Important Watches: Part II
Important Watches: Part II
Rolex
Explorer II, ref. 16570 Stainless steel dual time zone wristwatch with date, 24-hour indication and bracelet Circa 1991
Lot Closed
May 11, 12:07 PM GMT
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 CHF
Lot Details
Description
Rolex
Explorer II, ref. 16570
Stainless steel dual time zone wristwatch with date, 24-hour indication and bracelet
Circa 1991
Dial: white
Calibre: cal. 3185 automatic, 31 jewels
Movement number: 6'406'407
Case: stainless steel, screw-down back
Case number: X'520'153
Closure: stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding clasp
Dimensions: 40 mm, bracelet circumference approx. 180 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: yes
Papers: yes
Accessories: Rolex Guarantee, instruction manual, document holder and presentation case
The Rolex Explorer II was first introduced in 1989. It was in production for over 20 years and is a testimony of the transition from the vintage to the modern production.
As an example, it went from tritium to luminova and superluminova as luminescent material.
Extremely reliable and the perfect companion, it is no surprise that the 16570, especially in its Polar version, has gained lots of attention from the market in the recent years.