1. the explorer
The Oyster Perpetual Explorer, built to meet the demands of professionals,
is the successor to the original Explorer that accompanied Sir Edmund
Hillary and Tenzing Norgay to the summit of Mount Everest. Faithful to its
heritage and unique identity, the Explorer features a Parachrom hairspring
and Paraflex shock absorbers, reaching new heights of chronometric
precision and resistance to extreme conditions.
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3. spirit of the explorer
alain hubert
Arctic Ocean Traverse-North Greenland,
2007:
Three hundred miles from the nearest land,
the Arctic Ocean laps at the edge of the sea
ice, only yards from Alain Hubert’s feet.
While previous explorers encountered ice
“because it’s there” many metres thick, Hubert finds only water
Mountaineer George Mallory was asked:
where the Ocean should normally be frozen
“Why do you climb Mount Everest?”
into a thick multi-year ice pack. Dogged by
He replied simply: “BECAUSE IT’S THERE”
anomalous sea ice conditions, Hubert is re-
On 29 May 1953, the explorers Sir Edmund Hillary and Sherpa Tenzing Norgay, with their peatedly forced to find an alternative route
Oyster, took their first steps on the roof of the world, at an altitude of precisely 8,848 metres. across the now open waters. Still 120 kilo-
The first victorious ascent of Mount Everest. The same year, in a tribute to this historic feat, metres from his goal, each new discovery of
Rolex officially launched the Explorer model. fractured ice leads him to fear for the worst.
14 June 2007: Alain Hubert and Dixie Dan-
sercoer’s 106-day crossing ends, but the
journey is far from over. Hubert continues
his quest to find the cause of this change in
the ice.
ed viesturs
He works with the mountain, not against it.
setting out to conquer the world That may explain how he’s conquered 14 of
Extreme environments, such as the polar regions, have always been new testing laboratories
the world’s tallest peaks, all without supple-
for the Oyster watches. In 1971, Rolex broke new ground, in terms of chronometric precision,
mental oxygen. But climbing also comes
robustness, autonomy and legibility, with the launch of the Explorer II.
with responsibility, as he says: “Getting to
the top is optional. Getting down, manda-
tory.
”
jean troillet
Eco-alpinist. Survivalist. Globe trekker.
Explorer of what’s humanly possible.
Has stood fearlessly on top of ten of the world’s 8,000 metre peaks.
Helps others seek from life what he so successfully has: to follow their dreams.
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4. spirit of the explorer
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5. an obsession with perfection
the oyster case
Very few people in the world are allowed in-
side a Rolex Oyster. Only authorised Rolex
904l steel retailers have the necessary know-how, skills
Rolex uses 904L steel for its steel watch cases. 904L is usual- and equipment to gain access. Hermetically
ly reserved for the chemical industry, where maximum resis- sealed to the case with a massive torque of
five newton metres, the back of any Oyster,
tance against corrosion is essential. 904L marries perfectly as this caseback demonstrates, creates an
with the other precious metals used by Rolex. A super alloy, environment that protects the movement
from shocks, pressure, dust, water and any
904L is extremely resistant and highly polishable. other intrusive element.
the parachrom
hairspring
A watch is only as precise as its oscillator is
regular. Conventional oscillator hairsprings
are made of ferromagnetic alloys, leaving
them vulnerable to magnetic fields and
shocks. After five years of research, Rolex
created the blue Parachrom hairspring. Craft-
ed from a paramagnetic alloy, it is unaffected
by magnetic fields and up to 10 times more
resistant to shocks. Historically, the unique
blue colour of the hairspring has been a
sign of prestige reserved for only the most
accurate timepieces. Today, it guarantees the
accuracy of your Rolex.
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6. an obsession with perfection
superlative chronometer
The four simple words SUPERLATIVE CHRONOMETER
OFFICIALLY CERTIFIED engraved on the timepiece’s dial
mean that the movement of this watch has endured 15
days and nights of testing by the COSC (Contrôle Officiel
Suisse des Chronomètres), an independent not-for-profit
association. To receive COSC certification, a watch must
demonstrate extreme precision in a variety of positions and
temperatures – the standard level of quality for every Rolex
Chronometer.
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7. an obsession with perfection
explorer
39 mm
Officially certified Swiss chronometer (COSC)
Fixed, polished bezel
Waterproof to 100 m/330 feet
Self-winding movement
Oyster bracelet
904L STEEL
Black dial
214270
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8. an obsession with perfection
explorer ii
42 mm
Officially certified Swiss chronometer (COSC)
Fixed, 24-hour graduated bezel
Waterproof to 100 m/330 feet
Self-winding movement
Oyster bracelet
904L STEEL 904L STEEL
White dial Black dial
216570 216570
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