- YEAR : 2011
- Ref. 216570-
- Reserved
Brand | Rolex |
Model | Chronometer certified |
Version | millenium |
Manufacturer reference | 16570/0004 |
YEAR | 2003 |
Type of movement | Self-winding, COSC certified |
Case material | Stainless steel 904 L |
Strap material | Stainless steel 904 L |
Content delivered | Mostra carrying case |
Price |
10,550.00
|
Certificate | Certificate of authenticity |
Mostra reference | MS0619135 |
New / Used | Pre-owned watch |
Manufacturer's caliber reference | Rolex caliber 3185 , 31 jewels |
Case size (mm) | 40 |
Lug (mm) | 20 |
Type of glass | Saphir glass with cyclop |
Dial | Black dial with superluminova indexes |
Buckle | Folding clasp fliplock |
Strap Type | Original strap |
Min. strap length (cm) | 12 |
Max. strap length (cm) | 23 |
Strap color | Stainless steel |
Specificities | Very discreet watch of 40 mm, thin with dual time zone, great for travellers |
pre-owned watch rolex explorer 2 16570 black dial collector's watch, from 2003. A model produced by Rolex between April 1997 and 2011 under the designation Explorer II Black Superluminova. Round case with 24 hour bezel. fixed in 904L steel with a diameter of 40 mm and a thickness of 11 mm.
A vintage watch for those who work in different time zones or who travel. Wherever you are, the Rolex Explorer II is able to tell you the local time in day/night mode as well as your reference or destination time thanks to the use of two adjustable hour hands whose a "gmt type" in the shape of a small red arrow. Movement certified chronometer 31 jewels caliber rolex 3185, with automatic winding and displaying the date (adjustable in fast mode), The particular steel in which this watch is made guarantees constant reliability whatever its operating environment, on the other hand it is resistant to magnetic sources. Its movement is developed on the evolution of the previous Rolex caliber 3135, it is equipped with an adjustable balance wheel, and in addition is capable of absorbing shocks. The watch with screwed back and crown is certified waterproof to 100 m.
Elegant dial which reads in double reading 12 and 24 hours. The report of the red gmt time zone hand which rotates every twenty-four hours can be read directly on the scales of the fixed bezel. The hour hand, known as the "Mercedes hand", has an independent rapid adjustment to change or display a time zone as needed and to vary the current date. The watch has a specially treated anti-scratch sapphire crystal with a quick-adjust date window and cyclops magnifying glass. Its bracelet is in 904L steel and fitted with a folding clasp with safety clasp.
This watch, one of the classic and eternal models designated by Rolex, allows for example to display two time zones without the need for a visual reference to know if it is day or if it is night in the reference places: Indication which is particularly useful in international business to avoid waking up your correspondent in the middle of the night. On the other hand, despite its "all-terrain" qualities, it is perfectly suited to a plush and elegant environment.
Its robust and compact case allows it to be worn close to the body, avoiding, by the use of a fixed bezel glued to the case, the protruding edges of the rotating bezels available on the Rolex Diving models as on the Submariner which are of easily scratches fragile surfaces.
Its Triplock diving type winding crown, protected by a shoulder, reinforces the water resistance of this automatic watch which has a power reserve of fifty hours. Finally, the adjustable and adjustable bracelet by adding or removing links as well as its extendable folding clasp allow the user to use it in multiple ways. Note that its size of 40mm and its compact thickness that suits all wrists allows it to be worn discreetly under a shirt sleeve, which promotes safety when travelling.
You will find many anecdotes and details about the history of the Rolex Explorer II on our Watch Stories page. You will also find information on the history of watch manufacturers and their greatest models on our page "Histoire de Marques"
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