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226570Rolex Explorer II 226570 Series

Better Than the Sub: Why I Chose the 226570

Better Than the Sub: Why I Chose the 226570

Part 6 of a 14-part series on the Rolex Explorer II 226570. A direct comparison of two watches that look similar on paper and feel completely different in real life.

Ian Roth
Ian Roth
Jun 12, 2026
Why the 226570 Is the Best Rolex Travel Watch

Why the 226570 Is the Best Rolex Travel Watch

Part 5 of a 14-part series on the Rolex Explorer II 226570. The fixed bezel and second time zone that make this watch the smartest passport companion.

Ian Roth
Ian Roth
Jun 5, 2026
The TRUE History of the Explorer II, Told Through the 226570

The TRUE History of the Explorer II, Told Through the 226570

Part 4 of a 14-part series on the Rolex Explorer II 226570. Fifty years, five references, and why the cave-watch DNA still beats inside the modern reference.

Ian Roth
Ian Roth
May 29, 2026
A Complete Buying Guide for the Rolex Explorer II 226570

A Complete Buying Guide for the Rolex Explorer II 226570

Part 3 of a 14-part series on the Rolex Explorer II 226570. The only 226570 buying guide that isn't written by a dealer.

Ian Roth
Ian Roth
May 22, 2026
The Most Underrated Rolex in the Lineup?

The Most Underrated Rolex in the Lineup?

Part 2 of a 14-part series on the Rolex Explorer II 226570 β€” why the most underrated modern Rolex is the smartest one in the lineup.

Ian Roth
Ian Roth
May 15, 2026
The Day Rolex Finally Got It Right

The Day Rolex Finally Got It Right

Part 1 of a 14-part series on the Rolex Explorer II 226570 β€” ownership, history, and real-world performance.

Ian Roth
Ian Roth
May 8, 2026

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