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Rolex Explorer II 16570 vs Rolex Explorer II 226570
Which one holds its value, sells faster and costs less? Five rounds, scored on real recorded eBay sales.
Sales data through November 4, 2026 (all brands) · last 12 months
WON0
Sells over retail
ROUND 1Easier to resell
ROUND 2Investment grade
ROUND 3Cheaper to buy today
ROUND 41-year price trend
ROUND 5What matters most to you?
Pick one and we'll call it.
Price history
Typical resale value over time. Hover or tap the chart.
Side by side
| Explorer II 16570 | Explorer II 226570 | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical sale | $7,600 | $11,400 |
| Middle half of sales | $7,000 to $8,300 | $10,500 to $12,500 |
| Boutique retail | n/a | $10,600 |
| vs retail | n/a | +8% |
| Sales, 12 months | 372 | 184 |
| 1-year trend | +4% | +3% |
| Grade | A (84) | B+ (77) |
| Today's call | wait for a dip | hold |
Quick answers
Which holds its value better, the Rolex Explorer II 16570 or the Rolex Explorer II 226570?
The Explorer II 16570. It grades A (84/100) against B+ (77/100).
Which is cheaper to buy used?
The Explorer II 16570: typical eBay sale $7,600 vs $11,400 for the Explorer II 226570.
Which is easier to resell?
The Explorer II 16570, with 372 recorded eBay sales in the last 12 months vs 184.
More head-to-heads
Typical sale is the median recorded eBay sale (buyer-paid, before seller fees, each listing counted once). Retail is the current US boutique price where one exists. Grades and today's call come from the Crown Index Vaults. Past prices are not a forecast. Some outbound links are affiliate links.