Rolex barely has to lift a finger for a new release. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Explorer II Ref. 216570, the new reference, 226570 has changed very little.

The Explorer II, which arrived in 1971, is larger at 42 mm and more technical, with a GMT hand and 24-hour bezel to help explorers (and anyone else who frequently hops time zones) track multiple ...

The toughened case and clear design codes are still present in today’s Rolex Oyster Perpetual Explorer, with the ‘3’, ‘6’ and ‘9’ numerals making for quick and easy legibility. ... Samuel Ross brings ...