Rolex
Explorer II, reference 16570 Montre bracelet en acier avec indication 24 heures, date et bracelet | Stainless steel wristwatch with 24 hour indication, date and bracelet Vers 1997 | Circa 1997
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Rolex
Explorer II, reference 16570
Montre bracelet en acier avec indication 24 heures, date et bracelet |
Stainless steel wristwatch with 24 hour indication, date and bracelet
Vers 1997 |
Circa 1997
Cadran: blanc
Calibre: cal. 3185 automatique, 31 rubis
Numéro de mouvement: 7'918'578
Boîtier: acier, fond vissé
Numéro de boîtier: U'402'056
Fermoir: bracelet Oyster Rolex en acier et boucle déployante
Dimensions: 40 mm, circonférence du bracelet approx. 165 mm
Signé: boîtier, cadran et mouvement
Ecrin: oui
Papiers: oui
Accessoires: garantie et écrin avec surboîte Rolex
Dial: white
Calibre: cal. 3185 automatic, 31 jewels
Movement number: 7'918'578
Case: stainless steel, screw-down back
Case number: U'402'056
Closure: stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding clasp
Size: 40 mm, bracelet circumference approx. 165 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: yes
Papers: yes
Accessories: Rolex guarantee and presentation case with outer packaging
Poids brut 119.60 g |
Gross weight 119.60 g
The 1980's were a transitional period for Rolex. It saw its professional models, such as the Submariner, Daytona, GMT or Explorer II, evolving to meet the requirements of modern use.
Some of the key evolution was the move from plexiglass to sapphire crystal, movement upgrades for quickset functions and increased power reserve.
The Explorer II is a perfect illustration of these changes, particularly exemplified by the Reference 16550, which can be considered as a transitional model.
The watch was produced during four years only, between 1986 to 1989 and is the bridge between the 1655 (1971-1985) and the 16750 (1989-2011).
The 16550 introduced the sapphire crystal and was equipped with the calibre 3085 allowing the GMT hand to be adjusted independently.
Aesthetically, its dial was much closer to the GMT and Submariner, with triangular, dot and baton indexes and the traditional hands.
The 16550 also introduced the white dial for the model, which has previously only available with a black dial.