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bap · 24 June 2016, 01:16 AM

Need some help here. I've decided on the 216570 as my next purchase but i can not for the life of me decide which color. Every time i think i've made my decision i get a creeping feeling i'm making the wrong choice. Help!

schwartz914 · 24 June 2016, 01:24 AM

Black Dial for sure. You can always buy a white dial and have it swapped out at any point later on

Gerardus · 14 August 2016, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by schwartz914

Black Dial for sure. You can always buy a white dial and have it swapped out at any point later on

You could do this also the other way around......

gav329 · 15 August 2016, 03:59 AM

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Originally Posted by schwartz914

Black Dial for sure. You can always buy a white dial and have it swapped out at any point later on

White dial for sure. You can always buy a black dial and have it swapped out at any point later on.

I've got white its stunning I know it was right decision for me anyway. Good luck.

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The Libertine · 24 June 2016, 01:25 AM

To me, EX2 = white dial.

herts9 · 24 June 2016, 01:27 AM

You can't go wrong. I'm of the thought that an Explorer II looks better with a white dial. If you want something black, go Explorer I, Sub, or SD.

The white dial and orange hand connect well.

Gerardus · 14 August 2016, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by herts9

You can't go wrong. I'm of the thought that an Explorer II looks better with a white dial. If you want something black, go Explorer I, Sub, or SD.

The white dial and orange hand connect well.

I want something black but went form SUBc to EXII(5dgt) because of
wearing comfort, mostly for weight issue for my wrist.

gav329 · 15 August 2016, 04:00 AM

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Originally Posted by herts9

You can't go wrong. I'm of the thought that an Explorer II looks better with a white dial. If you want something black, go Explorer I, Sub, or SD.

The white dial and orange hand connect well.

Bang on correct!

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m1911a1 · 24 June 2016, 01:32 AM

I defiantly had to have the white one first and ordered a second white one for back-up.....then caved and bought the black.
Love both!

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gav329 · 15 August 2016, 04:01 AM

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I defiantly had to have the white one first and ordered a second white one for back-up.....then caved and bought the black.

Love both!

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Sorry? "Back up" ???

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wrxsti · 24 June 2016, 01:50 AM

go and try them on you will know then. In pics i like the white, on my wrist i prefer the black

Rolex fan 61 · 24 June 2016, 02:01 AM

Polar white for the best legibility

Friar · 24 June 2016, 03:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Rolex fan 61

Polar white for the best legibility

+1

Paul_81 · 24 June 2016, 04:11 AM

This one

hoppes-no9 · 24 June 2016, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Rolex fan 61

Polar white for the best legibility

This, and because it's just cooler.

Nidal · 14 August 2016, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Rolex fan 61

Polar white for the best legibility

This..

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socialpro · 24 June 2016, 02:05 AM

I am in the same predicament and have yet to pull the trigger. I have viewed both at ADs several times and still cannot make up my mind. Photos online play tricks on you as well - in person how they wear / look against your skin is nowhere near what you make up in your mind.

I like the WHITE more for weekends / laid back / going out / flashier. More 'modern' looking to me. White dial is also seen more 'rare' in the rolex lineup.

The BLACK dial to me is more everyday, office, classic, more low key, a bit more blending in. But the orange hand def gives it some pop against the black dial.

Sure you can wear either one daily - but has more to do with your personality and how you plan to wear it as well.

I tried BOTH on and still weighing pros and cons of both.

Rogdogg · 24 June 2016, 02:06 AM

I had an awful time deciding when I bought mine about 4 years ago. I went with the white dial and am absolutely sure that I made the right choice for me. After 4 years I love it as much now as I did then

GB-man · 24 June 2016, 02:15 AM

Black was an easy choice for me. It's subjective.

watchwatcher · 24 June 2016, 02:29 AM

I've had both...and loved them both.

If it weren't for the so-called 'phantom hands' of the black...I think it would be the perfect watch. But alas, there they are. So if I were to go the EXP2 route again, it would most likely be the white.

beshannon · 24 June 2016, 02:58 AM

I prefer the Polar, clean sporty and ultra legible. Blue lume on the white is a bonus.

Psmith · 24 June 2016, 03:00 AM

Black, unless you already have other black-dialled watches.
In fact I prefer the black regardless of the above!

liuk3 · 24 June 2016, 03:03 AM

Polar FTW!

NKflyer · 24 June 2016, 03:06 AM

It's funny but with the old 16570, I vastly prefer the white dial. But on the 42mm 216570, I favor the black. More true to the 1655 "Steve Mcqueen" Explorer from which it borrows styling cues, I guess.

Flywheel · 24 June 2016, 03:29 AM

Polar pop.

osamu · 24 June 2016, 03:29 AM

I always liked black better. I think for a second I thought about white, only because I don't own any white dialed watches and white dials are pretty rare in the Rolex lineup, but then I just went with what I thought looked better (black 16570) and haven't regretted it.

Bryanli88 · 24 June 2016, 03:30 AM

Polar is the way to go. It's the best looking white faced dial around and so distinctive. Black dial watches are so common (sub, gmt).

Flyfisher · 24 June 2016, 06:03 AM

Polar.

Too many other black faced watches in Rolex lineup

Boschy · 24 June 2016, 08:49 PM

Polar. Also don't like the phantom had on the black dial, and already got lots of black dial watches.

