Rolex
Pre-Loved Rolex Explorer
The understated adventurer's watch that goes anywhere.
The Explorer is one of the most wearable Rolex sports models, and the pre-owned market offers strong value against its cleaner, tool-watch brief. Discontinued 39mm references in particular can be found below current retail on the secondary market.
Typical pre-owned
£3,685 – £9,826
In the edit
62 pieces
Sourcing
Authenticity-guaranteed resale · UK
The edit — 62 pieces
62 of 62 shown
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Rolex Explorer 39MM (2012 Full Set) 214270
£6,300.00
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Rolex Explorer 224270 40mm 2022 Full Set Rolex Warranty Explorer 40
£6,950.00
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Rolex Explorer 1 Discontinued ‘214270’
£6,450.00
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Rolex Explorer 40 224270 Black Arabic Dial Stainless Steel 2024 Box & Papers
£6,595.00
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Rolex Explorer I 36mm 114270 (2001) – Collectors piece 2001 Neo Vintage
£5,936.70
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ROLEX EXPLORER 36 124270 BOX PAPERS 2021
£6,395.00
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Rolex Explorer 36 Stainless Steel Watch 124270 | 2023 Box & Papers
£6,450.00
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Rolex Explorer 40 224270 Black Arabic Dial Stainless Steel 2025 Box & Papers
£6,995.00
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Rolex Explorer 40- 224270 - 2025, Full Set Stainless Steel Black Dial
£6,995.00
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Rolex Explorer 39MM (2015 Full Set) 214270
£6,500.00
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Rolex Explorer 36mm Stainless Steel 124270 - 2021 Full Set
£5,936.70
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Rolex Explorer II GMT Date 16570 40mm Black Dial Steel Oyster 2004 Box
£5,850.00
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ROLEX EXPLORER 39 214270 BOX PAPERS 2019
£6,495.00
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Rolex Explorer 40 224270 – 2026 – Full Set - Purchased from Rolex AD
£7,036.70
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Overhauled Vintage 1999 ROLEX Explorer I 14270 Men's Automatic Watch 36mm
£6,451.28
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Rolex Explorer 124270 36mm Black Arabic Dial Stainless Steel 2024 Box and Papers
£6,195.00
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Rolex Explorer 124270 (2021) - 36mm Black Dial Automatic Watch - Oyster Strap
£5,995.00
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Rolex Explorer 36mm – 124270 – Black Dial 2022 model
£5,836.70
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Rolex Explorer 40 224270 Black Arabic Dial Stainless Steel 2024 Box & Papers
£6,795.00
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Rolex Explorer 124270 2023 Box and Papers
£6,500.00
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2001 ROLEX EXPLORER I 114270 36MM STAINLESS STEEL OYSTER BLACK 3-6-9 DIAL WATCH
£5,904.39
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Rolex Explorer 124270 36mm Black Arabic Dial Stainless Steel 2024 Box and Papers
£6,195.00
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Rolex Explorer 40 224270 2026 UK AD Full Set 4½ Year Rolex Warranty
£6,781.70
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Rolex Explorer II Polar White, 16570 W Serial circa 1995
£5,950.00
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Rolex Explorer 36mm 124270 2023 Full Set - Box and Papers Very Good Condition.
