Rolex 216570

Explorer II · 42 mm · Oystersteel (stainless steel)

The Rolex 216570 is the Explorer II in Oystersteel (stainless steel), a 42 mm watch made from around 2011 to 2021. It runs on calibre 3187 with about 48 hours of power reserve.

216570 specifications

CollectionExplorer II
ModelExplorer II
Case diameter42 mm
Case metalOystersteel (stainless steel)
BezelFixed steel bezel with 24-hour scale
MovementCalibre 3187 (automatic)
Power reserveAbout 48 hours
Production2011 – 2021
Date displayYes
Replaced by226570

What "216570" means

  • 21657x: the Explorer II generation this reference belongs to.
  • Last digit 0: Oystersteel (stainless steel).

What to check on a 216570 before you buy

  • The reference 216570 engraved between the lugs at 12 o'clock matches the warranty card exactly.
  • The case measures 42 mm and the metal is Oystersteel (stainless steel) — weight and colour should match.
  • The bezel is: Fixed steel bezel with 24-hour scale.
  • If the case is opened by a watchmaker, the movement is calibre 3187.
  • The serial is eight random characters (watches made from about 2010), engraved on the rehaut at 6 o'clock.
  • The date jumps cleanly at midnight and sits centred under a 2.5× cyclops lens.
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Check that this 216570 isn't stolen

A genuine 216570 can still be a stolen one. Search its serial number against stolen-watch reports before money changes hands, and keep the dated result with your purchase records.

Other Explorer II references

226570Explorer II · Oystersteel (stainless steel) · 2021–present

Frequently asked questions

When was the Rolex 216570 made?

The 216570 was made from around 2011 to 2021. An individual watch can be dated more precisely from its serial number with our decoder, if it was made before 2010.

What movement is in the Rolex 216570?

Calibre 3187, a Rolex automatic movement with about 48 hours of power reserve.

How can I check if a Rolex 216570 is stolen?

Ask the seller for the serial number (between the lugs at 6 o'clock or on the rehaut) and search it in our stolen-watch check before you pay. A clean result documents your due diligence; a match means walk away and report it.

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