Rolex
Pre-Loved Rolex Explorer II
The 24-hour explorer's tool watch, built for the dark
Conceived for cavers and polar explorers who lose track of day and night, the Explorer II pairs a fixed 24-hour bezel with a dedicated GMT hand. It is one of the more understated sports Rolexes, prized for its rugged simplicity and legible dial.
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Current asking prices
As of 13 Oct 2026, 11 pre-loved Rolex Explorer II listings are live from the partner retailers we index, with a median asking price of £10,250 (lowest £9,167, highest £11,950).
| Size | Listings | Median | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All sizes | 11 | £10,250 | £9,167 | £11,950 |
Asking prices across 11 live listings, updated 13 Oct 2026. These are sellers' current asking prices, not sold prices or valuations.
Live listings — 90 pieces
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Rolex Explorer II 216570, With Box Stainless Steel 42mm Black Dial
£6,950.00
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Rolex Explorer II 16570 (2001) +Box & Papers
£6,295.00
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Collector Condition 1987/89 (R Serial) Rolex Explorer II 16550 Gents Watch
£8,250.00
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Rolex Explorer II 216570 - 2017, With Papers Stainless Steel 42mm White Dial
£7,800.00
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Rolex Explorer II 226570 2022 Polar With Box And Papers.
£8,750.00
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Rolex Explorer II Black Dial 226570 2023
£7,950.00
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Rolex Explorer II 16550 Rare Vintage 1986
£7,995.00
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Rolex Explorer II Black (2021 Full Set) 216570
£8,100.00
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Rolex Explorer II 42mm 2012 Box & Papers GMT ‘Polar’ Dial Steel Ref. 216570
£7,750.00
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Rolex Explorer II 40mm 2004 Box & Papers Black Dial Oyster Steel Ref. 16570
£6,995.00
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Rolex Explorer II 226570 42mm Polar White Dial Steel 2025 Box and Papers
£9,495.00
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Rolex Explorer II | 2018 Complete set
£7,950.00
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2026 ROLEX Explorer II 42mm ‘Polar Dial’ - 226570
£9,450.00
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Rolex Explorer II 216570 42mm Black Dial Stainless Steel 2019 Box and Papers
£7,195.00
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Rolex Explorer II 226570 Polar White 42mm Box & Papers December 2022
£7,986.70
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Rolex Explorer II Polar White Men's Watch 2017 216570 Full Set PX WELCOME
£7,850.00
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Rolex Explorer II 216570 42mm Black Dial Stainless Steel Watch 2013 Box & Papers
£7,150.00
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Rolex Explorer II White Men's Watch (full set) - 216570
£7,436.70
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Rolex Explorer II 226570 42mm Polar White Dial Steel Oyster 2024 Box and Papers
£8,995.00
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Rolex Explorer II 226570 42mm White 'Polar' Dial Box and Papers March 2024
£9,495.00
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Rolex Explorer II 226570 42mm Black dial 2022, Full Set, Box, Papers, Beautiful
£7,950.00
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ROLEX EXPLORER II 216570 BOX PAPERS 2017
£7,895.00
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Rolex Explorer 2 Stainless Steel Black Dial Watch 226570 | 2023 B&P
£8,450.00
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Rolex Explorer II 16570 Black Dial NOS Factory Stickers B&P Collected £10,800
£10,995.00
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ROLEX Explorer II 216570 Steel Watch Black Dial Discontinued 2012 Box & Papers
£8,250.00
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ROLEX Explorer II - 2004 - Black Dial - 16570 - Box and Papers
£6,695.00
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ROLEX EXPLORER II 226570 BOX PAPERS 2022
£7,995.00
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2020 Rolex Explorer II GMT 216570 Full set - w/ box and papers REDUCED TO SELL
£7,295.00
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Rolex Explorer II 226570 42mm White Dial Stainless Steel 2025 Box and Papers
£9,395.00
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Rolex Explorer II Men's Black Watch with Stainless Steel Bracelet - 16570
£6,967.32
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Rolex Explorer ii 16570 black dial 2007 full set
£6,695.00
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Rolex EXPLORER II 16570 - Year 2010 - 'Polar' Dial - With Original Papers.
