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mr.president1 · 9 January 2014, 02:13 PM

Hi all,

Hopefully all of you survived the Polar Vortex some of us had here in the US. Interesting thing, the day I picked up my POLAR Exp.2, it was the coldest day Ohio had seen in 20 years. So, I thought that was pretty neat! Of course I froze the whole day!

My favorite thing about the explorer 2 42mm is the case size of the watch. I love my SubC, however I really would like the case to be a bit bigger. This watch fit just the ticket. Surprisingly enough, it doesn't look that much bigger on my wrist than a SubC does. It's only 2mm different, but I think it does the watch the justice it deserves. It looks more substantial. I find it to be the perfect size. Also, this watch isn't flashy, which is something I like.

I will say, that the Milgauss - GV that I own, is probably my most comfortable watch. However, the Explorer 2 comes into a close second for me. In addition to comfort, the bracelet has to be the best oyster lock clasp/bracelet I have seen on a Rolex. It is absolutely amazing. The brushed look on the watch is perfect as well. The weight on this watch hits the spot for me all they way!

Now to the dial- I love the White dial on this watch! I own almost all black dial watches, so this actually felt like I bought something different from the usual. In addition to that, the 24hour hand is sweet! My love of orange started with the Milgauss and carried over to the explorer 2. I think orange is the best color for this watch's 24hour hand.

One last thing- I think this watch is quite versatile as it is white, and you all know the saying - "everything matches with white". Though that is true, I don't know if this watch will be my every day watch. However, it will be for a while, because it's brand new to me! I read somehwhere, here possibly, that a Rolex should be understated elegance. That is exactly what this watch is. It's beautiful yet simple all in one.

Here's a quick photo, which prompted me to make the review. Such a great watch!
(love the new iPhone camera where you can change the shade of the pic and all!)

profess1 · 9 January 2014, 02:29 PM

Great review and congrats on a beautiful watch!

Chainring · 9 January 2014, 02:33 PM

Glad you are enjoying it. At some point when I become sufficiently motivated to put my 16570 up for sale I will make the switch.The first time I tried on the 216570 I thought it was too big. The second time I thought it just might work.

mr.president1 · 9 January 2014, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chainring

The second time I thought it just might work.

Thanks! And you definitely should switch over! Plus, I've heard from many and now know that this newer model just reeks of great quality especially in the bracelet. Something that the older modeled needed badly!

swils8610 · 9 January 2014, 02:59 PM

Great review! I really like the white dial! Congrats!

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DCgator · 9 January 2014, 03:29 PM

Mine sez hi!!

DCheeta · 9 January 2014, 08:55 PM

Great review, thanks! I love mine, too. I agree with each of your points.

HL65 · 9 January 2014, 09:12 PM

Glad you are enjoying it!! Cheers,

cop414 · 9 January 2014, 09:58 PM

Nice review, great looking Explorer!

mike · 9 January 2014, 10:04 PM

Great review.

viper9669 · 9 January 2014, 10:05 PM

Great review, congratulations!

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BA211 · 9 January 2014, 11:15 PM

Thanks for sharing. Enjoy. It is a beautiful watch

mattcantwin · 9 January 2014, 11:21 PM

Congrats!

steveclocks · 9 January 2014, 11:28 PM

Mr. President, i don't own one of these beauties, but did handle it a couple of times. 2 things strike me (which you didn't talk about) on that watch. So I just want to add them here to your review.
First: I think the white dial makes it look bigger as it actually is. So it looks nice and even trendy I would say.
Second: The blue-ish lume is fantastic ! (almost as good, no even better as my DSSD

)

underdog33 · 9 January 2014, 11:33 PM

Great review. I love mine! Wear it in good health and stay warm!

yld2rob · 9 January 2014, 11:54 PM

t looks great. I have gone back and fourth about purchasing this one. I am on the fence.

Racerdj · 9 January 2014, 11:58 PM

Congratulations! Nice write up too.

tkerrmd · 10 January 2014, 12:02 AM

great watch !

mannyv11 · 10 January 2014, 12:19 AM

Congrats and great review. Hope you enjoy it for many years to come =)

Annan · 10 January 2014, 01:11 AM

Agree with all your comments plus I really appreciate the Easylink clasp that allows me to fine tune the bracelet fit. When the 216570 came out I thought it looked great but was convinced it was too big for me even though I had not seen it nor tried it on. I loved the look of the EXPII and bought a 16570 in 2012. Just a few months ago I finally tried on a 216570 and bought it that same day, trading in my 16570. Best decision I have made in a very long time.

