Rolex Explorer II 16570T Black

The Rolex Explorer 2 reference 16570 is an absolutely awesome watch all around. With a 40mm steel case that holds the robust 3185 movement that was in production for a very long time. With the date and dual time zone function, this watch is a perfect travel watch or daily wearer.

Serial: D,286,XXX

Dated: 2006

Case Reference: 16570 T

Dial: Black

Case: 40mm x 12.5mm Thickness - Stainless Steel

Bracelet: 78790A clasp code - Stainless Steel Oyster

Movement: Rolex 3185 - Automatic – Serviced 12/5/24 - one year warranty

Glass: Sapphire

Box and papers: Inner/outer boxes, and warranty papers

Lug Width: 20mm

Functions: HMS, Date, GMT

Bracelet size: 7.5”

Case has light normal wear with nothing notable. Bracelet has minimal stretch with light normal wear. Dial, hands, and crystal have no wear. Watch was serviced 12/5/24 and comes with a one year warranty on the movement.

Rolex was founded in 1905 by Hans Wilsdorf and Alfred Davis in London, before moving to Geneva in 1919 to be closer to the heart of Swiss watchmaking. From the start, Wilsdorf envisioned a wristwatch that was not only elegant, but also precise and reliable—an ambitious goal at a time when pocket watches dominated. Rolex went on to pioneer key innovations in horology, including the first officially certified chronometer wristwatch, the Oyster case (the world’s first waterproof wristwatch), and the Perpetual rotor—the self-winding mechanism that became the standard for modern automatic watches. These technical breakthroughs laid the foundation for Rolex’s enduring reputation for rugged luxury and mechanical excellence.

Today, Rolex is arguably the most recognized name in watches, with models like the Submariner, Daytona, Datejust, and GMT-Master becoming cultural icons in their own right. Whether tied to deep-sea exploration, motorsport, aviation, or mountain summits, each model reflects the brand’s commitment to performance and precision under extreme conditions. The brand’s status is bolstered by its unmatched consistency in design, rigorous in-house testing, and long-standing associations with exploration, sport, and achievement. For collectors and enthusiasts, Rolex represents more than a timepiece—it’s a benchmark of mechanical reliability, timeless design, and global prestige.