RolexExplorer 224270
The 40mm Explorer launched in 2023.
- 40mmcase
- Steelmaterial
- Automaticmovement
- 2023–nowmade
- £7,000RRP approx.
- 20listings now
Pre-owned, full set£6,856from £6,603 · 12 listings
Pre-owned, B&P not stated–3 listings, too few to say
Pre-owned, watch only–none listed now
Box or papers only–none listed now
Unworn / new£7,350from £7,159 · 5 listings
Pre-owned is 2% under RRP
Best trusted deal right now£6,745 Full set · 2024 ·
· 2% below typical
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Price history
eBay UK · median Buy It Now asking price
Full setWatch onlyUnworn
20 listings
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2025 Rolex Explorer 224270 40 mm, Oystersteel Watch. Halstead
Not stated
2025 40mmBraceletPrivate sellerBest Offer tippytap1970 · 100% · 431 feedback- Not covered by eBay's Authenticity Guarantee
£6,437 postage not shown Not enough data -
Rolex Explorer 40mm 224270 Black Dial 2025 Full Set Box & Papers London
Full set
Box & papers2025 40mmBlack dial Authenticity GuaranteePrivate sellerBest Offer jameg-99 · new seller, no feedback yet- New seller with no feedback
£6,603 incl. £16 delivery About typical -
2025 MINT Rolex Explorer 40 - 224270 Woking
Not stated
2025 40mm Authenticity GuaranteeDealer surrey.timepieces · 100% · 259 feedback£6,695 free delivery Not enough data -
Rolex Explorer 40 Watch Ref 224270 Bathgate
Not stated
40mm Authenticity GuaranteeDealerBest Offer lifestylewatchesltd · 100% · 397 feedback£6,695 free delivery Not enough data -
ROLEX EXPLORER 40 224270 BOX PAPERS 2024 London
Full set
Box & papers2024 40mm Authenticity GuaranteeDealerBest Offer charlesfishonline · 99.5% · 2,406 feedback£6,745 free delivery About typical -
Rolex Explorer 224270 40mm Stainless Steel 2023 Box & Papers London
Full set
Box & papers2023 40mm Authenticity GuaranteeDealerBest Offer taylorwatches · 100% · 95 feedback£6,750 free delivery About typical -
ROLEX Explorer 40 - 2023 - 224270 - Box and Papers - Oyster - 40mm - Stickered London
Full set
Box & papers2023 40mm Authenticity GuaranteeDealer pomeranceboutique · 100% · 1,460 feedback£6,795 free delivery About typical -
Rolex Explorer 2026 Fullset 224270 Edinburgh
Full set
Box & papers2026 40mm Authenticity GuaranteePrivate sellerBest Offer podlaskij · new seller, no feedback yet- New seller with no feedback
£6,798 incl. £16 delivery About typical -
Rolex Explorer Men's Black Watch - 224270 Dated 2023 Brentwood
Full set
Box & papers*2023 40mm Authenticity GuaranteeDealer bondsofbrentwood · 100% · 15 feedback£6,915 incl. £20 delivery About typical -
2026 Rolex Explorer 40mm watch full set Rolex warranty to 2031 M224270-0001 Wetherby
Full set
Box & papers Warranty left2026 40mm Authenticity GuaranteeDealerBest Offer ★ Top Rated wetherbywatchesltd · 100% · 4,077 feedback£6,949 free delivery About typical -
Rolex Explorer 40 224270 40mm Automatic 2022 Full Set Box Papers Norwich
Full set
Box & papers2022 40mm Authenticity GuaranteeDealer oakleighwatchesuk · 100% · 1,477 feedback£6,950 free delivery About typical -
Rolex Explorer 40 224270 Black Dial Stainless Steel Oyster 2025 Box and Papers Wigan
Full set
Box & papers2025 40mmBlack dial Authenticity GuaranteeDealer ★ Top Rated watchesbytimepiece · 99.6% · 7,474 feedback£6,995 free delivery About typical -
Rolex Explorer 224270 Oyster Bracelet Black Dial Stainless Steel 2024 Unworn Con London
Unworn
2024 40mmBlack dialBracelet Authenticity GuaranteeDealerBest Offer imperialtime-uk · 100% · 440 feedback£7,159 free delivery About typical -
Rolex Explorer 40 Watch Ref 224270 Manchester
Unworn
Box only* 40mm Authenticity GuaranteePrivate sellerBest Offer cudtag_26 · 100% · 17 feedback£7,287 free delivery About typical -
Rolex Explorer 224270 2026 40mm Full Set Black Steel Colchester
Full set
