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Lew_Ashby · 16 June 2023, 07:12 AM

Well, I pulled the trigger on a new Explorer II at my local AD (after waiting months)…

Already have an older 40mm but wanted to step up to the 42.

I like the new hour and minute hands but the orange hand is going to require some getting used to. Sadly Rolex continues to use a tiny crown on this model well not the 21st century).

Cheers!

Barada7 · 16 June 2023, 11:39 AM

Great pick up!

sski · 16 June 2023, 12:02 PM

Sweet watch, congrats!

what's the early verdict....Exp2 40 vs the 42mm ?

ducatiti · 16 June 2023, 12:03 PM

Congrats! I have been checking out this watch as well :)

Lew_Ashby · 16 June 2023, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by sski

Sweet watch, congrats!

what's the early verdict....Exp2 40 vs the 42mm ?

Thank you!

The 42’s orange 24 hour hand is going to take some time getting used to as I’ve been wearing a red handed, white dial E2 as a daily driver since '87 (first the 16550 followed by the subsequent newer generations as they were released other than the 216570).

I do like the newer hour and minute hands when compared to that of a 16570, the overall size isn’t an issue and I’ll be the first one queen up at mt AD’s front door when Mr. Wilsdorf and Co. release a 45mm model (my eyes are getting any younger). The bracelet’s great but will probably be replaced with a rubber strap in quick order (I need to do a modicum of research to see if the Sky Dweller’s Oysterflex will fit the 226570).

TBF & TBH, the white face E2 had me from our first hello way back in '87. There have been others over the years, TT Subs, Pepsi GMTs, TT GMTs, an obsession with Daytonas but the polar E2 is home.

Cheers!

Lew_Ashby · 16 June 2023, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by ducatiti

Congrats! I have been checking out this watch as well :)

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Originally Posted by Barada7

Great pick up!

Thank you!

Starhutch · 16 June 2023, 02:10 PM

Not sure whether to congratulate you picking up this amazing reference or apologize based on your comments

DJFanUK · 16 June 2023, 07:57 PM

Pick mine up last month.... Amazing piece. Wasn't convinced it would be for me until I was able to actually try it on as an exhibition piece. Instantly expressed my interest and was lucky enough to be allocated it in a few weeks.

brandrea · 16 June 2023, 08:02 PM

Congratulations, it’s a beauty

travisb · 16 June 2023, 08:02 PM

Congrats! The orange hand makes the watch. Should be easy to get used to.

Agamemnon · 16 June 2023, 08:06 PM

Compliments!

DD58 · 16 June 2023, 08:44 PM

Love the e2 polar. It was the first Rolex I had ever seen that caught my eye I had waited 4 years for mine and love it. I have the 216570. How do you like the matte black hand and hour markers? I’m toward between them and the gloss of the 216570. Did you keep your 16570?

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rmlovett1 · 16 June 2023, 09:02 PM

Nicely done, congrats!

1William · 16 June 2023, 09:13 PM

Congratulations. I have both the Black dial and Polar Dial version of the last generation Explorer II. One of my favorites and they get a lot of wrist time on my Rolex side of wear. I have actually gotten more wear from the black dial but spring summer just call for the white dial. Enjoy.

rolexjackson · 16 June 2023, 09:49 PM

Beautiful watch! Congratulations

Spectar · 16 June 2023, 10:44 PM

Nice pick up

Jackie Daytona · 17 June 2023, 03:41 AM

Congratulations!

Harry-57 · 17 June 2023, 06:51 AM

Great watch. Congratulations.

biza · 17 June 2023, 07:51 AM

Nice!!! Congrats

Zuger · 17 June 2023, 07:57 AM

Nice

Lew_Ashby · 17 June 2023, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Zuger

Nice

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Originally Posted by biza

Nice!!! Congrats

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Originally Posted by Harry-57

Great watch. Congratulations.

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Congratulations!

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Nice pick up

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Originally Posted by rolexjackson

Beautiful watch! Congratulations

Thanks!

