1990 Rolex Explorer 2 ref. 16570 “Chicchi Di Mais Polar Dial with Papers”

Up for grabs is a Rolex Explorer 2

Reference 16570 with 40mm case

E serial number circa 1990 production

Excellent vintage condition case with thick and even lugs and crown guards. Probably unpolished or close to it since original chamfers are still evident. Clear numbers.

Dial is original, white with vivid yellow patina on plots. So-called Chicci Di Mais dial with corn yellow patina from early 1990’s. The hands are original and tritium and it is CORRECT for them not to age the same.

The bezel is in excellent vintage condition

Original Rolex 78360 bracelet with 11 links, 501B ends, and P date code, moderate stretch from use.

The watch comes with original punched papers with matching numbers.