Explorer 36

The only watch you will ever need.

Born on the 1953 Everest expedition and the purest thing Rolex makes: Oystersteel, a black 3-6-9 dial, no date. The 2021 reference 124270 returned the Explorer to its original 36mm and brought the in-house caliber 3230 with a 70-hour reserve, Chromalight lume, and the Oyster bracelet's Easylink extension for on-wrist adjustment. If you only ever own one watch, this is it.