The Rolex Reference 16570 Explorer II is rapidly becoming a darling in the collector community.

With its unusual origin as a spelunker's tool, the Explorer II is a bit of an outlier among Rolex’s other sports watches in terms of its original intended use, but it has become one of the most revered and appreciated models in the catalog amongst collectors today.

With a diameter of 39mm, the Reference 16570 preserves the classic proportions of vintage Rolex sports watches, making them some of the very last “traditional” Rolex sports case dimensions before they swelled in more recent references.

This particular Y-Serial example dates to circa 2002 and features an excellent case, a flawless Luminova dial with matching handset, and a robust Oyster bracelet with a Fliplock clasp and solid endlinks.

If you are looking for a daily-wearable sports Rolex that preserves the classic case proportions and overall neo-vintage feel from the watches of the last century, this is the one for you!