OYST E R P E R P E T UA L
EXPLORER II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 manuallyin 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 foradequate partial winding. The watch will thenbe wound automatically as long as it is worn onthe wrist. Carefully screw the crown back downagainst the case to ensure waterproofness.

The green seal accompanying yourRolex watch is a symbol of its status
as a Superlative Chronometer. This
exclusive designation attests that it
has successfully undergone a series ofspecific final controls by Rolex in its ownlaboratories in addition to the official
COSC certification of its movement.
This unique testing of its chronometricprecision, waterproofness, self-winding
and reliability pushes back theboundaries of performance and makes
Rolex a benchmark for excellencein mechanical watches. For further
information, please visit rolex.com.		

THE HEART OF THE EXPLORER II MODELOYSTER PERPETUAL EXPLORER IIDISTINCTION BETWEEN DAY AND NIGHT OR SECOND TIME ZONE		OVERVIEWSETTING THE WATCH
EASYLINK COMFORT EXTENSION LINK		CARING FOR YOUR ROLEXAFTER-SALES SERVICEWORLDWIDE SERVICE NETWORK

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5OYSTER PERPETUAL
EXPLORER II
The Oyster Perpetual Explorer II is thewatch of choice for explorers. Thanksto a 24-hour display by means of anadditional hand and a graduated fixedbezel, the watch allows the wearer
to distinguish daytime from night-timehours or to read the time in a second
time zone. Its 42 mm case, waterproof
to a depth of 100 metres (330 feet), is aparagon of robustness. The easy-to-readdial features Chromalight hourmarkers and hands, which are filledwith a luminescent material emitting
a long-lasting blue glow when in
darkness. Its winding crown is protectedby a crown guard that is an integral
part of the middle case. The sapphirecrystal, with a Cyclops lens at 3 o’clock,is virtually scratchproof.
The Oyster Perpetual Explorer II isequipped with a self-winding mechanicalmovement entirely manufacturedby Rolex.
The Oyster Perpetual Explorer II features
an Oyster bracelet with an Oysterlock
safety clasp and the Easylink comfort
extension link.

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6DISTINCTION BETWEEN DAY AND NIGHT
OR SECOND TIME ZONEThe Explorer II’s additional, 24-hour
hand circles the dial once every
24 hours and is used in combinationwith the graduated fixed bezel.
Orange and arrow-shaped, it enables
the wearer to either see the timein 24-hour format – which is particularly
useful in areas where it is difficult
to distinguish between day andnight, such as underground or inpolar regions – or to read the timein a second time zone.

When the Explorer II shows the time in
24-hour format, the 24-hour hand points
to the graduated bezel, allowing thewearer to clearly distinguish daytime
from night-time, while the conventionalhands indicate the hours and minutes.

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If the Explorer II displays the timein two time zones simultaneously,
the reference time is indicated on thegraduated bezel by the 24-hour hand.
Local time is shown by the conventionalhour and minute hands.
In both cases, the minutes are always
displayed by the conventional minutehand.

THE HEART OF THE
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Hour hand
Minute hand
Seconds hand
24-hour hand
Date window
24-hour graduated fixed bezel
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THE HEART OF THE
EXPLORER II MODELUSINGYOUR WATCHROLEXSERVICESETTING THE WATCH
Screwed-down position (position 0)
The crown is completely screwed down
against the case. When the crownis in this position, the Oyster Perpetual
Explorer II 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 crownclockwise; turning in the other direction
has no effect. When setting the watch
for the first time or after the watch
has stopped, complete a minimumof 25 turns for partial winding.

10Unscrew

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

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TIME WITH DISTINCTION
BETWEEN DAY AND NIGHT
1. Setting the 24-hour hand(crown in position 3)
To set the 24-hour hand, follow thesteps in the order given:– Unscrew the crown and then pull it
out to the second notch. The seconds
hand is stopped, allowing you to setthe time to the precise second.

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12– Set the 24-hour hand (against the24-hour graduated bezel) andthe minute hand (against the dial)by turning the crown in either direction.
Setting the 24-hour hand also moves
the conventional hour hand. This hour
hand must, therefore, be set separately(see step 2).
Go to step 2Unscrew and then pull out* Time in 24-hour format (distinction
between day and night): 22:10

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

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2. Setting the date and the hour hand(crown in position 2)
To set the date and the hour hand, follow
the steps in the order given:– Pull out the crown to the first notch.
– Set the date by turning the crown ineither direction. The hour hand moves
in increments of one hour. The datechanges when the hour hand passes
midnight, in either direction, after two
full turns around the dial.

