Pre-Owned Rolex Explorer II 16570Rolex watches are known for their robust, hard-wearing, and easy to read designs. The Rolex Explorer is no exception, aptly named, it has a history of joining many an explorer around the world on a variety of expeditions. First marketed in 1953, The Explorer provided a design that is not only sophisticated to look at but also sophisticated in its ability. The Explorer's hour markers and hands contain luminescent material that emits a blue glow, ensuring visibility long after the sun goes down. The Explorer II released in 1971 is an advanced version of its predecessor. This 2003 model has both its original box and papers.