Wear a smartwatch with your Rolex Explorer | Smartlet
Wear a smartwatch
with your Rolex Explorer
Smartlet is compatible with the Rolex Explorer. Lug width: 19mm / 20mm / 21mm - natively supported with no adapter. Installation uses the standard spring-bar system. No modification to the watch required. Fully reversible in seconds.
The Explorer was worn by Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay on the first ascent of Everest in 1953. The Explorer II was designed for cave explorers and polar expeditions. Both are the most legible watches Rolex makes: clean dials, bold numerals, zero clutter. Smartlet replaces your Explorer strap and clips your Garmin Fenix or Apple Watch onto the same wrist. The explorer's tools, both analogue and digital.Covered references
| Reference | Smartlet | Lug width | Case | Case material | Dial |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6350 | Compatible | 20mm | 40mm | 904L stainless steel | Honeycomb Black |
| 6610 | Compatible | 20mm | 40mm | 904L stainless steel | Black |
| 1016 | Compatible | 20mm | 40mm | 904L stainless steel | Gilt Black |
| 1016 | Compatible | 20mm | 40mm | 904L stainless steel | Matte Black |
| 14270 | Compatible | 20mm | 40mm | 904L stainless steel | Black |
| 114270 | Compatible | 20mm | 40mm | 904L stainless steel | Black |
| 124270 | Compatible | 19mm | 36mm | 904L stainless steel | Black |
| 224270 | Compatible | 21mm | 42mm | 904L stainless steel | Black |
| 1016 | Compatible | 20mm | 40mm | Steel | Black |
| 14270 | Compatible | 20mm | 40mm | Steel | Black |
| 14270-BLKOUT | Compatible | 20mm | 40mm | Steel | Black |
| 14270-SW | Compatible | 20mm | 40mm | Steel | Black |
| 114270 | Compatible | 20mm | 40mm | Steel | Black |
| 114270-NL | Compatible | 20mm | 40mm | Steel | Black |
| 114270-ARAB | Compatible | 20mm | 40mm | Steel | Black Arabic |
| 214270-MK1 | Compatible | 20mm | 40mm | Steel | Black |
| 214270-MK2 | Compatible | 20mm | 40mm | Steel | Black |
| 214270-WH | Compatible | 20mm | 40mm | Steel | White |
| 124270 | Compatible | 20mm | 40mm | Steel | Black |
| 224270 | Compatible | 20mm | 40mm | Steel | Black |
| 1655 | Compatible | 20mm | 40mm | 904L stainless steel | Black |
| 1655-SH | Compatible | 20mm | 40mm | Steel | Black |
| 16550-CRM | Compatible | 20mm | 40mm | Steel | Cream |
| 16550 | Compatible | 20mm | 40mm | 904L stainless steel | White |
| 16550 | Compatible | 20mm | 40mm | 904L stainless steel | Black |
| 16550-CRM3 | Compatible | 20mm | 40mm | Steel | Cream |
| 16550-CRM2 | Compatible | 20mm | 40mm | Steel | Cream |
| 16570-BK | Compatible | 20mm | 40mm | Steel | Black |
| 16570-WH | Compatible | 20mm | 40mm | Steel | White |
| 16570 | Compatible | 20mm | 40mm | 904L stainless steel | White |
| 16570 | Compatible | 20mm | 40mm | 904L stainless steel | Black |
| 16570-T25-BK | Compatible | 20mm | 40mm | Steel | Black |
| 16570-T25-WH | Compatible | 20mm | 40mm | Steel | White |
| 16570-WH-SW | Compatible | 20mm | 40mm | Steel | White |
| 16570-SEL | Compatible | 20mm | 40mm | Steel | White |
| 216570 | Compatible | 21mm | 42mm | 904L stainless steel | White |
| 216570 | Compatible | 21mm | 42mm | 904L stainless steel | Black |
| 226570-BK | Compatible | 21mm | 42mm | Steel | Black |
| 226570 | Compatible | 21mm | 42mm | Steel | White |
| 226570 | Compatible | 21mm | 42mm | 904L stainless steel | White |
| 226570 | Compatible | 21mm | 42mm | 904L stainless steel | Black |
| 6098 | Compatible | 20mm | 40mm | 904L stainless steel | Cream |
| 6098 | Compatible | 20mm | 40mm | 904L stainless steel | Black |
| 6298 | Compatible | 20mm | 40mm | 904L stainless steel | Cream Honeycomb |
| 6298 | Compatible | 20mm | 40mm | 904L stainless steel | Black Gilt |
| 6150 | Compatible | 20mm | 40mm | 904L stainless steel | Black Gilt 3-6-9 |
| 6150 | Compatible | 20mm | 40mm | 904L stainless steel | Cream |
The Rolex Explorer uses 19mm to 21mm lug widths depending on reference. Smartlet attaches via the standard spring-bar system. Zero contact with the watch case, lugs, or crystal. Fully reversible in seconds.
Smartwatches to pair with your Rolex Explorer
All smartwatches below can be worn simultaneously with your Rolex Explorer via Smartlet.
Other Rolex models
All Rolex models below are also compatible with Smartlet.
Similar models from other brands
Watch lovers who own a Rolex also pair Smartlet with these models.
Frequently asked
Does Smartlet work with the Rolex Explorer?
Yes. The Rolex Explorer uses a 19mm / 20mm / 21mm lug width and is fully compatible with Smartlet. Smartlet replaces the standard strap via the spring-bar system and positions your smartwatch on the same wrist. The Rolex Explorer requires no modification, no drilling, and no adhesive. The setup is fully reversible in seconds and your Rolex can be worn independently at any time by reinstalling its original strap.
Will Smartlet scratch or damage my Rolex Explorer?
No. Smartlet makes no contact with the Rolex Explorer case, bezel, or crystal. It replaces the strap only, using the existing spring-bar slots. The module is manufactured in 316L stainless steel or titanium with polished and brushed finishing, and all contact points are non-abrasive. Your Rolex Explorer is protected throughout. The system is fully reversible and leaves no trace.
Which smartwatches can I wear with my Rolex Explorer?
Smartlet is compatible with Apple Watch (all series), Samsung Galaxy Watch (4, 5, 6, 7), Garmin Fenix (6, 7, 8), Garmin Forerunner, Garmin Venu, Google Pixel Watch, Polar Vantage, Fitbit Charge, Huawei Watch GT, Withings ScanWatch, Coros, Suunto, and Whoop. The Rolex Explorer with its 19mm / 20mm / 21mm lug width is compatible with the full Smartlet range. All smartwatch sensors remain operational when worn via Smartlet.
Where can I buy Smartlet for the Rolex Explorer?
Smartlet is available directly at smartlet.io in three finishes: Classic (316L stainless steel), Shadow (PVD black-coated 316L), and Titanium. All three finishes are compatible with the Rolex Explorer and work with its 19mm / 20mm / 21mm lug width. Orders ship internationally from Europe. No additional accessory is required for standard lug widths between 18mm and 24mm.