From its launch, a watch that was born in the spirit of conquering mountaintops, the Rolex Explorer has been known as a classic, minimalist sports watch that’s ready and equipped for anything. First offered by Rolex in 1953, the collection has changed little over the course of its existence, at its core remaining committed to its essential qualities: an action-ready steel Oyster case, a signature “three, six, and nine” dial configuration with a matching pair of highly-legible Mercedes hands, and a reliable, time-only automatic caliber keeping steady track of the passing hours, minutes, and seconds when it matters most.