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title: "Rolex Explorer II 40mm Stainless Steel Oyster 16570 2001"
type: "product"
brand: "Rolex"
model: "Explorer Ii"
reference: "16570"
price: 6495
currency: "GBP"
condition: "Pre-owned"
year: 2001
category: "Watches"
subcategory: "Rolex"
availability: "In Stock"
url: "https://thediamondbox.co.uk/rolex-explorer-ii-40-black-dial-16570-2001"
image: "https://thediamondbox.co.uk/uploads/original_image/aa7c9b9d10b342575a90a46fe3180b52.png"
updated: "2026-08-15"
---

# Rolex Explorer II 40mm Stainless Steel Oyster 16570 2001

## Price

**£6,495** (Finance available from £611.07/month)

## Description

This 2001 Rolex Explorer II 40mm is crafted entirely in Oystersteel. Featuring a black dial with luminous hour markers, Mercedes hands, a red 24-hour hand and the signature date display at 3 o'clock beneath the Cyclops lens. Finished with a fixed stainless steel 24-hour bezel and the iconic Oyster bracelet, it is a robust tool watch built for adventure.Originally developed for cave explorers and adventurers, the Explorer II was designed to distinguish day from night using its fixed 24-hour bezel and additional GMT hand. The reference 16570 is powered by the Rolex calibre 3185 movement, making it one of the collection's most respected and versatile modern classics.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 | 16/10/2001 |
| Watchfinder condition rating | Good |
| Location | Taiwan |
| Serial | P978770 |
| 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 | 16570, Rolex Explorer II, Black Dial Rolex, Rolex Adventure Watch, Rolex Oyster Bracelet, Rolex Calibre 3185 |

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