2024 Explorer II New Edition Price Analysis: A Deep Dive into Rolex History and the Secondary Market Trends
In 2021, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Explorer II series, ROLEX launched the next generation of the series, updating the model from 216570 to 226570. Despite the change, the watch’s appearance remains largely similar to its predecessor, aligning with Rolex’s tradition of subtle evolution. The primary difference between the old and new models lies in the movement upgrade from 3187 to the 3285, shared with the GMT-Master II, enhancing the movement’s performance and extending the power reserve to 70 hours, marking a significant advancement in user convenience. The current Explorer II 226570 continues the design legacy of its predecessor,…