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Explorer II

The 24-hour-hand Explorer introduced in 1971 for cave explorers. Polar dial (white) and black dial both ship. Larger case than Explorer I.

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Rolex Explorer II (Polar) · 16570
luxuryvintageRolex Cal. 3185 -- in-house automatic GMT, 28,800bph, 48h PR, 31j; bidirectional rotor, Parachrom hairspring; predecessor to current 328540mm1989–2011editorial
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Rolex Explorer II (Modern 42mm) · 226570
luxurymodernRolex Cal. 3285 -- in-house automatic GMT, 28,800bph, 70h PR, 31j; Chronergy escapement, Parachrom hairspring; successor to 3185 with increased PR42mm2021–presenteditorial
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