RolexExplorer II

Offered by an established UK-based dealer, this 2022 Rolex Explorer II ref. 226570 is presented with its display box, outer box, warranty card, sleeve, booklet and swing tags. Rolex’s five-year international warranty provides cover until 2027. The vendor advises the watch is in new, unworn condition, and it appears to be consistent with their ‘AA’ grading. 

The reference 226570 Explorer II was announced in April last year to tie in with the model’s 50th anniversary. Despite much speculation about design revisions, Rolex kept the updates subtle but purposeful. The 42mm case has some excess bulk shaved off the sides, leaving a slightly slimmer and more refined profile. The dial remains largely unchanged except for the black finish being changed from matte to gloss. 

Technically speaking, this new reference benefits from Rolex’s latest generation calibre 3285. Shared with the GMT-Master II, this movement features a “Chronergy” escapement delivering increased levels of anti-magnetism and a 70-hour power reserve.

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