Rolex Explorer II

Rolex Explorer II is a self-winding Swiss made wristwatch introduced by Rolex in 1971.^[1] The watch was originally intended to be a tool watch for speleologists.^[1] The fixed 24-hr bezel and bright red arrow hand (some Explorer II models also has a bright orange arrow head) were designed to keep track of day and night while caving.^[2]

Rolex Explorer II

Rolex Explorer ref.1655
Type	Automatic
Display	Analogue
Introduced	1971

The Explorer line originated in honor of Sir Edmund Hillary's successful ascent of Mount Everest in 1953.

See also

• Rolex Daytona
• Rolex Day-Date
• Rolex Datejust
• Rolex GMT Master II
• Rolex Milgauss
• Rolex Sea-Dweller
• Rolex Submariner
• Rolex Yacht-Master