Rolex Explorer II Oyster, 42 mm, Oystersteel M226570-0001
Explorer II
Rolex
Oyster, 42 mm, Oystersteel
$9,650
- Reference: 226570
- Model case: Oyster, 42 mm, Oystersteel
- Water-resistance: Waterproof to 100 metres / 330 feet
- Bezel: Fixed, 24-hour graduated
- Dial: White
- Bracelet: Oyster, three-piece solid links
- Movement: Perpetual, mechanical, self-winding, GMT function
- Calibre: 3285, Manufacture Rolex
- Power reserve: Approximately 70 hours
- Certification: Superlative Chronometer (COSC + Rolex certification after casing)
24-Hour Bezel
White 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.
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.
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 Jewelers, who receive regular deliveries and independently manage the allocation and sales of watches to customers.
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