ROLEX | EXPLORER II, 22 SPECIAL AIR SERVICE, REFERENCE 216570, MILITARY STAINLESS STEEL DUAL-TIME WRISTWATCH WITH DATE AND BRACELET, CIRCA 2012

The British Special Air Service (SAS) was founded in 1941 as a Special Operations division of the British Army and has ever since remained one of the most respected military organizations in the world. In spite of its absolute secrecy, the unit is rumoured to employ 500 active soldiers who underwent extreme recruitment and training programs. Perpetuating their long-lasting relationship with Military forces, Rolex granted in 2012 the SAS soldiers with the opportunity to acquire a highly personal and exclusive example of the Explorer II, reference 216570. While most of the known SAS Rolex Explorer II watches bear a black dial, the present wristwatch was fitted with a white, maxi dial.

Property of the original owner, the present limited-edition white Explorer II reference 216570 is preserved in like-new condition, retaining its original protective stickers. On the side of the case, the motto of the SAS ‘Who Dares Wins’ is engraved. Furthermore, the case back is decorated with the SAS emblem (a dagger with wings) and bears the SAS soldier’s initials within a unique serial number.

This very rare and increasingly collectible white dial example comes with its original Guarantee and presentation case.