Reference Points: A Collector's Guide To The Rolex Explorer I

Mapping the ascent of Rolex's go-anywhere watch. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ [From February 1 through February 6, 2022 take $250 off of HODINKEE Pre-Owned watch purchases of $2,000 or more. Terms & conditions may apply.]( [Reference Points is a HODINKEE series examining the history and evolution of iconic watch lines. Since the first installment in 2014, it has consistently been one of our most requested features, while also being one of the most time-intensive to produce.]( [The resources required to gather together dozens of exceptional watches, to partner with leading experts in the collecting community, and to properly document decades of history are extraordinary. As a result, we’re extremely proud to present Reference Points for the Rolex Explorer I]( REFERENCE POINTS: THE ROLEX EXPLORER I [Born for high-altitude Himalayan climbing, the Explorer arrived in 1953, the same year as the Submariner and the Turn-O-Graph, forever changing the watch company that Rolex would become, and the sport segment as we know it.]( its three-hand simplicity and discreetly wearable size, the Rolex Explorer skirts the line dividing the tool watch from the dress watch. And yet it's also a Rolex most plainly made for legibility in adverse conditions and exposure to the elements. Today we invite you to join HODINKEE Senior Editor Jon Bues, as well as a few members of our community like Fred Savage, Randall Park, and Stephen Pulvirent, as we celebrate Reference Points: Rolex Explorer I.]( EXPLORE THE COLLECTION [Image of Rolex Explorer 36 124273]( [Rolex Explorer 36 124273]( [Image of Rolex Explorer Mark I Dial 214270]( [Rolex Explorer Mark I Dial 214270]( [Image of Rolex Explorer 14270]( [Rolex Explorer 14270]( [Image of Rolex Explorer 36 124270]( [Rolex Explorer 36 124270]( [Find your perfect Rolex Explorer I today in the HODINKEE Shop.]( [Discover new and vintage watches, incredible content and an entire community by downloading the HODINKEE app.]( [Instagram]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [YouTube]( [Email](mailto:shopnews@hodinkee.com) Disclaimer: All items are subject to availability. Prices subject to change without notification. Applicable sales tax and shipping costs not included. Products and offers may be withdrawn at any time. In the event of errors, typos, or omissions, this offer is void. HODINKEE Pre-Owned Discount is valid on the purchase of eligible pre-owned watches made on shop.hodinkee.com from February 1, 2022, 12:01am ET, through February 7, 2022, 2:59am ET. Discount applies only to pre-owned watches listed for $2,000 or more, and applies only once per order. Offer cannot be applied to previous purchases or the purchase of gift cards, and cannot be redeemed for cash. Terms are subject to change and offer is subject to end at any time without notice. This email was sent to {EMAIL} [Update your subscription preferences]( | [Unsubscribe from HODINKEE emails]( | [View in browser]( HODINKEE · P.O. Box 1129 New York, NY 10013 Copyright © 2022 HODINKEE, All rights reserved. ‌