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Rolex Explorer II Watch.
Description
A Rolex Explorer II Watch, Stainless Steel on a Black Dial
Model number- 16570
Year- 2001
Case Size- 40mm
Movement- Automatic
Condition- Immaculate
Warranty- 12-Month WLC Warranty
Original Rolex Paperwork
Boxed & Certified
Watch Market Comparison
A Rolex Explorer II Watch crafted in stainless steel, featuring the classic black dial configuration that has made this reference a long-standing favourite among collectors and professionals alike. Designed as a highly legible tool watch, the Explorer II combines robust construction with a clear and functional dial layout, complete with luminous hour markers, Mercedes hands, and the distinctive red 24-hour GMT hand.
The 40mm Oyster case is paired with a fixed stainless steel 24-hour bezel, allowing the wearer to track a second time zone or distinguish between day and night in environments with limited natural light. Inside the watch sits the Rolex Calibre 3185 automatic movement, a reliable and proven in-house mechanism offering precise timekeeping and independent GMT functionality, all certified to Rolex’s Superlative Chronometer standards.
The Explorer II reference 16570 represents one of the most enduring references in the model’s history, produced for over two decades and widely respected for its balanced proportions and practical design. Early 2000s examples remain particularly attractive to collectors as modern vintage Rolex pieces, offering the durability of contemporary sports models while retaining the classic aluminium bezel and traditional case profile that enthusiasts increasingly seek in the secondary market.
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