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Replica Rolex Explorer Series m124270-0001 36mm
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Super Clone Rolex Explorer Series M226570-0001 42mm
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Super Clone Rolex Explorer II m226570-0002 42mm
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Super Clone Rolex Explorer 40mm Dial Black 16550
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Rolex Explorer Replica Watches
Our rolex explorer replica collection covers field watches spanning both the Explorer I and Explorer II lines. The Explorer I delivers a clean time-only dial with Arabic 3/6/9 markers in 36mm or 40mm. The Explorer II adds a fixed 24-hour bezel, GMT hand, and date display at 42mm. Every piece runs a 70-hour automatic caliber. Browse both lines below or explore the full Replica Rolex catalog.
Key References
- 124270 — Explorer I in 36mm Oystersteel. Arabic 3/6/9, Chromalight lume, Caliber 3230 with 70-hour reserve. The compact, no-date field watch that traces back to the 1953 Everest ascent.
- 224270 — Explorer I updated to 40mm (2023). Same Arabic 3/6/9 dial with longer hands and wider indices. Caliber 3230, 70-hour power reserve, Oyster bracelet with Easylink extension.
- 226570 White — Explorer II “Polar” with white dial, fixed 24-hour orange-hand bezel, date at 3 o’clock. 42mm Oystersteel case, Caliber 3285, 70-hour reserve. Dual timezone capability for travelers.
- 226570 Black — Explorer II with black dial. Same 42mm case, 24-hour bezel, and orange GMT hand. The black dial offers stronger contrast for Chromalight lume visibility in low light.
Movement and Build
The Explorer I references use the Caliber 3230 — Rolex’s time-only automatic with Chronergy escapement and 70-hour power reserve. The rolex explorer automatic replica in the Explorer II line runs the Caliber 3285 with independently adjustable hour hand for timezone changes. All cases use 904L-grade steel with screw-down Twinlock crowns and 100-meter water resistance. Chromalight luminescent material on dials and hands provides blue glow lasting up to 8 hours in darkness. The Explorer II’s fixed 24-hour bezel uses engraved markings — not a rotating insert — to track a second timezone or distinguish AM from PM.
How to Choose Your Explorer
Size drives the choice. The 124270 at 36mm is the purist’s field watch — compact, clean, historically faithful to the 1953 original. The 224270 at 40mm suits wrists that want more presence without the added complication of a GMT hand. The replica rolex explorer II at 42mm is a different tool entirely — the orange 24-hour hand and date window make it a travel watch and a speleologist’s companion. If you want a rotating bezel for dive timing instead, see our Submariner collection. For chronograph functionality, explore the Daytona.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Explorer I and Explorer II?
The Explorer I (124270/224270) is a time-only field watch — hours, minutes, seconds, no date. Arabic 3/6/9 markers, 36 or 40mm case. The Explorer II (226570) adds a date window, a fixed 24-hour bezel, and an independently adjustable orange GMT hand for tracking a second timezone. The Explorer II is 42mm with a more complex dial layout.
Which Explorer size should I choose — 36mm or 40mm?
The 124270 at 36mm wears closest to the original 1953 proportions — understated, slips under any cuff, suits wrists 6 to 7 inches. The 224270 at 40mm (introduced 2023) offers modern presence with longer hands and wider indices while keeping the same clean dial. Try both sizes mentally against your wrist circumference — the 4mm difference is visible.
What does the orange hand on the Explorer II do?
The orange arrow-tipped hand completes one rotation every 24 hours, pointing to the fixed bezel markings. When you travel across timezones, you adjust the main hour hand in one-hour jumps while the orange hand continues tracking your home time. It also serves as an AM/PM indicator — useful for cave explorers (the watch’s original intended audience) who lose track of daylight cycles underground.
Is the Explorer water resistant enough for swimming?
All Explorer references are rated to 100 meters with a screw-down Twinlock crown. That covers rain, handwashing, and recreational swimming. For regular diving or snorkeling below 10 meters, the Submariner at 300m or the Deepsea at 3,900m are purpose-built choices.
How does the Explorer compare to the Air-King?
Both are steel sport watches with smooth bezels and no date (Explorer I) or minimal complications. The Explorer uses traditional Arabic 3/6/9 with baton indices — clean and restrained. The Air-King uses oversized Arabic numerals with a prominent minute track, green seconds hand, and yellow ROLEX text — bold and aviation-themed. The Explorer is the quiet tool watch; the Air-King demands attention.
Related Rolex Collections
Explore more from our Rolex lineup: Submariner for dive watches, Air-King for aviation-inspired design, GMT-Master for rotating travel bezels, and Daytona for chronographs. Browse the full Replica Rolex catalog for all references.