Rolex Explorer II 16570

Listed : 7 Days Ago
Condition: Excellent
Year of Production: 1998
Case Size: 39mm
Case Material: Stainless steel
Dial Color: Polar
Bracelet/Strap: Stainless steel
Movement Type: Automatic
Box: No
Papers: No
Location: United States
Description

Rolex Explorer II ref 16570 “Polar” Tritium Dial w/ Papers circa 1998

Offering a fine condition example Rolex Explorer II ref# 16570 serial #U7 circa 1998 complete with warranty papers, serial #d hang tag and Explorer booklet. This is one of the last models with tritium luminous indexes and hands before the switch to Luminova. Featuring a 39mm diameter case with fixed 24 hour bezel and sapphire crystal. With 2nd generation Rolex stainless steel heavy Oyster 78790 bracelet with 501B end pieces and deployment clasp with flip lock. The clasp bears the matching U6 date code. Powered by self winding 3185 caliber movement with independently set hour hand for quick change of time zone without disturbing minutes setting. A fine condition case, with an especially sharp and unpolished bezel, a previously polished but beefy lugs case and free of any significant nicks, dings, or abrasions. With used but not overly loose bracelet that will comfortably fit a 7 1/2″ wrist. Of course guaranteed genuine, and offered with our 1 year warranty of accurate time keeping and operation. Your purchase includes our popular WBAW? branded Italian leather watch pouch, ideal for travel and storage, a $65.00 value. Maker : Rolex Model Name/Type : Explorer II Man's / Lady's : Men Model/Case Ref : 16570 Case Serial : U6 Circa : 1998 Case mm : 39mm Case Metal : Stainless Steel Bezel : 24 hour Crystal : sapphire Crown-Pushers : Rolex Oyster Crown Dial & Hands : Original tritium lume dial, tritium lume hands Movement Type : Self Winding Movement Caliber : 3155 Date Function : yes Strap / Bracelet : heavy Oyster bracelet with flip lock deployment clasp Strap / Bracelet Size : 7.5 inches Country of Origin : Switzerland Condition : Excellent Box / Papers : booklet, Rolex warranty papers, serial #'d hang tag Condition : Excellent

Collectible Features |Rolex Explorer II 16570

Discover all the different variants of this specific reference that can enhance, or limit, this watch's value and collectability.
Serpico y Laino
Dials co-branded with the name of a famous Rolex retailer in Venezuela.
Swiss Only Dial
A dial marked with "Swiss," indicating it was produced during the transition period from tritium to Super-LumiNova in the late 1990s.
Pumpkin Patina
Lume plots that have aged to a distinct orange or pumpkin-like color.

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