Rolex Explorer User guide

OYSTER PERPETUAL

EXPLORER

WEARING THE WATCH
FOR THE FIRST TIME

Before being worn for the first time, or if it has
stopped, a Rolex watch must be wound manually
in order to function correctly and precisely.
Towind the watch manually, unscrew the winding
crown completely, then turn it several times
clockwise. (Turning in the other direction has
noeffect.) A minimum of 25turns is required for
adequate partial winding. The watch will then
bewound automatically as long as it is worn on
the wrist. Carefully screw the crown back down
against the case to ensure waterproofness.

The green seal accompanying your
Rolex watch is a symbol of its status
as a Superlative Chronometer. This
exclusive designation attests that it
has successfully undergone a series of
specific final controls by Rolex in its own
laboratories in addition to the official
COSC certification of its movement.
This unique testing of its chronometric
precision, waterproofness, self-winding
and reliability pushes back the
boundaries of performance and makes
Rolex a benchmark for excellence
in mechanical watches. For further
information, please visit

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OVERVIEW 8-9
SET TING T HE WATCH 10-11
EASY LINK CO MFOR T EXT ENSIO N LINK 12-13

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In the 1930s, Rolex began using the
world as a laboratory to test the
reliability of its watches under real
conditions. This pioneering spirit
prompted the company to equip
numerous Himalayan expeditions
withOyster watches.

On 29 May 1953, Sir Edmund Hillary
and Sherpa Tenzing Norgay were the first
to reach the summit of Mount Everest.
The two men were members of a British
expedition that was equipped with
Oyster Perpetual watches.

Launched in 1953 in the wake of the
successful ascent of the world’s highest
mountain, the Oyster Perpetual Explorer
soon became an icon.

The Explorer is emblematic of the close
ties between Rolex and exploration.

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The Oyster Perpetual Explorer’s 36 mm
case, waterproof to 100 metres (330feet),
is a paragon of robustness. Its sapphire
crystal is virtually scratchproof. Its dial
offers exceptional legibility thanks to its
Chromalight hour markers and hands
filled with a luminescent material emitting
a long-lasting blue glow when in darkness.

The Oyster Perpetual Explorer is
equipped with a self-winding mechanical
movement entirely manufactured
byRolex.

The Oyster Perpetual Explorer features
an Oyster bracelet with an Oysterlock
safety clasp and the Easylink comfort
extension link.

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OVERVIEW

Hour hand

Minute hand

Seconds hand

Twinlock winding crown with
double waterproofness system

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SETTING THE WATCH

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Screwed-down position (position 0)

The crown is completely screwed down
against the case. When the crown
is in this position, the Oyster Perpetual
Explorer is guaranteed waterproof
to a depth of 100 metres (330 feet).

Manual winding (position 1)

The crown is unscrewed. To wind
the watch manually, turn the crown
clockwise; turning in the other direction
has no effect. When setting the watch
for the first time or after the watch
has stopped, complete a minimum
of 25turns for partial winding.

Setting the time (position 2)

The crown is unscrewed and pulled out
to the first notch. The seconds hand
is stopped, allowing you to set the
time to the precise second. To set the
hour and minute, turn the crown in
either direction.

Initial winding and setting

A. Wind the watch manually (position 1).
B. Set the time (position 2).

Unscrew and then pull out

After every use, carefully screw the crown
back down against the case to guarantee the
waterproofness. Return the crown to position1
and apply light pressure on it while screwing
it down clockwise against the case. The crown
should never be unscrewed underwater.

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EASYLINK COMFORT
EXTENSION LINK

To ensure optimal comfort when wearing
your watch, Rolex created the Easylink
comfort extension link. Its exclusive
design comprises a link that is pulled
out or folded back on itself to adjust the
length of the bracelet by approximately
5 mm, without the need for tools.

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Adjusting from the short position
to the long position

Adjusting from the long position
to the short position

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CARING FOR
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Thanks to Rolex expertise, your watch
will require very little day-to-day care.

You can help preserve its lustre by
cleaning it occasionally with a microfibre
cloth. You can also wash the case and
bracelet from time to time using soapy
water and a soft brush. After wearing
your watch in the sea, it is important to
rinse it with fresh water to remove any
salt and sand deposits.

Before cleaning your watch, always
ensure that the crown is screwed down
properly against the case to guarantee
waterproofness.

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AFTER-SALES
SERVICE

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Rolex watch servicing ensures that
your timepiece will continue to
perform optimally and meet Rolex’s
stringent requirements in terms of
precision, reliability and waterproofness
throughout its life.

The timekeeping accuracy of your watch
is largely dependent on high-performance
lubricants specially developed by Rolex
to minimize friction and prevent wear
of components. To guarantee continued
accuracy and waterproofness, Rolex
recommends that you periodically return
your watch to an Official Rolex Retailer or

Service Centre for professional servicing,
which will always be carried out by a
Rolex-approved watchmaker.

During a complete service, the watch is
dismantled and all of its components
– the case, bracelet and movement – are
closely examined.

The movement is entirely disassembled
and all the parts are carefully inspected.
Those that no longer meet Rolex
requirements are systematically replaced
by new components. The movement
is lubricated on reassembly. The case

and bracelet are re-polished or satin­finished according to their original finish,
restoring their shine and lustre while
removing any marks or scratches.

At the end of the process, your Rolex
watch undergoes a series of tests to
verify its functions, waterproofness and
power reserve, as well as the precision
of its movement.

After a complete Rolex service, your
watch is covered by a service guarantee.

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WORLDWIDE SERVICE
NETWORK

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The network of Official Rolex Retailers
and Service Centres covers more than
100 countries around the world and
draws on the expertise of highly skilled
watchmakers, carefully selected and
trained by Rolex.

Official Rolex Retailers can advise you on
all the technical aspects of your watch’s
functions. Whether your bracelet needs
sizing or it is time for a complete service,
highly qualified Rolex watchmakers are
on hand worldwide to meet all of your
service needs.

For a list of Official Rolex Retailers and
Service Centres, please visit

rolex.com.

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a privileged place to learn more about
the functions of your Rolex watch
and about the quality, know-how and
fundamental values of the brand.

Welcome to the world of Rolex.

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