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Kaneko from Commit Ginza will introduce a recommended wristwatch!
Today we have a semi-vintage/rare Ref. 16570 piece!!
Rolex Explorer II All Tritium
Ref. 16570 Serial.N4 (manufactured circa 1991)
Cal. 3185 Sub-bracelet 93150/FF501B Clasp code R7
Accessories: Box, warranty card (USA)
In-store price: 2,068,000 JPY (tax included)
Introducing the white dial of the Explorer II "Ref. 16570"!
Manufactured circa 1991, N4 series! The luminous material is all tritium!!
This popular semi-vintage model features all-tritium luminous material, but the item we are introducing today is a fine example with a beautiful lustrous dial and a lovely patina unique to this era.
Here is a comparison with an S-series piece (right) from our stock.
Can you see that the texture of the dial is completely different?
The piece we are introducing this time clearly has a transparent dial, with a greyish tone reminiscent of porcelain.
The dial is characterized by the letters "X", "L", and "R" in "ROLEX", "PERPETUAL", and "EXPLORER" being vertically aligned.
If you look closely, the "E" in the chronometer notation is also distinctive!
The dial we are introducing this time has a relatively strong grey hue,
but it's interesting how there are differences in color even with the same lettering.
The dial condition is excellent,
maintaining a beautiful state even under magnification.
The luminous material is all tritium.
The luminous material on the hands is also in beautiful condition!
This piece has a great "face"!!
It's a super cool dial with a beautiful lemon-yellow patina.
It seems that pieces with this porcelain-like dial and lemon-yellow patina are rare.
The condition shows some scuffs and small scratches from use,
but the overall condition is good, and it's generally clean.
The middle case has a strong impression with sharp edges!
As you can see, the lugs are thick and perfectly aligned!
The bezel has a bit of polish, but is in beautiful condition!!
This particular piece features a distinctive ceramic-like grey dial, but it is also unusually equipped with a Submariner bracelet.
Since it comes with a US guarantee,
we can confirm that it was shipped with a 9315/Submariner bracelet!
While EXI, GMT, etc., are occasionally seen with Submariner bracelets, it's very rare to find a piece that comes with a proper US guarantee.
The bracelet has a slight stretch but is firm.
Accessories include box, warranty card, serial tag, chronometer tag,
EX booklet (USA/90), Oyster booklet (USA/92), and calendar (92-93), all complete!!
For models equipped with Submariner bracelets, their true value is appreciated only when a USA guarantee is included. Therefore, a piece with such a complete warranty card is extremely rare!!
What's more, we now have two historically rare models at once.
Surprisingly, the black/patina piece (left), N3 series, also...
...is a Submariner bracelet specification!
Based on the serial numbers, the black dial is the elder brother and the white dial is the younger brother (laughs).
Having two EXII Submariner bracelet brothers together like this... it's unlikely to happen again.
Of course! A USA guarantee is also included!!
That's amazing.
The black dial piece is also highly recommended, with its tritium patina and excellent case!!
These two pieces make you not want to separate them.
Finally, a wrist shot!!
A cool piece with a beautiful grey dial and original Submariner bracelet!!
Personally, I used to think that Submariner bracelets should be reserved for Submariner watches!
But now, having come full circle, this combination looks rugged and cool.
The semi-vintage representative model Explorer II "Ref. 16570/N3"
This is a rare and appealing piece with a beautiful, porcelain-like grey dial and a Submariner bracelet!
Such a fine piece with excellent overall condition and complete accessories is rare!
If you are looking for a Ref. 16570/white dial/semi-vintage rare piece,
please consider it.
