Rolex Explorer II 16570 Black Dial Box and Paper Set valet-tray Because the case is perfectly

Because the case is perfectly balanced—elegant yet sporty—crafted by François Borgel of the Taubert Frères company

The term “gilt dial” refers to the gold-colored printing — actually the exposed brass dial plate showing through the glossy black finish

On the right side we have an very unusual crown - in what we believe is lapis lazuli stone

Calibre P454/5B hand wound movement

Rolex Explorer II 16570 Black Dial Box and Paper Set valet-tray Because the case is perfectlyThe Rolex Explorer II was introduced in 1971 as a highly specialised tool watch for speleologists (cave explorers) and polar adventurers. In environments where natural daylight disappearsor never setskeeping track of day and night becomes surprisingly difficult. To solve this, Rolex equipped the Explorer II with a fixed 24 hour bezel and a bold 24 hour hand, allowing the wearer to distinguish AM from PM at a glance. Although it was a slow seller in