Rolex - Explorer II - 16570 - Men - 1989

For sale is an early Rolex Explorer II Ref. 16570 from the first production series with an L serial number and original purchase date of 27.12.1989.

The watch features the sought-after original Tritium dial with the designation “SWISS – T < 25”, the black dial, and the red 24-hour hand. Early Tritium models of reference 16570 are considered particularly collectible and differ from later Luminova versions.

Technical data

* Brand: Rolex
* Model: Explorer II
* Reference: 16570
* Serial number: L243798
* Purchase date: 27.12.1989
* Case: Stainless steel
* Diameter: 40 mm
* Dial: Black, original Tritium dial ("SWISS – T < 25")
* Movement: Rolex Automatic (Caliber 3185)
* Bezel: Fixed 24-hour bezel in stainless steel
* Bracelet: Rolex Oyster Ref. 78360
* End links: 501B
* Sapphire crystal
* Screw-down crown
* Date display with Cyclops magnifier

Included in delivery

* Original Rolex Explorer II
* Original Rolex box
* Original warranty card
* Original booklets / documents (as pictured)

Condition

The watch is visually in good, age-appropriate condition with normal signs of wear.

Important note:
The watch is currently not running and has not been opened or technically checked by me. It is therefore expressly sold as requiring servicing / not running. The scope and costs of any necessary service are to be assessed by the buyer.

All photos are part of the description and show the actual scope of delivery as well as the current condition of the watch.