The Rolex Explorer II (Ref. 226570) with the white “Polar” dial is a watch that embraces the extremes. Built for adventurers who navigate the world’s most remote and unforgiving environments—cave explorers, polar researchers, and mountaineers—it is a tool watch in the truest Rolex tradition, but updated for the modern era.

The 42mm Oystersteel case is solid and purposeful, with brushed surfaces and polished accents that speak to both ruggedness and refinement. The fixed 24-hour bezel—engraved and satin-finished—pairs with the bold orange GMT hand to track day and night cycles or a second time zone, a crucial feature for those working in places where the sun may not rise or set for days.

The crisp white lacquered dial is clean and luminous, with black-outlined hour markers and hands that create high contrast for maximum legibility. The “Polar” configuration is more than just visually distinctive—it’s become a cult favorite, offering a fresh, bright twist on Rolex’s professional tool watch DNA.

Inside beats the Caliber 3285, a state-of-the-art movement boasting Rolex’s Chronergy escapement, Parachrom hairspring, and a 70-hour power reserve. It’s COSC-certified, of course—but also subjected to Rolex’s more stringent in-house Superlative Chronometer standards, guaranteeing precision and resilience in extreme conditions.

The watch is fitted with the classic Oyster bracelet, complete with the robust Oysterlock clasp and Easylink extension system, allowing quick adjustment for comfort in changing climates and conditions.

Model – Explorer 2
Reference – 226570
Year – 2025
Size – 42mm
Dial – White
Case Material – Steel
Bracelet Material – Steell
Movement – Automatic
Power Reserve – 70hrs
Water resistance – 100m
Condition – New
Accs – Full Set
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