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14– Set the hour hand by turning thecrown in either direction. The hour
hand moves in increments of one hour.
Be aware of the difference between
noon and midnight (the date changes
as the hour hand passes midnight).
– Push in and then screw down the crown.

Push in, then screw down

* Time via conventional hands: 10.10 am
Time in 24-hour format (distinction
between day and night): 22:10

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

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DUAL TIME ZONE FUNCTION
1. Setting the reference time(crown in position 3)
To set the reference time, follow thesteps in the order given:– Unscrew the crown and then pull it
out to the second notch. The seconds
hand is stopped, allowing you to set
the time to the precise second.

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16– Set the reference time using the 24-hour
hand (against the graduations on thebezel) and the minute hand (againstthe graduations on the dial) by turning
the crown in either direction.
Setting the reference time also moves
the conventional hour hand (local time).
For this reason, the reference time must
be set before setting the local time(see step 2).
Go to step 2

Unscrew and then pull out* Reference time (Geneva) in 24-hour format: 10:10

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

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2. Setting the date and the local time(crown in position 2)
To set the date and the local time, follow
the steps in the order given:– Pull out the crown to the first notch.
– Set the date by turning the crown ineither direction. The hour hand moves
in increments of one hour. The datechanges when the hour hand passes
midnight, in either direction, after twofull turns around the dial.

ROLEX
SERVICE18– Set the local time by turning the crownin either direction. The hour handmoves in increments of one hour.
Be aware of the difference between
noon and midnight (the date changes
as the hour hand passes midnight).
– Push in and then screw down the crown.
The local time is identical to the referencetime (24-hour hand) when the wearer
is located in their reference zone. It canbe easily adjusted when travelling.
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Push in, then screw down

* Local time (Geneva)
via conventional hands: 10.10 am
Reference time (Geneva) in 24-hour format: 10:10

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

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Adjusting the local time(crown in position 2)
To adjust the local time only (withoutaffecting the 24-hour reference timedisplay), follow the steps in the order
given:– Unscrew the crown and then pull it out
to the first notch.

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20– Set the local time by turning the crownin either direction. The hour handmoves in increments of one hour. The
date is linked to local time and changes
automatically when the hour handpasses midnight.
– Push in and then screw down the crown.

Unscrew and then pull out* Local time (New York)
via conventional hands: 4.10 am
Reference time (Geneva) in 24-hour format: 10:10

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

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EASYLINK COMFORTEXTENSION LINKTo 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 thelength of the bracelet by approximately
5 mm, without the need for tools.

Adjusting from the short position
to the long position

Adjusting from the long position
to the short position

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

You can help preserve its lustre bycleaning it occasionally with a microfibre
cloth. You can also wash the case andbracelet from time to time using soapy
water and a soft brush. After wearing
your watch in the sea, it is important torinse it with fresh water to remove anysalt and sand deposits.

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

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AFTER-SALESSERVICE
Rolex watch servicing ensures thatyour timepiece will continue toperform optimally and meet Rolex’s
stringent requirements in terms ofprecision, 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 wearof components. To guarantee continued
accuracy and waterproofness, Rolex
recommends that you periodically return
your watch to an Official Rolex Retailer orService Centre for professional servicing,which will always be carried out by a
Rolex-approved watchmaker.
During a complete service, the watch isdismantled and all of its components– the case, bracelet and movement – areclosely examined.
The movement is entirely disassembled
and all the parts are carefully inspected.
Those that no longer meet Rolex
requirements are systematically replacedby new components. The movement
is lubricated on reassembly. The case27and bracelet are re-polished or satinfinished according to their original finish,
restoring their shine and lustre whileremoving any marks or scratches.
At the end of the process, your Rolex
watch undergoes a series of tests toverify its functions, waterproofness andpower reserve, as well as the precisionof its movement.
After a complete Rolex service, yourwatch is covered by a service guarantee.

THE HEART OF THE
EXPLORER II MODELUSINGYOUR WATCHROLEXSERVICEWORLDWIDE SERVICENETWORKThe network of Official Rolex Retailers
and Service Centres covers more than
100 countries around the world anddraws on the expertise of highly skilled
watchmakers, carefully selected andtrained by Rolex.
Official Rolex Retailers can advise you on
all the technical aspects of your watch’sfunctions. Whether your bracelet needs
sizing or it is time for a complete service,highly qualified Rolex watchmakers areon hand worldwide to meet all of yourservice needs.

For a list of Official Rolex Retailers andService Centres, please visit rolex.com.

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