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Rolex · Explorer

Rolex Explorer

Ref. 124273 · Field

$14,600Stock unknown

9 matched eBay listings

Case

Diameter
36mm
Material
Yellow Rolesor
Finish
Yellow Rolesor - combination of Oystersteel and yellow gold
Water resistance
100m
Caseback
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire
Shape
Flat
Dial colour
Black
Indices
Arabic numerals
Lume
Chromalight

Movement

Caliber
3230
Type
Automatic
Beat rate
28,800 vph
Power reserve
70h
Jewels
31
Hacking
Yes
Hand-winding
Yes

Design language

Case shape
round
Dial style
standard
Bezel
smooth_polished
Bracelet
metal_oyster

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Explorer collection · 2 watches

Explorer
Explorer36mm
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01The market

Market prices.

Retail$14,600

The forum market

See what sellers are asking.

Active listings0Across watch forums
Closed · 90d1Asking-price history

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Retail stock & market context

Rolex on the secondhand market

Somewhere in -3.0% to +10.9%

35 matched watches

Field watches as a group: +11.0% · 59 matched watches

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02The connection engine

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03The community take

Owners talk.

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Owners widely report the Rolex Explorer is exceptionally comfortable and versatile, dominating daily wear across formal and casual settings. Reviewers and owners consistently praise its understated design, immaculate finishing, and comfortable, tapering bracelet. One owner notes exceptional rate stability, gaining only +1.4 seconds in a week, while another reports +1 second per day. The 36mm size is highlighted as particularly comfortable, though some find the 3-6-9 markers too small, making the case wear even smaller. Some owners find the bezel scratches easily compared to the matte case, and a few consider it overpriced beyond MSRP. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Rolex Explorer highly for its comfort, versatility, and understated "watch-guy's" appeal.

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05The discussion

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