Ref. 216570
Explorer II
Rolex
Case 42mm
Material Oystersteel
Year 2011
From $12,000
The Explorer II 216570 updated the model to a 42mm case while retaining the fixed 24-hour bezel and orange GMT hand. Available in both white 'Polar' and black dial variants, it served as the Explorer II flagship for a decade.
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Retail Status
Discontinued
Market Value
$12,000
Price Analysis
Retail StatusDiscontinued
Market Range$10,500 – $13,500
$10,500$13,500
Average Market Price$12,000
AvailabilitySecondary Market Only
Price TrendRising
Last updated: 2026-02-14
Flip Potential
8out of 10
Excellent
Premium over retail+31.1%
Market trendup
Potential profit (est.)$12,000
Specifications
Complete technical details for the Rolex Explorer II
Case
- Diameter
- 42mm
- Thickness
- 12.5mm
- Material
- Oystersteel
- Bezel
- Oystersteel, fixed 24-hour graduated bezel
- Crystal
- Sapphire with Cyclops lens
- Water Resistance
- 100m / 330ft
Movement
- Calibre
- Rolex calibre 3187
- Type
- Automatic
- Power Reserve
- 48 hours
Bracelet
- Bracelet
- Oyster, three-piece solid links
- Clasp
- Oysterclasp with Easylink 5mm comfort extension
- Lug Width
- 21mm
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