Explorer II (42 mm Generation)
In 2011, the Explorer II was comprehensively restyled as the 42 mm ref. 216570. Its larger case and prominent orange 24-hour hand created a clearly identifiable generation while recalling the original model. Searching by ref. 216570 makes this birth-year generation easy to distinguish on the pre-owned market.
History timeline
2011
New Generation
Explorer II
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- 1971 — Rolex Explorer II (First Generation)
- 1985 — Rolex Explorer II (Second Generation)
- 2011 — Rolex Explorer II (42 mm Generation)Currently viewing
- 2021 — Rolex Explorer II (2021 Generation)Current model
No longer available for purchase directly.
Source: Rolex Newsroom — The Rolex Explorer II Models