Maker: |
Rolex |
Model: |
Explorer II Polar |
Reference No.: |
16570 |
Date: |
2005 |
Serial No.: |
FO7XXXX |
Case: |
40mm. steel case with satin-finish lugs, original crown and original bezel, sapphire crustal |
Dial: |
White polar dial with original luminous markers |
Hands: |
Original hour, minute, 24-hour and sweep seconds hands |
Movement: |
Automatic Rolex caliber 3185 movement |
Strap: |
Original hour, minute, 24-hour and sweep seconds hands |
Info: |
The Rolex Explorer II was originally designed specifically for cave exploring (spelunking). It has a date function, a stationary bezel with 24-markings, a 100 meters depth rating, and a large, brightly coloured 24-hour hand. The idea behind these features was to provide a watch for speleologists, who Rolex claimed, “soon lose all notion of time: morning, afternoon, day, or night.” This example is in excellent condition with minimal signs of wear. The watch comes with its original box, punched guarantee stamped and dated to 2005, wallet, Translation booklet, Rolex international service guarantee card dated 2017, original hang tag All in all a beautiful example of this now discontinued and collectible piece, and in the most sought after ‘polar' white dial colour. |
Box & Papers: |
Sold with the original box, original punched guarantee certificate dated October 2nd 2005, with hang tag and green Rolex wallet & Rolex international service guarantee card dated 18th may 2017 |
