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Rcd213 · 14 August 2016, 02:05 AM

Hi everyone, just recently acquired this explorer II. I was hoping I could get some opinions on the size, specifically casually as shown in the pic. My wife commented it looks a bit small, and I'm thinking that maybe I should've gone with the 42 mm version, even though I like the dial of the 16570 a bit more, at least from photos. My wrist is around 7 inches, but fairly flat.

Thanks in advance for your opinions.

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kromdom · 14 August 2016, 02:25 AM

IMHO, the watch looks just right on you.

FWIW, I also have a 7-in wrist and have worn watches up to 48mm. So I found my 40mm Sub "small" at first but eventually got used to the size.

douglasf13 · 14 August 2016, 02:28 AM

My wrist is about the same size (although I'm a bit taller and lankier,) and 40mm is about the largest I like to go. I think it looks great.

sickened1 · 14 August 2016, 02:40 AM

It looks good actually. A 36mm would probably look too small on your wrist.

Flywheel · 14 August 2016, 02:50 AM

The 42 would look a lot better. It's also a greatly improved watch over the 16570.

sea-dweller · 14 August 2016, 02:53 AM

Looks fine!

priv · 14 August 2016, 03:03 AM

Looks good, and don't forget to put the seat down

SemperFi · 14 August 2016, 03:14 AM

I think it's just right. Enjoy it and congrats.

Lamone · 14 August 2016, 03:18 AM

Perfect size, I love this reference.

dysondiver · 14 August 2016, 03:30 AM

i am 8 inch plus in the wrist department , and i wear a 36 ,,, but thats looking great on you.

HogwldFLTR · 14 August 2016, 03:47 AM

Great looking watch for you; definitely not too small.

landroverking · 14 August 2016, 04:04 AM

Classic size.

BNA/LION · 14 August 2016, 04:07 AM

Looks good to me! Really depends on how it feels on your wrist...

Rolex fan 61 · 14 August 2016, 04:57 AM

Please dont forget to wash your hands either after going to the bathroom..........

Speed · 14 August 2016, 05:07 AM

Looks good.

The 42mm has cartoony hands.

You made the right choice.

sensui · 14 August 2016, 05:07 AM

Should have tried both on... I did and decided on the 216570 in black but also added the 16570 in polar later since I liked the white dial. I have a 6.6-6.7" wrist for reference. If just one I'd do the black 216570 all over again since it's a more versatile and a great modern reference with the improvements.

Rcd213 · 14 August 2016, 05:11 AM

Thanks for all the replies, I really appreciate it. Luckily I washed my hands prior to taking the photo haha.

You all really confirmed how I feel. I think at 40 mm and the design of the 16570 makes it really versatile; great for my daily slacks and button up as well as my usual summer attire of a polo and shorts. I think the comment my wife made has more to do with the t-shirt, which is a bit rare these days, and likely in this singular situation the 42 mm might be more appropriate.

Although it is a bit smaller than what I'm used to, a chunky 43 mm Breitling avenger II, it definitely has that classic feel that I love. Like previously mentioned by others, it does take a bit getting used to.

Thanks.

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Rcd213 · 14 August 2016, 05:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Speed

Looks good.

The 42mm has cartoony hands.

You made the right choice.

I know, I agree with the hands. I really need to see it in person though.

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Gerardus · 14 August 2016, 05:14 AM

Keep your 5 digit EXII (with normal not oversized hands

) it looks and wears awesome!

Rcd213 · 14 August 2016, 05:36 AM

Double post

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Rcd213 · 14 August 2016, 06:16 AM

Last wrist shot. This angle I really like. Thanks again everyone for the advice.

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dba · 14 August 2016, 06:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rcd213

My wife commented it looks a bit small

Just make sure she's talking about the watch

All kidding aside, I think it looks terrific. I have 8 inch wrists and I wore the 40mm GMT and Sub for years.

Rcd213 · 14 August 2016, 07:32 AM

Thanks everyone again, I've replied sooner, but my post take a while for approval. I'm guessing due to my low post count.

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mtgjr · 14 August 2016, 09:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flywheel

The 42 would look a lot better. It's also a greatly improved watch over the 16570.

I strongly disagree with this. The 16570 looks great on you. 40mm is as large as I prefer to go for a sport watch.

Kosgad · 14 August 2016, 09:26 AM

The watch looks fine. I have 6.5 inch wrist but I use explorer 2 216570 42mm. Initially I felt it was slightly bigger for my wrist but slowly got used to it. It is all in mind too. Now when I tried 36mm watch I felt it was too small for my wrist! It shows how we get used to it.
Congrats and enjoy this beauty.

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Watch This · 14 August 2016, 11:29 AM

Looks fine.

crowncollection · 14 August 2016, 11:33 AM

Looks fine IMHO

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Watch This · 14 August 2016, 11:52 AM

Gurney's Montauk?

Rcd213 · 14 August 2016, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Watch This

Gurney's Montauk?

Haha yep. We're partial to Amagansett but our usual spot was booked. They remodeled the rooms at gurneys at some point in the past ten years and it's surprisingly pretty nice now. Last time we came the rooms were really musty and quite old.

