Explorer
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Explorer II · 226570

Rolex Explorer II 226570 Stainless Steel Black Dial (2025) — worn
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Every reference is hand-selected from a trusted network of dealers and collectors, then verified by our specialists before it is ever offered. Movement, case, dial, provenance — examined piece by piece. If we would not wear it, we do not sell it.

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The House of Rolex
The Maison · Est. 1905 · Geneva, Switzerland

The House of Rolex

Rolex set the terms of the modern wristwatch. The Oyster case of 1926 made it the first waterproof watch; the Perpetual rotor of 1931 made it self-winding. A century on, every reference is a certified chronometer — and the most recognised object in watchmaking.

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The Explorer

Forged from Rolex's expedition heritage, the Explorer is deliberately spare — a legible 3/6/9 dial built to function in the harshest conditions, nothing more.

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Tied to the 1953 ascent of Everest by Hillary and Tenzing.

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The Explorer II adds a 24-hour hand for cave and polar exploration.

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Famed for its uncluttered, instantly legible dial.

About the Rolex Explorer

What defines the Rolex Explorer?

Forged from Rolex's expedition heritage, the Explorer is deliberately spare — a legible 3/6/9 dial built to function in the harshest conditions, nothing more.

What should I know about the Explorer before buying?

Tied to the 1953 ascent of Everest by Hillary and Tenzing.

How do I acquire a Rolex Explorer from Maison Soletti?

Every Explorer reference in our register is verified and presented for private acquisition. Submit an enquiry and a specialist will reply — usually within 48 hours — with full pricing, additional photography and video of the exact piece, and will guide the acquisition privately.

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