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cenzor · 16 June 2015, 05:43 AM

But black is beautiful as well. Get a white 2005+ model on steel bracelet and a black with tritium dial and pierced lugs on a suede nato..
Best of both worlds.

mquintie · 16 June 2015, 05:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cenzor

But black is beautiful as well. Get a white 2005+ model on steel bracelet and a black with tritium dial and pierced lugs on a suede nato..
Best of both worlds.

Hi cenzor,

Why post-2005?

Is that when the 3186 was introduced?

Nycturbovr6 · 16 June 2015, 05:47 AM

White for me

toomuchtalk · 16 June 2015, 05:53 AM

The explorer 2's heritage is black dial. One of the other?

Black.

trackntrail · 16 June 2015, 05:57 AM

I've been lusting after a 16570 Polar for a year now. So white for me.

mquintie · 16 June 2015, 05:59 AM

Do you guys think white is more causal?

Is it good for everyday with a suit? Jeans on the weekend?

Rolex fan 61 · 16 June 2015, 06:18 AM

Polar for me!

yahoo_mks · 16 June 2015, 06:30 AM

Black

hknslmz · 16 June 2015, 06:33 AM

Both are beautiful, I like black more

VinnieVegas · 16 June 2015, 06:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mquintie

Hi all,

If all else is equal, and you have 0 watches in the collection would you get a white or black dialed Explorer 2 (16570)??

If you have a dark dialed diver (non-Rolex) would that change your decision?

What do you think?

Mike

I would pick the white. I own one. It's excellent. I prefer the 16750 to the 216570, also. Probably my favorite.

cenzor · 16 June 2015, 06:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mquintie

Hi cenzor,

Why post-2005?

Is that when the 3186 was introduced?

Hi! I ahould have explained better. For me around this time is the best setup of the Expl2 - solid end links, Swiss Made on the dial, solid ligs, no rehaut , tried and tested 3185 or potentially 3186 (altough some people complain about that movement).
3186 was introduced around 2007 if I am not wrong.
Anything post 2001-2002 should be fine actually, to be considered fully modern vs. the other setup I described (tritium, etc).

mquintie · 16 June 2015, 06:47 AM

Makes sense. I want a daily wearer. Wish I could get both but I will focus on one first.....LOL

Although the idea is excellent

cenzor · 16 June 2015, 06:54 AM

I own the Polar and I am actually hunting down a 1990s black version to wear on simple strap/nato.
Somehow I think it will compliment the white dial of the other one and make a perfect pair.
And is quite affordable for a Rolex that actually has a quite nice movement (GMT, independent hour hand, date).

liuk3 · 16 June 2015, 06:56 AM

white.

capote · 16 June 2015, 06:59 AM

White.

mquintie · 16 June 2015, 07:01 AM

I've been looking at these for a bit trying to decide if I should go white or black or even with an older sub.

It's a tough decision since I would prefer to be a one watch guy but I already have some nice watches in the collection just no Rolex yet.....

Bakasana · 16 June 2015, 07:05 AM

White, is right! ;)

fishingbear · 16 June 2015, 09:06 AM

Get the black dial if it's your only watch. Get the Polar if you have others.

canIwearTWOatOnce · 16 June 2015, 09:12 AM

16570 is the one time in rolex you go white dial

LumpHammer · 16 June 2015, 05:20 PM

Both are very pretty. White will grab the eye more. The black paint has to be seen in real life to be fully appreciated. It changes drastically in different lights. Black is more understated and true to it's origins I think. Black has the 'phantom' hands which some like, some don't.

I chose black.

Don't listen to us. Try them both on.

hoops10 · 16 June 2015, 05:23 PM

Black dial. I had the white dial and tried to love it but just could not. I really can't put my finger on it but after a short period of time it just did not appeal to me. Traded it for a No Date Sub and could not be happier.

Rock · 16 June 2015, 05:29 PM

Other models do 'black' better.
None do 'white' better.

Munch520 · 17 June 2015, 05:11 AM

White and later than a K serial (for the solid end links) :)

njbeizai · 17 June 2015, 05:59 AM

White without doubt. The black markers are stunning.

jamesbondOO7 · 17 June 2015, 06:04 AM

White can look good on pictures but is boring in reality. Black gets my vote.

mquintie · 17 June 2015, 11:25 PM

Does anyone wear the Explorer 2 Daily?

Even the white dial??

Kneecough · 17 June 2015, 11:27 PM

Polar

broulstone · 17 June 2015, 11:28 PM

black 👍

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Munch520 · 17 June 2015, 11:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mquintie

Does anyone wear the Explorer 2 Daily?

Even the white dial??

I can see it becoming my daily for most summer days. Very comfortable and seems to be a very versatile option

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RocketScience · 18 June 2015, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by mquintie

Does anyone wear the Explorer 2 Daily?

Most comfortable bracelet watch i ever had. It takes some efforts if i decide to change it to another one for a couple of days)

16 June 2015, 06:33 AM	#39
hknslmz "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Turkey Watch: Explorer II 16570 Posts: 209	Both are beautiful, I like black more Attached Images

16 June 2015, 06:56 AM	#44
liuk3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 3,354	white. __________________ "Appreciate your life!"