£8,869.00
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ROLEX Explorer II 216570 Steel Watch Polar White Dial 2017 Box & Papers
£8,750.00
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Rolex Explorer II 226570 42mm Black Dial, 2023 Full Set
£7,636.70
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Rolex Explorer II Polar 226570
£8,662.50
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Rolex Explorer ii 2025 226570 Polar White Dial; Full Set; Box, Papers, Links
£9,286.70
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ROLEX Explorer II 226570 White Polar Dial 2025 Box & Papers
£10,850.00
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Rolex Explorer II 16570 40mm Watch Polar White Dial
£8,066.17
via eBay
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Rolex Explorer II 216570 - 2013, Full Set - Serviced 2026 - Stainless Steel 4...
£7,550.00
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Rolex Explorer II 216570 - 2018, With Box & Papers Stainless Steel 42mm White...
£8,300.00
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Rolex EXPLORER II 16570 2002 - 'Polar' Dial - Full Set - Collectors
£7,600.00
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2004 Rolex Explorer II 16570 (T008)
£6,900.00
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Rolex ROLEX 16570 Explorer II A-series Automatic Watch Black Dial Men's unworn
£7,486.70
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Rolex Explorer II 2 16570 Full Set papers 2007/08 Service 2016 Rehaut 40mm Black
£6,586.70
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Rolex Explorer II White Men's Watch - 16570
£6,236.70
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Rolex Explorer II 16570 Black Dial
£6,300.00
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Rolex Explorer II White Dial - 16570
£6,600.00
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ROLEX Explorer II 16570 Stainless Steel 40mm Automatic Black Men's
£6,585.70
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Rolex Explorer II 216570 with 42mm Oystersteel case and Black dial. Excellent...
£7,950.00
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Rolex Explorer II 216570 with 42mm Oystersteel case and Black dial. Excellent...
£7,249.70
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Rolex Explorer II 216570 - 2019, Full Set 42mm Stainless Steel Black Dial
£7,800.00
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Rolex Watch Explorer II Polar/White Dial 226570 - 2021
£7,750.00
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ROLEX Explorer II - 1993 - 16570 - Box and Papers - Rare Cream Dial
£16,995.00
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ROLEX Explorer II - 2016 - Black Dial - 216570 - Box and Papers - Oyster
£6,795.00
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2003 ROLEX Explorer II 16570 Full Set with Box & Papers, 2 Year Warranty
£6,950.00
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Rolex Explorer II 40mm White Tritium Dial 16570 1997 Box & Papers
£7,495.00
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Rolex Explorer 2 II 16570 Polar - 3186 - Rare Random Serial - 2011 - VGC
£9,336.70
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1971 Rolex Explorer II “Freccione” MK1 Dial & Bezel 1655 on Original Bracelet
£19,950.00
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Rolex Explorer II Full set Box Papers Mint Black Warranty 216570
£7,400.00
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Rolex Explorer II 16570 Cal 3186
£10,100.00
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Rolex Explorer II 226570 2023 (13567)
£8,950.00
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Rolex Explorer II | 16570 | Full set 2001
£7,250.00
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Rolex Explorer II Polar Dial Watch Ref 226570
£9,295.00
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Rolex Explorer II 1655 Steve McQueen Orange Hand GMT Oyster Bracelet Date MINT
£19,836.70
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Rolex EXPLORER II 16570 2002 - 'Polar' Dial - Full Set - Collectors set
£6,986.70
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Rolex Explorer II 226570 2024 (13196)
£8,450.00
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Rolex 226570 Explorer II Black Dial - December 2021 Box & Papers
£7,995.00
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Rolex Explorer 216570 2012 (13069)
£7,250.00
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Rolex Explorer II 16570 2001 (13465)
£7,950.00
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Rolex 16570 Black EXPLORER II 40mm 2002
£7,350.00
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Rolex Explorer II 216570 42mm White Dial WITH PAPERS
£8,995.00
