Explorer II 16570 - Black Dial - Cal. 3186 - Papers & Red Tag - 2008

Rolex Explorer II 16570 - Black Dial - Papers & Red Tag (2008)

A late-production Explorer II 16570 from 2008 with the black dial and the 3186 caliber, accompanied by its Rolex warranty card and red tag. The fixed, engraved 24-hour bezel and independent red 24-hour hand make it a purpose-built tool for telling day from night or tracking a second time zone, set in a 40mm steel case that remains one of the most understated sports Rolex designs.

Details:

• Reference: 16570
• Year: 2008
• Case Size: 40mm, stainless steel, sapphire crystal
• Bezel: Fixed stainless steel bezel with engraved 24-hour graduation
• Dial: Black with luminous hour markers, Mercedes hands, red 24-hour hand and engraved rehaut
• Movement: Rolex Caliber 3186, automatic, 50-hour power reserve, Parachrom hairspring, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified
• Bracelet: Oyster, stainless steel with folding Oysterlock safety clasp
• Water Resistance: 100 meters

Set Includes:

• Rolex warranty card (Cert)
• Red tag

Condition:

• Normal signs of wear relative to age
• Good overall condition with honest signs of use
• Movement running

The 16570 was produced from 1989 to 2011, and late examples such as this one carry the Parachrom-equipped Caliber 3186, which also resolved the 24-hour hand wobble of the earlier Caliber 3185.