- The Ultimate Rubber Strap -: Rolex Revisited: Rolex Explorer Watch

Throughout its span in production the Rolex Explorer has been through an array of modifications. Originally manufactured as something else, the Rolex Explorer watch earned its name from being one of the first watches to reach the peak of Mount Everest. Since then, it has been acknowledged as the official watch for mountain climbers and extreme sports seeker for its endurance against severe temperatures, and impressive durability.

Born in 1953, the Rolex Explorer watch is made out of remarkably strong 904L Steel, runs on an in house self winding perpetual mechanical movement, has a 39mm diameter case, monoblock middle case, screw down case back, stop seconds function, and winding crown with trip lock double waterproofness. Waterproof up to 100 meters, or 330 feet, the black dial features center hour, minute, and seconds hands illuminated by Chromalight, a distinctive luminescence that lasts double the length of time as common luminescent materials. Additionally, the dial features large 3-6-9 hour markers and bears the Officially Certified Swiss Chronometer seal.