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BNA/LION · 11 October 2021, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by GolfJunkie

Love the Exp II. Hoping, eventually, i can add a 5 digit polar and a 1655.

The black dialed 16570 is the most comfortable watch i own.

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Looking good! Best of luck finding the polar 16550 yo are hunting for!

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!

GolfJunkie · 11 October 2021, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by BNA/LION

Looking good! Best of luck finding the polar 16550 yo are hunting for!

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!

Thank you

Goof luck to you as well

DSJ · 9 November 2021, 06:28 AM

My old thread is still alive (as am I)!
My 16570 is now my only wristwatch. Still love it.

rmagoo57 · 9 November 2021, 12:20 PM

A great thread to keep alive and to Explore! I couldn't settle for one!

DD58 · 9 November 2021, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by rmagoo57

A great thread to keep alive and to Explore! I couldn't settle for one!

I’m ever so close to getting my 226570. It’s like a unicorn in my eyes. Two years waiting and searching.

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Atlantic · 10 November 2021, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by DSJ

My old thread is still alive (as am I)!
My 16570 is now my only wristwatch. Still love it.

And a great thread it is!

Darklight111 · 19 December 2021, 08:55 AM

JimSnyder · 19 December 2021, 11:39 AM

Nice Blast from the past, classic watch

Spiff · 22 December 2021, 09:11 PM

TopDog2315 · 22 December 2021, 10:11 PM

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solesman · 25 December 2021, 05:52 AM

Hi Larry,

may I ask which year your polar dial hails from, as I want the SEL bracelet and drilled lugs.

Many thanks,

Dan

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Originally Posted by Tools

Lug holes and SEL, what could be better

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This one sees a lot of wrist time.

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StillTrying · 1 January 2022, 02:36 AM

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.

G3Z · 1 January 2022, 02:56 AM

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Originally Posted by solesman

Hi Larry,

may I ask which year your polar dial hails from, as I want the SEL bracelet and drilled lugs.

Many thanks,

Dan

SEL and Lug holes are around year 2000/2002

JR16 · 1 January 2022, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by solesman

Hi Larry,

may I ask which year your polar dial hails from, as I want the SEL bracelet and drilled lugs.

Many thanks,

Dan

My SEL, lug hole polar is from 2000, P serial.

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Leongfm · 1 January 2022, 06:30 PM

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Nice set of photos of your 16570!

SS Oyster · 1 January 2022, 09:27 PM

I’m loving the new 226570 50th anniversary model!

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solesman · 6 January 2022, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by G3Z

SEL and Lug holes are around year 2000/2002

Thanks for the heads up. Will help to narrow the search parameters.

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TopDog2315 · 14 January 2022, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by solesman

Thanks for the heads up. Will help to narrow the search parameters.

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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

GradyPhilpott · 25 February 2022, 12:00 PM

CyberPaol · 28 March 2022, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by mullman

My 226 black came in this week to go with my 216 polar. You’ll get it! The Explorer 2 is the last great tool watch! And I’ve had many GMTs. This is different. I sold all my 5 digit Explorer 2s.

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I am quoting this thread because I currently own the 216570 in white and waiting for the 226570 in black. So I will (hopefully) have the same combo :).

Good life to all Explorer II fellows!

Zeus6542 · 28 March 2022, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DSJ

My old thread is still alive (as am I)!
My 16570 is now my only wristwatch. Still love it.

Super cool!

Say, I have a blacked-out 16570 that weights, watch + bracelet, 124 grams. Would be able to weigh yours and post back?

Thanks in advance...

JP

solesman · 28 March 2022, 09:52 PM

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shekshek · 18 April 2022, 01:12 PM

IMO the black dial 16570 works incredibly well on a Rubber B strap.

StillTrying · 6 June 2022, 05:02 PM

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!!!

coffeebreak · 18 June 2022, 06:03 PM

It’s pretty good for exploring a less extreme environment too

RCC watches · 19 June 2022, 01:20 AM

Love the Explorer II. Here’s my 21 on the 21mm Oysterflex

rgwarden · 19 June 2022, 01:27 AM

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.

midnightblue · 19 June 2022, 01:35 AM

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!

yorkzilla · 19 June 2022, 02:13 AM

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Originally Posted by coffeebreak

It’s pretty good for exploring a less extreme environment too

San Mig! Nice.

Vesper Lynd · 19 June 2022, 02:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DSJ

My old thread is still alive (as am I)!
My 16570 is now my only wristwatch. Still love it.

Great thread, very good thread.

9 November 2021, 06:28 AM	#2583
DSJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: USA Watch: your step! Posts: 7,882	My old thread is still alive (as am I)! My 16570 is now my only wristwatch. Still love it. __________________ Rolex. The Rolex of watches. 16570 Expy2 Noir, 116710 GMT Master II, 2552.80 SMP

19 December 2021, 11:39 AM	#2588
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StillTrying "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Space Watch: 16570, black Posts: 965	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.

1 January 2022, 06:30 PM	#2595
Leongfm "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Singapore Posts: 15	Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk[/QUOTE] Nice set of photos of your 16570!

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SS Oyster "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 8,800	I’m loving the new 226570 50th anniversary model! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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StillTrying "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Space Watch: 16570, black Posts: 965	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
coffeebreak "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Philippines Posts: 450	It’s pretty good for exploring a less extreme environment too

19 June 2022, 01:27 AM	#2607
rgwarden "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: London Watch: 124270 Posts: 528	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.

19 June 2022, 01:35 AM	#2608
midnightblue "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Australia Posts: 78	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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