Released in 2011, the Rolex Explorer II ref. 216570 replaced the long-lived ref. 16570. As an informal celebration of the 40th anniversary if the Explorer II line, the ref. 216570 was modernized in many ways. Having gone through Rolex’s “maxi treatment”, the case was pumped up to 42mm diameter instead of 40mm diameter, it featured thicker lugs as well as larger luminous plots on the dial and now features the “EXPLORER II” inscription in bright orange to match its luminescent orange 24-hour hand. Equipped with the firm’s in-house cal. 3187 very similar to the cal. 3138, the movement was made slightly larger just to fit in the 42mm diameter case.

The present example Rolex Explorer II ref. 216570 with a white dial from circa 2014 is offered in “new-old-stock” condition with its full stickers intact. With a “Khanjar” engraved caseback, the present example sold through the Sultanate’s retailer Khimji Ramadas was made as a gift to the Sultanate’s dignitaries and servants. The present lot is complete with its original guarantee and box with its outer packaging stamped with the emblem of the Sultanate of Oman.