Rolex Explorer II 16570 Polar - 2002

The current darling of the pre-ceramic Rolex world, the 16570 Explorer has found it’s way out from under the rock it was hiding for all these years and is finally being appreciated by collectors worldwide, and for good reason. In Polar form has long been our favourite of the 5 digit series, with it’s stunning sunburst bezel, black markers rather than white gold as seen on the black dial variant, and that crisp white dial from which it gains it’s moniker.

This particular example is a Y-Serial dating from 2002 and presents in very good vintage condition. Case is thick, with clear bevels in place. The bezel shows a nice finish, with some scratching and scuffs from regular use. The case shows some scratching, as well as a ding on the bottom of the left side mid-case, and a small ding near the upper right lug-hole. Outer edge of the crystal has a small chip near 12. Please see images for full condition details.

Bracelet is a 78790A with 501 endlinks, and 10 links. Clasp code is DT4, indicating it's also from 2002. Very minimal stretch.

Service history is unknown. Currently keeping COSC time at near 300 degrees of amplitude.

Comes with correct 16570 stickered outer box, earlier Rolex inner box, booklets, 2004/2005 calendar, calendar holder, hang tag and Watch Vault cleaning cloth.

Brand: Rolex

Style: Sport

Model #: 16570

Year: 2002

Case Material: Stainless Steel

Case details: 40mm

Movement: Rolex 3185 automatic

Dial: White

Hands: Luminous

Paraphernalia: Correct 16570 stickered outer box, earlier Rolex inner box, booklets, 2004/2005 calendar, calendar holder, hang tag and Watch Vault cleaning cloth

Grading: Very good vintage condition

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