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+====== Rolex Explorer II ======
+{{wst>image_r|Rolex Explorer II|Rolex Explorer II 16570}}
+{{wst>image_cr|Rolex|Explorer II 226570}}
+The **Explorer II** is a [[sports watch]] produced by [[Rolex]] since [[1971]].
+===== History =====
+The **Rolex Explorer II** was presented by [[Rolex]] in [[1971]] as an addition to the [[1954]] model [[Rolex Explorer|Explorer I]]. It features an additional 24-hour indication that can also be used as a [[second time-zone]]. This 24-hour indication, among other things, has been designed with regard to professional cavers, for whom a reliable temporal orientation independent of the outside world is of the utmost importance. Accordingly, at the design of the dial a special emphasis was put on excellent readability, even in the dark.
+In contrast to the [[Rolex GMT-Master|GMT-Master]] or the [[Rolex Submariner|Submariner]], here the [[bezel]] does not rotate, but is fixed and has a scale of 24 hours. The watch is optionally available with a black or a white dial.
+The initial Explorer II, [[Rolex Explorer II 1655|Ref. 1655]], was produced until [[1984]]. It featured [[Rolex 1575|Cal. 1575GMT]], like the similar [[Rolex GMT-Master]], and a 39 mm case. The orange-tipped 24-hour hand is the signature feature; although later models had a red hand, these too faded to orange over time. This model is also sometimes called the "Freccione" ("Arrow" in Italian) or "Steve McQueen", even though there is no evidence that the actor wore this model.
+A transitional model Explorer II, [[Rolex Explorer II 16550|Ref. 16550]], was produced from [[1985]] through [[1988]]. It is similar to the previous model but uses the new [[Rolex 3085|Cal. 3085]] with an adjustable GMT hand from the [[Rolex GMT-Master II]]. The case is larger as well, at 40 mm.
+The modern Explorer II, [[Rolex Explorer II 16570|Ref. 16570]], was introduced in [[1989]]. It uses the new [[Rolex 3185|Cal. 3185]], still with the adjustable GMT hand and fixed bezel. This was produced for over 20 years, upgraded to [[Rolex 3186|Cal. 3186]] and the "ROLEX ROLEX" rehaut in [[2007]].
+The latest Explorer II is [[Rolex Explorer II 216570|Ref. 216570]]. Introduced in [[2011]], it uses [[Rolex 3187|Cal. 3187]] and features a larger 42 mm case. The Explorer II Ref. 21670 is available with either a black or white dial, both in stainless steel with the [[Oyster bracelet]].
+===== Versions =====
+  * 1971-1984 - [[Rolex Explorer II 1655]] - [[Rolex 1575|Cal. 1575GMT]], 39 mm
+  * 1985-1988 - [[Rolex Explorer II 16550]] - [[Rolex 3085|Cal. 3085]], 40 mm, adjustable GMT hand
+  * 1989-2007 - [[Rolex Explorer II 16570]] - [[Rolex 3185|Cal. 3185]]
+  * 2007-2011 - [[Rolex Explorer II 16570]] - [[Rolex 3186|Cal. 3186]], "ROLEX ROLEX" rehaut
+  * 2011-2021 - [[Rolex Explorer II 216570]] - [[Rolex 3187|Cal. 3187]], 42 mm
+  * 2021-present - [[Rolex Explorer II 226570]] - [[Rolex 3285|Cal. 3285]], 42 mm
+===== Weblinks =====
+  *[[https://www.grayandsons.com/blog/history-evolution-rolex-explorer-ii/|The History and Evolution of the Rolex Explorer II]], Gray & Sons
+  *[[http://www.uhrwald.de/explorer2.htm|Die Geschichte der Rolex Explorer II]], uhrwald.de (German)
+  *[[http://www.r-l-x.de/wbb2/thread.php?threadid=79445|Zur Historie der Explorer II]], R-L-X-Forum (German)
+{{tag>Watch_models GMT_watches Rolex_models Rolex_Explorer_models}}