16 June 2015, 05:29 PM	#52
Rock 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Rocky Location: Australia Watch: Grail:Bluesy Posts: 17,850	Other models do 'black' better. None do 'white' better. __________________ Cellini 4112. Sub 14060M. DJ 16233. Rotherhams 1847 Pocket-watch. Foundation Member of 'Horologists Anonymous' "Hi, I'm Rocky, and I'm a Horologist..."

17 June 2015, 05:59 AM	#54
njbeizai "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 216	White without doubt. The black markers are stunning. __________________ Rolex 116710LN To whom much is given, much is tested.

17 June 2015, 06:04 AM	#55
jamesbondOO7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: BondJamesBond Location: The Algarve Watch: Rolex or nothing Posts: 4,081	White can look good on pictures but is boring in reality. Black gets my vote. __________________ ♛ 5-digit Rolex or nothing ♛

16 June 2015, 05:43 AM	#31
cenzor "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Sofia Watch: Corum Admirals Cup Posts: 332	But black is beautiful as well. Get a white 2005+ model on steel bracelet and a black with tritium dial and pierced lugs on a suede nato.. Best of both worlds.

16 June 2015, 05:47 AM	#33
Nycturbovr6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: New York Posts: 7,630	White for me

16 June 2015, 05:53 AM	#34
toomuchtalk "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: UK Posts: 2,253	The explorer 2's heritage is black dial. One of the other? Black.

16 June 2015, 05:57 AM	#35
trackntrail "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: San Francisco Watch: BLRO Posts: 502	I've been lusting after a 16570 Polar for a year now. So white for me.

16 June 2015, 05:59 AM	#36
mquintie "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Mike Location: Canada Posts: 83	Do you guys think white is more causal? Is it good for everyday with a suit? Jeans on the weekend?

16 June 2015, 06:18 AM	#37
Rolex fan 61 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: UK Posts: 1,262	Polar for me!

16 June 2015, 06:30 AM	#38
yahoo_mks "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: California Watch: 116300 / 16570 Posts: 295	Black

16 June 2015, 06:47 AM	#42
mquintie "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Mike Location: Canada Posts: 83	Makes sense. I want a daily wearer. Wish I could get both but I will focus on one first.....LOL Although the idea is excellent

16 June 2015, 06:54 AM	#43
cenzor "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Sofia Watch: Corum Admirals Cup Posts: 332	I own the Polar and I am actually hunting down a 1990s black version to wear on simple strap/nato. Somehow I think it will compliment the white dial of the other one and make a perfect pair. And is quite affordable for a Rolex that actually has a quite nice movement (GMT, independent hour hand, date).

16 June 2015, 06:59 AM	#45
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	White.

16 June 2015, 07:01 AM	#46
mquintie "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Mike Location: Canada Posts: 83	I've been looking at these for a bit trying to decide if I should go white or black or even with an older sub. It's a tough decision since I would prefer to be a one watch guy but I already have some nice watches in the collection just no Rolex yet.....

16 June 2015, 07:05 AM	#47
Bakasana Banned Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Greenwich Village Posts: 588	White, is right! ;)

16 June 2015, 09:06 AM	#48
fishingbear 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: George Location: Alabama Watch: GMTsSubLVEx2SDDayt Posts: 4,549	Get the black dial if it's your only watch. Get the Polar if you have others.

16 June 2015, 09:12 AM	#49
canIwearTWOatOnce "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: don Location: north indiana Watch: 79090 16014 976 Posts: 87	16570 is the one time in rolex you go white dial

16 June 2015, 05:20 PM	#50
LumpHammer Banned Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Lee Location: London Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 264	Both are very pretty. White will grab the eye more. The black paint has to be seen in real life to be fully appreciated. It changes drastically in different lights. Black is more understated and true to it's origins I think. Black has the 'phantom' hands which some like, some don't. I chose black. Don't listen to us. Try them both on.

16 June 2015, 05:23 PM	#51
hoops10 Banned Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: USA Posts: 325	Black dial. I had the white dial and tried to love it but just could not. I really can't put my finger on it but after a short period of time it just did not appeal to me. Traded it for a No Date Sub and could not be happier.

17 June 2015, 05:11 AM	#53
Munch520 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: USA Watch: BLNR/Cermit/SM300 Posts: 184	White and later than a K serial (for the solid end links) :)

17 June 2015, 11:25 PM	#56
mquintie "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Mike Location: Canada Posts: 83	Does anyone wear the Explorer 2 Daily? Even the white dial??

17 June 2015, 11:27 PM	#57
Kneecough "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 1,792	Polar

17 June 2015, 11:28 PM	#58
broulstone "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Bruce Location: Alexandria, VA Watch: EXP II, DJ,PP5066 Posts: 1,597	black 👍 Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ Bruce, 16570 Explorer II, DJ 16234 DJ 16013, 6466, 1947 Rolex Oyster, JLC Grande Reverso 976, PP 5066, Ellipse, Omega Seamaster

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