---
title: "Rolex Explorer II 40mm Stainless Steel Oyster 16570 2001"
type: "product"
brand: "Rolex"
model: "Explorer Ii"
reference: "16570"
price: 6795
currency: "GBP"
condition: "Pre-owned"
year: 2001
category: "Watches"
subcategory: "Rolex"
availability: "In Stock"
url: "https://thediamondbox.co.uk/rolex-explorer-ii-16570-black-dial-oyster-2001"
image: "https://thediamondbox.co.uk/uploads/original_image/9e1fd174f1cd6d60326e4b206a1f90bd.jpg"
updated: "2026-09-03"
---

# Rolex Explorer II 40mm Stainless Steel Oyster 16570 2001

## Price

**£6,795** (Finance available from £639.3/month)

## Description

This 2001 Rolex Explorer II features a 40mm stainless steel case with a black dial, luminous hour markers and the distinctive red 24-hour hand. It is finished with a fixed stainless steel 24-hour bezel and matching Oyster bracelet.
Introduced in 1989, the reference 16570 became one of the longest-running Explorer II references. It is powered by the automatic Rolex calibre 3185, allowing the conventional hour hand to be adjusted independently for practical second-time-zone functionality.
This watch has been checked against technical records to guarantee authenticity and clean history.
Comes with original box and papers.
Ref: 16570

## Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Brand | Rolex |
| Reference Number | 16570 |
| Year | 2001 |
| Condition | Pre-owned |
| Date on card | 27/01/2001 |
| Watchfinder condition rating | Very Good |
| Location | Switzerland |
| Serial | P611131 |
| Model | Explorer Ii |
| Certified | Yes |
| Papers | Yes |
| Box | Authentic Box |
| Gender | Gents |
| TDB Limited Lifetime Warranty | Yes |
| Case Size | 40mm |
| Strap design | Oyster |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Bezel material | Stainless Steel |
| Dial Colour | Black |
| Movement | Automatic |
| Bracelet Size (cm) | 17 |
| Keywords | Rolex Explorer II, Rolex Explorer 16570, Explorer II black dial, Rolex Explorer 40mm, Rolex Oyster Explorer, Rolex 2001 |

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