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Rolex. A Stainless Steel Explorer II Bracelet Watch with Black Dial, Ref.216570, With box and certificate image 1
Rolex. A Stainless Steel Explorer II Bracelet Watch with Black Dial, Ref.216570, With box and certificate image 2
Rolex. A Stainless Steel Explorer II Bracelet Watch with Black Dial, Ref.216570, With box and certificate image 3
Rolex. A Stainless Steel Explorer II Bracelet Watch with Black Dial, Ref.216570, With box and certificate image 4
Rolex. A Stainless Steel Explorer II Bracelet Watch with Black Dial, Ref.216570, With box and certificate image 5
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Rolex | Explorer II, Ref.216570, Specially made for British Special Air Service, A rare Stainless Steel dual time Bracelet Watch with date, circa 2012

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20 June 2021, 15:00 HKT
Hong Kong, Six Pacific Place

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Rolex | Explorer II, Ref.216570, Specially made for British Special Air Service, A rare Stainless Steel dual time Bracelet Watch with date, circa 2012

Model/Reference: Explorer II/ 216570, special edition made for British Special Air Service
Case No: G578737 SA912801
Year: Circa 2012
Calibre: 3187, automatic, signed
Dial: Black, signed
Case: 42mm, stainless steel, engraved screwed case back, signed
Strap: Stainless steel Oyster bracelet, folding clasp, approximately 215mm, signed
Accompaniments: Rolex presentation box and Certificate of Origin, Swing tags and related literature

Footnotes

勞力士,「Explorer II」216570型號,罕有精鋼自動上弦鏈帶腕錶,配兩地時間及日期顯示,為英國SAS空降特勤隊特製,年份約2012,附原廠錶盒,保證卡,吊牌及相關書籍。

Rolex has been known to have strong connection with several military regiments, and the brand produces special editions for members of those units. The present watch is one of the 100 pieces specially made for British Special Air Service (SAS). First founded in 1941, the SAS is one of the most elite and respected military organizations in the world.

This special edition Explorer II was commissioned in 2012. The famous winged dagger badge and the regiment's name- 22 Special Air Service- are finely engraved on case back as well as the original owner's initials. "Who Dares Wins", motto of SAS is also engraved at the left side of the case.

In addition to the regiment's reputation, Rolex seldom accepts special commission nowadays, and just 100 pieces were made, the rarity makes this special edition Explorer II a highly sought after piece.

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