ROLEX
Explorer II
16570

A rare first production year model 16570 Explorer II with Transitional dial that also featured on later examples of the previous 16550 reference.
Identified by the flat font Explorer writing and wide spaced ‘Swiss - T < 25’ the dial also features the now iconic and sought after ‘Chicchi Di Mais’ patina to the Tritium markers.

Case
Stainless Steel
40 mm diameter
Screw case back
Original signed screw lock Rolex crown
Steel fixed bezel with 24 Hour scale

Movement
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 3185 calibre Automatic self winding

Dial
’Chicchi Di Mais’
Polar White with Creamy Corn Patina Tritium markers
Black Hands and Surrounds
Red GMT hand

Strap/Bracelet
Stainless steel Rolex Oyster 78360 bracelet
with folding clasp

Full Set Complete with
Green leather Rolex box, outer card box (with original 16570 sticker)
Explorer and Oyster booklets
Rolex warranty certificate Punched Papers - Dated November 1990
Originally from the UK Rolex Head Office
Wallet with 1990/91 Calendar Card and Translation Booklet
Serial number Tag and Red Chronometer Tag

In excellent condition with very minor marks to the case and bracelet
Very crisp edges still visible.

Case ref - 16570
L Serial Dating production to 1989

The original Classic Sports models from Rolex
are rapidly increasing in value and make a great investment piece
especially when with such a complete Full set and amazing Patina.

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