Explorer II 16570 - Polar - Tritium Dial - Watch Only (1996)
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Explorer II 16570 - Polar - Tritium Dial - Watch Only (1996)
A T-serial Explorer II from 1996 with the coveted "Polar" white tritium dial and matching tritium hands. This early second-generation Explorer II delivers Rolex's dual time-zone architecture through the caliber 3185, executed on the original 78360 Oyster bracelet with hollow end links.
Details:
- Reference: 16570
- Year: ca. 1996
- Case Size: 40mm, stainless steel
- Bezel: Fixed stainless steel, engraved 24-hour markings
- Dial: Polar white with tritium hour markers, "SWISS - T < 25" at 6 o'clock
- Hands: Mercedes hour hand with red-tipped 24-hour GMT hand
- Movement: Rolex Caliber 3185, automatic, 50-hour power reserve
- Bracelet: 78360 Oyster with hollow end links, folding Oysterclasp
- Crystal: Sapphire with cyclops date magnifier
- Water Resistance: 100 meters
Set Includes:
- Watch only
Condition:
- White dial with matching tritium tone across hands and dial
- Good overall condition with signs of normal wear
The caliber 3185 introduced Rolex's independently-adjustable jumping local hour hand and a 50-hour power reserve, defining the Explorer II line from 1989 until its replacement by the 3186 in 2007.
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