Explorer II M226570-0002 42mm Super
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REFERENCE226570MODEL CASEOyster, 42 mm, OystersteelBEZELFixed, 24-hour graduatedWATER-RESISTANCEWaterproof to 100 metres / 330 feetMOVEMENTPerpetual, mechanical, self-winding, GMT functionCALIBRE3285, ManufacturePOWER RESERVEApproximately 70 hoursBRACELETOyster, flat three-piece linksDIALBlackCERTIFICATIONSuperlative Chronometer (COSC + certification after casing)
24-Hour BezelThe Explorer II is equipped with an additional 24-hour display; a dedicated hand circles the dial in 24 hours rather than the usual 12, pointing to a fixed bezel with 24 hour graduations. This function enables the wearer to distinguish the hours of the day from the hours of the night, an essential feature for those who venture into environments where darkness reigns supreme ��C such as in the depths of caves, or where the sun never sets ��C like the polar regions in summer.
Black dialThe Explorer II features a date display, an additional orange 24-hour hand and a fixed bezel with 24-hour graduations, enabling day to be distinguished from night. It became the watch of choice for speleologists, volcanologists and polar explorers. Its hour markers and hands feature a highly-legible Chromalight display with long-lasting blue luminescence.
Oystersteeluses Oystersteel for its steel watch cases. Specially developed by the brand, Oystersteel belongs to the 904L steel family, alloys most commonly used in high-technology and in the aerospace and chemical industries, where maximum resistance to corrosion is essential. Oystersteel is extremely resistant, offers an exceptional finish once polished and maintains its beauty even in the harshest environments.
MODEL AVAILABILITYAll watches are assembled by hand with the utmost care to ensure exceptional quality. Such high standards naturally restrict?Rolex?production capacity and, at times, the demand for?Rolex?watches outpaces this capacity.
Therefore, the availability of certain models may be limited. New watches are exclusively sold by Official Retailers, who receive regular deliveries and independently manage the allocation and sales of watches to customers.
Europe Watch is proud to be part of the worldwide network of Official Retailers and?can provide information on the availability of watches.HOW TO SET YOUR EXPLORER II
Synonymous with excellence and reliability, watches are designed for everyday wear, and depending on the model, perfectly suited for a wide range of sports and other activities. Built to last, these timepieces are characterized by their distinctive and timeless aesthetics. The Oyster Perpetual Explorer II is the ideal watch for the far corners of the globe. Learn more about its features and how to set the date, two time zones or the time in a 24-hour format by watching the video.The Explorer models embody the privileged relationship that has always bound and exploration. Since the late 1920s, has been using the world as a proving ground to test its watches under real-life conditions, in the quest for greater precision, robustness and reliability. -
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