Rolex Oyster Perpetual Explorer II 226570

Rolex Explorer II 226570 Black Dial. Oystersteel 42 mm diameter case crafted from Rolex’s proprietary 904L-grade corrosion-resistant stainless steel. Features a monobloc middle case, solid screw-down caseback and screw-down Twinlock double waterproofness system crown. Water resistant to 100 metres.

Equipped with the self-winding Rolex calibre 3285, a Superlative Chronometer-certified automatic movement with a Chronergy escapement for enhanced energy efficiency and resistance to magnetic fields. Fitted with a Parachrom blue paramagnetic hairspring and Paraflex shock absorbers for superior stability. Offers an approximate 70-hour power reserve.

Fixed, brushed stainless steel 24-hour bezel with engraved black numerals, enabling simultaneous reading of a second time zone via the independently adjustable 24-hour hand.

Black lacquer dial with applied Chromalight-filled white-gold hour markers for long-lasting blue luminescence. Matching Chromalight-filled white-gold Mercedes hour hand, minute hand, and seconds hand. Distinctive orange arrow-tipped GMT hand for tracking an alternate time zone. Date window positioned at 3 o’clock beneath a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with Cyclops magnifying lens for enhanced legibility.

Fitted with a solid-link Oystersteel Oyster bracelet, featuring three-piece links with a satin-brushed finish and polished edges. Secured with an Oysterlock folding safety clasp and equipped with the Easylink 5 mm comfort extension system for on-the-go adjustment.

This reference blends durability, dual-time functionality, and precision engineering—designed for modern explorers while retaining the iconic spirit of the Explorer II line introduced in 1971.