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WS9D · 14 August 2016, 12:09 PM

Looks great!!!!! Enjoy that bad boy

14 August 2016, 02:05 AM	#1
Rcd213 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: NYC Posts: 20	16570 looks small? Hi everyone, just recently acquired this explorer II. I was hoping I could get some opinions on the size, specifically casually as shown in the pic. My wife commented it looks a bit small, and I'm thinking that maybe I should've gone with the 42 mm version, even though I like the dial of the 16570 a bit more, at least from photos. My wrist is around 7 inches, but fairly flat. Thanks in advance for your opinions. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

14 August 2016, 02:53 AM	#6
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Looks fine! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

14 August 2016, 03:47 AM	#11
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,697	Great looking watch for you; definitely not too small. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

14 August 2016, 04:07 AM	#13
BNA/LION 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Larry Location: San Diego, CA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 25,660	Looks good to me! Really depends on how it feels on your wrist... __________________ ✦ 28238 President DD 18K/YG ✦ 16610LN SS Sub ✦ 16613 18K/SS Serti ✦ 16550 Exp II Non-Rail Cream Dial ✦ Daytona C 116500 ✦ 126710 BLRO GMT-Master II ✦ NEXT-->? ⛳ Hole In One! 10/3/19 DMCC 5th hole, par 3, 168 yards w/ 4-Iron.

14 August 2016, 05:14 AM	#19
Gerardus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Gerardus Location: often in the air Watch: ♕ Posts: 12,142	Keep your 5 digit EXII (with normal not oversized hands) it looks and wears awesome! __________________ ♕126610 ♕126333 ♕116300

14 August 2016, 02:25 AM	#2
kromdom "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: USA Posts: 530	IMHO, the watch looks just right on you. FWIW, I also have a 7-in wrist and have worn watches up to 48mm. So I found my 40mm Sub "small" at first but eventually got used to the size.

14 August 2016, 02:28 AM	#3
douglasf13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: USA Posts: 5,622	My wrist is about the same size (although I'm a bit taller and lankier,) and 40mm is about the largest I like to go. I think it looks great.

14 August 2016, 02:40 AM	#4
sickened1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Ed Location: SoCal Watch: ugiveiswatchuget Posts: 9,054	It looks good actually. A 36mm would probably look too small on your wrist.

14 August 2016, 02:50 AM	#5
Flywheel "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Cleveland Posts: 628	The 42 would look a lot better. It's also a greatly improved watch over the 16570.

14 August 2016, 03:03 AM	#7
priv "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: doncaster Posts: 59	Looks good, and don't forget to put the seat down

14 August 2016, 03:14 AM	#8
SemperFi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Angelo Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 42,164	I think it's just right. Enjoy it and congrats.

14 August 2016, 03:18 AM	#9
Lamone Banned Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NYC Watch: ya mawt! Posts: 3,448	Perfect size, I love this reference.

14 August 2016, 03:30 AM	#10
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	i am 8 inch plus in the wrist department , and i wear a 36 ,,, but thats looking great on you.

14 August 2016, 04:04 AM	#12
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	Classic size.

14 August 2016, 04:57 AM	#14
Rolex fan 61 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: UK Posts: 1,262	Please dont forget to wash your hands either after going to the bathroom..........

14 August 2016, 05:07 AM	#15
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Looks good. The 42mm has cartoony hands. You made the right choice.

14 August 2016, 05:07 AM	#16
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,446	Should have tried both on... I did and decided on the 216570 in black but also added the 16570 in polar later since I liked the white dial. I have a 6.6-6.7" wrist for reference. If just one I'd do the black 216570 all over again since it's a more versatile and a great modern reference with the improvements.

14 August 2016, 05:11 AM	#17
Rcd213 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: NYC Posts: 20	Thanks for all the replies, I really appreciate it. Luckily I washed my hands prior to taking the photo haha. You all really confirmed how I feel. I think at 40 mm and the design of the 16570 makes it really versatile; great for my daily slacks and button up as well as my usual summer attire of a polo and shorts. I think the comment my wife made has more to do with the t-shirt, which is a bit rare these days, and likely in this singular situation the 42 mm might be more appropriate. Although it is a bit smaller than what I'm used to, a chunky 43 mm Breitling avenger II, it definitely has that classic feel that I love. Like previously mentioned by others, it does take a bit getting used to. Thanks. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

14 August 2016, 05:36 AM	#20
Rcd213 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: NYC Posts: 20	Double post Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

14 August 2016, 06:16 AM	#21
Rcd213 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: NYC Posts: 20	Last wrist shot. This angle I really like. Thanks again everyone for the advice. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

14 August 2016, 07:32 AM	#23
Rcd213 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: NYC Posts: 20	Thanks everyone again, I've replied sooner, but my post take a while for approval. I'm guessing due to my low post count. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

14 August 2016, 09:26 AM	#25
Kosgad "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: UK Watch: Expr -2 BK 216570 Posts: 374	The watch looks fine. I have 6.5 inch wrist but I use explorer 2 216570 42mm. Initially I felt it was slightly bigger for my wrist but slowly got used to it. It is all in mind too. Now when I tried 36mm watch I felt it was too small for my wrist! It shows how we get used to it. Congrats and enjoy this beauty. Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk

14 August 2016, 11:29 AM	#26
Watch This Banned Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: In your head Watch: SS YMII Posts: 1,619	Looks fine.

14 August 2016, 11:33 AM	#27
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,216	Looks fine IMHO Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ watches many

14 August 2016, 11:52 AM	#28
Watch This Banned Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: In your head Watch: SS YMII Posts: 1,619	Gurney's Montauk?

14 August 2016, 12:09 PM	#30
WS9D "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: Steve Location: Shasta Watch: es..More Watches! Posts: 2,415	Looks great!!!!! Enjoy that bad boy

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