Explorer II
Rolex Explorer II in stainless steel, white dial, sapphire crystal and Oyster bracelet with box & papers from 2012
In stock
42 mm
Box & Papers
Steel
2012
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Condition
(1) Very good
MaterialStainless steel
GlassSapphire crystal
BezelStainless steel
Diameter42mm
Diamond settingNone
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Movement
Automatic
FunctionsDate
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Material
Stainless steel
Clasp typeFolding clasp
Clasp materialStainless steel
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Average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars on Chrono24 -
12-month mechanical warranty -
Simple, personalised returns process
Explorer II
Case and material
The Rolex Explorer II reference 216570 features a 42 mm stainless-steel case. The case is fitted with scratch-resistant sapphire crystal. The fixed stainless-steel bezel bears a 24-hour scale.
Dial and highlights
The dial is white with black hour markers. The distinctive orange 24-hour hand, together with the bezel, allows a second time zone to be displayed. At 3 o’clock is the date display with Cyclops magnifier in the sapphire crystal.
Bracelet and clasp
The watch is worn on a Rolex Oyster bracelet in stainless steel. The bracelet features an Oysterlock clasp and the Easylink extension system for adjusting the bracelet length.
Movement
Inside is the automatic Rolex manufacture calibre 3187. The mechanical movement features a second time zone, a date display, and a power reserve of around 48 hours.
Condition and accessories
The watch is in lightly worn condition, has been carefully inspected by our watchmakers, and is sold with a 1-year technical warranty. Included are the box and Rolex papers from 2012.
Highlights & historical context
Reference 216570 was introduced in 2011 as the successor to the Explorer II reference 16570 and was the first to feature a 42 mm case. The return of the distinctive orange 24-hour hand echoes a signature design element of the first Explorer II generation. The reference was produced until 2021.
Timeless design, impeccable quality in every respect, and an annual increase in value make Rolex watches daily companions and portable assets.
As the first hermetically sealed watch in history, Rolex, with its Oyster case, which has been widely copied to this day, began its triumph around the world, and legendary models such as the Submariner, GMT-Master, Explorer, and the classic Datejust have remained virtually unchanged in appearance since their introduction.
Only in recent years has Rolex begun to minimally adapt to current trends in watch design, exceeding the 40mm case diameter limit with its sports models.
In addition to its reputation as a status symbol and sports watch for extreme situations, the Rolex watch also holds a unique place in the hearts of watch collectors as a collector’s item.
