Explorer 40 Image

Rolex

Explorer 40

Oyster, 40 mm, Oystersteel
M224270-0001
Model Availability
  • Diameter

    40 mm

  • Material

    Oystersteel

  • Bezel

    Smooth

  • Crystal

    Scratch-resistant sapphire

  • Water Resistance

    Waterproof to 100 metres / 330 feet

  • Movement

    Perpetual, mechanical, self-winding

  • Bracelet

    Approximately 72 hours

  • Dial

    Oystersteel

  • Power Reserve

    Approximately 70 hours

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Explorer 40 Image

Black dial

The dial is the distinctive face of a Rolex watch, the feature most responsible for its identity and readability. The Explorer model’s characteristic 3, 6 and 9 numerals are filled with a luminescent material emitting a long-lasting blue glow, like the hour markers and hands. Like all Rolex timepieces, the Explorer 40's dial is designed and manufactured in-house, largely by hand to ensure perfection.

Smooth Bezel

The Oyster Perpetual Explorer 40 imparts a fresh elan to the sober, clean lines that have long established it as an icon. The smooth bezel in Oystersteel is robust yet elegant, and in perfect harmony with the Explorer’s iconic heritage.

Oystersteel

Rolex uses Oystersteel for its steel watch cases. Specially developed by the brand, Oystersteel belongs to the 904L steel family, alloys most commonly used in high-technology and in the aerospace and chemical industries, where maximum resistance to corrosion is essential. Oystersteel is extremely resistant, offers an exceptional finish once polished and maintains its beauty even in the harshest environments.

Model Availability

All Rolex watches are assembled by hand with the utmost care to ensure exceptional quality. Such high standards naturally restrict Rolex production capacity and, at times, the demand for Rolex watches outpaces this capacity. Therefore, the availability of certain models may be limited. New Rolex watches are exclusively sold by Official Rolex Retailers, who receive regular deliveries and independently manage the allocation and sales of watches to customers. Zegg is proud to be part of the worldwide network of Official Rolex Retailers and can provide information on the availability of Rolex watches.

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