Rolex Explorer II 226570
Polar · 42mm · Cal. 3285
Market value
Full set · Excellent condition$12,200
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Typical sale range $11,450 – $12,950
US retail $10,600 15% over retail
Based on a market price we check against outside price guides every week, until eBay sales add up.
Value by condition
What a 226570 sells for in each condition, with and without its box and papers.
| Condition | Full set | Papers only | Box only | Watch only |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unworn | $13,050 | $12,400 | $11,900 | $11,350 |
| Excellent | $12,200 | $11,600 | $11,100 | $10,600 |
| Good | $11,350 | $10,800 | $10,300 | $9,850 |
| Fair | $10,250 | $9,750 | $9,350 | $8,900 |
Unworn: never worn, often with stickers. Excellent: light wear. Good: visible wear. Fair: heavy wear or needs work. A full set has the original box and papers. Listings that don't say are valued as a typical listing.
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Recent sales
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About the 226570
- Brand
- Rolex
- Model
- Explorer II
- Reference
- 226570
- Version
- Polar
- Case
- 42mm
- Movement
- Cal. 3285
- US retail
- $10,600 (Jan 2026)
- Production
- Current
Questions
How much is a Rolex Explorer II 226570 worth?
About $12,200 as a full set in excellent condition, with most selling between $11,450 and $12,950. An unworn one brings about $13,050; a watch without its box and papers about $10,600.
How much do box and papers add?
A 226570 without its box and papers typically sells for about 13% less than a full set in the same condition. The original papers (the warranty card) matter most.
Is the Rolex Explorer II 226570 worth more than retail?
Yes. It sells for about $12,200 as a full set in excellent condition, 15% more than its US retail price of $10,600 (as of Jan 2026).
Where can I sell a 226570?
On eBay, where you'd keep about $11,450 of a $12,200 sale after eBay's fees and insured shipping, or to a dealer, who pays less but quickly, with no listing, fees or buyer risk. Get an offer from a trusted dealer.
Where do these prices come from?
Caseback Terminal follows every eBay auction and Buy It Now listing for the 226570, records final prices as they close, and blends them with current asking prices and a market price we check against outside guides every week (last on November 9, 2026). More on how values work.