This Rolex Explorer II 226570 Black super clone, reference 226570-0002, is the Explorer 2 in a 42mm Oystersteel case with a black dial, a fixed 24-hour bezel and the orange 24-hour hand. This replica explorer 226570 is the current-generation Explorer II, carrying the m226570-0002 designation with a black dial and the signature 24-hour hand in orange. At 42mm, the Explorer II runs larger than the Explorer I and targets a different use case entirely. While the Explorer I focuses on legibility in low light, the Explorer II adds a fixed 24-hour bezel for tracking a second time zone. The black dial goes back to the very first Explorer II, the 1655 of 1971, which was made only in black. The white “Polar” dial joined it with the 16550 in 1985, and the 226570 continues both side by side, with updated case proportions.

Technical Overview

• Reference: M226570-0002 (Explorer II, also written Explorer 2, black dial)
• Case diameter: 42mm
• Case material: Oystersteel
• Dial: black with luminous hour markers, orange 24-hour hand and orange “Explorer II” lettering
• Bezel: fixed 24-hour graduated in steel
• Crystal: sapphire with Cyclops lens at 3 o’clock
• Movement: clone Cal. 3285 (super clone version), automatic, with independently adjustable hour hand
• Power reserve: 70 hours (clone Cal. 3285)
• Water resistance: 100 m
• Functions: hours, minutes, seconds, date, 24-hour display
• Quality options: super clone with clone Cal. 3285, or A-grade version with a Japanese automatic movement

The 226570 updated the Explorer II case shape from its predecessor, the 216570, with refined lugs and a slightly different profile. The redesigned bracelet uses a wider Oyster link configuration that improves wrist comfort over extended wear.

Rolex Explorer II 226570 Black Movement

The independently adjustable hour hand is the defining feature of the Explorer II. It allows the wearer to track home time while traveling, without disrupting the running seconds or minute hand. This makes the 226570 a practical GMT alternative without the rotating bezel that characterizes the GMT-Master line. The orange 24-hour hand sweeps around the fixed bezel markings, providing an at-a-glance distinction between AM and PM in environments where natural light is absent. On the super clone version this work is done by a clone Cal. 3285; the A-grade version runs a Japanese automatic movement at a lower price, so choose the super clone if the separately set hour hand matters to you. For those drawn to the Explorer line, the 36mm Explorer 124270 offers the original concept in a more compact size. Both sit within the Explorer collection, but the 226570 is the tool watch of the pair.

What Sets It Apart

The black dial on the 226570-0002 creates strong contrast with the white luminous hour markers and the orange GMT hand. Next to the white “Polar” variant, the black version reads more understated in daylight and lets the lume and the orange “Explorer II” lettering stand out at night. On the wrist, the 42mm case fills space without feeling bulky thanks to relatively short lug-to-lug measurements. The fixed steel bezel gives it a more industrial appearance compared to the ceramic bezels found on other Rolex sport models. Whether you call it the Explorer II or the Explorer 2, this replica explorer 226570 gives you the dual-timezone functionality in a package that reads cleaner than most GMT watches on the market.

Rolex Explorer II 226570 Black Replica FAQ

How much is the Explorer 2 226570 black super clone?

The super clone costs $899 with the clone Cal. 3285, and the A-grade version with a Japanese automatic movement costs $299. Both share the 42mm Oystersteel case, the black dial and the fixed 24-hour bezel.

What is the difference between the 226570 super clone and the A-grade?

The difference is the movement: the super clone runs a clone Cal. 3285 with an independently set hour hand and 70 hours of reserve, while the A-grade uses a Japanese automatic movement at a lower price. Pick the super clone if you want to use the Explorer II as a two-time-zone watch.

Other versions of this model in stock: Rolex Explorer II 226570 Polar (white dial) (vintage 40mm, black dial), Rolex Explorer II 1655 Freccione.