RolexExplorer II

Offered by a private collector, this Rolex Explorer II ref. 216570 is presented with its display box, outer box, warranty card, booklets and spare links. The watch shows some minor hairline marks, and its overall condition is consistent with the vendor’s ‘A’ grading.

Recently discontinued, the reference 216570 was first launched in 2010 and ushered in a new generation of Explorer II design. In a rare move for Rolex, they directly drew on their past by incorporating the orange 24-hour hand from the original 1970s ref. 1655. Everything else was beefed up, including a 42mm case and a ‘maxi-dial’ with larger hands and indices. The watch we see here is the ‘Polar’ Explorer II. This dial configuration has become increasingly popular as an alternative to the numerous black dialled sports watches. It’s also unique as the only white dial Rolex sports watch with a date.

A new movement was also introduced exclusively for the reference 216570. The calibre 3187 offers Rolex’s proprietary ‘Paraflex’ shock protection system and an anti-magnetic ‘Parachrom’ hair-spring. It also has a 48-hour power reserve, chronometer certification and is tested after casing to a tolerance of +2 to -2 seconds per day. Attached to the case is an Oyster bracelet with an ‘Easylink’ extension built into the clasp - giving the wearer 5mm of tool-free adjustment.

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