
Rolex Explorer II 42mm
Reference: 216570-0002
The Rolex Explorer II 42mm is a gmt watch released under the Explorer collection. In terms of construction this version features a 42mm case and sapphire crystal. The movement is an automatic Rolex reference 3187.
Essentials
Collection
Year launched
2011
Discontinued
2021
Watch style
Crystal
Sapphire
Water resistance
100 m
Visuals
Case shape
Round
Case diameter
42 mm
Lug width
21 mm
Movement
Caliber
Rolex 3187
Type
Automatic
Power reserve
50 hours
Complications
Features
Variations
Brand - Rolex
Rolex is probably the most recognized watch brand in the world, even among non-enthusiasts. The company was founded 1905 as Wilsdorf and Davis by Hans Wilsdorf and Alfred Davis in London. It would later move to Geneva and become Rolex SA. The brand is rather conservative in their style and design, with most new watches being either variations of existing models or incremental improvements. The approach seems to have worked in their favor so far, especially with their more popular models such as the Submariner, Datejust and Daytona and with most of their catalog selling above retail prices on the secondary market.
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