Rolex Oyster Perpetual Explorer II 216570 42mm (2013)

The Rolex Explorer II ref. 216570 was produced from 2011 to 2021 and was launched for the model’s 40th anniversary. It paid a discreet tribute to the earliest generation with an oversized orange 24h hand. The case became larger, at 42mm, the radial-brushed bezel remained fixed but with even bolder markings. Mechanically speaking, this 216570 was fitted with calibre 3187, with an independent dual time function. Following the evolution of the case, the dial became ‘Maxi’ with oversized luminous markers and hands. The white model retained the glossy black-outlined markers while the black featured polished white gold markers. And like all its predecessors, it was water-resistant to 100 metres.

The Explorer II features a date display, an additional orange 24-hour hand and a fixed bezel with 24-hour graduations, enabling day to be distinguished from night. It became the watch of choice for speleologists, volcanologists and polar explorers. Its hour markers and hands feature a highly-legible Chromalight display with long-lasting blue luminescence.

Specifications:

• Model: Oyster Perpetual Explorer II, 216570
• Dial: Black. Highly legible Chromalight display with long-lasting blue luminescence
• Bezel: Fixed, 24-hour graduated
• Crystal: Scratch-resistant sapphire, Cyclops lens over the date
• Case: Oystersteel Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown, 42 mm
• Bracelet: Oyster, three-piece solid links
• Clasp: Folding Oysterlock safety clasp with Easylink 5 mm comfort extension link
• Movement: Perpetual, mechanical, self-winding, GMT function
• Calibre: 3187, Manufacture Rolex
• Power reserve: Approximately 48 hours
• Winding crown: Screw-down, Twinlock double waterproofness system
• Waterproof to 100 metres / 330 feet / 10 ATM
• Functions: Centre hour, minute and seconds hands. 24-hour display. Second time zone with independent rapid-setting of the hour hand. Instantaneous date. Stop-seconds for precise time setting