TWC Reviews: Rolex Explorer II 216570

Rolex Explorer II - Made For Extreme Resistance

Like other Rolex models, Rolex Explorer debuted in the early ‘50s with inspiration from the famous Everest climbers. After the original Explorer II 1655 showed poor sales in the market, the renowned Swiss watchmaker decided to take action. Throughout the years, the company has improved the design and functionality of this watch to make sure it can counter extreme conditions.

With the intent of helping explorers in their expeditions, Rolex designed this watch’s outer casing with sturdy Oystersteel. This 904L steel casing enhances the watch’s durability since the material is highly resistant to corrosion. On top of the tank-shaped case, the watch has a round 40mm bezel with 24-hour calibrations to enhance readability in dark environments.

For lovers of simplicity, the black Rolex Explorer II houses a matte black dial with slim Tritium markers and Mercedes hands. This is actually one of the last Rolex watches to include Tritium luminescence, which has since been taken over by the Luminova beginning in the late ‘90s.

For functionality, the Rolex Explorer II Black Tritium runs using a 31-jewel Caliber 3185 self-winding movement. This enables the watch to display highly precise time and date. Around 2005, this movement was replaced with the 3186 for a better exploration experience.

Unlike other luxury watches that tend to lose their value with time, Rolex watch prices have remained steady like a bottle of wine whose worth grows with time. As such, the wristwatch is a highly valuable item to have in your wardrobe. After all, it can serve as a resourceful investment whilst topping your flair with exquisite splendour.

Rolex Explorer II - Rolex Explorer II Black Dial Stainless Steel Oyster Bracelet Automatic Men's Watch 216570BKSO
Ref: 216570

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