Rolex
Explorer II 'Swiss only', reference 16570 Montre bracelet en acier avec date et indication 24 heures | Stainless steel wristwatch with date, 24-hour indication and bracelet Vers 1998 | Circa 1998
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March 20, 03:51 PM GMT
Estimate
6,000 - 12,000 EUR
Lot Details
Description
Rolex
Explorer II 'Swiss only', reference 16570
Montre bracelet en acier avec date et indication 24 heures |
Stainless steel wristwatch with date, 24-hour indication and bracelet
Vers 1998 |
Circa 1998
Cadran: noir
Calibre: cal. 3185 automatique, 31 rubis
Numéro de mouvement: 38'338'524
Boîtier: acier, fond vissé
Numéro de boîtier: A'523'115
Fermoir: bracelet Rolex Oyster en acier et boucle déployante
Dimensions: 40 mm, circonférence du bracelet approx. 175 mm
Signé: boîtier, cadran et mouvement
Ecrin: oui
Papiers: oui
Accessoires: garantie et écrin avec surboîte Rolex
Dial: black
Calibre: cal. 3185 automatic, 31 jewels
Movement number: 38'338'524
Case: stainless steel, screw-down back
Case number: A'523'115
Closure: stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding clasp
Size: 40 mm, bracelet circumference approx. 175 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: yes
Papers: yes
Accessories: guarantee and presentation case with outer packaging
Poids brut 120.30 g |
Gross weight 120.30 g
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 has gained lots of attention from the market in the recent years. The watch was available either with a white or a black dial, such as this lot, which is more faithful to the original 1655 ‘Steve McQueen’ model.
This example is preserved in most attractive condition, it is further distinguished by bearing a rare transitional “Swiss only” dial demonstrating the use of Luminova, a material used for 2 years only.