Rolex Explorer II 226570 Stainless Steel 42mm Black Dial Oyster Bracelet
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Case Shape | Round |
| Case Dimensions | 42 mm diameter |
| Case Material | Stainless Steel |
| Dial Color | Black |
| Crystal | Scratch-resistant sapphire, Cyclops lens over the date |
| Bezel | Fixed, 24-hour graduated |
| Screw-in Crown | Screw-down, Twinlock double waterproofness system |
| Water Resistance | Waterproof to 100 metres / 330 feet |
| Case Back | Screw-down case back |
| Bracelet | Oyster, three-piece solid links |
| Bracelet Material | Stainless Steel |
| Band Name | Oyster |
| Clasp | Folding Oysterlock safety clasp with Easylink 5 mm comfort extension link |
| Movement | Perpetual, mechanical, self-winding, GMT function |
| Complications | Date, 24-hour display, second time zone with independent hour hand, stop-seconds for precise time |
| Winding | Bidirectional self-winding via Perpetual rotor |
| Power reserve | Approximately 70 hours |
| COSC Certified | Superlative Chronometer (COSC + Rolex certification after casing) |
Designed for adventurers operating in the most challenging conditions, the Rolex Explorer II with a black dial delivers robust precision, optimal legibility, and reliable functionality. The 42 mm Stainless Steel Oyster case houses a bold black dial enhanced with Chromalight hour markers and hands, providing lasting blue luminescence in darkness or low-light conditions.
A striking orange 24-hour hand works in tandem with the fixed bezel, offering a secondary time zone or day-night distinction—vital for explorers navigating polar regions or subterranean depths. The in-house calibre 3285 movement delivers cutting-edge reliability, with a power reserve of approximately 70 hours and performance certified to -2/+2 seconds per day after casing.
The solid-link Oyster bracelet combines durability with ergonomic comfort, featuring a secure Oysterlock clasp and Rolex’s Easylink extension system for micro-adjustments. Crafted from highly corrosion-resistant Stainless Steel, the Explorer II is engineered for endurance in extreme environments.
Equally practical and purposeful, this timepiece continues to be favored by speleologists, volcanologists, and expedition professionals. A modern tool watch built for those who require uncompromising performance and timeless Rolex craftsmanship.
