Rolex Explorer II 226570
Polar · 42mm · Cal. 3285
Market value
Full set · Excellent condition$12,150
Typical sale range $11,500 – $13,100
Built from 92 asking prices on eBay, plus a market price we check every week. Updated 1 min ago.
Price history
We record this watch's value every day starting September 29, 2026. The chart fills in as the days go by.
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 | $13,000 | $12,350 | $11,800 | $11,300 |
| Excellent | $12,150 | $11,550 | $11,050 | $10,550 |
| Good | $11,300 | $10,700 | $10,250 | $9,800 |
| Fair | $10,200 | $9,700 | $9,300 | $8,850 |
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.
For sale now
All 94 on the live feed ›Buy It Now, best priced first
Rolex 226570 NEW 2023 White Dial Box & Papers$12,12693%
2022 NEW PAPERS Rolex Explorer II 226570 White Polar Steel Date 42mm Watch Box$12,92099%
Rolex 226570 Explorer II Polar White 42mm 2021 Box & Papers Full Set 2021$11,58099%
ROLEX 226570 EXPLORER II WHITE DIAL POLAR NIB NEW$12,950100%
Rolex 226570 Explorer II Polar White 42mm 2021 Box & Papers$11,804101%
Rolex 226570 NEW 2026 White Dial Box & Papers$13,310102%
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Recent sales
All Rolex sales ›Sold on eBay ›No sales recorded for the 226570 yet. Final prices land here as tracked auctions close; tracking started September 26, 2026.
About the 226570
- Brand
- Rolex
- Model
- Explorer II
- Reference
- 226570
- Version
- Polar
- Case
- 42mm
- Movement
- Cal. 3285
Questions
How much is a Rolex Explorer II 226570 worth?
About $12,150 as a full set in excellent condition, with most selling between $11,500 and $13,100. An unworn one brings about $13,000; a watch without its box and papers about $10,550.
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.
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 September 29, 2026). More on how values work.