Lew_Ashby · 17 June 2023, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by 1William

Congratulations. I have both the Black dial and Polar Dial version of the last generation Explorer II. One of my favorites and they get a lot of wrist time on my Rolex side of wear. I have actually gotten more wear from the black dial but spring summer just call for the white dial. Enjoy.

Thanks! I’m not opposed to the black dial (I have a 1655 in the safe), but the polar E2’s just speak to me.

Cheers!

Lew_Ashby · 17 June 2023, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by DD58

Love the e2 polar. It was the first Rolex I had ever seen that caught my eye I had waited 4 years for mine and love it. I have the 216570. How do you like the matte black hand and hour markers? I’m toward between them and the gloss of the 216570. Did you keep your 16570?

No objections thus far and I don’t really notice the larger case when it’s on my wrist (I’m secretly hoping they’ll make me a one off scaled up to at least 45mm but I’m not holding my breath).

Cheers!

baythan · 17 June 2023, 09:57 AM

Congrats

skipstar · 17 June 2023, 10:01 AM

Funny how I never really noticed the small crown until you just said that. Looks amazing either way.

Redemption144 · 18 June 2023, 01:13 AM

Love the EXII.
Worn both 16570 for years and got a 216570 for Christmas. I like it a lot. Much bigger, much bolder, but legibility highly improved.
I also recently got a black 226570 - for some reason, I am not a big fan of the bracelet, looks massive with minimal taper. So probably still need some time there to get used to it, but the 216570 is always on my wrist so good luck 226570 ��

gummy · 18 June 2023, 01:15 AM

Outstanding - great pick up!

Lew_Ashby · 18 June 2023, 04:09 AM

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Originally Posted by skipstar

Funny how I never really noticed the small crown until you just said that. Looks amazing either way.

The crown feels somewhat minuscule compared to the Sub and others. I definitely wouldn’t recommend it for anybody suffering from neuropathy in their hands.

B2 Stealth · 18 June 2023, 04:41 AM

Had my polar a few months. Really enjoy it; wear as my everyday and also on the road during airline trips. Rolex last tool watch. Enjoy that 42mm beauty!

Lew_Ashby · 18 June 2023, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by B2 Stealth

Had my polar a few months. Really enjoy it; wear as my everyday and also on the road during airline trips. Rolex last tool watch. Enjoy that 42mm beauty!

While there have been others along the way, the white E2’s been my MVP for thee better part of 3 decades.

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Originally Posted by gummy

Outstanding - great pick up!

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by Redemption144

Love the EXII.
Worn both 16570 for years and got a 216570 for Christmas. I like it a lot. Much bigger, much bolder, but legibility highly improved.
I also recently got a black 226570 - for some reason, I am not a big fan of the bracelet, looks massive with minimal taper. So probably still need some time there to get used to it, but the 216570 is always on my wrist so good luck 226570 ��

Oddly enough, the 216570 is the one E2 reference I haven’t owned or worn.

16 June 2023, 07:12 AM	#1
Lew_Ashby "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2023 Real Name: Rhys Davis Location: Los Angeles Watch: 6265 Posts: 136	New Watch Day (NWD WAS): Explorer II Well, I pulled the trigger on a new Explorer II at my local AD (after waiting months)… Already have an older 40mm but wanted to step up to the 42. I like the new hour and minute hands but the orange hand is going to require some getting used to. Sadly Rolex continues to use a tiny crown on this model well not the 21st century). Cheers! Attached Images

16 June 2023, 07:57 PM	#8
DJFanUK "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: UK Watch: Several Posts: 375	Pick mine up last month.... Amazing piece. Wasn't convinced it would be for me until I was able to actually try it on as an exhibition piece. Instantly expressed my interest and was lucky enough to be allocated it in a few weeks. Attached Images __________________ 126333, 126900, 226570 Polar, 126710BLNR, BB58 BLK, Helm Vanuatu.

