Rolex
Explorer II
Ref. 216570-0002 / 42mm / 2011/4 - 2021
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About the Explorer II
The Rolex Explorer II was introduced in 1971 as a specialized tool for speleologists and polar explorers who needed to distinguish day from night in environments without sunlight. The original Ref. 1655 paired a fixed 24-hour bezel with an oversized orange arrow hand, the "Freccione," that completed one rotation per day. From the Ref. 16550 onward (1985), the 24-hour hand became independently adju…
Buying Highlights
- • Travelers who want a genuine GMT watch without the GMT-Master II premium
- • Those who prefer a fixed bezel over a rotating one: cleaner aesthetic, no accidental rotation
- • Fixed bezel: The Explorer II bezel should NOT rotate. If it moves, the watch has been modified
Investment Grade
A-tier for vintage (1655, 16550). A-tier for discontinued modern (16570 (best value). B+ tier for current production (226570)holds value, modest premium). The Explorer II is the most undervalued sport…