Tell me about your Explorer 2 !

[Brian Page]

Quite possibly my favorite watch, I have the modern 42mm version and I believe it's my most comfortable piece. 2nd time around on this one too - traded the first one I had for an opportunity and quickly regretted it. Finally replaced a couple of months ago, never again to part with.

[Bladeshot]

Definitely try it on. Photo perspective makes all the difference. The sub looks good on you. I have 7.25” flat wrists and I have not kept the 216570s I’ve had. Tried both black and white. Just did not bond. Seemed a tad large on me, but I enjoy my DSSD, so go figure....

Happy hunting! That’s the best part, for me.

[Polarexplorerii]

I love my 16570 Polar dial

[schoolboy]

Originally Posted by DLRIDES

Whether the 216570 is “too big”, is something only you can decide. With a 6.75 wrist it should have a nice modern look.

By the numbers, lug to lug/end link to end link :

114060/116610 - 48mm & 51mm

216570 - 50 & 53mm

You may want to find one of the extremely rare undersized SD43’s mentioned above. Due to their small case size being an anomaly, the future value is sure to increase.

126600 - 50.4 & 53.7

Note at minute 1:24

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1cux6V9lhA

Cool! Thanks for sharing that. I do like that watch, tried it on out of town once.

But I’m just enamored with the orange gmt hand of the black dial explorer 2

<3 !


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[schoolboy]

Originally Posted by 911991

using mine as a daily...

Heck yeah

Seeing it on that dudes wrist made me realize what a wonderful daily an Explorer 2 is.

Not as flashy as other Rolex watches (including my Datejust), and idk, I just feel like it may be one of the last Rolex watches with that “tool watch” vibe


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[schoolboy]

Originally Posted by BlueGlacier

I think there was this guy on youtube i saw a while back. He compared the size of a sub hulk and an exII (216570) on his wrist which he said was 6.5 inches (or something like that).

As i remember it looked good, a bit on the bigger side but not too big.

If you want it you should get it. Wrist size should be ok.

Thanks


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[schoolboy]

Originally Posted by briansp82593

I’ve got a 216570 white dial here. On my 6.5” wrist.

It has been my favorite out of the six Rolex watches I’ve owned.

I sold off my YG submariner and bought the explorer immediately after.

At first I had the same dilemma “is it too big on me?” It’s not. I can say that with confidence.

I do consider myself a traditionalist when it comes to size. I much prefer the 36mm DJ to the larger models. I kind of hover around 40mm for the “sport” watches. I think the SD43 is too big. Bloated anyway.

Compared to the other 40mm Rolex’s I’ve had, sure it’s a little bigger. At least in a pleasing way- to me. And compared to the 16570? Looks much more modern. The orange 24H hand and the bezel makes it look so much nicer. I’d absolutely still own one whether it was 42mm or 40mm.

I think that looks great on you


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[schoolboy]

Originally Posted by Melanotaenia

With this watch, I would say you won't know for sure until you try it on.

I might just have to!


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[schoolboy]

Originally Posted by StillTrying

You’d be able to wear the 42mm Explorer. Try one on if you can, it’s the only way to know.


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Agree


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[schoolboy]

Originally Posted by Brian Page

Quite possibly my favorite watch, I have the modern 42mm version and I believe it's my most comfortable piece. 2nd time around on this one too - traded the first one I had for an opportunity and quickly regretted it. Finally replaced a couple of months ago, never again to part with.

Awesome


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[schoolboy]

Originally Posted by Bladeshot

Definitely try it on. Photo perspective makes all the difference. The sub looks good on you. I have 7.25” flat wrists and I have not kept the 216570s I’ve had. Tried both black and white. Just did not bond. Seemed a tad large on me, but I enjoy my DSSD, so go figure....

Happy hunting! That’s the best part, for me.

Haha that’s funny

DSSD are beautiful, but those I am sure I couldn’t pull off haha


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[Recondope]

If your wrist is 6.75 inches and you want to go with the 216570 I would opt for the black dial. I've tried on both, my wrist is 7 inches flat and although both fit (as in lugs not hanging over) the white dial visually appears much larger.

[schoolboy]

Originally Posted by Brian Page

Quite possibly my favorite watch, I have the modern 42mm version and I believe it's my most comfortable piece. 2nd time around on this one too - traded the first one I had for an opportunity and quickly regretted it. Finally replaced a couple of months ago, never again to part with.

Brian, before I forget, what kind of adjustability does the 42mm Explorer 2 have?

I know it has the 5mm extension (easy link?) but does it have any micro adjust on the clasp?

Thanks


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[Lamontsanders]

It's a decent sized watch and wears flat. It's incredibly legible and I found it comfortable when I had one. Easy link for adjustment. I ultimately parted with mine because I too bought mine after seeing it on someone...and it never really did it for me after the honeymoon. I got more compliments on that thing than everything else I own.

[Captain Lee]

We have the same size of wrist and after two years of ownership I sold my black dial. It’s too big in my eyes for my wrist, and I tried to convince myself otherwise. Great watch if you can pull it off.

