Rolex
Explorer II
Ref. 226570
The Rolex Explorer II reference 226570 is a professional tool watch designed for explorers and adventurers, featuring a 24-hour hand and fixed bezel for tracking a second time zone. Introduced in 2021 to mark the 50th anniversary of the Explorer II line, it is notable for its upgraded caliber 3285 movement, 70-hour power reserve, and refined 42mm Oystersteel case with improved proportions and legibility.
crystalScratch-resistant sapphire, Cyclops lens over the date
braceletOyster, three-piece solid links, Oystersteel
movementCaliber 3285, self-winding mechanical, GMT function, 70-hour power reserve
functionsCentre hour, minute and seconds hands, 24-hour display, second time zone with independent rapid-setting of the hour hand, instantaneous date
lug width21 mm
dial colorWhite
case diameter42 mm
case materialOystersteel (904L stainless steel)
water resistance100 metres / 330 feet
year2021
A registered Rolex 226570 carries a permanent RGATT passport: origin, history and owners, verifiable by anyone, and a documented history makes a watch easier to sell.