History of the Rolex Explorer II

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History of the Rolex Explorer II - The Best Luxury Sports Watch

The first Rolex Explorer II was launched in 1971 with the Reference 1655 and there have been 5 versions of the Explorer II:

Ref. 1655
Launched in 1971
Diameter: 39mm
Movement: Cal. 1575 automatic
Function: 24hr hand
Accuracy: COSC
Lume: Tritium
WR: 100m
Dial: Black


Ref. 16550
Launched in 1985
Diameter: 40mm
Movement: Cal. 3085 automatic
Function: GMT/ Second Time Zone
Accuracy: COSC
Lume: Tritium
WR: 100m
Dial: Black or White


Ref. 16570
Launched in 1989
Diameter: 40mm
Movement: Cal. 3185 / 3186 automatic
Function: GMT/ Second Time Zone
Accuracy: COSC
Lume: Tritium / Luminova / Super Luminova
WR: 100m
Dial: Black or White


Ref. 216570
Launched in 2011
Diameter: 42mm
Movement: Cal. 3187 automatic
Function: GMT/ Second Time Zone
Accuracy: COSC
Lume: Chromalight
WR: 100m
Dial: Black or White


Ref. 226570
Launched in 2021
Diameter: 42mm
Movement: Cal. 3285 automatic
Function: GMT/ Second Time Zone
Accuracy: COSC
Lume: Chromalight
WR: 100m
Dial: Black or White



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