Rolex 226570

Explorer II · 42 mm · Oystersteel (stainless steel)

The Rolex 226570 is the Explorer II in Oystersteel (stainless steel), a 42 mm watch introduced around 2021 and still in the catalogue. It runs on calibre 3285 with about 70 hours of power reserve.

226570 specifications

CollectionExplorer II
ModelExplorer II
Case diameter42 mm
Case metalOystersteel (stainless steel)
BezelFixed steel bezel with 24-hour scale
MovementCalibre 3285 (automatic)
Power reserveAbout 70 hours
Production2021 – present
Date displayYes
Replaced216570

What "226570" means

  • 22657x: the Explorer II generation this reference belongs to.
  • Last digit 0: Oystersteel (stainless steel).

What to check on a 226570 before you buy

  • The reference 226570 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 3285.
  • 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 226570 isn't stolen

A genuine 226570 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

216570Explorer II · Oystersteel (stainless steel) · 2011–2021

Frequently asked questions

When was the Rolex 226570 made?

The 226570 was introduced around 2021 and is still in production. Because watches from 2010 onward have random serials, the warranty card date is the practical guide to an individual watch's age.

What movement is in the Rolex 226570?

Calibre 3285, a Rolex automatic movement with about 70 hours of power reserve.

How can I check if a Rolex 226570 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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