The Rolex Explorer benefited from experience gained in the Himalayas, acquiring its clearly distinctive hour and minute hands, and its landmark, highly legible, black dial with luminescent indices and large Arabic numerals at 3, 6 and 9 o’clock. It is designed for optimal legibility even in the dark – a crucial feature for explorers.
| Movement | Winding |
| Mechanical | Bidirectional, Automatic |
| Functions | Calibre |
| Centre hour, minute and seconds hands. Stop-seconds for precise time setting | 3132 Calibre, Manufactured by Rolex |
| Water-Resistance | Oyster Architecture |
| Waterproof to 100 metres / 330 feet | Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown |
