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Cru Jones · 9 December 2011, 12:44 AM

Click here for an article on the evolution of the Explorer II....or, more precisely, a comparison between the original and the latest model.

A picture from the article:

ecsub44 · 9 December 2011, 12:48 AM

Great read (and pictures)! Thanks!

77T · 9 December 2011, 12:52 AM

Thanks for finding/sharing in the spirit of TRF!

mtrunner · 9 December 2011, 01:01 AM

Thanks for sharing. A fabulous watch then and now.

FremStar · 9 December 2011, 02:04 AM

Un grand merci pour l'article Cru, despite the naysayers I am still very much enjoying my black dial 216570! This article hits a lot of points! Similar to the 1655 being unpopular over 4 decades ago I suspect the black dial 216570 will generate its fair share of admirers over time! Happy holidays from NY to Paris!

Puffy · 9 December 2011, 02:34 AM

nice work mate, thanks for sharing. if only i could find a minty NOS 1655...

JasoninDenver · 9 December 2011, 03:12 AM

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Originally Posted by FremStar

Un grand merci pour l'article Cru, despite the naysayers I am still very much enjoying my black dial 216570! This article hits a lot of points! Similar to the 1655 being unpopular over 4 decades ago I suspect the black dial 216570 will generate its fair share of admirers over time! Happy holidays from NY to Paris!

Don't listen to the naysayers. They are just a bunch of girlie-wristed groaners jealous that they can;t pull off the larger size. I should know - I am one

FremStar · 9 December 2011, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by JasoninDenver

Don't listen to the naysayers. They are just a bunch of girlie-wristed groaners jealous that they can;t pull off the larger size. I should know - I am one

Jason, I don't think that is the case, however, I just felt the urge to add a few more pictures of Oprah aka my 216570 to this thread

GradyPhilpott · 9 December 2011, 01:32 PM

I'd say that the last version was understated, but at 42mm and with those giant hands, it is anything but that now.

FremStar · 10 May 2012, 04:06 AM

One of my favorite threads just wanted to add a proper picture! Thanks again Cru!

ecsub44 · 10 May 2012, 04:46 AM

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Originally Posted by FremStar

One of my favorite threads just wanted to add a proper picture! Thanks again Cru!

How, the new ExpII is quite a bit larger than the original!

It's still a great watch, and a cool retro vibe...but I'm not sure I prefer the larger size.

azguy · 10 May 2012, 04:51 AM

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Originally Posted by FremStar

One of my favorite threads just wanted to add a proper picture! Thanks again Cru!

That 1655 is amazing

HERITAGE82 · 10 May 2012, 05:50 AM

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Originally Posted by FremStar

One of my favorite threads just wanted to add a proper picture! Thanks again Cru!

Fantastic pair!!!

Thank you for posting the link Cru....

mbuckley · 10 May 2012, 06:46 AM

great read--thanks!
NIce pictures as well.

HRV · 10 May 2012, 06:51 AM

Love the 42mm

dddrees · 10 May 2012, 06:56 AM

Nice article thanks for posting Cru.

dddrees · 10 May 2012, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by FremStar

One of my favorite threads just wanted to add a proper picture! Thanks again Cru!

Great pair Sam.

Congrats again on your recent vintage Explorer.

9 December 2011, 12:44 AM	#1
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,299	"Rolex Explorer II – The 40-Year Evolution Of An Understatement" Click here for an article on the evolution of the Explorer II....or, more precisely, a comparison between the original and the latest model. A picture from the article:

9 December 2011, 12:52 AM	#3
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,015	Thanks for finding/sharing in the spirit of TRF! __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

9 December 2011, 02:04 AM	#5
FremStar "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Sam Location: Gotham City Watch: Wall Street Posts: 9,954	Un grand merci pour l'article Cru, despite the naysayers I am still very much enjoying my black dial 216570! This article hits a lot of points! Similar to the 1655 being unpopular over 4 decades ago I suspect the black dial 216570 will generate its fair share of admirers over time! Happy holidays from NY to Paris! __________________ "Wealth is of the heart and mind, not of the pocket!" "A Watch Is An Emotional Object, And So, It Is The Responsibility Of The Brand To Create Emotion Through It's Products" - Georges Kern "In the 1950s and 60s, they made the Ref 8171, which is a cult collectible—now that’s the ultimate Rolex you could own with a calendar and a moon phase.” - John Reardon "Heh, heh, heh..." - Michael Kilyung

9 December 2011, 02:34 AM	#6
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	nice work mate, thanks for sharing. if only i could find a minty NOS 1655... __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

9 December 2011, 01:32 PM	#9
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK050 Posts: 34,460	I'd say that the last version was understated, but at 42mm and with those giant hands, it is anything but that now. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

9 December 2011, 12:48 AM	#2
ecsub44 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: US Watch: Sub Posts: 3,175	Great read (and pictures)! Thanks!

9 December 2011, 01:01 AM	#4
mtrunner 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Gary Location: Bozeman, MT Watch: 126508 Paul Newman Posts: 7,835	Thanks for sharing. A fabulous watch then and now.

10 May 2012, 04:06 AM	#10
FremStar "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Sam Location: Gotham City Watch: Wall Street Posts: 9,954	One of my favorite threads just wanted to add a proper picture! Thanks again Cru! Attached Images __________________ "Wealth is of the heart and mind, not of the pocket!" "A Watch Is An Emotional Object, And So, It Is The Responsibility Of The Brand To Create Emotion Through It's Products" - Georges Kern "In the 1950s and 60s, they made the Ref 8171, which is a cult collectible—now that’s the ultimate Rolex you could own with a calendar and a moon phase.” - John Reardon "Heh, heh, heh..." - Michael Kilyung

10 May 2012, 06:46 AM	#14
mbuckley "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Michael Location: Norman, Oklahoma Watch: Exp II Posts: 616	great read--thanks! NIce pictures as well.

10 May 2012, 06:51 AM	#15
HRV "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Andrew Location: johannesburg Watch: ROLEX Posts: 4,407	Love the 42mm

10 May 2012, 06:56 AM	#16
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Nice article thanks for posting Cru. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

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