Rolex Explorer II

Oyster, 42 mm, Oystersteel m226570-0002

Price:

€10050 ⓘ

Reference	226570
Material	Oystersteel
Diameter	42 mm
Dial	Black
Power Reserve	Approximately 70 hours
Model Case	Oyster, 42 mm, Oystersteel
Oyster Architecture	Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown
Bezel	Fixed, 24-hour graduated
Winding crown	Screw-down, Twinlock double waterproofness system
Crystal	Scratch-resistant sapphire, Cyclops lens over the date
Water resistance	Waterproof to 100 metres / 330 feet
Calibre	3285, Manufacture Rolex
Oscillator	Paramagnetic blue Parachrom hairspring. High-performance Paraflex shock absorbers
Escapement	Chronergy with optimized energy efficiency
Winding	Bidirectional self-winding via Perpetual rotor
Bracelet	Oyster, three-piece solid links
Bracelet Material	Oystersteel
Clasp	Folding Oysterclasp with Easylink 5 mm comfort extension link
Details	Highly legible Chromalight display with long-lasting blue luminescence
Certification	Superlative Chronometer (COSC + Rolex certification after casing)
STYLE	Men

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24-Hour Bezel

The Explorer II is equipped with an additional 24-hour display; a dedicated hand circles the dial in 24 hours rather than the usual 12, pointing to a fixed bezel with 24 hour graduations. This function enables the wearer to distinguish the hours of the day from the hours of the night, an essential feature for those who venture into environments where darkness reigns supreme – such as in the depths of caves, or where the sun never sets – like the polar regions in summer.

Black dial

The Explorer II features a date display, an additional orange 24-hour hand and a fixed bezel with 24-hour graduations, enabling day to be distinguished from night. It became the watch of choice for speleologists, volcanologists and polar explorers. Its hour markers and hands feature a highly-legible Chromalight display with long-lasting blue luminescence.

Oystersteel

Rolex uses Oystersteel for its steel watch cases. Specially developed by the brand, Oystersteel belongs to the 904L steel family, alloys most commonly used in high-technology and in the aerospace and chemical industries, where maximum resistance to corrosion is essential. Oystersteel is extremely resistant, offers an exceptional finish once polished and maintains its beauty even in the harshest environments.

Model Availability

All Rolex watches are assembled by hand with the utmost care to ensure exceptional quality. Such high standards naturally restrict Rolex production capacity and, at times, the demand for Rolex watches outpaces this capacity.

Therefore, the availability of certain models may be limited. New Rolex watches are exclusively sold by Official Rolex Retailers, who receive regular deliveries and independently manage the allocation and sales of watches to customers.

Carollinum is proud to be part of the worldwide network of Official Rolex Retailers and can provide information on the availability of Rolex watches.

Rolex Explorer

Adventure on a grand scale

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HOW TO SET YOUR EXPLORER II

Synonymous with excellence and reliability, Rolex watches are designed for everyday wear, and depending on the model, perfectly suited for a wide range of sports and other activities. Built to last, these timepieces are characterized by their distinctive and timeless aesthetics. The Oyster Perpetual Explorer II is the ideal watch for the far corners of the globe. Learn more about its features and how to set the date, two time zones or the time in a 24-hour format by watching the video.

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