Rolex Explorer II Black Dial 226570 – Ultimate Guide to the Black Dial Rolex Explorer II

The Rolex Explorer II 226570 Black Dial is a masterpiece in luxury watches. Encased in 42mm of stainless steel, this model features hours, minutes, seconds, date, and GMT functions. Its sleek 12.4mm thickness and 50mm lug-to-lug distance ensure it wears comfortably on the wrist. The latest update to this iconic 226570-0002 includes refined lugs, a broader bracelet, and the advanced Rolex Caliber 3285 movement with a 70-hour power reserve.

Experience the details of this Rolex Explorer II, including its iconic black lacquer dial, Chromalight luminescence, and precision-driven Superlative Chronometer certification. Dive into its functionality and timeless design, crafted for explorers and luxury watch enthusiasts alike.

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0:00 Introduction and Contact Info
0:21 Overview of the Rolex Explorer II 226570
0:41 Dimensions and Design Changes
1:50 On-Wrist Experience and Recommendations
2:20 Bracelet Features and Adjustments
3:05 Case Design and Water Resistance
3:30 Bezel Features and Historical Inspiration
4:10 Dial Details: Hands, Indices, and Luminescence
5:05 Movement Details: Rolex Caliber 3285
5:55 Materials and Durability (904L Steel)
6:40 Conclusion and Pricing Information

[cuanboyz]

I don't know why the polar is more popular. Everytime I look at the black dial it gives me butterflies. I got the chance to choose the polar or the black dial last time, and got home with the black. I dont care if its resell 1k more on gray market, I wan't to wear my watch not flip it. Everytime I wear this watch, its honeymoon period all over again.

[gpapa]

Unpopular opinion but this (along with the white version) is the best SS sports Rolex.

Maybe not as iconic as the Sub but to this day it’s the ONLY sports Rolex in the catalogue that stays true to the brands roots. It keeps the Rolex pedigree and character, the DNA of what Rolex meant back in the day. A sturdy, minimalistic not shiny “look at me” yet classy tool watch. Everything else has been blingified, including the Sub.

[Chenxi_love_music_fairy]

This is one of my most favorite Rolex watches.

[sac_fijian]

Polar is ONLY popular cos Rolex makes very few white dials (datejust, daytona and Exp2). But the newer black is more "dressy" due to full white gold accents and hands and the black dial is lacquered same as new sub. If ya want hype and resell, get the white dial..if ya want something more of a daily driver thats a little bit more dressier and less toolish, get the black dial.

[wristfulthinking]

Another difference, the 216570 has a matte black dial while the 226570 has a gloss black dial.

[GregShieldsOutdoors]

Very nice watch. I bought the Explorer II myself last october...but I did prefer and purchased the Polar Dial.

[nothere]

Would like to see you review the white dial 226570 please

[jesselivermore]

on this last iteration, the black dial is glossy, lacquered one.

[Aliassuk]

Hello Tim. Please can you do a review like this but for the white dial? Thank you!

[kickswhipsncubans]

Received a call for this exact piece a month ago.. didn't grab because I was using the money in the stock market... definitely a beauty And regret but buying it some having the chance at retail 😢

[markgiles]

Nice watch. Shame people who want one can’t actually go into a Rolex Authorized Dealer and just buy one. You know, like just about every other thing on the Earth that’s for sale.

[jamisteven]

Have you noticed that some of the 226570 have really thick font, nearly bold font, on the bezel, while some are super thin font like the one in your video?

[einfussganger]

So many reports on the forums abou the 32xx movement developing sudden timing problems. Any comment on that Tim?

[Nefville]

It the last really toolish looking watch Rolex makes. Especially with the black dial. I wonder if at some point it won't be.

[garyboyle]

I do wish you would stop alluding to the fact that 904L steel is a proprietary Rolex steel, it is not.

[RB-xvsi]

Not “caving” to the pressure to use a ceramic bezel…give me a break. Every other steel Rolex sports watch uses a ceramic bezel. Why shouldn’t this one?

[markgiles]

Rolex doesn’t make its own hands I hear.

[leeharding]

Black Bay Pro homage 😂 these are going for almost retail on the grey market now.

[fraserp]

The new sub I quite like, but the old 40mm exp2 is so much nicer than this. There's a strange cartoon quality about this.

[safemitstifer]

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