ROLEX Explorer II 16570 White Dial “Polar” - Arbitro

ROLEX Explorer II 16570 White Dial “Polar”

Name: ROLEX Explorer II 16570 White Dial “Polar”
Brand: ROLEX
SKU: ROLEX103
Price: 6158.53 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

SKU: ROLEX103

$6,158.53 USD

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Brand: ROLEX

Model: Explorer Ⅱ

Ref: 16570

Serial: D71xxxx

Year: 2005

Movement: Automatic Cal.3185

Case: 40mm

Material: Stainless Steel

Lug Width: 20mm

Bracelet: Oyster Bracelet 78790 (Clasp Code OP2)

Bracelet Length: 12+1 Links (-18.5cm)

Includes: Boxes,Instruction,Red Tag,Guarantee(2007)

【Description】

The Explorer I was introduced in 1953 and featured a very simple design with 3/6/9 Arabic numerals and no date display.

The first model was born in 1971 as a top-tier model with increased functionality and robustness of the Explorer I. The Explorer II was the first model to be launched in 1971.

It was designed to be used in extreme conditions, such as polar regions and cave exploration, where it was impossible to distinguish between day and night, and its most distinctive feature was its 24-hour bezel and 24-hour hand.

The design was significantly redesigned in 1988 for the second model, which is the basis of the current model. It also featured a GMT function and was able to display the time in two different countries.

This watch is the third model of the Explorer II, Ref. 16570.

It was a long seller, sold from 1991 to 2011, and was the last model with a 40mm case size.

The movement has been changed from the second model, and the accuracy and stability have been improved further.

The dial is now available in two colors: black and white.

The next model, Ref.216570, is also the current model, and the case has been enlarged to 42mm, so we recommend this model up to 16570 for people with thin arms.

“Polar” is the nickname given to the white dial of Ref.16570 and the previous model, Ref.16550, which means “South Pole”.

It is not clear how the watch was so called, but it is likely that it was so called because Rolex advertisements at the time claimed that the watch was worn by an Antarctic explorer, and because of the white dial, like the one on the Antarctic continent.

The luminous paint is luminova because it was made in 2005, and the case is a type without side holes in the lugs, and the sapphire crystal has a watermark of the crown at 6 o’clock.

The movement, Cal. 3185, a highly maintenance-friendly and stable, was also used in the GMT Master II 16710 of the same period.

The oyster bracelet has 12 links and 1 additional link.

It comes with outer box, inner box,instruction,red tag and guarantee paper showing sold in 2007.

【Warranty】

The watch would be completely serviced by our watchmaker after your order.

It takes about 4 weeks to complete. Comes with 1-year warranty.

For International Buyers

[About Leather Strap]
Due to Washington Convention, we cannot export Crocodile/Alligator/Lizard leather overseas.
We will replace the strap with a similar strap made of calf leather as an alternative.
Or we will send the watch without strap if we don't have stocks of them.

[Payment Method]
1. Credit Card (Visa/Master/Amex)
2 Wire/Bank Transfer
*We have U.S/Singapore/EU/UK bank account. So you don't need to transfer internationaly.

[Delivery]
Shipped via DHL Express with full value insurance.
Normally,Item will be shipped in 1-2 working days after payment received.

Tracking number will be provided, and insurance will cover if the item is damaged or missing in the shipping process.

[Custom Duty]
International buyer has a responsibility to pay import duties, taxes or charges. (ex VAT/GST)

We do not accept to declare lower value on shipping label or invoice.We will declare full value of them.

If you would like to know how much it will be, please check approximate cost below.
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These costs normally collected by courier when you pick up item or after your receive.

[Return]
We accept return in the case of shipping mistake or item defect in 14 days after your receive.

FAQ for domestic buyers

1.Can I reserve it?
-Since it is also sold on the web, it cannot be reserved.

2.Can you adjust the bracelet?
-If you fill in the approximate arm circumference when ordering, we will send it after adjustment.
(*Riveted bracelets and folded link bracelets require some time to be adjusted by a repair craftsman.)

3. How long does it take for "delivery after complete service?
-Please consider it to be about 1 month from the date of your order.
(*It may take a little longer depending on the schedule of our watchmaker and the degree of congestion.)

4.Is there a payment deadline? (Bank transfer)
-If we cannot confirm the payment within 2 days after placing the order, the order will be canceled.

5.Can I order by cash on delivery?
- Due to the nature of the product, we do not accept it.

About complete service and polishing

Our stance is that "customers can use good products with peace of mind for a long time."

In order to achieve this, the presence of a skilled repair craftsman is essential.

How well the work is done depends largely on the thoughts of the craftsman.

The watchmakers who Arbitro asks are craftsmen who do not cut corners in such areas, so we ask them to carry out the repair work with peace of mind.

About Complete Service
Complete service, sometime called overhaul is the work of disassembling a mechanical product down to its individual parts, cleaning and reassembling it to bring it closer to its new state of performance.

Roughly speaking, the overhaul procedure is as follows.
1. Separate into case and movement
2. Disassemble the movement
3. Inspection and pre-cleaning of wear condition of each part
4. Wash parts with a special machine
5. Lubrication and assembly
6. Waterproof test
7. Final adjustment and running test.

Some movements are made up of hundreds of parts, but it is a very meticulous process of disassembling them one by one, inspecting them all, cleaning them, and reassembling them.

If you don't overhaul, the oil will deteriorate just like a car, and the risk of wear and damage to parts increases, causing a decrease in accuracy and, in severe cases, not working.

There is also the reason that it will be very expensive to replace parts after they are found to be damaged, so we recommend overhauling once every 2-3 years for economical and long-term use.

About Polishing

Vintage watches have been used for decades, and even the stainless steel used in many watches has rounded corners that were originally sharp, and has many small scratches even though the mirror finish should be beautiful. state.

At Arbitro, some watches are sold with a new finish, based on the idea that you can purchase them in beautiful condition and use them for a long time.

In particular, gold-cased dress watches are finished to bring out the best of the precious metal case.

The watches sold by us that have been given a new finish are shot in very high definition, so you can see that the edges stand out and the light is reflected by the mirror finish.

Also, depending on the case or bracelet, there are cases where multiple finishes such as mirror finish and hairline finish are mixed, but there are not many craftsmen who can distinguish between them and finish them at a high level.

In addition, the “thinness of the case” is also a part that is greatly influenced by the skill of the craftsman.

A watch that has become thinner and has thinner lugs is far from its original design, and the appearance becomes unbalanced.

It is a very precise work that brings the case closer to the original finish by eliminating scratches and dents while reducing the thickness of the case to the utmost limit.

Of course, there are cases where it is better to use the watch as it is, in order to emphasize the history of the watch and its original condition.

We look at each watch and judge whether it is best to finish it before selling it.

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