About this watch

Rolex Explorer I 40mm 224270 The Explorer I from Rolex doesn’t need an introduction, I’m sure most of you you know what it is. Just in case you aren’t familiar with them, the Explorer I was one of the original tool watches from Rolex, and it’s lineage has continued unabated since 1953. This latest version is the reference 224270. It features a 40mm Oyster case, black 3-6-9 dial with Chromalight lume, and is mounted to the outstanding oyster bracelet also in steel. It’s powered by the 3230 self winding movement, is waterproof to 100 metres, and is right up there with the best choices around for a one-watch, do it all piece in our opinion. This piece was first delivered in late-2023 and presents in TZ 'Good' condition. Has been worn as a daily watch, and shows scratches and scuffs throughout, with some nicks and dings present on the case sides and edges of the lugs. Case back shows rub marks, and rear of the lugs show a fair amount of strap change marks. Most marks would come out with a polish, though you may still see some remnants of the slightly larger ding on the upper right outer lug edge. Please see images for full condition details. Bracelet has 10 links, with one spare, a…