---
title: "Rolex Explorer II 40mm Stainless Steel Oyster 16570 2005"
type: "product"
brand: "Rolex"
model: "Explorer Ii"
reference: "16570"
price: 7295
currency: "GBP"
condition: "Pre-owned"
year: 2005
category: "Watches"
subcategory: "Rolex"
availability: "In Stock"
url: "https://thediamondbox.co.uk/rolex-explorer-ii-40-polar-white-dial-16570-2005"
image: "https://thediamondbox.co.uk/uploads/original_image/b1ab38afa4f7804624e876290e922d7c.jpg"
updated: "2026-09-18"
---

# Rolex Explorer II 40mm Stainless Steel Oyster 16570 2005

## Price

**£7,295** (Finance available from £686.34/month)

## Description

This 2005 Rolex Explorer II features a 40mm Oystersteel case paired with a stainless steel Oyster bracelet. Its distinctive white ‘Polar’ dial features black-outlined luminous hour markers and hands, a red 24-hour hand, date display with Cyclops lens and a fixed engraved 24-hour bezel.
Introduced in 1989, reference 16570 became one of the longest-running Explorer II references, designed to distinguish between day and night and track an additional time zone. This 2005 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 | 2005 |
| Condition | Pre-owned |
| Date on card | 03/04/2005 |
| Watchfinder condition rating | Very Good |
| Location | Japan |
| Serial | F365849 |
| 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) | 17 |
| Keywords | Rolex Explorer II, 16570, Polar Rolex, White Dial Rolex, 40mm Rolex, Explorer Polar, Stainless Steel Rolex, Oyster Bracelet, Red GMT Hand |

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