Rolex Explorer Ii 16570 Bracelet

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Rolex explorer ii 16570 bracelet.

Rolex updated the motion to calibre 3185 and 3186 in later editions. M216570 0001 rolex s a respects your right to privacy and is committed to maintaining your confidence and trust. The rolex explorer ii is a striking work of art a beauty of a watch. The rolex explorer ii 16570 is part of rolex s lineup as the second generation thereby the name explorer ii.

I never seen the newer explorer ii until i was unboxing it for the first time for it was a gift from my wife. These included the white polar dial and the black surrounds on the hands and markers. 1995 40mm unpolished like newthe nickname chicchi di mais refers to the yellow kernels of corn appearance of the tritium luminous as it ages to a. 16570 w serial ca.

The 16570 iterated on the 16550 with the new caliber 3185 movement and a small but substantial change to the polar dial model. 16570 stainless steel oyster bracelet sel with flip lock clasp fixed 24 hour bezel white tritium dial automatic chronometer cal. The explorer ii is powered by the newest rolex caliber 3187 automatic movement. Unfortunately this explorer ii has seen one too many refinishings so this bevel is no longer present.

The details you provide through this website will not be used to send unsolicited email and will not be sold to a third party. The bracelet on this explorer ii is the rolex 78790 oyster bracelet a 3 link stainless steel bracelet. It was a transitional model that evolved to become the rolex 16570. It wears light and airy on the wrist slipping easily under my shirt cuff.

If you know rolex you know that it s a very purposeful company which focuses on making watches functions and design features which have a purpose outside of the visual part. 16570 which had an impressive run of nearly 22 years before the 216570 was released in 2011. Explorer ii chicchi di mais. Discover the explorer ii watch in oystersteel on the official rolex website.

Changes to the 16550 over time consolidated in reference 16570 introduced in 1989. The explorer ii in 16570 form is undoubtedly true to its tool watch roots with an extremely easy to read dial as well as durable and robust construction. The explorer ii 21657 is a super case 42mm diameter 45mm including crown. Nevertheless it is something to look out for if you are in the market for a 16570 and want one as close to mint as possible.

Known among watch fans as steve mcqueen or freccione this line was part of rolex s catalog from 1971 to 1975 and differentiates itself from later models mainly in its dial and bezel design it has printed line indices on the dial and the numerals on the bezel are markedly thinner than those. Vintage explorer ii models with the reference number 1655 are especially highly sought after. Rolex explorer ii 16570 oyster bracelet 40mm rolex box c.