Explorer II 216570 White Polar Steel

A modern Rolex sports watch with a welcome flash of orange, this Explorer II ref. 216570 is the white-dial configuration commonly nicknamed the “Polar.” Introduced in 2011, the reference brought the Explorer II up to a substantial 42mm case while reviving the bright orange 24-hour hand in reference to the original Explorer II of the 1970s.

The crisp white dial is especially distinctive for its strong contrast, with oversized black-outlined hour markers and hands filled with Chromalight, joined by the bright orange arrow-shaped 24-hour hand and matching Explorer II signature. A fixed brushed-steel 24-hour bezel works together with the additional hand to display a second time zone, while the date at 3 o’clock completes the design.

Powered by the Rolex caliber 3187 automatic movement, it is fitted to its stainless steel Oyster bracelet with Oysterlock clasp and Easylink extension.

Bold, highly legible and a little more playful than the typical Rolex sports watch, the white dial and flashes of orange give the “Polar” an instantly recognizable look on the wrist.