Cc1966 · 10 January 2014, 01:27 AM

Great review mate, Thank you...

mr.president1 · 10 January 2014, 01:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steveclocks

Mr. President, i don't own one of these beauties, but did handle it a couple of times. 2 things strike me (which you didn't talk about) on that watch. So I just want to add them here to your review.
First: I think the white dial makes it look bigger as it actually is. So it looks nice and even trendy I would say.
Second: The blue-ish lume is fantastic ! (almost as good, no even better as my DSSD

)

Well stated! I can't believe I forgot to talk about the lume! It has to be the best lume on any Rolex that I own! idk how I could have missed that.

And you're definitely right about the white dial

mr.president1 · 10 January 2014, 02:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Annan

Agree with all your comments plus I really appreciate the Easylink clasp that allows me to fine tune the bracelet fit. When the 216570 came out I thought it looked great but was convinced it was too big for me even though I had not seen it nor tried it on. I loved the look of the EXPII and bought a 16570 in 2012. Just a few months ago I finally tried on a 216570 and bought it that same day, trading in my 16570. Best decision I have made in a very long time.

I don't know how any Rolex would fit me right without the the easy link. It's a life saver for my wrist!

strafer_kid · 10 January 2014, 02:23 AM

This is super watch - probably the only one within the current sports line up I would and did) go for! Picked up a black dial version just over a year ago and it still holds well to the toolwatch look. My only current modern Rolex! It is versatile and looks like you could wear it anywhere in any situation. Enjoy!

hitman23 · 10 January 2014, 02:37 AM

Really is a great watch. Have the black one myself, although there are days I wish I had gotten the polar white one to have something different.

nick c · 10 January 2014, 02:45 AM

Nicely said enjoy it

antbkny · 10 January 2014, 02:49 AM

nice review, ive been thinking about one of these

raclaims · 10 January 2014, 02:50 AM

I'm actually wearing mine today but have to admit of all my watches it gets the least wrist time. For whatever reason...compared to my other Rolexes it just does't look or feel that special.

It's a fine watch...but if I had to do it again I'd pass on it.

MitchSteel · 10 January 2014, 02:50 AM

Nice review, thanks.Im beginning to warm up to the new ExpII, especially in white.

9 January 2014, 02:13 PM	#1
mr.president1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Ohio,UnitedStates Watch: ROLEX OMEGA Posts: 1,458	Mini review of my new Exp.2 Polar 216570 Hi all, Hopefully all of you survived the Polar Vortex some of us had here in the US. Interesting thing, the day I picked up my POLAR Exp.2, it was the coldest day Ohio had seen in 20 years. So, I thought that was pretty neat! Of course I froze the whole day! My favorite thing about the explorer 2 42mm is the case size of the watch. I love my SubC, however I really would like the case to be a bit bigger. This watch fit just the ticket. Surprisingly enough, it doesn't look that much bigger on my wrist than a SubC does. It's only 2mm different, but I think it does the watch the justice it deserves. It looks more substantial. I find it to be the perfect size. Also, this watch isn't flashy, which is something I like. I will say, that the Milgauss - GV that I own, is probably my most comfortable watch. However, the Explorer 2 comes into a close second for me. In addition to comfort, the bracelet has to be the best oyster lock clasp/bracelet I have seen on a Rolex. It is absolutely amazing. The brushed look on the watch is perfect as well. The weight on this watch hits the spot for me all they way! Now to the dial- I love the White dial on this watch! I own almost all black dial watches, so this actually felt like I bought something different from the usual. In addition to that, the 24hour hand is sweet! My love of orange started with the Milgauss and carried over to the explorer 2. I think orange is the best color for this watch's 24hour hand. One last thing- I think this watch is quite versatile as it is white, and you all know the saying - "everything matches with white". Though that is true, I don't know if this watch will be my every day watch. However, it will be for a while, because it's brand new to me! I read somehwhere, here possibly, that a Rolex should be understated elegance. That is exactly what this watch is. It's beautiful yet simple all in one. Here's a quick photo, which prompted me to make the review. Such a great watch! (love the new iPhone camera where you can change the shade of the pic and all!) Attached Images __________________ ROLEX & OMEGA

9 January 2014, 09:12 PM	#8
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,008	Glad you are enjoying it!! Cheers, __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

9 January 2014, 09:58 PM	#9
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,246	Nice review, great looking Explorer! __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

9 January 2014, 11:54 PM	#16
yld2rob "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Rob Location: Penna Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,658	t looks great. I have gone back and fourth about purchasing this one. I am on the fence. __________________ Rolex Sub-126610LV Rolex Sub- 126613LB Rolex GMT BLRO 126710 Rolex GMT BLNR Rolex Datejust 16220

9 January 2014, 11:58 PM	#17
Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	Congratulations! Nice write up too. __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

9 January 2014, 02:29 PM	#2
profess1 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver, Canada Watch: Hulk Posts: 42	Great review and congrats on a beautiful watch!

