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Old 16 May 2012, 03:50 AM   #1
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Rolex Explorer II 216570 -Black Dial

I'm debating on buying this one or going with the White face. Whats your take on this model. HELP!!!
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Old 16 May 2012, 03:54 AM   #2
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Great watch!! Countless threads on this model, btw. The "search" function is your friend.
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Old 16 May 2012, 03:55 AM   #3
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Great watch!! Countless threads on this model, btw. The "search" function is your friend.
+1 Here is one for you buddy (https://www.rolexforums.com/showthre...=216570+owners)
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Old 16 May 2012, 03:56 AM   #4
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I like the white dial, we all have a ton of black dial SS watches, so the change is nice.....plus the orange pops on the white dial.....
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Old 16 May 2012, 04:12 AM   #5
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Nice to have a white face in the collection.

Good luck choosing.
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Old 16 May 2012, 04:48 AM   #6
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Old 16 May 2012, 04:53 AM   #7
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I've tried them both on and prefer the white dial. I like the orange hand/white dial combo. My other watch is black dial and I wouldn't want 2 black dial watches.
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Old 16 May 2012, 04:56 AM   #8
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Tough call as I am trying to decide the same thing.

I thought I wanted black, looked at the white and cannot get it out of my head.

I have 4 on my short list, the TT GMT, Black Exp, White Exp and the Green Milgauss.

Tough choices
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Old 18 May 2012, 04:52 AM   #9
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I thought I wanted black, looked at the white and cannot get it out of my head.
What more is there to say?
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Old 16 May 2012, 04:56 AM   #10
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I went with white because I have many dark dials...
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Old 16 May 2012, 06:06 AM   #11
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I prefer the black dial on this model, and white dial on the 16570.
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Old 16 May 2012, 06:12 AM   #12
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The more I see the black the more I want one.
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Old 16 May 2012, 06:45 AM   #13
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White one for me in this model. A stated previously most of us have quite a few black gave watches and the white is a nice change of pace. Plus the orange pops!
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Old 16 May 2012, 09:21 AM   #14
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Thanks for the feedback y'all its kinda hard to decide when 50/50 go with the deciding factor hahaha I might have the settle with the black one but then exchange for the white.
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Old 16 May 2012, 09:29 AM   #15
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I prefer the black dial
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Old 16 May 2012, 09:56 AM   #16
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White or black both are a great choice
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Old 16 May 2012, 09:59 AM   #17
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White dial! Hands look better, the black surrounds on the hour markers are an awesome contrast to the dial, and as said - how many other white-dialed sport watches does one own?
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Old 16 May 2012, 10:06 AM   #18
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I wanted black like my 16570 but unfortunately the black 216570 had a matte dial, not shiny enamel, and the paint on the hands made them appear stubby. The paint also reduced the lume area.

So I went white and have no regrets. White 42s rule!

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Black dial for me although white works too!
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Old 18 May 2012, 03:01 AM   #20
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Through rigorous tests I went with the Black face! thanks for the helpful insight TRF
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Old 18 May 2012, 03:14 AM   #21
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Through rigorous tests I went with the Black face! thanks for the helpful insight TRF
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Through rigorous tests I went with the Black face! thanks for the helpful insight TRF
Where da pics? Congrats!

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Old 18 May 2012, 04:11 AM   #23
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Old 18 May 2012, 04:39 AM   #24
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I prefer the white dial.
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Old 18 May 2012, 08:47 AM   #25
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Black one for me
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Old 18 May 2012, 11:01 AM   #26
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Black dial and it's beautiful!
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Old 18 May 2012, 11:10 AM   #27
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Close... but I think I prefer white over black in this case.
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Old 18 May 2012, 11:14 AM   #28
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I really do like the black....but I think the white somehow iooks more original and stands apart from the standard Rolex sport models.

IMO, the design of the Explorer II shines more in the white....
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Old 18 May 2012, 11:19 AM   #29
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The black is a quiet classy look whle the white pops a little more. The hands on the white dial stand out more. Me...I think I am a black dial guy.
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White!!!
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