Explorer II

Ref. 226570

current42mm currentDocumentedLast reviewed Not yet reviewed

Lineage← 216570226570Compare with previous

Known Variants

Classification

FactoryDocumented as shipped from the factory for this reference and period.PeriodNot original to this watch, but correct for its production period.ServiceFitted by the manufacturer's own service network. Not a defect.AftermarketThird-party part. Affects originality, not authenticity.ModifiedGenuine parts in a configuration the factory did not sell. Affects originality and value, not authenticity.CounterfeitDeceptive reproduction intended to pass as genuine.UnknownEvidence on file does not settle the question.

Dial

Factory

Polar

White 'Polar' dial.

Probable

Dial

Factory

Black

Black dial.

Probable

Lume

Factory

Chromalight

Blue-glow, long-lasting Chromalight.

Probable

Movement

Factory

Caliber 3285

Chronergy-escapement movement with ~70h power reserve; specific to the 226570.

Probable

Bracelet

Factory

Oyster with Oysterlock + Easylink

Solid-link Oyster bracelet with an Oysterlock safety clasp and 5mm Easylink comfort extension.

Probable

Component compatibility

What this reference is documented to have carried, and in what capacity. A service part is the manufacturer's own work; only a counterfeit classification is a finding against the watch.

Documented calibers

Rolex 3285FactoryDefault configurationProbable
Whole production