16 June 2023, 09:13 PM	#14
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,787	Congratulations. I have both the Black dial and Polar Dial version of the last generation Explorer II. One of my favorites and they get a lot of wrist time on my Rolex side of wear. I have actually gotten more wear from the black dial but spring summer just call for the white dial. Enjoy. Attached Images

17 June 2023, 03:41 AM	#17
Jackie Daytona 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: Brian Location: Nashville Watch: 16750 Posts: 6,622	Congratulations! __________________ 16750 \| 6516(wife’s) \| 126334 \| 16570 \| SBGA413 \| SRPE33 \| 126610LV

17 June 2023, 10:01 AM	#25
skipstar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Real Name: Kevin Location: Northeast Watch: My first, Sub Date Posts: 1,941	Funny how I never really noticed the small crown until you just said that. Looks amazing either way. __________________ 116610LN \| 126610LV \| 126710 BLRO \| 116500LN \| 124300 Green, Wife’s \| 126334 Blue w/Diamonds, Wife’s \| 126710 BLNR Wife’s Tudor M79360N-0002 \| M79230B-006 Wife’s

16 June 2023, 11:39 AM	#2
Barada7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Rhode Island Watch: Explorer Posts: 431	Great pick up!

16 June 2023, 12:02 PM	#3
sski "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: FL Watch: ♛ & ✠ Posts: 943	Sweet watch, congrats! what's the early verdict....Exp2 40 vs the 42mm ?

16 June 2023, 12:03 PM	#4
ducatiti Banned Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: California Posts: 835	Congrats! I have been checking out this watch as well :)

16 June 2023, 02:10 PM	#7
Starhutch 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: HUTCH Location: USA Watch: PROBLEM Posts: 1,364	Not sure whether to congratulate you picking up this amazing reference or apologize based on your comments

16 June 2023, 08:02 PM	#9
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,126	Congratulations, it’s a beauty

16 June 2023, 08:02 PM	#10
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,493	Congrats! The orange hand makes the watch. Should be easy to get used to.

16 June 2023, 08:06 PM	#11
Agamemnon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2022 Real Name: Giuliano Location: Italy Watch: Rolex - Panerai Posts: 1,979	Compliments!

16 June 2023, 08:44 PM	#12
DD58 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: USA Posts: 394	Love the e2 polar. It was the first Rolex I had ever seen that caught my eye I had waited 4 years for mine and love it. I have the 216570. How do you like the matte black hand and hour markers? I’m toward between them and the gloss of the 216570. Did you keep your 16570? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

16 June 2023, 09:02 PM	#13
rmlovett1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 23,509	Nicely done, congrats!

16 June 2023, 09:49 PM	#15
rolexjackson 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Real Name: Jackson Location: USA Watch: Sub, GMT, Daytona Posts: 2,642	Beautiful watch! Congratulations

16 June 2023, 10:44 PM	#16
Spectar Banned Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Arkansas Watch: Daytona Posts: 130	Nice pick up

17 June 2023, 06:51 AM	#18
Harry-57 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Harry Location: England Posts: 10,681	Great watch. Congratulations.

17 June 2023, 07:51 AM	#19
biza Banned Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: usa Posts: 244	Nice!!! Congrats

17 June 2023, 07:57 AM	#20
Zuger "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: me set the time Posts: 2,520	Nice

17 June 2023, 09:57 AM	#24
baythan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Missouri Watch: Rolex Datejust Posts: 301	Congrats

18 June 2023, 01:13 AM	#26
Redemption144 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2022 Location: SoCal Watch: Explorer II Posts: 78	Love the EXII. Worn both 16570 for years and got a 216570 for Christmas. I like it a lot. Much bigger, much bolder, but legibility highly improved. I also recently got a black 226570 - for some reason, I am not a big fan of the bracelet, looks massive with minimal taper. So probably still need some time there to get used to it, but the 216570 is always on my wrist so good luck 226570 ��

18 June 2023, 01:15 AM	#27
gummy 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Thomas Location: Midwest USA Watch: AP PP Rolex Posts: 3,348	Outstanding - great pick up!

18 June 2023, 04:41 AM	#29
B2 Stealth "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Midwest Posts: 1,719	Had my polar a few months. Really enjoy it; wear as my everyday and also on the road during airline trips. Rolex last tool watch. Enjoy that 42mm beauty!

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