Rolex Explorer II 16570 Black Dial Box and Paper Set NOBUCKLE These special-order pieces often surface

These special-order pieces often surface at leading dealers or headline major auction catalogs

The no lume hands are very fine in yellow gold

with clasp stamped ‘x6 ’ and end links 501 b

with a clasp stamped ‘DT 8’ and solid end links

Rolex Explorer II 16570 Black Dial Box and Paper Set NOBUCKLE These special-order pieces often surfaceThe Rolex Explorer II was introduced in 1971 as a highly specialised tool watch for speleologists (cave explorers) and polar adventurers. In environments where natural daylight disappearsor never setskeeping track of day and night becomes surprisingly difficult. To solve this, Rolex equipped the Explorer II with a fixed 24 hour bezel and a bold 24 hour hand, allowing the wearer to distinguish AM from PM at a glance. Although it was a slow seller in