Important Watches: Part II

Important Watches: Part II

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Rolex

'Polar' Explorer II, Ref. 16570 Stainless steel dual time zone wristwatch with date, 24-hour indication and bracelet, Circa 2002

Lot Closed

May 11, 12:06 PM GMT

Estimate

6,000 - 10,000 CHF

Lot Details

Description

Rolex


'Polar' Explorer II, Ref. 16570

Stainless steel dual time zone wristwatch with date, 24-hour indication and bracelet

Circa 2002


Dial: white

Calibre: cal. 3185 automatic, 31 jewels

Movement number: 39'454'826

Case: stainless steel, screw-down back

Case number: Y'353'032

Closure: stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding clasp

Dimensions: 40 mm, bracelet circumference approx. 190 mm

Signed: case, dial and movement

Box: no

Papers: no

Accessories: none

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.


The present lot is an attractive example of the last period of production with no holes in the lugs (T reference), allowing its owner to enjoy it both as a neo-vintage piece and a daily wearer. 


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.