Rolex Explorer II Oyster Perpetual, 40mm, Calibre 3185, Swiss Automatic, COSC-Certified Chronometer, 16570 P-serial number, Overhauled

The Rolex Explorer II 16570 pairs a black dial with a 40mm stainless-steel Oyster case, offering the restrained proportions and purposeful character of Rolex’s five-digit sports watches. Luminous hour markers, Mercedes-style hands and a red 24-hour hand provide clear legibility, while the fixed steel 24-hour bezel gives the Explorer II its distinctive identity. This P-serial example dates to circa 2000–2001 and has been overhauled and polished.

Powering the watch is the Rolex Calibre 3185, a COSC-certified automatic movement with a 48-hour power reserve. Its independently adjustable local-hour hand allows the wearer to change time zones without stopping the watch, while the red 24-hour hand keeps track of home time. This practical arrangement makes the Explorer II a capable travel companion with the everyday convenience of automatic winding and a date display.

Specifications

• Brand: Rolex

• Model: Oyster Perpetual Explorer II

• Reference: 16570

• Movement: Rolex Calibre 3185, automatic, COSC-certified chronometer

• Case Material: Stainless steel with fixed 24-hour bezel

• Dial: Black with luminous hour markers and hands

• Case Size: 40mm

• Crystal: Sapphire with Cyclops date magnifier

• Caseback: Solid, screw-down

• Bracelet / Strap: Stainless-steel Oyster bracelet

• Wrist Size: Fits up to 19cm

• Water Resistance: 100m – not guaranteed due to age

• Power Reserve: 48 hours

• Production Period / Year: Circa 2000–2001, P-serial

• Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, date, second time zone and independently adjustable local-hour hand

• Accessories: Papers

• Condition: A few traces of usage, some scratches can be seen but overall, in very good condition

• Service / Preparation: Overhauled and polished

• Availability: Global Concierge

Key Features

• Movement — Rolex Calibre 3185 combines chronometer-certified timekeeping with automatic winding and a practical independent local-hour adjustment.

• Design — The black dial, red 24-hour hand and engraved steel bezel create a distinctive, purposeful sports-watch aesthetic.

• Case Size — The 40mm stainless-steel Oyster case offers balanced proportions for everyday wear.

• Crystal — Sapphire crystal protects the dial, with a Cyclops magnifier enhancing date legibility.

• Travel Functionality — Read a second time zone against the fixed 24-hour bezel while adjusting local time independently.

For an enthusiast drawn to classic Rolex proportions and useful complications, the Explorer II 16570 offers an appealing balance of understated design and travel-ready functionality. Accompanied by papers, this overhauled example brings the character of an early-2000s Rolex sports watch to a versatile everyday piece.

Style is Timeless.