Up to the challenge
Accompanying those who broaden the horizon of our knowledge, from the Poles to the depths of the Earth.
Launched in 1971, the Explorer II is the worthy heir to the Explorer and shares the same qualities of resistance to extreme conditions. Thanks to its 24-hour display, it serves as the companion of those who venture into the unknown, where the boundary between day and night becomes blurred.
A better understanding of the planet
Speleologists, volcanologists and explorers of the extreme. The Explorer II accompanies those who help deepen our understanding of the world by venturing through its most remote territories.
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A guide by day and by night
Recognizable for its orange 24-hour hand and graduated bezel, the Explorer II enables the wearer to distinguish between daytime and nighttime when the conditions no longer provide a clear indication.
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How tough is enough?
This is Oystersteel, a high performance steel of grade 904L, produced for Rolex since 1985.
Reliability
Rolex watches have built their global reputation on unwavering reliability.
Ariadne’s thread
This is the 24-hour hand of the Explorer II, characterized by its bright orange lacquer.
Perpetual Planet Initiative
The Perpetual Planet Initiative supports three major fields of action: ocean conservation, wilderness protection and the preservation of the living world.
Bring on the night
This is our Chromalight display. Unveiled in 2008, it offers optimal and long-lasting legibility in the darkest of surroundings thanks to a luminescent substance developed by Rolex and patented.