Rolex Explorer II 16570 Polar

Serial: A,32X,XXX

Year: 1999

Case Reference: 16570

Dial: 'Swiss' only dial - Luminova – Polar

Hands: Luminova Hands

Case: 40mm x 12.5mm Thickness - Stainless Steel

Bracelet: Stainless Steel Oyster

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

Glass: Sapphire

Accessories: Inner/outer boxes, and warranty paperwork

Lug Width: 20mm

Functions: HMS, date, GMT

Bracelet size: 7.25”

Case is sharp with hairlines with nothing notable. Bracelet has light normal wear with no stretch. Dial has one scratch right under the handset. Hand and crystal have no wear. Bezel has light hairlines. Serviced 12/5/24 - One year warranty

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.