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11 October 2021, 07:23 AM | #2581 | |
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I've been on the hunt for a very specific black dial 16550 to go with my cream dial. Many years of looking but so far I have not found it. I plan to hunt until I find the one!
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11 October 2021, 07:37 AM | #2582 | |
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9 November 2021, 06:28 AM | #2583 |
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My old thread is still alive (as am I)!
My 16570 is now my only wristwatch. Still love it.
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9 November 2021, 12:20 PM | #2584 |
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A great thread to keep alive and to Explore! I couldn't settle for one!
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9 November 2021, 12:30 PM | #2585 |
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19 December 2021, 08:55 AM | #2587 |
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19 December 2021, 11:39 AM | #2588 |
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Nice Blast from the past, classic watch
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22 December 2021, 10:11 PM | #2590 |
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25 December 2021, 05:52 AM | #2591 | |
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Hi Larry,
may I ask which year your polar dial hails from, as I want the SEL bracelet and drilled lugs. Many thanks, Dan Quote:
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1 January 2022, 02:36 AM | #2592 |
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Incoming! Picked up one from Tony G (justrolexes) and I couldn’t be more stoked! I had the 42mm version, but was too much for my wrist. The 40mm is like a completely different beast, it’s understated yet seductive, tool-ish yet elegant, flies under the radar yet has a real presence. All I can say is…it’s an enigma. |
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Nice set of photos of your 16570! |
1 January 2022, 09:27 PM | #2596 |
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I’m loving the new 226570 50th anniversary model!
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14 January 2022, 12:25 AM | #2598 | |
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So just to add to this if I may : ) It is from my understanding that Rolex may have produced SEL (bracelet) capable watch cases as early as 1993/4 but still used the hallow end links until early 2000s. Now I’m only speaking on behalf of the 16570 and not sure about others Rolex professional models. Just as an example here, my 16570 is from 1994 and has the laser etched case that can accommodate the SEL 78790A bracelet (that I purchased from Rolex a while back). That said, you can have the SEL bracelet with the tritium dial/hands and lug holes, which IMO is the ultimate tool watch ; ) Cheers |
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28 March 2022, 07:50 PM | #2600 | |
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IMO the black dial 16570 works incredibly well on a Rubber B strap.
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6 June 2022, 05:02 PM | #2604 |
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The Enigma. The longer I have this watch the more passionate I feel about it.
It’s about to go up in the Sierra Nevada to do the John Muir Trail. (I will return to this thread with some pics) Keep this tread alive!!! |
18 June 2022, 06:03 PM | #2605 |
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It’s pretty good for exploring a less extreme environment too
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19 June 2022, 01:20 AM | #2606 |
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Love the Explorer II. Here’s my 21 on the 21mm Oysterflex
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19 June 2022, 01:27 AM | #2607 |
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I miss my black F series 16570 every, single, day. I miss it way more than the Batman i had before it. We learn the hard way i guess. Very fortunate to have a new Explorer 1 on my wrist but one day maybe I’ll right the wrong… just don’t tell my wife.
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19 June 2022, 01:35 AM | #2608 |
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After a couple months of hunting, in 2022 I found a
NOS circa 2010, complete set 16570 Explorer II black dial. 3186 movement... not the 3185. Such a minute difference in movement but I just didn't like the wiggle when changing the hour hand with the older 3185 movement. Unlike some people, the engraved rehaut was just an extra bonus for me. All stickers intact, and every single accessory present. It's a shame I can't share the pic but now, the watch has all the stickers taken off... not a single scratch or ding yet but looking forward to giving this watch some love :) I just couldn't get used to the newer explorer II because they wore more like a 44mm rather than a 42mm, felt too bulky for my wrist. 16570 is my fav rolex!:) Glad I found this post! |
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San Mig! Nice.
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