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Explorer II

Oyster, 42 mm, Oystersteel

Price £8,500

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  • Rolex Watch Specifications
    Rolex Watch Specifications
    Reference
    226570
    Model case
    Oyster, 42 mm, Oystersteel
    Bezel
    Fixed, 24-hour graduated
    Water-resistance
    Waterproof to 100 metres / 330 feet
    Movement
    Perpetual, mechanical, self-winding, GMT function
    Calibre
    3285, Manufacture Rolex
    Power reserve
    Approximately 70 hours
    Bracelet
    Oyster, three-piece solid links
    Dial
    Black
    Certification
    Superlative Chronometer (COSC + Rolex certification after casing)
    Winding crown
    Screw-down, Twinlock double waterproofness system
    Crystal
    Scratch-resistant sapphire, Cyclops lens over the date
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    Rolex Watch Specifications

    24-Hour Bezel

    The Explorer II is equipped with an additional 24-hour display; a dedicated hand circles the dial in 24 hours rather than the usual 12, pointing to a fixed bezel with 24 hour graduations. This function enables the wearer to distinguish the hours of the day from the hours of the night, an essential feature for those who venture into environments where darkness reigns supreme – such as in the depths of caves, or where the sun never sets – like the polar regions in summer.

    24-Hour Bezel

    Black dial

    The Explorer II features a date display, an additional orange 24-hour hand and a fixed bezel with 24-hour graduations, enabling day to be distinguished from night. It became the watch of choice for speleologists, volcanologists and polar explorers. Its hour markers and hands feature a highly-legible Chromalight display with long-lasting blue luminescence.

    Black dial

    Oystersteel

    Rolex uses Oystersteel for its steel watch cases. Specially developed by the brand, Oystersteel belongs to the 904L steel family, alloys most commonly used in high-technology and in the aerospace and chemical industries, where maximum resistance to corrosion is essential. Oystersteel is extremely resistant, offers an exceptional finish once polished and maintains its beauty even in the harshest environments.

    Oystersteel

    Model availability

    All Rolex watches are assembled by hand with the utmost care to ensure exceptional quality. Such high standards naturally restrict Rolex production capacity and, at times, the demand for Rolex watches outpaces this capacity.

    Therefore, the availability of certain models may be limited. New Rolex watches are exclusively sold by Official Rolex Retailers, who receive regular deliveries and independently manage the allocation and sales of watches to customers.

    Loupe is proud to be part of the worldwide network of Official Rolex Retailers and can provide information on the availability of Rolex watches.

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