A symbol of the human can-do spirit, the Rolex Oyster Perpetual Explorer
celebrates perseverance and the exquisite balance between technical
development, experience in the field, thoughtfulness and action. Faithful to its
heritage and unique identity, the new Oyster Perpetual Explorer II was a clear favorite of journalists and observers at the recently concluded BaselWorld 2011. It exemplifies
multifaceted strength in today’s world, while imparting a new élan to the elegant lines
which have long established it as a style icon.

Exactly 40 years after its launch, the Oyster Perpetual Explorer II
has been updated to reach new heights of dependability. Its case,
enlarged to 42 mm, houses the new calibre 3187 entirely designed and manufactured by Rolex. Scaling new
heights in precision, the new Explorer comes equipped
with a sophisticated self-winding mechanical movement featuring the Parachrom hairspring and Paraflex shock absorbers. Its chronometric
precision and exceptional resistance to extreme conditions makes this year’s
Explorer II the benchmark for reliable and robust timekeeping instruments.

Specifications

• Case Type: Oyster (monobloc
  middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown)
• Diameter:
  42 mm
• Material:
  904L stainless steel superalloy, polished and satin finished
• Case
  back: Screw-down with Rolex fluting
• Bezel:
  Fixed, 24-hour graduated, sun satin finished, polished bevelled edge
• Winding
  crown Screw-down, TWINLOCK double water-resistant system
• Shoulders
  to protect the crown
• Crystal
  Scratch-resistant sapphire
• CYCLOPS
  lens (2.5 ×) over
  the date, double anti-reflective coating
• Water
  Resistance: 100 metres (330 feet)
• Movement:  Calibre 3187, Officially certified Swiss chronometer
• Functions:
  24-hour GMT hand, with independent rapid-setting of the hour hand
• Instantaneous
  date at 3 o’clock
• Stop-seconds
  for precise time setting
• Oscillator
  Frequency: 28,800 beats/hour (4 Hz)
• Non-magnetic
  blue PARACHROM hairspring, Breguet overcoil
• Jewelling:
  31 rubies
• Winding:
  Bidirectional self-winding via PERPETUAL rotor
• Power
  reserve: Approximately 48 hours
• Dial: White
  lacquered CHROMALIGHT
  display with long-lasting luminescence
• Hands:
  White gold, wide, hollowed, black lacquered, Orange 24-hour hand
• Black,
  satin finished CHROMALIGHT display with long-lasting luminescence
• Hour
  markers: Highly legible white gold appliques
• Bracelet: Oyster,
  three-piece solid links
• Material:
  904L steel superalloy, satin finished, polished edge
• Clasp:
  OYSTERLOCK folding clasp with safety catch, EASYLINK 5 mm comfort extension
  link

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