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Old 15 June 2014, 11:04 AM   #91
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i own both but im glad i didnt TRADE UP and kept 40mm which was a gift
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Old 16 June 2014, 04:36 AM   #92
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I have a 16550 ivory face rail with WG hands and hour markers, Swiss-T<25. It's a 9****** serial number. I used to phone round for current prices from AD's as it's on the house contents insurance. It wasn't until, by chance, I was Googling and saw this and other forums going on about this model. I've still got all the boxes, booklets, certificates, etc. etc. so checked these and discovered exactly what is was I had. So upped the insurance cover significantly! It's been worn every day since I bought it, with no problems. Definitely an under the radar watch. Go to the gym three times a week and it goes in the pool, steam room, sauna and jacuzzi. Jacuzzi is really good it acts a bit like an ultrasonic cleaner! I also have a Rodania Chronometer my parents bought for my 21st and a Seiko 5 Actus day/date I picked up in the Middle East in 1976. But the Exp II is the only one I wear now. A brilliant piece of craftsmanship as far as I'm concerned.
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Old 22 June 2014, 01:43 AM   #93
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This is mine

Hi guys, what do you think about this 16570.
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Old 22 June 2014, 04:31 AM   #94
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i've had it 40+ years.
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Old 22 June 2014, 04:36 PM   #95
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i've had it 40+ years.
Absolutly stunning!

And I'm sure some equally amazing stories & memories from the last 40 years with it!

Wear it in good health for many more years my friend
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Old 22 June 2014, 05:57 PM   #96
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Old 22 June 2014, 10:16 PM   #97
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Absolutly stunning!

And I'm sure some equally amazing stories & memories from the last 40 years with it!

Wear it in good health for many more years my friend
thank you

it replaced a stainless gmt master, with the red/blue bezel, that i brought back from vietnam in aug 1971.

the gmt needed to be replaced after being taken in a robbery while i was driving a cab in denver.

the explorer2 would travel to iran for 2 years, with travel to germany, england, italy & greece.

it would come out of service in nov '83, when it was replaced by the gmt rootbeer.

the rootbeer's been worn daily & no plans to change that.
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Old 25 June 2014, 07:19 PM   #98
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Hi guys, what do you think about this 16570.
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Hey Victor, Mine is the same range too!
X783XXX
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Old 25 June 2014, 09:26 PM   #99
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I HAVE to have one of these, with the black face.
have looked at many others, the Pelagos as well, the GMT but it comes down to the EXP2.

One day

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Old 26 June 2014, 10:49 AM   #100
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[QUOTE=yong5;5053607]Hey Victor, Mine is the same range too!
X783XXX
Is that weird yong05? They are far away ..... Cheers nice watch by the way.
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Old 26 June 2014, 02:13 PM   #101
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Hey Victor, Mine is the same range too!
X783XXX
Is that weird yong05? They are far away ..... Cheers nice watch by the way.
Geographically yes. Very far away. But series number we are quite close. To give you a better idea. X7835XX
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Old 26 June 2014, 07:29 PM   #102
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I love this watch. It flies under the radar and is bit more personal than the subs and gmts. True wis choice. Heres mine.


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Old 26 June 2014, 11:11 PM   #103
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Geographically yes. Very far away. But series number we are quite close. To give you a better idea. X7835XX
There starts the diference, mine is 6.
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Old 21 July 2014, 04:35 AM   #104
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Must say, the 16570 on black NATO or Zulu looks very nice!
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Old 10 August 2014, 07:13 PM   #105
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My Explorer II. 1994: Sxxxxxx. Recently back from Rolex after a service and new dial/hands.
(Bracelet is in box).

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Old 18 August 2014, 12:29 AM   #106
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Love this EXP!!!....Looking for a white face to throw on a Nato Strap

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Old 18 August 2014, 03:18 PM   #107
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I have decided to collect watches with plastic crystals only. I really like the Expo II and a white dial would be great since everything I own has a black dial now. I can not however justify having a watch with two hour hands which only move together. If I was cave exploring ok maybe - but that's not my thing. Travelling to other time zones is my thing however and having an independently adjustable 24 hour hand sounds like the bomb.

After reading through this thread it sounds as though the adjustable 24 hour hand started with the 16570. If so, then that begs the question did the 16570 ever come with a plastic crystal?

Thanks guys - nice stuff.
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Old 19 August 2014, 05:39 PM   #108
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Interesting strap combo. How well does it fit?
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Old 19 August 2014, 08:44 PM   #109
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Really interesting strap. RAF style nylon with deployant clasp. Where did it come from?
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Old 20 August 2014, 01:38 AM   #110
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After debating a sub or the Exp II, & finally tried them on side by side. I decided on the Exp II polar. I'm pricing with 3 AD & should be pulling the trigger within the next week.
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Old 20 August 2014, 04:05 PM   #111
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Really interesting strap. RAF style nylon with deployant clasp. Where did it come from?
I bought the nato strap from : watchobsession.co.uk

The deployment clasp came from: thestrapshop.co.uk
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Old 20 August 2014, 09:27 PM   #112
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I am would definitely be in the market for a nato strap when I am able to grab an explorer II. Thanks for sharing the pics.
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Old 22 August 2014, 12:55 AM   #113
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My grail watch with the zulu strap...


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Old 22 August 2014, 01:14 PM   #114
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First Post!

Thank you all for this thread!! I was in the local Rolex shop and fell in love with the EXP 2, and like the new/larger 42mm size (I have Fred Flinstone arms). I thought my mind was made up, however I'm leaning now back toward the 40mm white face. This will be worn almost daily since I collaborate frequently with folks in the field and the second timezone feature will actually get used.

Any strong opinions on what to be careful of / avoid? Can't bring myself to do ebay, but the forum here seems impressive.

Thanks again for the great info, both past and future ...
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Old 22 August 2014, 04:13 PM   #115
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Interesting strap combo. How well does it fit?
There is adjustment on the deployment clasp.
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Old 28 August 2014, 06:48 AM   #116
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Old 28 August 2014, 08:24 PM   #117
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My Explorer II. 1994: Sxxxxxx. Recently back from Rolex after a service and new dial/hands.
(Bracelet is in box).

Good to know that Rolex is using the newer style dial (thinner index markers) for service. I'm actually a fan of that dial, and it's good to know it's an option down the road for an older watch.

Great watch, great strap combo too.
Enjoy.
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Old 6 September 2014, 05:15 PM   #118
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16570 Black and white

The Explorer's Rolex
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Old 7 September 2014, 08:06 AM   #119
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This is fast becoming my favorite thread.
Big fan of the Explorer II, and I occasionally even like to dress them up a bit.
Many folks like to poo-poo sport models on Jubilee, but I think it it's a great way to switch it up from time to time.

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Old 7 September 2014, 08:44 PM   #120
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