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
60 pieces
Sourcing
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The edit — 60 pieces
60 of 60 shown
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Rolex Explorer 214270 (2019) - 39mm Black Face Automatic Watch - Oyster Strap
£5,995.00
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ROLEX Explorer 40mm 12/25 - 224270 Absolutely Immaculate Full Complete Boxed Set
£6,749.00
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2025 ROLEX Explorer 224270 40mm Full Set Warranty PX & Finance Available
£7,250.00
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Rolex Explorer 214270 39mm 2020 Full Set Discontinued 39mm Rolex Explorer
£6,950.00
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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 I 36mm 114270 (2001) – Collectors piece 2001 Neo Vintage
£5,936.70
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Rolex Explorer 224270 2024 full set and warranty
£6,586.70
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Rolex Explorer 40- 224270 - 2025, Full Set Stainless Steel Black Dial
£7,500.00
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Rolex Explorer 124270 Warranty Until 2031 Box and Papers 2026 Model
£6,686.70
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2025 Rolex Explorer 36mm - 124270 - Hardly Worn
£6,085.70
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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 36mm 124270 Full Set
£6,111.00
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Rolex Explorer 124270 2026 36mm Full Set Black Steel
£6,750.00
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Rolex Explorer 36mm 124270 – Full Set – December 2021 – Exceptional Condition
£5,895.00
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Rolex Explorer 124270, 2021, 36mm Full Set, excellent condition
£5,686.70
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ROLEX EXPLORER 124273 18K GOLD STEEL 2 TONE 36MM 2023 Watch - Full Box & Papers
£8,600.00
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Rolex Explorer I 39mm 214270 MK1 Black Dial Serviced in 2025 B&P 2016
£6,695.00
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Rolex Explorer 40 224270 Black Arabic Dial Stainless Steel 2024 Box & Papers
£6,695.00
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ROLEX Explorer II GMT 40mm Polar Dial ref 16570 PX/Finance Available
£5,750.00
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Rolex Explorer 214270 39mm 2019 with both Oysterflex & Original Bracelet
£6,086.70
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Rolex Explorer Men's Black Watch - 214270
£5,385.70
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Rolex Explorer I 214270 39mm Black Dial Stainless Steel Bought In 2019
£6,086.70
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Rolex Explorer 36mm124270 2021 Box and Papers Full Set
£5,286.70
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Rolex Explorer II Polar White, 16570 W Serial circa 1995
£5,950.00
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Rolex Explorer II 16570 | Polar Dial | October 2009 (no B&P)
£5,586.70
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Rolex Explorer 214270 2018
£6,250.00
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Rolex Explorer 214270 2018 Mens Stainless Steel Black Dial Automatic Watch Boxed
£5,986.70
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Rolex Explorer 124270 Full Set - Box & Papers
£5,961.70
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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 2 22670 FULL SET
£7,986.70
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Rolex Explorer II White Polar Watch 2001 - 16570
£5,736.70
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Rolex Explorer 36mm two-tone Ref 124273. 2022 Full Set
£8,750.00
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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 2010 | MK1 Dial Oyster Bracelet
£5,750.00
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Rolex Explorer 224270 2024
£6,950.00
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Rolex Explorer 1016 Exceptionally rare complete watch all original 1963
£11,500.00
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ROLEX Explorer 36mm 124273 - Steel & Gold - Black Dial - 2022 Box & Papers
£8,411.70
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ROLEX EXPLORER 214270 39MM discontinued full set pre owned mark2 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 39 214270 Black 39mm Excellent 2019 Box and Papers (with Tags)
£6,250.00
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Rolex Explorer 224270 40mm Stainless Steel 2023 Box & Papers including receipt
£5,750.00
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Rolex Explorer 39mm MK2 Dial with Box and Papers Purchase Receipt
£5,636.70
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Rolex Explorer 124270 36mm Full Set Black Steel
£5,966.70
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Rolex Explorer 124270 36mm 2021 Full Set with original Box & Papers
£5,999.00
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2025 Rolex Explorer 36mm Ref 124270 Full Set box papers tag Automatic used Watch
£6,500.00
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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 39mm Mk2 Dial Watch Ref 214270
£6,595.00
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Rolex Explorer I, 2015, Oyster Steel, Baton Arabic Numerals Black, 39mm.
£6,586.70
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Rolex Explorer 36mm ref. 114270 - 2010 (Full Box and Papers)
£4,986.70
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Rolex Oyster Perpetual Explorer 5500
£6,586.70
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Rolex Explorer 1016 Exceptionally rare complete watch all original 1963
£9,086.70
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Rolex Explorer II - 16570 Black Dial - Box & Accessories - £5250 On Collection
£5,495.00
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Rolex Explorer II 16570 Polar T 25 – “Chicchi di Mais” Wheat Patina
£5,686.70
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Rolex Explorer II Watch 16570 1999 Swiss (1437)
£5,750.00
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Rolex Explorer 214270 2018
£6,250.00
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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 39mm Mk2 Dial Watch Ref 214270
£6,595.00
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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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