Rolex Explorer II Stainless Steel Watch Authentic Review
Rolex Explorer II Stainless Steel Watch Authentic Review Guide from Mike on Vimeo.
Rolex Explorer II Stainless Steel Watch Authentic Review Guide from Mike on Vimeo.
| Mint! Gents Rolex Explorer II oyster watch, complete!
$2,601.00 Time Left: 1d 10h 40m | |
| ROLEX EXPLORER II 16570 EXCELLENT COND W BOX & BOOKS
$3,095.00 Time Left: 2d 8h 6m | |
| Rolex Explorer II Stainless Steel w Black Dial!
$2,500.00 $2,750.00 Time Left: 2d 13h 6m | |
| Rolex Explorer II Stainless Steel w White Dial!
$2,450.00 $2,695.00 Time Left: 2d 13h 8m | |
| Rolex Explorer II Black Face Stainless Steel No Reserve
$2,000.00 Time Left: 2d 15h 9m | |
| 1989 - Mens Rolex Explorer II Watch - ref 16750
$1,075.00 Time Left: 2d 15h 40m | |
| ROLEX EXPLORER II , never worn, just serviced, warranty!
$2,950.00 Time Left: 3d 5h 56m | |
| ROLEX EXPLORER II STAINLESS STEEL WRIST WATCH 16570
$2,413.00 Time Left: 3d 6h 56m | |
| Rolex Explorer II White SS 18k Gold Yachtmaster ~1 of 1
$2,346.00 Time Left: 3d 16h 55m | |
| ROLEX EXPLORER II Ref 16570 BLACK DIAL W BOX & PAPERS
$3,300.00 Time Left: 4d 3h 30m |
After doing a touch of research on this watch, I found out that it was introduced in the 1970''s. It was marketed to cave explorers. Which I honestly never heard before. Also this watch really didn''t do so well and really never took off as the 1655 (aka Steve McQueen). The Explorer II and the Milgauss are the only Rolex watches that use hands that are unique only to one watch. All of the other models share similar hands. The orange / red 24 hour hand in the Explorer and the Lightning hand in the Milgauss.
Operation of the watch: The watch is pretty basic, The bezel is fixed 24hour. To set the watch, pull the crown out fully set your 24 hour hand and min time. Then place the crown at the first position out and independtly set the 12 hour hand. It should jump hour by hour and will not effect the min, sec, or 24 hour hands. Place the crown back down and screw down.
What I like: The vary strong, stainless steel 24 hour engraved bezel. The fact that it was designed for cave exploration. (cool factor). Classic oyster bracelet. Only available in stainless steel.
What I didn''t like: The fact that this particular watch does not have quick set date function.
What Should you Pay: This watch I think is really a bargin, You get more functionality that a submariner, water resistance up to 100 meters for less than a stainless steel submariner. You should be paying around $3000 for a 1989-1999. Box and papers ad $150-$200 if you care for them.
Details of the watch reviewed:
Maker: Rolex
Model: Explorer II
Ref: 16570
Year: 1989
Material: Stainless Steel
Genre: Sport Cave Exploration
Here are some shots of the watch reviewed.
