Rolex
1996 Rolex Explorer II (Ref. 16570) "Polar Dial"
The Rolex Explorer II Ref. 16570 was introduced in 1989 and was the predecessor to the Rolex Explorer II ref. 16550. The Rolex Ref. 16550 and Ref. 16570 look very similar but do have some big differences. The Explorer II reference 16570, featured a newer type of movement the caliber 3185 and later the 3186 which offered the jumping hour hand. It also only had one obvious visual change from its predecessor, the use of black hour marker rings and hands on the white dial version as opposed to the previous white-dial model which had white gold hour markers and hands like the Submariner and GMT-Master. It is said that beneath the black paint of the white dial Ref. 16570, the hour markers and hands are still white gold.
The white dial and fixed stainless steel bezel are not only handsome in looks but also extremely functional. The cal. 3185 movement with its jumping hour hand and accompanying GMT hand make this an ideal piece for the frequent traveler as it's easy to set and track dual time zones. The white dial makes a statement without being overly flashy and it looks just as good on its Ref. 78790A Oyster bracelet as it does on a leather strap or nylon Nato.
| Stock # | RLXEXP296-3 | |
| Brand | Rolex | |
| Style | Explorer II | |
| Model | 16570 | |
| Serial | T7XXXXX | |
| Size | Men's | |
| Material | SS | |
| Dial | White | |
| Millimeters | 40mm | |
| Bracelet | Rolex 78790A Oyster Bracelet W/ 501 B End Pieces |
CASE & BRACELET
The lightly polished case retains full and even lugs with almost no signs of use. The stainless steel 24hr bezel is in excellent condition and retains all of its black enamel. The original Rolex 78790A bracelet with 501 B end pieces remains in excellent condition retaining 13 links and showing no stretch from use.
DIAL & HANDS
The beautiful white "Polar" dial is in stunning condition. The tritium lume plots have taken on a nice creamy patina and exhibit no degradation under U.V. light inspection. The original tritium hands match the dial perfectly and show no degradation when inspected under U.V. light.
ACCESSORIES
None. The watch was just received a full service and is running at COSC spec backed by a 1-year warranty of accurate timekeeping