Ref. M226570-0001
Explorer II
Rolex
“Polar”
Case 42mm
Material Oystersteel
Year 2021
From $12,500
The Explorer II 226570 with white 'Polar' dial is prized for its clean, legible design and independent 24-hour hand for tracking a second time zone. The 42mm Oystersteel case with fixed 24-hour bezel makes it the ideal watch for speleologists and polar explorers.
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Retail Price
$10,750
Market Value
$12,500
Price Analysis
Retail (MSRP)$10,750
Market Range$11,000 – $14,000
$11,000$14,000
Average Market Price$12,500
Premium vs Retail+16.3%
Price TrendStable
Last updated: 2026-02-14
Flip Potential
5out of 10
Good
Premium over retail+16.3%
Market trendstable
Potential profit (est.)$1,750
Specifications
Complete technical details for the Rolex Explorer II
Case
- Diameter
- 42mm
- Thickness
- 13.0mm
- Material
- Oystersteel
- Bezel
- Oystersteel, fixed 24-hour graduated bezel
- Crystal
- Sapphire with Cyclops lens
- Water Resistance
- 100m / 330ft
Movement
- Calibre
- Rolex calibre 3285
- Type
- Automatic
- Power Reserve
- 70 hours
Bracelet
- Bracelet
- Oyster, three-piece solid links
- Clasp
- Oysterclasp with Easylink 5mm comfort extension
- Lug Width
- 21mm
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