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Explorer II

Ref. 226570

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Current Explorer II: 42mm with slimmer lugs and the cal. 3285 (Chronergy escapement, ~70h reserve).

At a glance

Brand
Rolex
Collection
Explorer II
Reference
226570
Production
2021–present
Caliber
3285
Case diameter
42mm
Case material
Oystersteel

Related references

Reference family timeline

Every generation in this lineage in production order. Spans are as documented; an open end means the reference is current or its end year is not established.

  1. 1655Freccione

    Explorer II · 1575

    1971–1985
  2. 16550

    Explorer II · 3085

    1985–1989Transitional
  3. 16570

    Explorer II · 3185 / 3186

    1989–2011
  4. 216570

    Explorer II · 3187

    2011–2021
  5. 226570

    Explorer II · 3285

    2021This reference