Stainless Steel, Oyster bracelet (SEL) with flip-lock, fixed 24-hour bezel, white dial, automatic Chronometer (Cal. 3185), dual time zone, date, screw-down crown, Ref. 16570, F serial, w July 2005, 40mm, recently serviced (June 2024), Mint Plus with warranty certificate + BW Warranty
Width: 40 mm / Height: 47 mm / Thickness: 12 mm / Lug Width: 20 mm
The classic Explorer II 16570 was released in 1990. The original model had the Rolex 3185 caliber, tritium markers, holed lugs, and was offered in white or black dials.
Rolex continued to produce this series until 2011. Around 1999 (in the midst of the A series), the bracelet was updated with the Solid-End-Link (SEL) bracelet and and Superluminova luminous material. In 2003 (F series), they dropped the lug holes. The final change was in 2007 (M series) when Rolex started installing the 3186 caliber.
It was replaced by the 216570 in 2011.
Reference #
16570
Size
Men's (40 mm)
Case
Stainless Steel
Band
Heavy Oyster bracelet (SEL)
Buckle
flip-lock
Dial
white dial
Hands
black / Luminova hands
Markers
black / Luminova markers
Bezel
fixed 24-hour bezel
Features
screw-down crown
Crystal
sapphire
Movement
automatic Chronometer
Functions
dual time zone, date
Calibre
Rolex 3185
Width
40 mm
Height
47 mm
Thickness
12 mm
Lug Width
20 mm
Grade
Mint Plus
Box
N/A
Papers
warranty certificate
Age
F serial, w July 2005
Warranty
1-Year BW Warranty
More Info
The classic Explorer II 16570 was released in 1990. The original model had the Rolex 3185 caliber, tritium markers, holed lugs, and was offered in white or black dials.
Rolex continued to produce this series until 2011. Around 1999 (in the midst of the A series), the bracelet was updated with the Solid-End-Link (SEL) bracelet and and Superluminova luminous material. In 2003 (F series), they dropped the lug holes. The final change was in 2007 (M series) when Rolex started installing the 3186 caliber.
It was replaced by the 216570 in 2011. recently serviced (June 2024)
Alternate References
Explorer 2
Terms and Policies
Terms of Sale (US Orders)
Warranty Info
As indicated below, the warranty is through Bernard Company. Since we are not authorized dealers or affiliated directly with any brand we sell, we can make no promises regarding any factory warranty, and it should not be presumed.
BERNARD COMPANY
LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY
Bernard Company (BC) warranties this watch for a period of one year
from the date of purchase to be free of defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service. This warranty excludes damage or wear to case parts such as the crystal, strap, bracelet, bezel, crown, pushers and battery. The watch is warranted against moisture or water damage if we represent the watch to be water-resistant. Do not bathe with the watch. If you notice moisture in your watch, notify us immediately. We do not want rust to damage the movement of the watch. Do not use the crown or chronograph pushers while the watch is wet.
Our liability is limited solely to the repair of the watch if returned to us. BC reserves the right to refund the purchase price. BC may also replace it with a watch of comparable value, if acceptable to both BC and the original purchaser.
This warranty is void if this watch has been tampered with, taken apart, abused, or repaired by anyone except BC without our permission. If the watch needs servicing, return it to BC with a copy of the original invoice and a description of what is wrong with the watch.
It is not necessary to send us the box or instructions. Most servicing can be done in 30 days, but can take longer however. Package your watch carefully, and send the watch insured to: Bernard Company; 3834 Spicewood Springs, Suite 201; Austin, Texas 78759. 512-342-2229.