Pre-Owned Explorer II 16570 Silver

In 1971, Rolex presented the Oyster Perpetual Explorer II, reference number 1655, as the successor and complement to the already legendary Rolex Explorer of 1953. The first 1971 edition housed a Rolex calibre 1575 movement. The Rolex Explorer 2 is a watch model dedicated to explorers, cavers and professional groups operating in extreme environments.

The most significant feature of the Rolex Explorer 2 is the distinctive 24-hour hand and ring, both of which are designed to assist personnel working in conditions where there is no daylight. This made the Rolex Explorer 2 the obvious choice for polar explorers and speleologists alike. However, the 24-hour hand should not be confused with a multi-zone GMT function, as it is linked to the hour hand of the watch. Its main function is to give the wearer an idea of whether day or night prevails.