Rolex Explorer 224270 | 3-6-9 Black Dial | 40mm | Adventure Watch

A Legend, Reimagined for Today

The Explorer ref. 224270 scales a timeless formula to a modern 40mm silhouette without surrendering the purity that made it iconic. It blends the Explorer’s hard-earned heritage with contemporary presence—more wrist real estate, the same unwavering clarity and toughness.

The Evolution of an Icon

• Reference Number: 224270
• Case Size (40mm): 40 mm Oystersteel case with smooth bezel; 100 m water resistance
• Black Lacquer Dial: Iconic 3-6-9 Arabic numerals with crisp baton markers for instant legibility
• Calibre 3230: Self-winding Superlative Chronometer with Chronergy escapement and ~70-hour power reserve
• Oyster Bracelet with Easylink: Tapered Oystersteel bracelet with Oysterlock clasp and 5 mm comfort extension
• Blue Chromalight Lume: Long-lasting blue glow for exceptional low-light readability
• Crystal: Scratch-resistant sapphire
• Condition: Excellent
• Includes: Box, Warranty Card, Watch Case, Manual

The Curator’s Insight:
The 40mm Explorer feels like the most natural modern evolution—greater presence that preserves the model’s essential, complication-free purity. It’s proof that refinement and restraint can coexist in a true luxury tool watch.

A Classic, Perfectly Proportioned

This is the Explorer for today: all the legendary DNA, precisely rebalanced for modern tastes and lifestyles. From desert sunrise to boardroom spotlight, it wears with effortless confidence—purposeful, versatile, unmistakably Rolex.

This Watch is Ideal For…

• The enthusiast who wants the Explorer story in a contemporary 40mm proportion
• The minimalist seeking a single, high-performance daily watch with uncompromising legibility
• The collector who values enduring design elevated by modern movement technology