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Kaneko from Commit Ginza will introduce recommended watches!
Today, we have a semi-vintage/rare Ref. 16570!!

Rolex Explorer II All Tritium
Ref. 16570 Serial.N4 (Manufactured around 1991)
Cal.3185 Sub bracelet 93150/FF501B Clasp code R7
Accessories: Box, warranty card (USA)
SOLD OUT!!

Introducing the white dial of the Explorer II "Ref. 16570"!
It's an N4 series manufactured around 1991! The luminous material is all tritium!!

This is a popular semi-vintage model characterized by its all-tritium luminous material.
The product introduced this time is a good example with a beautiful lustrous dial and a nice patina unique to this era.

This is a comparison shot with our stock S-series piece (right).
Can you tell that the texture of the dials is completely different?

The piece introduced this time clearly has a translucent dial,
reminiscent of porcelain, with a grayish tint.

The dial features the letters "X", "L", and "R" of "ROLEX" "PERPETUAL" "EXPLORER"
aligned vertically.

If you look closely, the letter "E" in the chronometer notation is also distinctive!

The dial introduced this time has a relatively strong gray tint,
but it's interesting that there are differences in color even with the same lettering.

The dial condition is excellent,
maintaining a clean state even under a loupe.

The luminous material is all tritium.
The hand lume also remains in good condition!

This piece has a great look!!
It's an incredibly cool dial with a beautifully patinated lemon yellow color.

I have the impression that pieces with this porcelain-like dial and lemon yellow patina are rare.

The condition shows some scratches and minor scuffs from use,
but the overall condition is good and it's generally clean.

The mid-case is in good condition with sharp edges!

As you can see, the lugs are thick and perfectly aligned!

The bezel has some signs of polishing but is in beautiful condition!!

This piece is characterized by its ceramic-like gray dial,
but it's also a rare piece in that it's fitted with a Submariner bracelet.

Since it comes with a US guarantee,
we can confirm that it was shipped with a 9315/Submariner bracelet!

We occasionally see EXI, GMT, etc. fitted with Submariner bracelets, but
it's extremely rare to encounter a piece that comes with a proper US guarantee.

The bracelet has a slight stretch but is firm.

Accessories include the box, warranty card, serial tag, chronometer tag,
EX booklet (USA/90), Oyster booklet (USA/92), and calendar (92-93) - a complete set!!

For models fitted with a Submariner bracelet, their true value is assessed when accompanied by a USA guarantee.
Thus, a piece like this with a complete warranty card is extremely rare and valuable!

Moreover, this time we have two historically rare models at once.
Astonishingly!! The N3 series black/patina piece (left) is also...

a piece with a Submariner bracelet specification!

By serial number, the black dial is the older brother and the white dial is the younger brother (laughs).
It's unlikely that the EXII Submariner bracelet brothers will ever be together like this again.

Of course! It also comes with a USA guarantee!!
Amazing.

The black dial piece is also highly recommended with its tritium patina and excellent case!!

These two pieces make me not want to separate the brothers..

Finally, a wrist shot!!
It's a cool piece with a beautiful gray dial and an original/Submariner bracelet!!

Personally,
I used to think that Submariner bracelets belonged on Submariners!
But now that I've come full circle,
this combination looks rugged and cool.

Semi-vintage flagship model Explorer II "Ref.16570/N3"
This is a rare and attractive piece with a beautiful gray-toned, porcelain-like dial and a Submariner bracelet!
Such a good example with excellent overall condition and complete accessories is rare!
For customers looking for a Ref.16570/white dial/rare semi-vintage piece,
please consider it.

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