Whether you’re a spelunker or someone like me who just likes to say the word spelunker, we can all agree the Rolex Explorer II is an absolute classic. Yes, originally designed for cave explorer in the 70s, this is a watch that has seen many an improvement over the decades. A design overhaul, full GMT functionionality, the addition of a white dial, and various movement upgrades bringing us to 2011, with the release of the ref 216570. In honor of the Explorer II’s 40th anniversary, the 216570 includes a new case size, chromalight lume, solid center linked bracelet, and of course the orange dial text and GMT hand. From spelunking to the boardroom, it’s a true go anywhere do anything watch, and this is a fantastic double boxed and card set from 2014 ready to go! REF: 216570 SERIAL: Scrambled 81516XXX YEAR: 2014 DIAL: Another change for this reference is the larger hour markers, bringing a whole lotta lume to the table! The black and orange is such a cool combo, and as you can see even under macro both the dial and the sapphire crystal look mint! CASE: 42MM brings just a hint more to the stainless case while still wearing beautifully (photographed on my 6.6 inch wrist.) Incredibly clean, with only very light wear throughout. I believe it to be unpolished (look at that bezel brushing) and all in I think you’d be hard pressed to find a cleaner 10-year-old example! MOVEMENT: Service history unknown but the cal 3187 automatic is winding and setting like butter and keeping incredible time, as you’d expect, with timegrapher showing 5 seconds a day and a very healthy amplitude of 313. BRACELET: Comes on it’s original Rolex oyster bracelet which will fit up to app 7.5 inches, Also has only very light wear throughout, a few micro scratches on the clasp but even that presents beautifully, again hard to find one cleaner. ACCESSORIES: Outer Rolex cardboard box, inner green Rolex box, original Rolex card, Explorer booklet, and dealer papers - this is how you want to find ‘em! PRICE: $8695 which will include overnight fully insured shipping through FedEx anywhere in the US. Face-to face deals in the Los Angeles area are always welcomed with a small discount offered. No trades, thanks. Payment via Zelle or Bank Wire. No returns unless misrepresented and it absolutely will not be, I am a passionate collector first and foremost and I go out of the way to treat buyers the way I want to be treated and I’m the buyer. Lots of great feedback to show that! TIMESTAMP: https://imgur.com/a/Q8vnm2n Follow me here and on IG at thewriteroftime for more cool watches! Thanks! Richard