First released in 1971 the Rolex Explorer II was the successor to the original Rolex Explorer. With functionality its primary objective, the Explorer II quickly became the watch of choice for volcanologists and polar explorers.

This gentleman’s stainless steel Rolex Explorer II is on a brushed stainless steel oyster bracelet. Its orange GMT hand sharply contrasts with the white dial enhancing the watch’s readability, along with the date aperture and Rolex’s signature date bubble. The 42mm case houses an automatic self-winding chronometer movement. This watch was originally purchased in July 2014 from Goldsmiths.