Rolex Certified Pre-Owned Explorer II

About the Rolex Explorer II

Explore our collection of Rolex Certified Pre-Owned Explorer II watches at The 1916 Company. The Rolex Explorer II is known for its orange or red fourth hand, a 24-hour bezel, and stainless steel Oyster bracelet—a perfect companion for adventure seekers and expedition takers. Explorer II models feature a fixed Oystersteel bezel, luminous plots circling the dial, a date display at 3 o’clock, and the well-loved brightly colored 24-hour hand.

Discover Rolex Explorer II Models

There are a number of Explorer II references that warrant deeper discussion — check out a handful of iconic models below.

Reference 1655

This inaugural Explorer II reference 1655 was produced for over a decade and features a legible 24-hour scale on the bezel and oversized GMT hand in orange.

Reference 16550

The reference 16550 is available with either a white or black dial. The white dial features hour markers trimmed in white gold, which was a feature phased out when the ref. 16550 was discontinued.

Reference 16570

The reference 16570 white dial Explorer II features black trim around the hour markers and hands instead of polished white gold. This reference is also available with either a black or white dial, and a slim red GMT hand with white-tipped arrow.

Reference 216570

This reference 216570 with white or black dial features an oversized orange GMT hand and a large dial, often referred to by collectors as a “Maxi Dial,” with larger luminous display filled with Chromalight.