Rolex Explorer II 16570
$8,900.00
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Rolex Explorer II 16570
$8,900.00
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The Explorer II was introduced in 1971 for cave explorers and polar researchers — people who lose track of whether it is day or night — with a fixed 24-hour bezel and an additional hand to read against it. The first reference, the 1655, sold badly enough that it is now among the more sought-after Rolex sports references.
The 16570 ran from 1989 to 2011, one of the longest production runs of any modern Rolex, in a 40mm steel case with a fixed engraved 24-hour bezel. This example dates to 1998, which places it in the tritium period before Rolex moved to Luminova. Tritium dials on the 16570 are increasingly difficult to find in good order and are the detail collectors of this reference look for first.
Calibre 3185 powered the reference through most of its life before Rolex switched to the 3186 in the later years of production, with a fifty-hour power reserve and 10 ATM water resistance.
The Oyster bracelet is steel with a folding clasp, in the three-piece link construction Rolex uses across its professional models.
This example is offered as a full set in very good condition — box and papers on a watch of this age are considerably harder to come by than the watch itself — and, like every watch Uptown Exchange lists, has been authenticated and inspected before being offered for sale.
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7-Day Return Window
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BrandRolex
Shipping & Returns
Every watch listed by Uptown Exchange is independently authenticated and inspected before it goes up for sale, and ships fully insured with signature confirmation required on delivery. We ship via major carriers in discreet, unbranded packaging, and you'll receive tracking information as soon as your order leaves our hands.
Each piece is backed by a 7-day return window from the date of delivery. If a watch isn't right for you, contact our team within 7 days to arrange a return; the item must come back in the same condition it was sent, with all original packaging, box, and papers included if it shipped with them. Return shipping is insured the same way outbound shipping is.
Because every listing is a single, individually inspected piece, we recommend reaching out with any questions on fit, condition, or authenticity before you buy — we're glad to send additional photos or answer specifics on a piece before you commit.
