The Explorer II Enigma. Historical Thread

[smabe123]

Originally Posted by Nav01L

Seconded in the first point, mine sure is a favorite among my collection. On the latter point, your wife better have strong wrists, it’s pretty big.

It is a little large on her wrists, but I can't tell my wife no!

[uzona]

Originally Posted by smabe123

I think the 216570 polar is one of the best looking time pieces on the market (bold statement, I know). I don't have one yet, but will probably pick up one within the next year for my wife (it's her favorite as well).

Does your lovely wife have a bushy mustache and was brought here from Russia?

[Nav01L]

Originally Posted by smabe123

It is a little large on her wrists, but I can't tell my wife no!

Fully understand you there my friend, a great choice anyway, so not that important either.

[Nav01L]

Originally Posted by uzona

Does your lovely wife have a bushy mustache and was brought here from Russia?

Oh c’mon...

[smabe123]

Originally Posted by uzona

Does your lovely wife have a bushy mustache and was brought here from Russia?

Comrade, we like our women strong like ox. (If my account goes dormant after this post, please send help...my wife found my post history)

[chris242]

i also prefer the 16570! 216570 is too large!


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[dayjust]

So, looking at white polar 16570 3186 watches, has a great leap in prices taken place during the summer?


Chrono24 is pretty dried up, only 4 for sale globally, the most expensive pushing close to 10 000 EUR.

What's your opinion on pricing and availability?

[Atlantic]

Originally Posted by dayjust

So, looking at white 16570 3186 watches, has a great leap in prices taken place during the summer?


Chrono24 is pretty dried up, only 4 for sale globally, the most expensive pushing close to 10 000 EUR.

What's your opinion on pricing and availability?

Works for me, I have one! The Explore II 16570, especially the polar, has been underrated for sometime. People are starting to wise up as the current upward price trend reflects.

[Flywheel]

Originally Posted by chris242

i also prefer the 16570! 216570 is too large!


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This is like saying the 42 long suit is too large. I prefer the 40 reg.

[rushca01]

The explorer II, yacht masters, and miglgaus just never got the same celebrity as the gmt, submariner, and Daytona for some reason.

[Gogotron]

Hello All -

First post on this forum, long term observer. I own the black version of the Exp II and it's one of my favorite pieces. This thread is interesting to me and I've always been curious about the SS hierarchy and this model's position. In my opinion, Rolex marketed this model incorrectly from the beginning. Spelunkers? The only cave exploring I'm familiar with was in Bermuda and we couldn't get to the Swizzle Inn fast enough afterwards. Rolex seems to be moving away from this debacle and hopefully in decades to come the Exp II will become recognized as the equal to the GMT and Sub in the SS line.

[gery82]

White on white




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[Portland]

I’m digging this new Moose Strap Co Bond NATO.

[malb85]

Really can't get on with the explorer, something about it just doesn't work for me!

[Uhtred59]

Is the Swizzle Inn still a thing? Wow that brings me back. BTW like my Exp II, black face 42.

[Sjmoore11]

I love both of my enigmas...



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[chris242]

anyone put a black leather strap on their black face?(pics please!!)


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[gery82]

Originally Posted by malb85

Really can't get on with the explorer, something about it just doesn't work for me!

What’s not to like?


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[thejerseyrock]

Explorer.... in its element

[malb85]

Originally Posted by gery82

What’s not to like?


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I think it’s the bezel! Don’t get me wrong, it’s a lovely watch, but it’s in the same money range as the Sub and for me it’s not even close.


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[Hoppyjr]

What’s behind the green door?



This!



It’s also in front of the green door....




.......and out in the yard.




This is my second time around with the 216570 white dial and I’m happy to have her back. I prefer the “under the radar” aspect of this particular Rolex and I find the white dial to be crisp and refreshing.
I realize some people just don’t like a white dial watch, but I find much to like about the “polar” Explorer II.

Apparently another Ed agrees :-)

[Atlantic]

Trying out a new canvas strap for an upcoming exploration of the Mekong Delta. A little less bling then the oyster and very comfortable.

[HereBeDragons]

How big are your wrists?! I love the Polar Explorer II, but with 6 - 6.5 inch wrists, the 42mm is probably a bit big on me. I tried one on recently. It was big, but I wondered if I could just get away with it. Have not yet tried the earlier 40mm incarnation. I think my 40mm Sub looks OK, i.e. it fits my wrist OK.
So, does anyone wear the 42mm Explorer II on a 6 inch or so wrist?
Thanks!

[gery82]

Originally Posted by Atlantic

Trying out a new canvas strap for an upcoming exploration of the Mekong Delta. A little less bling then the oyster and very comfortable.

That’s dope! That strap gives it a more tougher look than it already is

What kind of strap is that btw?


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[Atlantic]

Originally Posted by HereBeDragons

How big are your wrists?! I love the Polar Explorer II, but with 6 - 6.5 inch wrists, the 42mm is probably a bit big on me. I tried one on recently. It was big, but I wondered if I could just get away with it. Have not yet tried the earlier 40mm incarnation. I think my 40mm Sub looks OK, i.e. it fits my wrist OK.
So, does anyone wear the 42mm Explorer II on a 6 inch or so wrist?
Thanks!

Only you can decide whether or not it is too big, it’s all a matter of personal taste. I much prefer the proportions of the 16570.

[gery82]

Originally Posted by Atlantic

Only you can decide whether or not it is too big, it’s all a matter of personal taste. I much prefer the proportions of the 16570.

+1


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[gery82]

Originally Posted by malb85

I think it’s the bezel! Don’t get me wrong, it’s a lovely watch, but it’s in the same money range as the Sub and for me it’s not even close.


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Funny thing is that’s what I actually like about this watch and then some other things of course.

But of course it’s a matter of personal preference, so each to their own


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[Atlantic]

Originally Posted by gery82

That’s dope! That strap gives it a more tougher look than it already is

What kind of strap is that btw?

It’s a MiLTAT Zulu G10 canvas in forest green, you can find it on Amazon and Strap Code.

[gery82]

Originally Posted by Atlantic

It’s a MiLTAT Zulu G10 canvas in forest green, you can find it on Amazon and Strap Code.

Thanks, love that tough look it lends to the watch. Feels like you can do whatever you want the watch will keep ticking away.


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[Atlantic]

Here is another shot. Bare in mind that they use a heavy canvas, 12 ounce I think, so the watch will sit a little high. Not an issue for me.