Rolex Explorer 16570 Black Dial
Rolex Explorer 16570 Black Dial
£6,250.00
Description
Watch: Rolex Explorer 16570 Black Dial
Stock Number: CHW7304
Price: £6250.00
Rolex Explorer II 16570 – Black Dial – 40mm – Box & Papers – 2001 / 2002. Fully Serviced in 2026 by Charles Martin Watchmakers.
This may not be the very finest example of a Rolex Explorer II 16570, but it must surely be one of the best priced. Produced in 2001 according to its serial number and first sold in 2002 as confirmed by the original paperwork, this is an honest, original example of one of Rolex's most respected sports watches. Yes its been a daily watch and worn but well looked after and we have just given it the full refurbishment is required.
Recently serviced, pressure tested and running perfectly, this Explorer II offers a fantastic opportunity for someone seeking a genuine, well-maintained example without paying collector-grade money.
Key Details
• Model: Rolex Explorer II
• Reference: 16570
• Year: 2001 (sold 2002)
• Case Size: 40mm
• Case Material: Stainless steel
• Bezel: Fixed stainless steel bezel with black engraved markings
• Dial: Black
• Hour Markers: Luminous markers
• Hands: Luminous hands with GMT hand
• Crystal: Sapphire crystal
• Movement: Rolex Calibre 3185 automatic
• Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, date, GMT
• Bracelet: Rolex Oyster bracelet
• Clasp: Folding clasp
• Bracelet Links: 11 links fitted (additional links can be sourced)
• Water Resistance: Pressure tested
• Guarantee: 12‑month mechanical guarantee
Condition Report
Case: Original and no marks of note
Bezel: Honest wear consistent with age and use, clearly well worn and loved but in good useable condition not to mention original to the watch.
Dial: Clean and original with excellent legibility.
Crystal: No marks of note, recent crystal change.
Bracelet: Original Oyster bracelet showing wear consistent with age and use.
Overall: A genuine, worn and original example that has been mechanically maintained rather than cosmetically restored.
Working Order
Recently serviced and pressure tested.
Running perfectly and operating exactly as expected.
All functions working correctly.
Supplied with our 12‑month mechanical guarantee.
Our View
The Explorer II 16570 has become one of the most sought-after modern vintage Rolex sports watches. This example won't win any concours competitions, but that's exactly part of its appeal. It remains original and honest, showing the sort of wear expected from a watch that has actually been enjoyed.
What's Included
Original Rolex box (clip broken)
Original warranty papers dated 2002
Rolex wallet
Rolex manual
12‑month mechanical guarantee
Insured DHL worldwide shipping
UK next‑day delivery or Mayfair collection
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