The Rolex Explorer II was an upgrade to the existing Explorer series, introduced in 1971. Rolex added both a GMT-hand and a date display to the Explorer II, offering a legible reference of day/night hours. 

Well, the Reference 216570 is a stainless steel Explorer II measuring 42mm in diameter. However, when launched at Baselworld 2011, the Explorer II Reference 216570 embodied a significant breakthrough for the flagship collection. Thus, let’s take a close look at the defining features of this ultimate traveller’s watch of choice. 

However, keeping in mind that nearly all Rolex watches retain excellent resale value with time, Rolex Explorer is also a sound investment. If you own an Explorer, you can choose to sell your Rolex for cash in a hard-up situation. Your Rolex timepiece is likely to secure you a top price from the trusted used Rolex buyers in London at The Luxury Hut, especially if it is in good working condition. 

The Rolex Explorer II Reference 216570 – Features

The Case

The very first Explorer II model featured a 39mm case. However, all other subsequent watches before the Reference 216570 came with a 40mm case size. 

Why the introduction of Reference 216570 was a turning point for the Explorer II collection? 

This is because the Rolex Explorer II Ref. 216570 debuted with a bigger 42mm case diameter.

• Unlike previous siblings 20mm lugs, the upgraded watch featured lugs of 21mm that complemented the large case. 
• However, this watch with a larger 42mm Oyster case was still water-resistant up to 100m.

The Explorer Reference 216570 stood apart from others in the collection because it offered a more prominent wrist presence. 

The Bezel

The stainless steel brushed black bezel is ideally the most defining feature of the Explorer II. It features a 24-hour scale. However, another fascinating fact is that the Explorer II sports a fixed bezel, unlike the rotatable 24-hour bezel on the GMT-Master collection. 

Nonetheless, the watch enables wearers to use the independently adjustable hour hands in conjunction with its 24hour bezel. Eventually, it could show the time of two different time zones. 

The Dial

Rolex initially introduced the Explorer II model with a black dial. However, the watchmaker added subsequent versions with two dial options – white “Polar” dial or black dial.

• Rolex engraved the name “Explorer II” in vibrant orange letters on both the dials, complementing the orange 24-hour hand.
• Moreover, the dial also displays luminous hour markers. 

Besides the larger case diameter, the Explorer II Ref. 216570 featured a large orange arrow-shaped 24-hour hand. 

The Bracelet

The Rolex Explorer II Reference 216570 comes with a stainless steel Oyster bracelet with solid links. Moreover, Rolex equipped the bracelet with a redevised Oysterlock safety clasp and also the Easylink extension mechanism. This Rolex’s patented extension mechanism allows wearers to increase or reduce the bracelet’s size by 5mm. You won’t need any tool to do it. 

The Movement

The 42mm Oyster case of the Explorer II 216570 watch houses Rolex’s in-house Calibre 3187. It is a chronometer-certified movement that features the latest Rolex-patented technologies, including the blue Parachrom hairspring.

• In addition, the movement comes with Paraflex shock absorbers that offer higher resistance to temperature changes and shocks. 
• The in-house Calibre 3187 has a power reserve of 50 hours and ensures precision between -2/+2 seconds per day. 

Overall, the Rolex Explorer II 216570 today enjoys sky-rocketing popularity worldwide and, eventually, a high resale value. The demand for the timepiece is likely to stay strong in the coming days too. 

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