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Beef · 22 September 2022, 09:04 AM

The 5 digit Explorer II is probably my favorite Rolex. It’s relatively lightweight, low silhouette, comfortable and multifunctional. It also flies under the radar. The polar is a stark change from other Rolex tool watches. The 42mm not so much. It has the all the features of the 5 digit, but sacrifices a lot of the attributes I listed, as far as I am concerned. In full disclosure, I have skinny wrists, which is the main reason for that. I like the Explorer II so much, I had one PVDed to wear in “places it may not be safe to wear a Rolex.” No hater comments on the PVDed one please. I’ve already heard them all, LOL!

Alainl · 24 September 2022, 09:06 AM

I have a black face 42mm on a black rubber strap. It's great for adventure travel and traveling to places where you don't want to show off a Rolex. I've been considering a dressier watch with a GMT function..maybe a Polar will do.

johnorpheus · 24 September 2022, 09:15 AM

Rolex that doesn’t look like a Rolex, for better or worse. Would fit in more with Tudor’s current line up, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing.

sanman28 · 24 September 2022, 10:06 AM

IMO a Rolex collection needs a white dial…doesn’t have to be a EXP2, but it’s such a unique watch.

mailman · 24 September 2022, 09:52 PM

I think it's a cool watch. I love everything about it. The size, the big hour markers and hands. Yeah, the bezel can scratch but it's still a cool watch IMO.

Miker86 · 25 September 2022, 03:27 AM

Got mine (black dial) from the local AD today - so pleased with it. Was worried it was going to be too big but is fine.

Thuilln · 25 September 2022, 04:42 AM

My black dial 16570 is probably my favourite Rolex watch.

mario1971 · 25 September 2022, 05:43 AM

A damn comfortable watch, with a lot more comfort than the Submariner 41. Is it invaluable? I appreciate him very much for his austere style, for his otherness, unique style, readability and orange flavors.

porky51 · 25 September 2022, 11:26 AM

In my honeymoon phase.

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nolan · 25 September 2022, 11:15 PM

Scored a EXP2 polar recently and it fits nicely on my 6.5 wrist.
And yes I couldn't believe how irresistible is the timepiece.

Daytonaboy1977 · 25 September 2022, 11:17 PM

Fantastic watch, so clean and easy to read too. One of my favourites.

Flyer737 · 26 September 2022, 06:53 AM

Hadn't worn for a few months and gave mine some wrist time this weekend. Black dial on the 226570 is awesome and carries off the 42mm better than the white dial for anyone thinking the watch was too large. I still like the polar but just think the black addresses the size issue a fair few bemoan....

askdanny · 29 September 2022, 08:00 AM

One is a watch for adventure; the other, an Apple Watch.

watchik · 29 September 2022, 11:32 AM

Get them both - it’s the only way….

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22 September 2022, 09:04 AM	#1
Beef "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,824	The 5 digit Explorer II is probably my favorite Rolex. It’s relatively lightweight, low silhouette, comfortable and multifunctional. It also flies under the radar. The polar is a stark change from other Rolex tool watches. The 42mm not so much. It has the all the features of the 5 digit, but sacrifices a lot of the attributes I listed, as far as I am concerned. In full disclosure, I have skinny wrists, which is the main reason for that. I like the Explorer II so much, I had one PVDed to wear in “places it may not be safe to wear a Rolex.” No hater comments on the PVDed one please. I’ve already heard them all, LOL! Attached Images __________________ "An appeaser is one who feeds a crocodile, hoping it will eat him last." "So you have enemies. Good. You must have stood up for something, sometime in your life." Winston Churchill

24 September 2022, 09:15 AM	#3
johnorpheus "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Washington D.C. Watch: all of them Posts: 1,259	Rolex that doesn’t look like a Rolex, for better or worse. Would fit in more with Tudor’s current line up, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing. __________________ Rolex Sub 116613LB; Rolex DJ azzurro blue; Omega Worldtimer; Omega Plant Ocean 42 black; Breitling Superocean Heritage blue/rose gold; Tudor Black Bay ETA blue

24 September 2022, 09:52 PM	#5
mailman TRF Moderator & SubLV41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,510	I think it's a cool watch. I love everything about it. The size, the big hour markers and hands. Yeah, the bezel can scratch but it's still a cool watch IMO. __________________ JJ

25 September 2022, 04:42 AM	#7
Thuilln "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Real Name: Nick Location: YUL Watch: 16570 Posts: 1,936	My black dial 16570 is probably my favourite Rolex watch. __________________ Nick _________________________________________ 14060M - 114200 - 114270 - 214270 - 16710BLRO - 16570 - 3570.50 - Cartier Tank Solo - Cartier Tank Française ‘Yearling’ - CWC Navy Diver

25 September 2022, 05:43 AM	#8
mario1971 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Real Name: Mariusz Location: Poland, EU Watch: Rolex/ALS/Chopard Posts: 2,656	A damn comfortable watch, with a lot more comfort than the Submariner 41. Is it invaluable? I appreciate him very much for his austere style, for his otherness, unique style, readability and orange flavors. __________________ This is my opinion and I fully support it

24 September 2022, 09:06 AM	#2
Alainl "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 7	I have a black face 42mm on a black rubber strap. It's great for adventure travel and traveling to places where you don't want to show off a Rolex. I've been considering a dressier watch with a GMT function..maybe a Polar will do.

24 September 2022, 10:06 AM	#4
sanman28 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: SW Missouri Watch: 126710BLNR Posts: 48	IMO a Rolex collection needs a white dial…doesn’t have to be a EXP2, but it’s such a unique watch.

25 September 2022, 03:27 AM	#6
Miker86 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: UK Posts: 280	Got mine (black dial) from the local AD today - so pleased with it. Was worried it was going to be too big but is fine.

25 September 2022, 11:26 AM	#9
porky51 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: NorCal Posts: 200	In my honeymoon phase. Sent from my Pixel 6 Pro using Tapatalk

25 September 2022, 11:15 PM	#10
nolan "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: SG Watch: Rolex Posts: 13	Scored a EXP2 polar recently and it fits nicely on my 6.5 wrist. And yes I couldn't believe how irresistible is the timepiece.

25 September 2022, 11:17 PM	#11
Daytonaboy1977 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Uk Watch: Various Posts: 1,103	Fantastic watch, so clean and easy to read too. One of my favourites.

26 September 2022, 06:53 AM	#12
Flyer737 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: UK Posts: 183	Hadn't worn for a few months and gave mine some wrist time this weekend. Black dial on the 226570 is awesome and carries off the 42mm better than the white dial for anyone thinking the watch was too large. I still like the polar but just think the black addresses the size issue a fair few bemoan.... __________________

29 September 2022, 08:00 AM	#13
askdanny "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: HND/SEA/CDG/AMS Watch: Clock on my A330 Posts: 779	One is a watch for adventure; the other, an Apple Watch. __________________ Rolex stories you won't find anywhere else: https://coron.et

29 September 2022, 11:32 AM	#14
watchik "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 264	Get them both - it’s the only way…. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

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