The Watch
Rolex released the Explorer II ref. 1655 in 1971, and it was designed with polar surveyors and explorers in mind. One of the defining features of this reference is the brightly coloured 24-hour hand.
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Fast forward to 1989, Rolex released the 3rd Generation of the Polar Explorer in the ref.16570, which replaced the 2nd gen 16550. The 16570 had a very successful run, which lasted for 22 years until 2011.
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Beating away inside the 40mm Oyster Case is the iconic 3185 automatic movement, which is regarded as one of the best movements Rolex ever produced. This 3185 was fully serviced by Rolex back in September 2013.
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The Watch is accompanied by its Full Set of boxes and paperwork, booklets, swing tags, bezel protector and service card.
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.Dating from 2004, the Watch is in excellent pre-owned order. The 78790A Bracelet is also in beautiful condition, the clasp code dates to 2006 so could have possibly been put on the Watch during the Rolex Service in 2013. This guy was sold by Watchfinder back in 2021 and was fully inspected/prepared for wear by them.
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View this Explorer in a video: here
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The Specs
Age: 2004.
Reference: 16570.
Serial Number: FXXXXXX
Movement: Automatic with GMT and Date Function.
Calibre: 3185.
Timekeeping: Keeping Chronometer Spec time.
Service History: Fully Serviced by Rolex in September 2013. Fully Inspected by Watchfinder 2021.
Dial: Original Rolex Polar "Swiss Made" Factory Dial.
Case: All Stainless Steel
Case Size: 40mm
Bezel: Original 24 hour Fixed Bezel.
Water Resistant?: Yes. 100m.
Hands: Original Handset.
Crystal: Original Crystal.
Crown: Original Crown.
Strap/Bracelet: Original Rolex Oyster 78790a Full Size 12 Link Bracelet. Clasp 2006.
Hands: Original Handset.
Crystal: Original Crystal.
Crown: Original Crown.
Strap/Bracelet: Original Rolex Oyster 78790a Full Size 12 Link Bracelet. Clasp 2006.
Lug Width: 20mm
Getting Acquainted
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Bits that stand out:
- Polar Dial.
- Complete Full Set.
-GMT Hand.
-Excellent Condition.
- The most sturdy Rolex Investment?
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Nitty Gritty:
-Some very minor paint loss to the Original 24 hour Bezel.
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Nitty Gritty:
-Some very minor paint loss to the Original 24 hour Bezel.
- Bracelet Clasp Code 2006.
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Overall the Explorer II is in excellent condition.
The Case and Bracelet are in excellent order.
The crown is Original.
Crystal in great order.
The bracelet is full length with 12 links.
The Dial is in fantastic condition.
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Fantastic Rolex Investment.
Fantastic Rolex Investment.