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title: "Rolex Explorer II 40mm 'Polar' Stainless Steel Oyster 16570 2000"
type: "product"
brand: "Rolex"
model: "Explorer"
reference: "16570"
price: 6195
currency: "GBP"
condition: "Pre-owned"
year: 2000
category: "Watches"
subcategory: "Rolex"
availability: "In Stock"
url: "https://thediamondbox.co.uk/product/rolex-explorer-ii-polar-16570-2000"
image: "https://thediamondbox.co.uk/uploads/original_image/8d892e32549b534e13cb0588707a0ae0.png"
updated: "2026-06-03"
---

# Rolex Explorer II 40mm 'Polar' Stainless Steel Oyster 16570 2000

## Price

**£6,195** (Finance available from £582.85/month)

## Description

This 2000 Rolex Explorer II 40mm ‘Polar’ is a highly sought-after sports watch crafted in stainless steel. Featuring a white dial with black-outlined luminous hour markers, Mercedes hands, a red 24-hour hand and date display at 3 o’clock. Finished with a fixed steel 24-hour bezel and Oyster bracelet.Originally designed for cave explorers and adventurers, the Explorer II offers the ability to distinguish day from night and track a second time zone. The reference 16570 is one of the most collectible Explorer II models, with the white “Polar” dial becoming an icon among Rolex enthusiasts.This watch has been checked against technical records to guarantee authenticity and clean history.
Comes with original box.Ref: 16570

## Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Brand | Rolex |
| Reference Number | 16570 |
| Year | 2000 |
| Condition | Pre-owned |
| Date on card | NA |
| Watchfinder condition rating | Very Good |
| Location | NA |
| Serial | P297947 |
| Model | Explorer |
| Certified | Yes |
| Papers | No |
| 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 | White |
| Movement | Automatic |
| Bracelet Size (cm) | 18 |
| Keywords | Explorer II Polar, Explorer 16570, Rolex Explorer II, Polar dial Rolex, 16570, Rolex |

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