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Specification

Rolex

216570

Explorer II

Rolex

226570

Explorer II

Production2011–20212021–present
Era42mm Maxi42mm current
Statusdiscontinuedcurrent
Case diameter42mm42mm
Case material904L (Oystersteel)Oystersteel
ConstructionMaxi case, broad lugs and crown guards42mm with slimmer, better-proportioned lugs than the 216570
BezelFixed 24-hour, engraved steelFixed 24-hour, engraved steel
Bezel materialOystersteelOystersteel
CrystalSapphireSapphire
CrownTwinlock screw-downTwinlock screw-down
Caseback typeSolid screw-down steelSolid screw-down steel
Water resistance100m100m
DialWhite (Polar) or blackWhite (Polar) or black
Dial configurationMaxi dial with larger markers; independent orange 24h hand (revived)Larger 24h bezel numerals; independent orange 24h hand
HandsMercedes + independent orange 24hMercedes + independent orange 24h
LumeChromalightChromalight
Lume typeChromalight (blue)Chromalight (blue, long-lasting)
MovementAutomaticAutomatic
Caliber31873285
ManufacturerRolexRolex
Windingautomaticautomatic
Power reserve~48 hours~70 hours
Frequency28,800 vph28,800 vph
Jewels3131
FunctionsHours, minutes, seconds, date, independent 24hHours, minutes, seconds, date, independent 24h
BraceletOysterOyster
Bracelet materialOystersteelOystersteel
End linksSolidSolid
ClaspOysterlock safety clasp with Easylink 5mm comfort extensionOysterlock safety clasp with Easylink 5mm comfort extension

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