Rolex Explorer 1 40mm 224270

Overview 

The Rolex Explorer 1 224270 is the 40mm evolution of a reference that has occupied a consistent position in the Rolex sport watch lineup since the 1950s: no date window, no bezel function, no secondary complication. The brief is legibility and case integrity. The 2023 update brought the current 40mm diameter and the Calibre 3230.

The 40mm case is Oystersteel with a smooth bezel. The black dial carries painted Arabic numerals at 3, 6, and 9 alongside applied indices, with Chromalight luminous compound on both markers and hands. Oyster bracelet with Oysterlock clasp and Easylink extension.

The movement is the Calibre 3230: self-winding, blue Parachrom hairspring, 70-hour power reserve, certified as a Superlative Chronometer to ±2 seconds per day. No date mechanism, no complications. The 3230 is purpose-built around accuracy and reliability.

The Explorer 1 sits below the Submariner and GMT-Master II in terms of secondary market premium, which makes it the most accessible entry into the current-generation Rolex sport reference category. Demand is consistent without the allocation tension that characterises the complication-heavy references. We are offering this example at RM39,500 — brand new, unworn, complete with original box and papers dated June 2026.

Specifications

Brand :	Rolex
Model Name :	Explorer 1
Reference :	224270
Material	Steel
Movement :	Rolex Calibre 3230, 70 hours Power Reserve, Automatic
Case Diameter :	40mm
Bracelet / Strap :	Steel
Features :	100m depth rating, Blue luminescence on dial

 

Condition

Brand new, Unworn Condition, Complete Original Set with Box and Papers dated June 2026.

Warranty

5 year original manufacturer warranty.