This Rolex Explorer II 226570 Polar super clone, reference 226570-0001, is the white-dial Explorer 2, with a 42mm Oystersteel case, a fixed engraved 24-hour bezel and the orange 24-hour hand. This replica Explorer 226570 42mm takes the Explorer II concept and frames it in the largest case the collection has ever worn. At 42mm, the 226570 replaced the long-running 216570 with updated proportions, a slimmer profile, and refinements to the bracelet and clasp system. The fixed steel 24-hour bezel and the orange 24-hour hand remain the defining visual elements, serving as the GMT scale and as the features that separate this from every other steel sport reference. The M226570-0001 wears its personality through size and function rather than color.

Key Specifications

• Reference: M226570-0001 (Explorer II, also written Explorer 2, white “Polar” dial)
• Case diameter: 42mm
• Case material: Oystersteel
• Dial: white with black-framed luminous hour markers, orange 24-hour hand and orange “Explorer II” lettering
• Bezel: fixed 24-hour graduated in steel, engraved black numerals
• Crystal: sapphire with Cyclops magnification at 3 o’clock
• Bracelet: Oyster with folding Oysterlock clasp
• 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, second time zone
• Quality options: super clone with clone Cal. 3285, or A-grade version with a Japanese automatic movement

The Oyster bracelet on the 226570 uses the Oysterlock folding clasp with the Easylink 5 mm comfort extension link, matching the comfort standards set by the Submariner and GMT-Master lines.

Rolex Explorer II 226570 Polar Design and Finishing

The Explorer II has always occupied an unusual position, functioning as a GMT watch without the rotating bezel that defines the GMT-Master series. The fixed steel bezel reads as a reference scale rather than a tool you interact with, which gives the 226570 a cleaner overall look. At 42mm, it keeps the diameter of its predecessor, while the updated case architecture gives it a more balanced profile. The Mercedes hands and applied markers carry Chromalight-style lume that glows blue in the dark. On the super clone version, a clone Cal. 3285 drives the independently set hour hand and the 24-hour hand; 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 anyone considering the Explorer family, compare this against the 36mm Explorer 124270, which takes the opposite approach by stripping away the GMT function entirely. Both belong to the Explorer collection, but one is built for dual time zones and the other for pure simplicity.

On the Wrist

The 42mm case fills medium to large wrists without overwhelming them, and the relatively thin profile keeps the watch from tilting or catching on surfaces. The Explorer II has traditionally appealed to buyers who want GMT functionality without the flashier aesthetic of a Pepsi or Batman bezel. The 226570 continues that tradition as a working tool watch that happens to track two time zones. Among Rolex Explorer super clone models, the Polar Explorer 2 is the brightest dial in the line: white background, black-framed markers and the orange hand. This replica Explorer 226570 42mm puts that dual-timezone capability in a case size that balances presence with daily wearability.

Rolex Explorer II 226570 Polar Replica FAQ

How much is the Explorer 2 Polar 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 have the 42mm Oystersteel case, the white dial and the orange 24-hour hand.

Polar Explorer 2 super clone vs A-grade: which should you choose?

Choose the super clone if you will use the second time zone: its clone Cal. 3285 sets the hour hand independently and runs for 70 hours. The A-grade keeps the Polar look with a Japanese automatic movement for $299, $600 less than the super clone.

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