Rolex Explorer II 216570 GMT | Black PVD | Black Dial & Freccione Hand

Engineered for 24-Hour Navigation

Created for explorers who venture where daylight cannot reach, the Rolex Explorer II was born to guide cavers, polar teams, and nocturnal specialists through perpetual darkness. Its dedicated 24-hour hand and fixed bezel work in concert to distinguish day from night at a glance—clarity when your environment offers none.

Specifications for Round-the-Clock Reading

• Reference Number: 216570
• Fixed 24-Hour Bezel: Engraved scale for instant AM/PM orientation
• Orange 24-Hour ‘Freccione’ Hand: High-visibility pointer for continuous 24-hour tracking or a second time zone
• Date with Cyclops Lens: Magnified readability at 3 o’clock
• Calibre with GMT Function: Rolex automatic movement (Calibre 3187) with independent 24-hour hand
• Case Size: 42mm PVD-coated stainless steel for a stealth, technical presence
• Dial: Black with high-contrast hands and Chromalight luminescence for enduring legibility
• Bracelet: PVD-coated stainless steel Oyster bracelet
• Water Resistance: 100 meters
• Condition: Excellent; Includes: Box

The Curator’s Insight

The Explorer II’s brilliance lies in its elegant utility: a true AM/PM instrument that effortlessly doubles as a practical second time zone. Quietly one of Rolex’s most capable travel companions, it rewards those who value function refined to its essence.

Your Guiding Light in the Dark

Purpose-built and unwaveringly dependable, the Explorer II is the definition of a serious tool watch—robust, readable, and ready for the unknown. Whether you’re mapping cave systems, crossing time zones, or navigating the urban night, it turns uncertainty into confidence. This is the watch for those who push beyond boundaries and demand their equipment keep pace.

This Watch is Ideal For…

• The avid traveler or adventurer needing a reliable GMT/AM-PM function
• Collectors who admire purposeful, robust tool watches with real-world pedigree
• Those who prefer a larger, more technical-looking timepiece with stealth aesthetics