Rolex Explorer II 16570 Polar T-Serial

The current darling of the pre-ceramic Rolex world, the 16570 Explorer has found it’s way out from under the rock it was hiding for all these years and is finally being appreciated by collectors worldwide, and for good reason. In Polar form has long been our favourite of the 5 digit series, with it’s stunning sunburst bezel, black markers rather than white gold as seen on the black dial variant, and that crisp white dial from which it gains it’s moniker.

This particular example is a T-Serial dating from 1996 and presents in very good vintage condition. Case is thick, with clear bevels in place. The bezel shows a good finish, with some scratching and scuffs from regular use, as well as some small pint dents. The case shows some scratching and scuffs and a few small dings, but nothing large. Please see images for full condition details.

Dial is original Tritium and shows no flaws we can see, same goes for the hands.

Bracelet is a 93150 with 501B endlinks, and 9 links. Clasp code is V9, indicating it's also from 1996. The 93150 was an option on the Explorer II for those wanting the divers extension like a Sub, and we've no reason to believe this wasn't fitted at time of sale. Very minimal stretch.

Service history is unknown. Currently keeping COSC time.

Comes as watch only, so no box and papers. Will include a Watch Vault Travel Pod, and Watch Vault cleaning cloth.

Brand: Rolex

Style: Sport

Model #: 16570

Year: 1996

Case Material: Stainless Steel

Case details: 40mm

Movement: Rolex 3185 automatic

Dial: Tritium

Hands: Tritium

Paraphernalia: Watch Vault Travel Pod, Watch Vault cleaning cloth

Grading: Very good vintage condition

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