Rolex Explorer II photographed on dark stone

Rolex

Explorer II

Ref. 226570 · Explorer · 42mm steel, black dial, 24-hour bezel

Record labelsSelf-reportedPurchase verifiedOwnership confirmed
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Still owned after 12 months

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ReferralNo data

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Collector stories

How it actually happened.

Sample — demonstration only

The two cards below are labelled prototype samples written to demonstrate the layout. They are not real submissions and are not counted in any figure on this page.

SamplePurchase verified

Expressed interest in person, checked in twice a year, and kept it light. The call came on a Thursday afternoon with no warning. No bundle was suggested at any point.

Wait time

14 months

Prior history

Previous customer

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SampleSelf-reported

Walked into a boutique on a weekday morning while travelling. It was in the case, and there was no waitlist conversation at all. Timing was pure luck.

Wait time

No wait

Prior history

No prior purchases

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