RolexExplorer II

KEY FACTS

● Recently discontinued, the reference 216570 was first launched in 2011 and ushered in a new generation of Explorer II design

● The watch features a larger 42mm case and bright orange GMT hand borrowed from the first ever Explorer II

● Accompanied by a display box, outer box, warranty card, sleeve, booklets, swing tags, spare link and bezel protector  

● Covered by Rolex’s five-year international warranty until 2025

● Reported to be in good working order by the vendor who notes it’s been worn sparingly

● Graded ‘A’ for condition

FUNCTIONS

● Time, date and GMT   

● Powered by the chronometer-certified calibre 3187

● Automatic winding with a 48-hour power reserve

● Screw-down twin-lock crown delivers 100 metres of waterproofness

SUMMARY

Recently discontinued, the reference 216570 was first launched in 2011 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 next to the numerous black-dialled alternatives. It’s also unique as the only white-dialled Rolex sports watch with a date.

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