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Kaneko from Commit Ginza will introduce some recommended watches!
Today we will be looking at a rare dial for the Explorer II/Ref. 16570.

Rolex Explorer II All Tritium
Ref.16570 Serial.N1 (manufactured around 1991)
Cal.3185 FF501B/78360 Clasp Code P8
Accessories: Box, warranty card (112: France/Dec 1991)
SOLD OUT!!

Today we have a semi-vintage popular model,
Introducing the Ref. 16570 with tritium luminous and single buckle!!

This model has a beautiful ivory dial.
Among them, this one is a rare specimen that you rarely see. Please take a look!

Yes!! If you look closely at the chronometer markings on this watch, you will see that the spaces between the words "SUPERLATIVE CHRONOMETER" on the top line and "OFFICIALLY CERTIFIED" on the bottom line are aligned.
This dial is commonly known as a "center split."

We have handled the Ref.16570 black lettering/center split in the past,
This is the first time we have received the ivory/center split.

This is a comparison image with the 16550 Ivory/Center Split Dial (right) !!

I compared it closely with the 550 Ivory,
The only difference is the edge of the index and the frame of the hands.
The font was exactly the same.

Am I the only one who feels that the dial has a different texture from the 550 Ivory?

This is an attractive specimen with a glossy texture and creamy color !

The dial condition is good with some small scratches and scuffs.
Overall, it is in good condition.

The hands are all tritium luminous.
There is a tiny chip on the second hand, but the condition is good.

The condition is that there are scratches and scuffs due to use,
The individual condition is good!

The middle case is in the condition you see here!

There are some scratches on the tip of the lug,

There is no excessive finishing The lugs are thick and in good condition!
The edge lines are also perfectly defined!!

There are some scratches on the side of the case,
This item was manufactured around 1991, so the atmosphere is still intact.

The bezel is also in good condition with no sagging.

Clasp code is "P8"

The bracelet matches the age and is in excellent condition with only very slight creasing!

Accessories include box, warranty card, manufacturer's quotation (2024), chronometer tag,
Comes with EX booklet (89) and extra frames (full frames) . 

The country code on the warranty is 112, which is a rare number.
This is a rare French guarantee.

*Dial exchange is not specifically included in the required fields on the quotation.

Wrist shot!! You look great!!
Enjoy this rare specimen of the Kurobuchi center split!!

The popular semi-vintage model, Explorer II "Ref. 16570/N1"
The ivory dial is one of the richer varieties of the 16570.
This is a rare specimen with a rare feature called center split notation!
Although there are some scratches, the bezel, case, and bracelet are all in their original form, so we highly recommend it!!
It's highly unlikely that you'll ever find another 16570/rare dial like this again!
If you are looking for a rare Ref.16570 model, please consider this one!
 

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