Phantom Explorer 2 Rolex. Known among watch fans as steve mcqueen or freccione this line was part of rolex s catalog from 1971 to 1975 and differentiates itself from later models mainly in its dial and bezel design it has printed line indices on the dial and the numerals on the bezel are markedly thinner than those. When it was released at baselworld way back in 2011 the explorer ii ref 216570 was the first watch from rolex to utilise their then new calibre 3187.
Vintage explorer ii models with the reference number 1655 are especially highly sought after. It was an exciting and innovative movement and to this day it still offers a hell of a lot in terms of technicality benefiting from a parachrom hairspring paraflex shock absorbers breguet overcoil and superlative chronometer certification. Waterproof to 100 metres the explorer ii can be depended on even in underwater conditions.
The dial has also been given the matt treatment with the addition of orange minute markers on the outer track to match the orange explorer gmt hand.
Vintage explorer ii models with the reference number 1655 are especially highly sought after. M216570 0001 rolex s a respects your right to privacy and is committed to maintaining your confidence and trust. In addition to the conventional hour minute and seconds hands it features a 24 hour hand to display a second time zone. When it was released at baselworld way back in 2011 the explorer ii ref 216570 was the first watch from rolex to utilise their then new calibre 3187.