Explorer II
1998
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Explorer II
Year
1998
Metal
Stainless Steel
Reference
16570
Dial
Black
Serial
U4XXXXX
Style
Men's / Unisex
Bezel
24 Hour
Indexes
White gold / luminous
Case
40mm
Bracelet
Oyster
Bracelet size
162-210mm
Crystal
Sapphire
Box & Paperwork
Rolex
Movement
Automatic Cal. 3185
Condition
Excellent
Original black dial with tritium markers
Original black dial with tritium inlaid white gold markers & Mercedes hands. Red 24 hour arrow hand that can also be used for dual timezone. The was last year and series that tritium was used by Rolex on dials before changing to SuperLuminova making this watch more collectable. The dial is signed “Swiss – T<25” referring to the tritium used on the dial. The dial has not been touched and remains in excellent original condition.
Steel case with sapphire crystal & 24 hour fixed bezel
Explorer II reference 16570 in stainless steel. The U serial number in-between the lugs corresponds with the original Rolex guarantee paperwork dating the watch to 1998. This reference features a sapphire crystal with “Cyclops” magnifying the date display and a Rolex Twinlock screw down crown. The case has been professionally polished by our watchmakers giving the watch a stunning aesthetic. The original 24 hour fixed bezel is sharp and retains the black enamel inlay.
Original Rolex Oyster Bracelet
Original Rolex Oyster bracelet with flip-lock clasp, reference 78790 with clasp code Z11 and 501 B end links. Bracelets can be resized on request.
