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The Explorer 2, perhaps the most specialized sports Rolex available, was designed for cave explorers known as spelunkers who might have to spend extended periods of time underground. The fixed 24-hour bezel and 24-hour hand could have saved their lives! The bright white dial gives this watch a unique twist that we adore, but the 40mm Oyster case and sapphire glass are classic elements of a Rolex sports watch. With black numbers on the bezel, hands, and hour marker surrounds set against a white dial, this watch is all black and white. The red 24-hour hand stands out beautifully against this color palette. 

 

The reference 16570 is a sport watch that is simple and uncomplicated, something that Rolex is really no longer producing. These Explorer IIs are more traditional in size at 40mm with an oyster case that is more 1970s in proportion than 2000s, but they still have all the contemporary dependability of a watch from the 1990s and 2000s. It's regarded as one of the last Rolex sport watches that fits comfortably on almost all wrist sizes, which is a good—possibly even great—thing. 

Rolex Explorer II | Polar | ref. 16570 from 1997

€7,600.00Price
  • This Rolex Explorer II ref. 16570 has some minor signs of wear which is normal for its age, and remains in good overall condition.

    Its stainless steel case remains sharp but has been polished before. The dial is in very good condition with no signs of blemishing. All tritium lume dots on the dial as well as on the hands have aged to a nice vanilla color.

    It comes with original Rolex papers and warranty card (bought in Vienna in 1997), its original green Rolex box, the original 78790 stainless steel bracelet (12/12 links), an original Rolex 78790 / Z5 clasp, as well as its original solid caseback.

    The watch is in full working order.

  • BRAND: Rolex

    MODEL: Explorer II

    REFERENCE: 16570

    YEAR: 1997

    MOVEMENT: 3185

    CASE DIMENSIONS: 40mm 

    CASE MATERIAL: steel

    GLASS: Sapphire

    BRACELET/STRAP: 78790 Bracelet with 501 Endlinks

    CLASP: 78790 / Z5

    BOX & PAPERS: Yes, comes with Box & Papers 

    TAX: Differential taxation according to §24 UStG

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