The Explorer II Enigma. Historical Thread

[natosteve]

Polar42 on the Tudor Heritage Chrono fabric strap. Sweet pairing...


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[Yousefsl]

Originally Posted by imperio

Fantastic looking dial

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[Yousefsl]

Originally Posted by SconnieBT

I recently have been drawn to the explorer ii 16570. However I only have 6.5" wrists and am a little worried about it wearing too big. Would anyone who owns the 16570 be willing to give me the measurements of the lug to lug, dial diameter, and thickness? I'd really appreciate it as I do not have any access to try one of these beauties on.

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I have a slightly smaller wrist than you and the explorer II fits perfectly.

Stickers still on the dial

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[mineral]

Originally Posted by casa

That is a good looking explorer. May I ask what type of jubilee bracelet I need for this particular explorer? I have the same version as yours - with rehaut already, but white dialed.

Hi you can use the jubilee bracelet from gmt model. Reference is 62510H with 502T end link and last link attach to end link should marked with 50. I suppose yours is non lug hole.


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[gegarrenton]

Originally Posted by speicher1

I might even say some of you high rollers here might be yachters

A few.

[glamorama]

Been thinking about getting a white dial 216570, but then it's a tool watch and as such I'd rather go for the most expensive G-Shock MR-G.

[Uhtred59]

Originally Posted by glamorama

Been thinking about getting a white dial 216570, but then it's a tool watch and as such I'd rather go for the most expensive G-Shock MR-G.

Too each their own.

[Atlantic]

Originally Posted by glamorama

Been thinking about getting a white dial 216570, but then it's a tool watch and as such I'd rather go for the most expensive G-Shock MR-G.

[is0lde]

Originally Posted by breitlings

I bet we may see a ceramic bezel explorer.

What are the chances of a make over for Exp II this this year?
I really hope they do something. A Matt black Bezel could look great, but I think it would be a real betrayal to the the original 1655's steel bezel. In my opinion the brushed steel Bezel is unique in the Rollie lineup.
The Current 216570 looks good, but needs something for 2018.

[Tombstone]

The Explorer II is not for everybody, I bought mine because I like it. I am even thinking of buying the black dial addition because the watch is that good. I’ve always been a person who goes against the crowd. 42mm, with the Maxi dial, and the orange colored hand is hard to beat.

[GolfJunkie]

Originally Posted by Tombstone

The Explorer II is not for everybody, I bought mine because I like it. I am even thinking of buying the black dial addition because the watch is that good. I’ve always been a person who goes against the crowd. 42mm, with the Maxi dial, and the orange colored hand is hard to beat.

100% agree. I've had the Polar for about a year now and it gets the majority of the wrist time. Have been considering adding the black dial. Will definitely buy the black if Rolex releases a ceramic bezel at Basel.

[natosteve]

I adore my Polar42. The fact that it’s one of the least popular Rolex models also gives me great personal satisfaction. I’d like to see a titanium polar42 at this years Basel. Never going to happed but a man can dream.


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[Rolexsd4000]

Originally Posted by natosteve

I adore my Polar42. The fact that it’s one of the least popular Rolex models also gives me great personal satisfaction. I’d like to see a titanium polar42 at this years Basel. Never going to happed but a man can dream.


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[jsuarez]

Originally Posted by mineral

Hi the explorer with jubilee bracelet works very well. Highly recommended.






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Not really a fan of the jubilee, but that looks REALLY good.

[faimag]

Jubilee ref 62510 with 502B (holes) or 502T (both holes/ no-holes) endlinks, or super jubilee 63200 or 63600, will all work with the explorer II.

[koolaubob]

How about a Polar with Everest leather band?MVIMG_20180216_101322.jpg

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[mineral]

Originally Posted by koolaubob

How about a Polar with Everest leather band?Attachment 927839

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Look very nice. You can try polar with Everest rubber too. It will look good as well


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[casa]

thank you mineral..I will be looking out for one, and yes mine does not have lug holes. Thank you to faimag as well for the reference. Cheers to you both

Originally Posted by mineral

Hi you can use the jubilee bracelet from gmt model. Reference is 62510H with 502T end link and last link attach to end link should marked with 50. I suppose yours is non lug hole.


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[jets]

I couldn't stand the 216570 for the longest time and then something changed. Love it.

[actionkwj]

Originally Posted by Tombstone

The Explorer II is not for everybody, I bought mine because I like it. I am even thinking of buying the black dial addition because the watch is that good. I’ve always been a person who goes against the crowd. 42mm, with the Maxi dial, and the orange colored hand is hard to beat.

I feel the same way except I have the black dial and would consider adding the white, but I do love orange accents and that might explain some of my affinity for this model


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[sillo]

I love mine. One of the few white dial tool watches you can get from Rolex and it flies under the radar compared to the rest of the lineup. It's also definitely my most comfortable watch.

[msrw]

I wore a polar Explorer II 40mm for almost 20 years--as of now, it’s the most satisfying watch I’ve ever owned.

I like that it’s unconventional for a Rolex and not popular--the Sub has been so widely copied that much of the world probably thinks it’s a Seiko.

White dials also just seem right.

[koolaubob]

Originally Posted by mineral

Look very nice. You can try polar with Everest rubber too. It will look good as well


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[Speedsleev]

I had a black Explorer ll that I traded on a DSSD, mistake. I now have a Polar white and its my go to most days because of how it wears, perfect. It is so different than my subs and the new Daytona I just acquired. Sometimes I think its nuts to have all these but they wear so different that it makes perfect sense, just my opinion.

[DLRIDES]

Originally Posted by natosteve

I adore my Polar42. The fact that it’s one of the least popular Rolex models also gives me great personal satisfaction. I’d like to see a titanium polar42 at this years Basel. Never going to happed but a man can dream.


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Erika’s straps are the most comfortable I have ever worn, looks great on the EXP.

[puckbw11]

Originally Posted by Speedsleev

I had a black Explorer ll that I traded on a DSSD, mistake. I now have a Polar white and its my go to most days because of how it wears, perfect. It is so different than my subs and the new Daytona I just acquired. Sometimes I think its nuts to have all these but they wear so different that it makes perfect sense, just my opinion.

What is your dressy piece? The Daytona or the polar?


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[Jammer005]

Originally Posted by Jammer005

I see individual watches advertised by Rolex Authorized dealers in local newspapers and high end magazines and I see Rolex promote on social media but never see a mention of the Explorer II in those ads.

I stand corrected - today I saw my first Explorer II Polar ad in our local Vancouver newspaper (and on a polar day)

[mineral]

Beautiful polar. I prefer the smaller brother 5 digit polar.




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[Heypacha]

My wife finds my explorer II very feminine. The ecru dial with white gold details must have something to do with it. Rolex probably changed the hands and surrounds to black for similar reasons.
I never even occurred to me that someone would see the early ivory dial explorers in that way.

[Atlantic]

[QUOTE=Heypacha;8313021]My wife finds my explorer II very feminine. The ecru dial with white gold details must have something to do with it. Rolex probably changed the hands and surrounds to black for similar reasons.
I never even occurred to me that someone would see the early ivory dial explorers in that way.

Elegant yes, feminine no.