Rolex Explorer Ii 16570 Bracelet

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Rolex explorer ii 16570 bracelet.

Explorer ii chicchi di mais. I own a few six digit rolex watches and the difference in feel is quite noticeable. It was a transitional model that evolved to become the rolex 16570. The rolex explorer ii 16570 is part of rolex s lineup as the second generation thereby the name explorer ii.

M216570 0001 rolex s a respects your right to privacy and is committed to maintaining your confidence and trust. The bracelet on this explorer ii is the rolex 78790 oyster bracelet a 3 link stainless steel bracelet. 16570 w serial ca. The explorer ii 21657 is a super case 42mm diameter 45mm including crown.

The rolex explorer ii is a striking work of art a beauty of a watch. Unfortunately this explorer ii has seen one too many refinishings so this bevel is no longer present. Vintage explorer ii models with the reference number 1655 are especially highly sought after. If you know rolex you know that it s a very purposeful company which focuses on making watches functions and design features which have a purpose outside of the visual part.

Discover the explorer ii watch in oystersteel on the official rolex website. Rolex explorer ii 16570 oyster bracelet 40mm rolex box c. 1995 40mm unpolished like newthe nickname chicchi di mais refers to the yellow kernels of corn appearance of the tritium luminous as it ages to a. Changes to the 16550 over time consolidated in reference 16570 introduced in 1989.

Nevertheless it is something to look out for if you are in the market for a 16570 and want one as close to mint as possible. Rolex updated the motion to calibre 3185 and 3186 in later editions. I never seen the newer explorer ii until i was unboxing it for the first time for it was a gift from my wife. The rolex explorer ii 16570.

Known among watch fans as steve mcqueen or freccione this line was part of rolex s catalog from 1971 to 1975 and differentiates itself from later models mainly in its dial and bezel design it has printed line indices on the dial and the numerals on the bezel are markedly thinner than those. 16570 which had an impressive run of nearly 22 years before the 216570 was released in 2011. It wears light and airy on the wrist slipping easily under my shirt cuff. The explorer ii in 16570 form is undoubtedly true to its tool watch roots with an extremely easy to read dial as well as durable and robust construction.

16570 stainless steel oyster bracelet sel with flip lock clasp fixed 24 hour bezel white tritium dial automatic chronometer cal. The explorer ii is powered by the newest rolex caliber 3187 automatic movement. The 16570 iterated on the 16550 with the new caliber 3185 movement and a small but substantial change to the polar dial model.