Rolex Steel Explorer I Watch 114270-78690

Rolex Explorer I watch, round stainless steel case (36mm diameter, 11mm thickness), polished stainless steel bezel, stainless steel Oysterlock bracelet, black dial with silver/luminous Arabic numerals and luminous index hour markers, 31 jewel Caliber 3130 self-winding Oyster Perpetual certified chronometer movement, scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, water-resistant to 100 meters.

The Rolex Explorer 1 watch is a legendary model in Rolex's collection. It is associated with the Sir Edmund Hilary's expedition to the top of Mount Everest in 1953. However, contrary to popular belief, the Rolex Explorer was worn by Tenzing Norgay, Sir Edmund Hilary's Sherpa guide, while Sir Edmund wore a Smiths Everest watch. True to form, the Rolex Explorer 1, even today, has retained it's original handsome look with the 3, 6, 9 white Arabic numerals and white triangle-shaped hour marker at 12, on a black background. It is a simple, yet elegant watch that can be worn for either business or leisure.