{"product_id":"rolex-explorer-ii-16570-black-tritium-dial-40mm-steel-automatic-watch-1997","title":"Rolex Explorer II 16570 Black Tritium Dial 40mm Steel Automatic Watch - 1997","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRolex Explorer II – Ref. 16570-0002 (Black Tritium Dial \/ Stainless Steel \/ 40mm)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecific Watch Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1997\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Used (Very Good) – Light wear consistent with careful use. Minor surface scratches may be visible. Case and edges remain well-defined. May have been professionally polished. Please see photos.\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInclusions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Box, Oyster Booklet, Explorer Booklet, Guarantee Paper, Leather Booklet Holder, Red Hangtag, Serial Hangtag, Warranty Papers\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBracelet\/Strap:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless steel Oyster bracelet\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStock Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1263\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rolex\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Explorer II\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Explorer II Black Tritium\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16570-0002\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rolex Caliber 3185 – Automatic; Hours, Minutes, Seconds, Date; Additional 24-hour hand (independently adjustable)\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless Steel\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBezel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fixed stainless steel 24-hour bezel\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sapphire\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase Back:\u003c\/strong\u003e Closed\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase Diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40.00 mm\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase Thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11.00 mm\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20.00 mm\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 meters\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduced:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1989 – 2011\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndexes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tritium stick \/ dot hour markers\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mercedes-style hands with tritium lume\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Rolex Explorer II – Ref. 16570-0002 (Black Tritium Dial \/ Stainless Steel \/ 40mm):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rolex Explorer II reference 16570 was introduced in 1989 as the successor to the 16550, refining the tool-watch aesthetic established in the original 1971 Explorer II. This 1997 example features a black tritium dial paired with the fixed stainless steel 24-hour bezel, designed for tracking a second time zone or distinguishing day from night in low-light environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePowered by the Rolex Caliber 3185, the watch offers an independently adjustable 24-hour hand and a date display, making it practical for travel and exploration. The 40mm Oyster case provides durability with 100 meters of water resistance and sapphire crystal protection. The tritium dial configuration reflects its mid-production heritage and remains a desirable detail among collectors of late 20th-century Explorer II models.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eAll images provided are of the actual watch you will receive.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eFor added assurance, please contact us directly with any questions.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eThis watch may or may not include specific parts, booklets, or accessories. 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