Rolex Explorer Explorer 40 Stainless Steel
Reference 224270-0001
About this watch
The Rolex Explorer 224270-0001 is a timepiece that beautifully balances functionality with style, boasting an innovative Rolex caliber 3230 movement with a remarkable 70-hour power reserve and resistance to shocks and magnetic fields. The watch features a sleek stainless steel case, sapphire crystal, and a striking black dial with mixed indexes and stick hands for optimal readability. Its durability and water resistance make it perfect for daily use, including swimming and snorkeling. With its classic design and versatility, this watch is ideal for anyone who appreciates the finer things in life and wants a reliable companion for their adventures.
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Key Features
- Rolex caliber 3230 movement
- Sleek stainless steel case
- Sapphire crystal for scratch-resistance
- Water resistance up to 100 meters
- Black dial with mixed indexes and stick hands
- 40 mm diameter for comfortable wearability
- Five-year warranty from Rolex
Specifications
- Brand
- Rolex
- Family
- Explorer
- Model
- Explorer 40 Stainless Steel
- Reference
- 224270-0001
- Movement
- rolex_3230
- Movement Features
-
- Hours, Minutes, Seconds
- Case
- Stainless Steel 40mm
- Dial Color
- Black
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Water Resistance
- 100
Current Listings
2024 Rolex Explorer 40 Black Dial Stainless Steel FULL SET MINT 224270-0001
The watch is a 2024 Rolex Explorer 40 in Black Dial, housed in high-grade stainless steel. It presents itself with little to no signs of wear and features a clean black dial with crisp white hour markers.
- Condition: Mint condition
- Case material: High-grade stainless steel
- Dial color: Black
- Water resistance: 100m depth rating
![[WTS] Rolex Explorer 40 224270 REDUCED $8450 + 🏷 Full set Sep 2025](https://preview.redd.it/n1t7d762cu7g1.jpg?width=640&crop=smart&auto=webp&s=d3bff0c9283412ab05bd2fccdd2388b183dc4dc2)
Rolex Explorer 40 224270 REDUCED $8450 + 🏷 Full set Sep 2025
A new Rolex Explorer 40mm with a reference number of 224270, considered one of the best GADA watches.
- Refurbishment Status: new
- Box And Papers: true
- Links: true
![[WTS] Rolex Explorer (ref. 14270) - 1999 Swiss Only Box & Papers - Mint](https://preview.redd.it/pvkqw1ov8u7g1.jpg?width=640&crop=smart&auto=webp&s=e3d8969367e6b15ae9756c6c583b7764439f8499)
Rolex Explorer (ref. 14270) - 1999 Swiss Only Box & Papers - Mint
A less common variant of the Rolex Explorer with a 'Swiss Only' dial, produced for only 18 months as a transitional dial between tritium and 'Swiss Made'. The watch is 36mm in diameter.
- Condition: Excellent (scratch free crystal, case, clasp)
- Dial type: Swiss Only
- Case material: not specified
- Service history: serviced approx. 12 months ago
![[WTS] Rolex Explorer II - 1655 – Early 70s](https://preview.redd.it/z4tcm6jn5u7g1.jpg?width=640&crop=smart&auto=webp&s=170f4d053c5578a982b6f6632e1cf09566b35a74)
Rolex Explorer II - 1655 – Early 70s
A vintage Rolex Explorer II from the early-70s with a distinctive design, tritium lume plots and hands, and a natural, honest wear. It has a bold orange 24-hour hand and fixed steel bezel, and comes on its 7836 bracelet.
- Condition: Original, early-70s vintage watch with natural wear
- Serial range: 3.5 million
- Bracelet type: 7836
![[WTS] Rolex Explorer - 224270 – 40mm – Full Set - 2024](https://preview.redd.it/ycjzf0v25u7g1.jpg?width=640&crop=smart&auto=webp&s=27aa8a4ed2987aa0c4776b7516a8046f3862e203)
Rolex Explorer - 224270 – 40mm – Full Set - 2024
A 2024 Rolex Explorer 40mm featuring a modern design, robust Oystersteel case, and classic Oyster bracelet.
- Condition: Very good overall
- Case size: 40mm diameter
- Movement: Caliber 3230
![[WTS] 1996 Rolex Explorer I Ref. 14270 | Tritium Dial](https://preview.redd.it/qha4m0zflt7g1.jpeg?auto=webp&s=842423c6e5ce59625089fdcec20b96e728cb77be)
1996 Rolex Explorer I Ref. 14270 | Tritium Dial
This 1996 Rolex Explorer I features a black tritium dial and 36mm no-holes case, offered in excellent condition.
- Condition: Excellent condition
- Case diameter: 36mm
- Bracelet type: Oyster bracelet
![[WTS] 2000 Rolex Explorer II 16570 Polar Dial with Papers](https://preview.redd.it/t9tyjntyps7g1.jpg?width=640&crop=smart&auto=webp&s=d1e9dca4536a292bb7b0a58aaa7b434d681be0ab)
2000 Rolex Explorer II 16570 Polar Dial with Papers
This transitional production Rolex Explorer II features a white 'polar' dial with original Japanese warranty papers. It has a sturdy, solid end link bracelet and shows signs of use on the sides of the case.
- Condition: Very good pre-owned vintage condition
- Serial number: ~P serial ~2000
- Bracelet type: 78790A solid end link oyster bracelet with DE clasp
- Bracelet links: 12 links
![[WTS] 2005 Rolex Explorer 36mm 114270 Stainless Steel Black Dial - $6,800](https://preview.redd.it/txa0xz0ojs7g1.png?width=640&crop=smart&auto=webp&s=06c90b6f85fb334197890e6f80bbeaba34cf8bd8)
2005 Rolex Explorer 36mm 114270 Stainless Steel Black Dial - $6,800
This is a 2005 Rolex Explorer, a stainless steel watch with a black dial. It includes the original double boxed set and has warranty papers dated 2005.
- Condition: Excellent
- Box And Papers: Yes
- Warranty Years: 2005
- Manual And Warranty Booklets: Yes
![[WTS] 1995 Rolex Explorer II Tritium Polar Dial](https://preview.redd.it/yg7uxpjn5p7g1.jpg?width=640&crop=smart&auto=webp&s=4180c42be36da687587868fd7680bab1f11371fe)
1995 Rolex Explorer II Tritium Polar Dial
A classic Rolex Explorer II with a tritium polar dial and GMT movement, featuring sharp bevels and sitting well on the wrist at 40mm diameter.
- Condition: Great
- Size: 40mm diameter
- Bezel type: Fixed
- Depth rating: unknown