9 January 2014, 02:33 PM	#3
Chainring "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Steve Location: Grand Junction CO Watch: A few, not enough. Posts: 1,725	Glad you are enjoying it. At some point when I become sufficiently motivated to put my 16570 up for sale I will make the switch.The first time I tried on the 216570 I thought it was too big. The second time I thought it just might work.

9 January 2014, 02:59 PM	#5
swils8610 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: shannon Location: usa Posts: 9,211	Great review! I really like the white dial! Congrats! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

9 January 2014, 03:29 PM	#6
DCgator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PNW Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2 Posts: 8,123	Mine sez hi!!

9 January 2014, 08:55 PM	#7
DCheeta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: NYC Posts: 7,181	Great review, thanks! I love mine, too. I agree with each of your points.

9 January 2014, 10:04 PM	#10
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Great review.

9 January 2014, 10:05 PM	#11
viper9669 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Real Name: Patrick Location: SIN Watch: Rolex Posts: 5,066	Great review, congratulations! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

9 January 2014, 11:15 PM	#12
BA211 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Jakarta Posts: 234	Thanks for sharing. Enjoy. It is a beautiful watch

9 January 2014, 11:21 PM	#13
mattcantwin "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NY Posts: 453	Congrats!

9 January 2014, 11:28 PM	#14
steveclocks "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Geert Location: Belgium Watch: rolex/JLC/panerai Posts: 5,612	Mr. President, i don't own one of these beauties, but did handle it a couple of times. 2 things strike me (which you didn't talk about) on that watch. So I just want to add them here to your review. First: I think the white dial makes it look bigger as it actually is. So it looks nice and even trendy I would say. Second: The blue-ish lume is fantastic ! (almost as good, no even better as my DSSD )

9 January 2014, 11:33 PM	#15
underdog33 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 324	Great review. I love mine! Wear it in good health and stay warm!

10 January 2014, 12:02 AM	#18
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	great watch !

10 January 2014, 12:19 AM	#19
mannyv11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Manny Location: MA Watch: DD,Sub,GMT,Daytona Posts: 4,510	Congrats and great review. Hope you enjoy it for many years to come =)

10 January 2014, 01:11 AM	#20
Annan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Ron Location: Arizona, USA Watch: 116233 Posts: 3,180	Agree with all your comments plus I really appreciate the Easylink clasp that allows me to fine tune the bracelet fit. When the 216570 came out I thought it looked great but was convinced it was too big for me even though I had not seen it nor tried it on. I loved the look of the EXPII and bought a 16570 in 2012. Just a few months ago I finally tried on a 216570 and bought it that same day, trading in my 16570. Best decision I have made in a very long time. __________________ *so many Rolexes.....so little time*

10 January 2014, 01:27 AM	#21
Cc1966 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Christopher Location: Georgia, USA Watch: ing the Sea... Posts: 6,713	Great review mate, Thank you... __________________ "I wish to have no Connection with any Ship that does not Sail fast for I intend to go in harm's way." Captain John Paul Jones, 16 November 1778 "*Curmudgeons* " Favorites: 1665 SD, Sub Date, DSSD, Exp II, Sub LV, GMTIIc

10 January 2014, 02:23 AM	#24
strafer_kid "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Kenny Location: northern ireland Watch: SDs, Subs & GMTs Posts: 5,136	This is super watch - probably the only one within the current sports line up I would and did) go for! Picked up a black dial version just over a year ago and it still holds well to the toolwatch look. My only current modern Rolex! It is versatile and looks like you could wear it anywhere in any situation. Enjoy!

10 January 2014, 02:37 AM	#25
hitman23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: ny Posts: 765	Really is a great watch. Have the black one myself, although there are days I wish I had gotten the polar white one to have something different.

10 January 2014, 02:45 AM	#26
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Nicely said enjoy it

10 January 2014, 02:49 AM	#27
antbkny "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Anthony Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Dblue Posts: 6,723	nice review, ive been thinking about one of these

10 January 2014, 02:50 AM	#28
raclaims "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: NJ Posts: 2,624	I'm actually wearing mine today but have to admit of all my watches it gets the least wrist time. For whatever reason...compared to my other Rolexes it just does't look or feel that special. It's a fine watch...but if I had to do it again I'd pass on it.

10 January 2014, 02:50 AM	#29
MitchSteel "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: MDangerSteel Location: Canada Watch: Vintage Rolex Posts: 2,301	Nice review, thanks.Im beginning to warm up to the new ExpII, especially in white. __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons Probability of survival is inversely proportional to the angle of arrival---Capt. Rage Don't believe anything in aviation, 'till V1---Mitch Danger Steel

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