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Rolex Oyster Explorer 2 1992 With Original Box & Papers Working Condition 16570
£6,586.70
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Rolex Explorer II ref. 16570 Watch Automatic Movement Steel Case 40 mm
£7,000.00
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ROLEX Explorer II 16570 Black Dial Watch 40mm Steel 2001 Box & Papers
£7,750.00
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**New statement All ** Rolex Explorer II REF-16570 ** Rolex Serviced/Unworn**
£6,986.70
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GMT Watch ROLEX Swiss-T 25 Explorer 2 40mm Ref. 16570 Polar 1993 Full Set
£8,336.70
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Rolex Explorer II Men's Black Watch - 226570-2025
£8,400.00
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Rolex Explorer II
£11,450
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Rolex Explorer II
£10,450
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Rolex Explorer II
£10,250
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Rolex Explorer II
£10,950
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Rolex Explorer II
£11,950
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Rolex Explorer II
£10,050
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Rolex Explorer II
£9,850
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Rolex Explorer II
£10,000
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Rolex Explorer II 216570 42mm Black Dial Box & Papers 2020
£8,295.00
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Rolex Explorer II 226570 Black Stainless Steel Automatic Men's Wristwatch 42mm
£10,364.00
via The Luxury Closet
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Rolex Explorer II 226570 Black Stainless Steel Automatic Men's Wristwatch 42mm
£9,356.00
via The Luxury Closet
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Rolex Explorer II 226570 White Stainless Steel Automatic Men's Wristwatch 42mm
£9,167.00
via The Luxury Closet
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Rolex Explorer II 226570 2025 Black Dial Box & Papers
£8,286.70
via eBay
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eBay listings here are refreshed daily (the oldest was last checked at 07:33, 13 Oct, UK time), so details can differ from eBay. Check the listing on eBay before buying.
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Why the Explorer II is iconic
Launched in 1971, the Explorer II was designed so speleologists could distinguish day from night underground using its 24-hour hand and fixed bezel. The 2011 reference 216570 revived the orange hand of the original 1655 'Steve McQueen', cementing its cult following.
Checking the price
The asking-price table above shows what partner retailers want for this model right now, by size where titles state one. Within a size, price is driven mostly by materials, condition and completeness (box, receipt, authenticity card).
Sizes & variants
Buyers seek the 40mm references 1655, 16550 and 16570, and the modern 42mm 216570 and 226570, choosing between black and white 'Polar' dials with black or orange 24-hour hands.
How to authenticate
- 1.Cross-check the model reference and serial number against Rolex records and confirm they are cleanly and correctly engraved for the era of the watch.
- 2.Have the movement inspected by a watchmaker for a genuine Rolex calibre with correct finishing, and weigh the watch, as the solid Oyster case and bracelet should feel substantial rather than light.
- 3.Scrutinise dial printing under magnification for crisp, even text, verify the box and papers match the watch, and buy only from sellers offering a written authentication guarantee.
Guidance only — always buy from sellers offering an authentication guarantee.
References listed right now
The reference number tells you the generation, case size and details of a Rolex. These are the references named in the 90 listings above, so you can see what is actually on the market today.
| Reference | Listings in the edit |
|---|---|
| 16570 | 30 |
| 226570 | 25 |
| 216570 | 22 |
| 1655 | 2 |
| 16550 | 2 |
| 3186 | 2 |
Before you buy
Buying a pre-owned Rolex Explorer II — FAQs
What is the 24-hour hand for?
It points to the fixed 24-hour bezel so you can tell whether it is day or night, which is useful underground, at the poles or when tracking a second time zone.
Is the Explorer II waterproof?
Yes, it is a proper Oyster-case tool watch rated to 100 metres, though on a pre-owned example the seals should be checked and serviced if you plan to get it wet.
Black dial or white 'Polar' dial?
Both are original Rolex options; the white Polar dial is more distinctive and often commands a small premium, while the black dial reads as more discreet.
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