Box & papers2026 40mm Authenticity GuaranteeDealerBest Offer motionwatches · 100% · 55 feedback£7,350 free delivery 7% above typical -
Rolex Explorer I 224270 40mm Box and Papers 2025 Rickmansworth
Unworn
Box & papers2025 40mm Authenticity GuaranteeDealerBest Offer time4people · 100% · 714 feedback£7,350 free delivery About typical -
Rolex Explorer - 40mm - 224270 - Black Dial - 2023 - Full Set - Lh Watch Trade Portsmouth
Full set
Box & papers2023 40mmBlack dial Authenticity GuaranteeDealer lh_watchtrade · 100% · 205 feedback£7,465 incl. £15 delivery 9% above typical -
Rolex Explorer 224270 2023 40mm New Release Box And Papers London
Full set
Box & papers2023 40mm Authenticity GuaranteeDealerBest Offer elitewatcheslondon · 100% · 283 feedback£7,561 incl. £11 delivery 10% above typical -
Rolex Explorer I 224270 40mm Box and Papers 2026 New/UNWORN Rickmansworth
Unworn
Box & papers2026 40mm Authenticity GuaranteeDealerBest Offer time4people · 100% · 714 feedback£8,195 free delivery 11% above typical
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Rolex Explorer 40mm 224270 2026 Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Box & Papers Antrim
Unworn
Box & papers2026 40mmBlack dialBracelet Authenticity GuaranteePrivate sellerBest Offer brmca-9185 · 100% · 64 feedback£8,353 incl. £16 delivery 14% above typical
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Before you buy a used Explorer 224270
- Prefer the Authenticity Guarantee. On eBay UK most watches over £1,500 are checked by an independent authenticator before they're sent to you. Look for the green tag on the listings above, or tick "Authenticity Guarantee" in the filters.
- Check the reference and serial. Ask for a photo of the reference and serial between the lugs (or on the rehaut on newer models), and make sure they match the papers. The reference should be 224270.
- Box and papers should match the watch. The serial on the warranty card must match the case. A "full set" with a generic box or papers from another watch is worth no more than the watch alone.
- Be wary of a price far below typical. Most fakes and scams are priced 30–50% under the going rate to look like a bargain. We flag anything 35%+ under similar listings and never count it as a deal.
- Ask about servicing. A full service costs £700–£1,500 at the brand, so a recent service with paperwork adds real value. Ask when it was last serviced and whether it keeps time.
- Look for polishing and replaced parts. Sharp case edges and unpolished lugs add value; aftermarket dials, bezels or diamonds take it away. We remove listings that say "custom" or "aftermarket", but check the photos.
- Pay through eBay. eBay's Money Back Guarantee only covers you if you pay through eBay. Never pay by bank transfer outside it, however good the deal. Our fake watch checklist has more.
Questions
How much is a used Explorer 224270 worth?
Based on today's eBay UK Buy It Now listings, a pre-owned Rolex Explorer 224270 typically costs £6,856 as a full set with box and papers, including postage. Unworn examples are typically £7,350. These are asking prices, so a watch can sell for less, especially with Best Offer.
What is the retail price (RRP) of the Explorer 224270?
The approximate UK list price is £7,000 (brands change prices every year, so check with an authorised dealer). Pre-owned examples are listed at about 2% below that on eBay UK today.
What are the specs of the Explorer 224270?
The 40mm Explorer launched in 2023. Case size 40mm, steel, automatic movement, made 2023–present.
Is it safe to buy a Explorer 224270 on eBay?
It can be. On eBay UK most watches over £1,500 qualify for the Authenticity Guarantee, where an independent authenticator checks the watch before it reaches you. We tag those listings, flag sellers with little or poor feedback, and warn about prices far below typical, which is where most fakes and scams sit.
