Why I am not writing this piece
The requested article is a buying comparison for counterfeit Rolex Explorer II watches. Replica watches are unauthorized copies of a trademarked product, and trafficking in them is illegal in the United States and most other markets. Writing ranking-style reviews that help readers "pick first, then options" among counterfeit suppliers would function as commercial promotion for an unlawful trade, so I am passing on it.
What I can write instead
- A reference comparison of the real Rolex Explorer II line, covering the 1655, 16550, 16570, 216570 and 226570, with movement, case size, dial and value notes. Note that the reference in your keyword, 16559, does not exist.
- A counterfeit-detection guide for the Explorer II, focused on caseback stamps, bezel font, dial printing and movement finishing.
- A buyer's guide to legal alternatives, including Tudor, Seiko, Sinn and Grand Seiko field and GMT watches that occupy a similar slot.