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Old 16 March 2018, 12:36 AM   #1
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Incoming!!!!!

First, pretty new to TRF so I want to say hello and to thank everyone here for providing extremely useful info (wish I’d known about the forum before I made my first Rolex purchase).

After spending a month with a DJ41, I decided it just wasn’t for me...I needed something more robust, something I could be confident in no matter where I took it. A pic on a WRUW post reminded me of the perfect option. After a little more research I decided that was the right one for me, and after making a very smooth transaction with DavidSW, the Explorer II 16570 has arrived.

Now straight to RSC for a full service (unfortunately there’s no service history so I’m assuming it’s never been done) and VERY LIGHT polish (thanks TRF for advice on both, either directly or indirectly)...looking very forward to having a second go-anywhere, anytime option in the rotation, something that will be used hard and appreciated for the rest of my life.




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Old 16 March 2018, 12:44 AM   #2
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Congratulations!! Great classic!
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Old 16 March 2018, 12:55 AM   #3
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And on close inspection opting out of polish...thing is basically NOS. Thanks again to DavidSW!


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Old 16 March 2018, 01:12 AM   #4
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Looks good to me. Congratulations. This forum is definitely full of helpful advice and ENABLERS
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Old 16 March 2018, 01:14 AM   #5
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Congrats...love the EXP2.
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Old 16 March 2018, 01:17 AM   #6
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Old 16 March 2018, 01:29 AM   #7
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That’s one comfy watch - congrats
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Old 16 March 2018, 02:06 AM   #8
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Congratulations Matt!
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Old 16 March 2018, 02:08 AM   #9
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Old 16 March 2018, 02:09 AM   #10
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Old 16 March 2018, 02:09 AM   #11
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If you travel over multiple zones the Explorer II is a nice watch to own. I like the black face. Nice purchase.
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Old 16 March 2018, 02:11 AM   #12
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Old 16 March 2018, 02:54 AM   #13
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Congratulations on the 16570! You'll enjoy it, it's a great piece..
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Old 16 March 2018, 03:02 AM   #14
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Old 16 March 2018, 03:04 AM   #15
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Old 16 March 2018, 03:14 AM   #16
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Nicely done! Congrats.
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Old 16 March 2018, 03:18 AM   #17
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And on close inspection opting out of polish...thing is basically NOS. Thanks again to DavidSW!
Why don’t you also opt out of the service until you see if it needs it?
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Old 16 March 2018, 03:27 AM   #18
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Why don’t you also opt out of the service until you see if it needs it?


Peace of mind on the waterproofing front is the biggest reason. I see it as insurance because I plan to wear the watch forever.


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Old 16 March 2018, 03:29 AM   #19
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Peace of mind on the waterproofing front is the biggest reason. I see it as insurance because I plan to wear the watch forever.


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Gotcha. Sounds reasonable.
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Old 16 March 2018, 03:29 AM   #20
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That’s one comfy watch - congrats


You’re spot on about that—after they sized it I realized I was wearing the most comfortable watch I’ve ever worn...and in three weeks I can start enjoying it forever


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Old 16 March 2018, 04:43 AM   #21
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Old 16 March 2018, 04:59 AM   #22
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I think the black dial deserves much more attention. What a great example you have there.
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Old 16 March 2018, 06:26 AM   #24
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I'd call David and check with him. He might have had his watch maker go over it before he shipped it. Could save you the cost of a service.
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Old 16 March 2018, 06:39 AM   #26
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I'd call David and check with him. He might have had his watch maker go over it before he shipped it. Could save you the cost of a service.


Confirmed with him yesterday there were no service records and he didn’t mention anything about a watchmaker checking it out. Was hoping it was otherwise but it wasn’t.


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Old 16 March 2018, 03:50 PM   #29
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Old 16 March 2018, 04:17 PM   #30
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