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title: "Rolex Explorer II 40mm Stainless Steel Oyster 16570 1993"
type: "product"
brand: "Rolex"
model: "Explorer Ii"
reference: "16570"
price: 7495
currency: "GBP"
condition: "Pre-owned"
year: 1993
category: "Watches"
subcategory: "Rolex"
availability: "In Stock"
url: "https://thediamondbox.co.uk/rolex-explorer-ii-40-polar-white-dial-16570-1993"
image: "https://thediamondbox.co.uk/uploads/original_image/481b94196e4a5ea45ce8a4b924c8f46d.png"
updated: "2026-09-12"
---

# Rolex Explorer II 40mm Stainless Steel Oyster 16570 1993

## Price

**£7,495** (Finance available from £705.15/month)

## Description

This 1993 Rolex Explorer II 40mm is crafted in stainless steel and features the distinctive white Polar dial with black-outlined hour markers and hands. A red 24-hour hand, fixed engraved 24-hour bezel, date display with Cyclops lens and stainless steel Oyster bracelet complete the design.
The Explorer II was introduced in 1971 as a professional watch designed for explorers and adventurers. Reference 16570 continued the collection with a 40mm case and, in this 1993 example, is powered by the automatic Rolex calibre 3185.
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 | 1993 |
| Condition | Pre-owned |
| Date on card | 17/12/1993 |
| Watchfinder condition rating | Very Good |
| Location | United Kingdom |
| Serial | S210425 |
| Model | Explorer Ii |
| Certified | Yes |
| Papers | Yes |
| Box | Authentic Box |
| Gender | Unisex |
| TDB Limited Lifetime Warranty | Yes |
| Case Size | 40mm |
| Strap design | Oyster |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Bezel material | Stainless Steel |
| Dial Colour | White |
| Movement | Automatic |
| Bracelet Size (cm) | 16.5 |
| Keywords | Rolex Explorer II, Explorer II 40mm, Rolex 16570, Rolex Polar dial, Rolex white dial, vintage Rolex Explorer |

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