex, which combines high energy efficiency with great dependability. Made of nickel-phosphorus, it is also insensitive to magnetic fields. The movement is fitted with an optimized blue Parachrom hairspring, manufactured by Rolex in a paramagnetic alloy that makes it up to 10 times more precise than a traditional hairspring in case of shocks. The blue Parachrom hairspring is equipped with a Rolex overcoil, ensuring the calibre’s regularity in any position. The oscillator is fitted on the Rolex-designed and -patented high-performance Paraflex shock absorbers, increasing the movement’s shock resistance.
Calibre 3230 is equipped with a self-winding module via a Perpetual rotor. Thanks to its barrel architecture and the escapement’s superior efficiency, the power reserve of calibre 3230 extends to approximately 70 hours.
OYSTER BRACELET AND OYSTERLOCK SAFETY CLASP
The new-generation Explorer is fitted with an Oyster bracelet. Developed at the end of the 1930s, this three-piece link bracelet is known for its robustness.
The Oyster bracelet on this new watch features the Rolex-designed and -patented Oysterlock folding safety clasp, which prevents accidental opening. It is also equipped with the Easylink comfort extension link, developed by the brand, which allows the wearer to easily adjust the bracelet length by approximately 5 mm. In addition, a concealed attachment system ensures seamless visual continuity between the bracelet and case.
Like all Rolex watches, the Oyster Perpetual Explorer is covered by the Superlative Chronometer certification redefined by Rolex in 2015. This designation testifies that every watch leaving the brand’s workshops has successfully undergone a series of tests conducted by Rolex in its own laboratories according to its own criteria. These certification tests apply to the fully assembled watch, after casing the movement, guaranteeing superlative performance on the wrist in terms of precision, power reserve, waterproofness and self-winding.
The precision of a Rolex Superlative Chronometer is of the order of −2 /+2 seconds per day – the rate deviation tolerated by the brand for a finished watch is significantly smaller than that accepted by the Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute (COSC) for official certification of the movement alone.
The Superlative Chronometer status is symbolized by the green seal that comes with every Rolex watch and is coupled with an international five-year guarantee.
Brand : | Rolex |
Collection : | Oyster Perpetual |
Model : | Explorer |
Reference : | 124273 |
Complement : | Yellow Rolesor - Black Dial |
On sale : | 2021 |
List Price : | 10 200 € |
Diameter : | 36 mm |
Styles : | Sporty |
Types : | Self-winding |
Calibre : | 3230 |
Calibre distinction : | COSC certified Chronometer Superlative Chronometer |
Case material : | Yellow Rolesor Oystersteel - Yellow Gold |
Case peculiarity : | Screwed-down caseback Screwed-down crown |
Shape : | Round |
Water-resistance : | 100 meters |
Dial : | Lacquered |
Dial color : | Black |
Display : | Luminescent hands Yellow gold hands |
Indexes : | Luminescent Triangles Arabic numerals Baton-type Yellow gold indexes |
Glass : | Sapphire Antireflective coating |
Strap material : | Yellow Rolesor |
Strap clasp : | Oysterlock with Easylink Folding buckle |
More characteristics : | Movement Calibre 3230, Manufacture Rolex Mechanical movement with bidirectional self-winding via Perpetual rotor Precision: −2 /+2 sec/day, after casing Frequency: 28,800 beats/hour (4 Hz) Paramagnetic blue Parachrom hairspring Rolex overcoil Large balance wheel with variable inertia High-precision regulating via four gold Microstella nuts Traversing balance bridge High-performance Paraflex shock absorbers Escapement: Chronergy with optimized energy efficiency Paramagnetic nickel-phosphorus pallet fork and escape wheel Jewelling: 31 rubies Power reserve: Approximately 70 hours Case Oystersteel and 18 ct yellow gold (yellow Rolesor) Oyster (monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown) Middle case oystersteel, Satin finish with polished sides Bezel : 18 ct yellow gold, Smooth, Case back : Oystersteel, Solid with fine fluting, Winding crown : Twinlock in 18 ct yellow gold, screw-down, double waterproofness system Dial Black lacquer Hour markers and 3, 6 and 9 numerals in 18 ct yellow gold, highly legible Chromalight (long-lasting luminescence, blue glow) Hands in 18 ct yellow gold, highly legible Chromalight (long-lasting luminescence, blue glow) Bracelet / Buckles Oyster, three-piece solid links Polished centre links in 18 ct yellow gold, satin-finished outer links in Oystersteel with polished edges (yellow Rolesor) Oysterlock folding safety clasp Easylink comfort extension link (approx. 5 mm) Certification Superlative Chronometer (COSC + Rolex certification after casing) International five-year guarantee |