Rolex Explorer White Dial

The Rolex Explorer white dial—nicknamed the Polar—isn’t just a clean, legible tool watch; it’s a low-key grail with legit adventure pedigree. Launched in the late ’80s as the Reference 16550, this unexpected twist on the classic black dial added just the right amount of attitude to an already rugged icon. At Tropical Watch, we love a piece with stories baked in, and the Polar? Yeah, it’s got layers.