Rolex Explorer II Oyster, 42 mm, Oystersteel M226570-0002

Explorer II

Rolex

Oyster, 42 mm, Oystersteel
M226570-0002

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Bezel

Fixed, 24-hour graduated

Dial Colour

Black

Winding

Bidirectional self-winding via Perpetual rotor

Precision

-2/ 2 sec/day, after casing

Oyster_architecture

Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown

Oscillator

Paramagnetic blue Parachrom hairspring. High-performance Paraflex shock absorbers

Escapement

Chronergy with optimized energy efficiency

Diameter

42 mm

Winding Crown

Screw-down, Twinlock double waterproofness system

Crystal

Scratch-resistant sapphire, Cyclops lens over the date

Bracelet_material

Oystersteel

Clasp

Folding Oysterlock safety clasp with Easylink 5 mm comfort extension link

Details

Highly legible Chromalight display with long-lasting blue luminescence

Reference

226570

Model Case

Oyster, 42 mm, Oystersteel

Water Resistant

Waterproof to 100 metres / 330 feet

Movement

Perpetual, mechanical, self-winding, GMT function

Calibre

3285, Manufacture Rolex

power-reserve

Approximately 70 hours

Bracelet

Oyster, three-piece solid links

Dial

Black

Certification

Superlative Chronometer (COSC + Rolex certification after casing)

24-Hour Bezel

The Explorer II is equipped with an additional 24-hour display; a dedicated hand circles the dial in 24 hours rather than the usual 12, pointing to a fixed bezel with 24 hour graduations. This function enables the wearer to distinguish the hours of the day from the hours of the night, an essential feature for those who venture into environments where darkness reigns supreme - such as in the depths of caves, or where the sun never sets - like the polar regions in summer.

Black dial

The Explorer II features a date display, an additional orange 24-hour hand and a fixed bezel with 24-hour graduations, enabling day to be distinguished from night. It became the watch of choice for speleologists, volcanologists and polar explorers. Its hour markers and hands feature a highly-legible Chromalight display with long-lasting blue luminescence.

Oystersteel

Rolex uses Oystersteel for its steel watch cases. Specially developed by the brand, Oystersteel belongs to the 904L steel family, alloys most commonly used in high-technology and in the aerospace and chemical industries, where maximum resistance to corrosion is essential. Oystersteel is extremely resistant, offers an exceptional finish once polished and maintains its beauty even in the harshest environments.

MODEL AVAILABILITY

All Rolex watches are assembled by hand with the utmost care to ensure exceptional quality. Such high standards naturally restrict Rolex production capacity and, at times, the demand for Rolex watches outpaces this capacity.

Therefore, the availability of certain models may be limited. New Rolex watches are exclusively sold by Official Rolex Retailers, who receive regular deliveries and independently manage the allocation and sales of watches to customers.

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HOW TO SET YOUR EXPLORER II

Synonymous with excellence and reliability, Rolex watches are designed for everyday wear, and depending on the model, perfectly suited for a wide range of sports and other activities. Built to last, these timepieces are characterized by their distinctive and timeless aesthetics. The Oyster Perpetual Explorer is the essential watch for exploration. Learn more about its features and how to set the time by watching the video.

The Explorer range is expanded with the arrival of a new 40 mm model. Offering enhanced legibility, this timepiece carries all the qualities that have made the Explorer – one of the brand’s first tool-watches – a reference throughout the decades. Simple, robust and corrosion resistant, the new Explorer 40 is crafted from Oystersteel, an alloy specific to Rolex. The satin finishes on the middle case, bracelet and clasp, and the light reflections from the polished flanks of the case are an invitation to look afresh at this iconic watch with its understated harmony.

Rolex Explorer

Adventure on a grand scale

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Adventure on a grand scale

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