White works best with causal gear. Also match mine in the office with a white/pearl cufflinks and a crisp shirt and black suit. Oh yes!!!

Rolex fan 61 · 24 June 2016, 09:15 PM

I purchased the polar white NEVER regretted it!!!!!

24 June 2016, 01:16 AM	#1
bap "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: texas Posts: 7	216570 Exp II - In a bind Need some help here. I've decided on the 216570 as my next purchase but i can not for the life of me decide which color. Every time i think i've made my decision i get a creeping feeling i'm making the wrong choice. Help!

24 June 2016, 01:50 AM	#11
wrxsti "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 1,695	go and try them on you will know then. In pics i like the white, on my wrist i prefer the black __________________ PP Geneva

24 June 2016, 04:11 AM	#14
Paul_81 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: England Watch: Exp 2 polar white Posts: 1,147	This one Attached Images

24 June 2016, 02:06 AM	#18
Rogdogg 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bangkok Posts: 6,124	I had an awful time deciding when I bought mine about 4 years ago. I went with the white dial and am absolutely sure that I made the right choice for me. After 4 years I love it as much now as I did then __________________ Nil Satis Nisi Optimum

24 June 2016, 02:58 AM	#21
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	I prefer the Polar, clean sporty and ultra legible. Blue lume on the white is a bonus. __________________ IWC Portugieser 7 Day, Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

24 June 2016, 01:24 AM	#2
schwartz914 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: David Location: NY Watch: Rolex Posts: 917	Black Dial for sure. You can always buy a white dial and have it swapped out at any point later on

24 June 2016, 01:25 AM	#5
The Libertine Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Mike Location: BOS Watch: 16710;14060;214270 Posts: 6,375	To me, EX2 = white dial.

24 June 2016, 01:27 AM	#6
herts9 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: Brian Location: Kentucky Watch: 116610LN Posts: 2,034	You can't go wrong. I'm of the thought that an Explorer II looks better with a white dial. If you want something black, go Explorer I, Sub, or SD. The white dial and orange hand connect well.

24 June 2016, 01:32 AM	#9
m1911a1 Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: Maine, USA Watch: 42mm Explorer-II's Posts: 489	I defiantly had to have the white one first and ordered a second white one for back-up.....then caved and bought the black. Love both!

24 June 2016, 02:01 AM	#12
Rolex fan 61 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: UK Posts: 1,262	Polar white for the best legibility

24 June 2016, 02:05 AM	#17
socialpro "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Real Name: Alex Watch: Rolex \|\| Panerai Posts: 1,348	I am in the same predicament and have yet to pull the trigger. I have viewed both at ADs several times and still cannot make up my mind. Photos online play tricks on you as well - in person how they wear / look against your skin is nowhere near what you make up in your mind. I like the WHITE more for weekends / laid back / going out / flashier. More 'modern' looking to me. White dial is also seen more 'rare' in the rolex lineup. The BLACK dial to me is more everyday, office, classic, more low key, a bit more blending in. But the orange hand def gives it some pop against the black dial. Sure you can wear either one daily - but has more to do with your personality and how you plan to wear it as well. I tried BOTH on and still weighing pros and cons of both.

24 June 2016, 02:15 AM	#19
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	Black was an easy choice for me. It's subjective.

24 June 2016, 02:29 AM	#20
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	I've had both...and loved them both. If it weren't for the so-called 'phantom hands' of the black...I think it would be the perfect watch. But alas, there they are. So if I were to go the EXP2 route again, it would most likely be the white.

24 June 2016, 03:00 AM	#22
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Black, unless you already have other black-dialled watches. In fact I prefer the black regardless of the above! __________________

24 June 2016, 03:03 AM	#23
liuk3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 3,354	Polar FTW! __________________ "Appreciate your life!"

24 June 2016, 03:06 AM	#24
NKflyer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Richard Location: Colorado Posts: 2,858	It's funny but with the old 16570, I vastly prefer the white dial. But on the 42mm 216570, I favor the black. More true to the 1655 "Steve Mcqueen" Explorer from which it borrows styling cues, I guess.

24 June 2016, 03:29 AM	#25
Flywheel "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Cleveland Posts: 628	Polar pop.

24 June 2016, 03:29 AM	#26
osamu "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Honolulu Posts: 1,322	I always liked black better. I think for a second I thought about white, only because I don't own any white dialed watches and white dials are pretty rare in the Rolex lineup, but then I just went with what I thought looked better (black 16570) and haven't regretted it.

24 June 2016, 03:30 AM	#27
Bryanli88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Canada Watch: Too Many Posts: 225	Polar is the way to go. It's the best looking white faced dial around and so distinctive. Black dial watches are so common (sub, gmt).

24 June 2016, 06:03 AM	#28
Flyfisher "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Mid Atlantic Posts: 237	Polar. Too many other black faced watches in Rolex lineup

24 June 2016, 08:49 PM	#29
Boschy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Melbourne Oz Watch: Explorer II 42mm Posts: 5	Polar. Also don't like the phantom had on the black dial, and already got lots of black dial watches. White works best with causal gear. Also match mine in the office with a white/pearl cufflinks and a crisp shirt and black suit. Oh yes!!!

24 June 2016, 09:15 PM	#30
Rolex fan 61 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: UK Posts: 1,262	I purchased the polar white NEVER regretted it!!!!!

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