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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 October 29, 2026 · 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 | $7,700 | $11,300 |
| Middle half of sales | $7,100 to $8,400 | $10,400 to $12,400 |
| Boutique retail | $4,800 | $10,600 |
| vs retail | +60% | +7% |
| Sales, 12 months | 190 | 168 |
| 1-year trend | +2% | +2% |
| Grade | B+ (79) | B (75) |
| Today's call | hold | 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 B+ (79/100) against B (75/100), and sells 60% over retail vs 7% over.
Which is cheaper to buy used?
The Explorer II 16570: typical eBay sale $7,700 vs $11,300 for the Explorer II 226570.
Which is easier to resell?
The Explorer II 16570, with 190 recorded eBay sales in the last 12 months vs 168.
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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.