[Mr DateJust]

The new one is a big watch. There is no way around it. I have owed multiple of the old and new. Always went back to the old and now settled on a 40mm black dial.

[DLRIDES]

Originally Posted by DLRIDES

Whether the 216570 is “too big”, is something only you can decide. With a 6.75 wrist it should have a nice modern look.

By the numbers, lug to lug/end link to end link :

114060/116610 - 48mm & 51mm

216570 - 50 & 53mm

You may want to find one of the extremely rare undersized SD43’s mentioned above. Due to their small case size being an anomaly, the future value is sure to increase.

126600 - 50.4 & 53.7

Note at minute 1:24

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1cux6V9lhA

Originally Posted by schoolboy

Cool! Thanks for sharing that. I do like that watch, tried it on out of town once.

But I’m just enamored with the orange gmt hand of the black dial explorer 2

<3 !


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The red highlighted statement was in jest due to someone stating the SD43 had a larger lug to lug than the 216570, which according to all measurement data I’ve found, is not true.

[Marcjvr]

Same size wrist here OP and I also love the white Explorer. But sadly I have accepted that it is too much watch for me. Really wish they would return it to 40mm

[Paul7]

Originally Posted by Marcjvr

Same size wrist here OP and I also love the white Explorer. But sadly I have accepted that it is too much watch for me. Really wish they would return it to 40mm

There would be huge demand, look at the Tudor 58 BB in 39mm.

[teabags001]

Originally Posted by TswaneNguni

My wife wears 36mms .DD and DJ36.

Tiny wrists .

My wife wears a 31mm DJ. She can wear the hulk but only because woman wear them much looser and off their wrist and let them slide up and down their arms. Most wear them like jewelry. So they can pull off larger watches. If you make them wear it like men do then it will look ridiculous on
Most slim wrist.


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[Rolexsd4000]

Originally Posted by teabags001

The explorer ll 216570 even though it’s only 42mm wears larger then my 126600 SD43. The lug to lug is larger. To me it the explorer ll wore like the 43mm and the SD43 wore like a 42mm. If that makes any sense.

Throw the Exp 2 on a Rubber B and it changes the feel lug to lug


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[Harry-57]

A modern day classic. The 42mm sits just right on me. I like the high contrast and easy legibility of the black on white colour scheme. Against the white dial the lumes are just beautiful. With the black dial you get floating hands. These retro throw backs make a refreshing change from the now considerable selection of ceramic bezel Sport models, which beautiful as they are, tend to look like they all came out of the same mould.



The Polar was supposed to be my last watch, and a rather special one, to be the centre piece of my collection. My last and highest quality acquisition.

Yeah right! It turned out to be just the beginning.

[BlueGlacier]

Originally Posted by BlueGlacier

I think there was this guy on youtube i saw a while back. He compared the size of a sub hulk and an exII (216570) on his wrist which he said was 6.5 inches (or something like that).

As i remember it looked good, a bit on the bigger side but not too big.

If you want it you should get it. Wrist size should be ok.

Actually found it. See 02:20...

https://youtu.be/DBfjarn0Zpg

[teabags001]

Originally Posted by DLRIDES

Whether the 216570 is “too big”, is something only you can decide. With a 6.75 wrist it should have a nice modern look.

By the numbers, lug to lug/end link to end link :

114060/116610 - 48mm & 51mm

216570 - 50 & 53mm

You may want to find one of the extremely rare undersized SD43’s mentioned above. Due to their small case size being an anomaly, the future value is sure to increase.

126600 - 50.4 & 53.7

Note at minute 1:24

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1cux6V9lhA

Lug to lug the SD43 is smaller then the explorer ll by almost .8 mm. The the aluminum bezel also makes the dial appear larger especially the polar dial. To me
Lug to lug is more important on how a watch wears then the diameter.




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[teabags001]

Originally Posted by Daveclock

Ouch that is a classic sausage wrist it hurts me just looking at it!

Please wear it loose and above the bendy part of wrist, if only just for me?

It’s just how my wrist is shaped. It’s has this weird bend so it makes all my watches appear way too tight but I can fit my full
Middle finger between the watch and the wrist. ;)


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[Vinnee]

42mm will be awesome on your wrist.

[teabags001]

Originally Posted by schoolboy

More subtle than a sub?



I guess I should just try it on

This is how my sub used to fit:




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Did you polish the center links or is that a white gold sub?


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[teabags001]

Originally Posted by DLRIDES

The red highlighted statement was in jest due to someone stating the SD43 had a larger lug to lug than the 216570, which according to all measurement data I’ve found, is not true.

I said the SD43 wears smaller then the explorer ll imo. It’s shorter lug to lug.


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[Lew Archer]

Originally Posted by schoolboy

I wish Rolex still made the 36mm Explorer.

Thanks for the feedback!


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You're welcome. Tudor's Black Bay 36 is reminiscent of that 36mm Explorer. Might be worth checking out.

[schoolboy]

Originally Posted by Vinnee

42mm will be awesome on your wrist.

I messaged my AD an asked them to let me know when they get a black Explorer 2 so I can come check it out

Will update the thread with pics!


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