£6,000.00
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Rolex Explorer II Wristwatch 16570 40mm - Tritium Dial Box & Safeguard Report
£5,950.00
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Rolex Explorer II White Polar Watch 2001 - 16570
£5,736.70
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Rolex Explorer 124270 (2025) - 36mm Black Dial Automatic Watch - Oyster Strap
£6,595.00
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ROLEX EXPLORER 214270 39MM discontinued full set pre owned MK2 2020 model
£5,936.70
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Rolex 216570 Explorer 42MM 2018 mint set £7200on collection
£7,400.00
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Rolex Explorer 124270 36mm Full Set Black Steel
£5,966.70
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Rolex Explorer 39mm Stainless Steel Black Dial 214270 Boxed Circa 2014
£5,795.00
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ROLEX Explorer 1016 From 1966 Chronometer Vintage Watch With Rolex Service Paper
£8,950.00
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Rolex Explorer Men's Black Watch - 114270 - 2008 Set
£5,750.00
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Rolex Explorer 36mm 124270 Full Set
£5,995.00
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Vintage Rolex Explorer 1016.36mm. Beautiful Condition.Last Year of Production
£9,066.70
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Rolex Explorer 36mm two-tone Ref 124273. 2022 Full Set
£8,750.00
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ROLEX Explorer 36mm 124273 - Steel & Gold - Black Dial - 2022 Box & Papers
£8,411.70
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1995 Rolex Explorer 1 36mm on Bracelet with Papers 14270 'Frozen Dial'
£5,850.00
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2005 Rolex Explorer I 36mm on SEL Bracelet 114270 with Later Rolex Box
£5,850.00
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Rolex Explorer II Men's Polar Watch with Stainless Steel Bracelet - 16570 1996
£5,581.70
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ROLEX Oyster Explorer 36mm Black Dial Bracelet 124270 FULL SET Box & Papers
£5,786.69
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ROLEX Explorer 40 - 2023 - Black Dial - 224270 - Box and Papers - Oyster - 40mm
£6,695.00
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Rolex Explorer 40 224270 2025 Box & Papers
£7,195.00
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Rolex Explorer 224270 2026
£7,050.00
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Rolex Explorer 39mm MK2 Dial with Box and Papers Purchase Receipt
£5,636.70
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Rolex Explorer II - 16570 - Year 1988 - Boxed - £5,750 On Collection
£5,995.00
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Rolex 2015 Oyster Explorer 1 39mm Watch Model 214270
£5,385.70
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Rolex Explorer 224270 2025
£6,950.00
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Vintage Rolex Explorer 1016 Frogfoot 1967 W Stretch Rivet Bracelet Watch
£13,036.70
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Rolex Explorer 40 224270 with 40mm Oystersteel case and Black dial. Excellent...
£6,950.00
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Rolex Explorer II 16570 Black Dial
£5,486.70
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Rolex Explorer 224270 2026
£7,050.00
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Rolex Explorer 39mm MK2 Dial Full Set
£5,586.70
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Rolex Explorer II Men's Watch 16570
£5,986.70
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Rolex Explorer I 36mm 114270
£5,271.70
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Rolex Explorer 214270 with 39mm Oystersteel case and Black dial. Excellent co...
£6,750.00
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Rolex Explorer 214270 with 39mm Oystersteel case and Black dial. Excellent co...
£6,500.00
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Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36mm watch - 116000. Blue "Explorer" dial. Box and papers
£5,761.70
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ROLEX Explorer 214270 39mm 2010 | MK1 Dial Oyster Bracelet
£5,750.00
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Rolex Explorer 40, Oyster, 40 mm, Oystersteel, Reference 224270
£6,186.70
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ROLEX Explorer 40 - 2023 - Black Dial - 224270 - Box and Papers - Oyster - 40mm
£6,695.00
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Why the Explorer is iconic
Rolex launched the Explorer following the 1953 Everest expedition, positioning it as a rugged watch built for extreme conditions. Its clean 3-6-9 dial layout and legible design have remained largely faithful for decades.
What to pay pre-owned
Pre-owned Explorers generally sit between £5,000 and £8,000, with a median near £6,141 for recent 36mm and 39mm references in good condition. Year, case size, box and papers and overall condition are the main drivers of price.
Sizes & variants
Buyers weigh up the 36mm 114270 and 214270, the reintroduced 36mm 124270 and the larger 39mm 214270, all with the signature black 3-6-9 dial.
How to authenticate
- 1.Verify that serial and reference numbers match across the watch, warranty card and case engravings.
- 2.Have the automatic movement checked by a watchmaker to confirm it is correct for the reference and running to specification.
- 3.Purchase from a seller offering an authentication guarantee and, where possible, original box and papers.
Guidance only — always buy from sellers offering an authentication guarantee.
Buying a pre-owned Rolex Explorer — FAQs
Is the Explorer 36mm or 39mm better?
It comes down to wrist size and preference; the 39mm wears larger and more modern, while the 36mm is the classic proportion and has returned in current production.
Does the Explorer have a date?
No, the standard Explorer is a no-date, time-only watch; the Explorer II is the separate model with a date and 24-hour hand.
Is the Explorer good value pre-owned?
It is often considered one of the better-value steel Rolex sports models, as it attracts less speculation than the Daytona or Submariner.
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