Explorer II (First Generation)
Explorer II is a Rolex model with a clearly documented place in the collection's history. Tool watch developed for cave explorers and polar adventurers. Features a fixed 24-hour bezel and 24-hour hand to distinguish day from night. This 1971 entry identifies Explorer II (First Generation) as a distinct product generation. On the pre-owned market, reference 1655 provides the clearest search key. Its traceable debut year makes it a meaningful birth-year gift.
History timeline
1971
Introduced
Explorer II
Explore the Lineage
- 1971 — Rolex Explorer II (First Generation)Currently viewing
- 1985 — Rolex Explorer II (Second Generation)
- 2011 — Rolex Explorer II (42 mm Generation)
- 2021 — Rolex Explorer II (2021 Generation)Current model
No longer available for purchase directly.
Source: Rolex Official Website