Explorer II
Dandong 3285 Movement
This time, Clean released the 226570 in black and white.
The biggest highlight is this 3285 movement, which is the same type as the 126710, but the 3285 movement in the 226570 is larger in size.
The calendar position is also different from the 126710.
Therefore, on the market, the calendar position on the 226570 is often incorrect. Because the Explorer II is relatively niche, movement manufacturers are reluctant to develop this size separately.
Clean spent over a year to convince the Dandong movement factory to develop it individually.
Bezel font differences
The differences between the 226570 and the 216570 are still quite significant.
Movement changes
Size is 42mm
Case changes
Hand changes
Bezel font thickness changes
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The black dial genuine watch, due to its production year, still uses the older thin font on the bezel.
The white dial purchased in 2023 uses the thicker font.
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The Explorer II is a rare watch and holds a relatively special position in the entire Rolex lineup. Until Clean released their version, I had not found a relatively perfect one. Hopefully, Clean will bring more and better products in the future.
