Rolex
Reference 216570 Explorer II | A stainless steel automatic dual time wristwatch with date and bracelet, Circa 2010
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December 13, 07:58 PM GMT
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7,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description
Dial: white
Caliber: cal. 3187 automatic, 31 jewels
Case: stainless steel, screw down case back
Case number: G’464’601
Closure: stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet with folding clasp
Size: 42 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 170 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: yes
Papers: no
Accessories: Rolex presentation box with outer packaging, leather card holder, booklets, and hang tag
When the Rolex Explorer II received an update in 2011, there were some key advancements made to the case, dial, and movement. The 216570, which replaced the Reference 16570 after its 22 year production run, enlarged the case to 42 mm in diameter. The dual time hand indicating a second time zone was changed from red to orange, and housed a 3187 caliber automatic movement. The lume on the dial for the 216570 also was updated to use Chromalight material that illuminates a blue glow.
The reference was in production for 10 years before it was replaced with the 226570, which is still in the Rolex lineup to this day.