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mgd55 · 16 March 2018, 12:36 AM

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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DoctorA · 16 March 2018, 12:44 AM

Congratulations!! Great classic!

mgd55 · 16 March 2018, 12:55 AM

And on close inspection opting out of polish...thing is basically NOS. Thanks again to DavidSW!

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Rentalcarman · 16 March 2018, 01:12 AM

Looks good to me. Congratulations. This forum is definitely full of helpful advice and ENABLERS

watchwatcher · 16 March 2018, 01:14 AM

Congrats...love the EXP2.

ScottD · 16 March 2018, 01:17 AM

Congratulations

ap1 · 16 March 2018, 01:29 AM

That’s one comfy watch - congrats

SemperFi · 16 March 2018, 02:06 AM

Congratulations Matt!

Enjoy it in the best of health.

Watchmanaz · 16 March 2018, 02:08 AM

Congrats

Maiden · 16 March 2018, 02:09 AM

Congrats and welcome to the forums.

MariettaMike · 16 March 2018, 02:09 AM

If you travel over multiple zones the Explorer II is a nice watch to own. I like the black face. Nice purchase.

tyler1980 · 16 March 2018, 02:11 AM

congrats

r8t3d_M · 16 March 2018, 02:54 AM

Congratulations on the 16570! You'll enjoy it, it's a great piece..

RGP · 16 March 2018, 03:02 AM

Very nice!

Gharddog03 · 16 March 2018, 03:04 AM

Classic

earniemon · 16 March 2018, 03:14 AM

Nicely done! Congrats.

Chiboy · 16 March 2018, 03:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mgd55

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?

mgd55 · 16 March 2018, 03:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chiboy

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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Chiboy · 16 March 2018, 03:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mgd55

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.

mgd55 · 16 March 2018, 03:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ap1

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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Sarosh · 16 March 2018, 04:43 AM

Congrats! That’s a beauty!

Wembleyisgreen · 16 March 2018, 04:59 AM

I think the black dial deserves much more attention. What a great example you have there.

TheRolexKingofLV · 16 March 2018, 05:00 AM

Congrats!

dba · 16 March 2018, 06:26 AM

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.

vladamir15 · 16 March 2018, 06:34 AM

Congrats!

mgd55 · 16 March 2018, 06:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dba

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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datejustrms · 16 March 2018, 06:42 AM

Congrats on the Explorer II!

HACKNSACK44 · 16 March 2018, 03:06 PM

Congrats!!

Navarino · 16 March 2018, 03:50 PM

Congrats on the EXP II!

HK Islandboy · 16 March 2018, 04:17 PM

Nice. Congratulations!!

16 March 2018, 12:36 AM	#1
mgd55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Real Name: Matt Location: NYC Watch: 214270 16570 Posts: 382	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. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

16 March 2018, 12:44 AM	#2
DoctorA "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: USA Posts: 6,545	Congratulations!! Great classic! __________________ Wear the watch you like, not the one they tell you to wear!

16 March 2018, 02:06 AM	#8
SemperFi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Angelo Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 42,164	Congratulations Matt! Enjoy it in the best of health. __________________ Rolex Submariner Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Tudor Black Bay 58 Blue Tudor Ranger 79910 Nomos Club Datum 733 Nomos Metro 38 Stowa Flieger Classic 40 * Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons *

16 March 2018, 02:09 AM	#10
Maiden "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 3,652	Congrats and welcome to the forums. __________________ Rolex 116613LN Rolex 16610LN Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 41mm Omega Geneve Tag Heuer Aquaracer WAY2112 Orient Ray 2

16 March 2018, 02:11 AM	#12
tyler1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 17,622	congrats __________________ Instagram: tyler.watches current collection: Patek 5164A, Patek 5524G, Rolex Platinum Daytona 116506, Rolex Sea Dweller 43 126600, Rolex GMT II 116710LN, AP 15400ST (silver), Panerai 913, Omega Speedmaster moonwatch, Tudor Black Bay (Harrods Edition)

16 March 2018, 12:55 AM	#3
mgd55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Real Name: Matt Location: NYC Watch: 214270 16570 Posts: 382	And on close inspection opting out of polish...thing is basically NOS. Thanks again to DavidSW! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

16 March 2018, 01:12 AM	#4
Rentalcarman 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Real Name: Alex Location: Maryland,usa Watch: None at the moment Posts: 1,174	Looks good to me. Congratulations. This forum is definitely full of helpful advice and ENABLERS

16 March 2018, 01:14 AM	#5
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	Congrats...love the EXP2.

16 March 2018, 01:17 AM	#6
ScottD 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Scott Location: USA Posts: 184	Congratulations

16 March 2018, 01:29 AM	#7
ap1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,537	That’s one comfy watch - congrats

16 March 2018, 02:08 AM	#9
Watchmanaz "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Peoria, AZ Watch: 116610 Submariner Posts: 232	Congrats

16 March 2018, 02:09 AM	#11
MariettaMike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: USA Watch: GMT II BLRO Posts: 616	If you travel over multiple zones the Explorer II is a nice watch to own. I like the black face. Nice purchase.

16 March 2018, 02:54 AM	#13
r8t3d_M "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Real Name: Felipe Location: NYC Watch: Me ;) Posts: 2,894	Congratulations on the 16570! You'll enjoy it, it's a great piece..

16 March 2018, 03:02 AM	#14
RGP "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: California Watch: This! Posts: 229	Very nice!

16 March 2018, 03:04 AM	#15
Gharddog03 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Genaro Location: Fresno Ca. Watch: R O L E X Posts: 4,466	Classic

16 March 2018, 03:14 AM	#16
earniemon "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Barrington, IL Watch: 116610LN Posts: 12	Nicely done! Congrats.

16 March 2018, 04:43 AM	#21
Sarosh "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: London Watch: BLNR Posts: 2,222	Congrats! That’s a beauty! __________________ ----- “It’s a watch, it tells time. Not much else”

16 March 2018, 04:59 AM	#22
Wembleyisgreen Banned Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Mike Location: Allison Park Watch: 214270 Posts: 540	I think the black dial deserves much more attention. What a great example you have there.

16 March 2018, 05:00 AM	#23
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16 March 2018, 06:26 AM	#24
dba 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: David Location: Gardnerville, NV Watch: 16710 Posts: 2,706	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. __________________ Current: 16710 Previous: 16760 Fat Lady, 16613 Bluesy, 16800, 14060, 16710 Pepsi, 216570 Polar, 116710LN, 16610, 216570 Polar (again), 16713, 216570 Polar (yet again), 16710 Black w/ Pepsi Insert Hope is not a strategy.

16 March 2018, 06:34 AM	#25
vladamir15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: N/A Watch: AP, VC, Breguet Posts: 1,581	Congrats! __________________ The Most Valuable Commodity is Time Audemars, Vacheron, Breguet, Jaquet Droz, JLC, Rolex, Omega, Cartier

16 March 2018, 06:42 AM	#27
datejustrms "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,799	Congrats on the Explorer II!

16 March 2018, 03:06 PM	#28
HACKNSACK44 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: Orlando Watch: 114060 Posts: 8,450	Congrats!! __________________ 114060

16 March 2018, 03:50 PM	#29
Navarino 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: USA Posts: 3,411	Congrats on the EXP II!

16 March 2018, 04:17 PM	#30
HK Islandboy "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Hong Kong Watch: AP Posts: 3,825	Nice. Congratulations!!

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