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Rolex Explorer II 16570

Description

2010 Rolex Explorer II 40MM Black Dial Oyster Bracelet (16570)

The seller represents this timepiece as being in very good condition. It includes the boxes (inner and outer), and additional items. Offered for sale is a highly desirable Rolex Explorer II (Reference 16570) featuring the classic black dial with red GMT hand and fixed stainless steel 24-hour bezel. Produced in 2010, this example represents one of the final years of the iconic 40mm Explorer II before Rolex transitioned the model to the larger 42mm case. The Explorer II has long been regarded as one of Rolex’s most functional tool watches, originally designed for explorers and professionals operating in extreme environments where distinguishing day from night can be critical. Its robust construction, clean dial layout, and dual-time capability make it both practical and timeless. Its balanced 40mm proportions, durable steel construction, and GMT functionality make it an ideal watch for both daily wear and long-term collecting. Late-production examples such as this one are particularly desirable, as they represent the final generation of the 40mm Explorer II before the release of the larger successor.

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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