amanico
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2 interesting Rolex Explorer II Ref 16570.
One for its condition and patina of the indices, from 1992: 
The second one, Black AND Rail, which is quite unusual for this reference, less unusual for a 16650. Forget the poor condition of the dial, the interest of this watch is educational.
BUT I have to say that I very rarely saw a Black Rail 16550 ( and as a consequence, even more rarely on a 16570 ) in good condition. Most of them are " spider ".
Best,
Nicolas
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2 interesting Rolex Explorer II Ref 16570.
One for its condition and patina of the indices, from 1992: The second one, Black AND Rail, which is quite unusual for this reference, less unusual for a 16650. Forget the poor condition of the dial, the interest of this watch is educational. BUT I have t...
The famous spider dial. I love the white patina.
Rolex 16750 som spidering but very hard to see. ...
The letter “C” in “Chronometer” is aligned with the letter “C” in “Certified” .
It usually comes with linger second markings, not always.
Thanks. I'd have never guessed that one.
But now that you said it all I can see is the "rail" in the negative space in the text. Sorta like the first time you see the arrow in the FedEx logo.
I confess I was also wondering about this!
Searching for an elusive rail track minutes marking on the dial!
Beautiful watches to my eye.
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I actually had one of those 10-12 years ago
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