Rolex Explorer II 16570 Black Swiss Only Dial with Original Punched Paper 2000 Serial 409xxxx dating to 1975

Serial 409xxxx dating to 1975

the lume is zinc-sulphide

while the inner 24-hour ring turns counter-clockwise

featuring small pops of color at the hour markers

This complicated Patek is accompanied by an official Archive Extract and 2020 Patek service paperwork

Rolex Explorer II 16570 Black Swiss Only Dial with Original Punched Paper 2000 Serial 409xxxx dating to 1975The Rolex Explorer II was introduced in 1971 as a rugged, professional tool watch designed for explorers, spelunkers, and adventurers operating in extreme conditions. Unlike the original Explorer (1953), which celebrated Everest expeditions and high altitude exploration, the Explorer II was specifically made for environments where daylight is limited or nonexistent, such as caves or polar regions. Its most distinctive feature is the fixed 24 hour