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View Poll Results: Which Explorer, 1 or 2?
2016 Explorer 1 (39mm) 58 53.70%
Explorer 2 (42mm) 50 46.30%
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Old 22 June 2016, 06:04 PM   #1
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Explorer 1 (39mm) or Explorer 2 (42mm)?

Which Explorer do you guys appreciate more and which is your pick?

The 2016 all lume/clean dial Explorer 1(39mm)?

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The Explorer 2 (42mm) and GMT/date functions?
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Old 22 June 2016, 06:09 PM   #2
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For me, the 2. On paper and pictures I really like the Explorer, but on my wrist, it lacks a "spark" for me and leaves me a little cold.
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Old 22 June 2016, 06:12 PM   #3
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I voted with my wallet (and above) for the white dial 216570.

I have not seen the new Exp but from photos I think I actually prefer the 214270 with the WG 3 6 & 9 markers. The short hand is a non-issue to me in real life.
This is my feeling right now anyway. The new one may grow on me over time.
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Old 22 June 2016, 08:21 PM   #4
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Neither of the poll choices.
To me it's a clear choice for the 214270, version 1. The WG numerals are a great feature, the hands a non issue. In my opinion, Rolex fixed something that wasn't broken.
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Old 22 June 2016, 10:45 PM   #5
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i like them both equally. they are very different watches and both very nice for their own reasons.
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Old 22 June 2016, 10:46 PM   #6
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Neither of the poll choices.
To me it's a clear choice for the 214270, version 1. The WG numerals are a great feature, the hands a non issue. In my opinion, Rolex fixed something that wasn't broken.

x 2. Version 1 is spot on!
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Old 22 June 2016, 11:14 PM   #7
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I'm so glad to hear others who don't mind the current 214270. I actually prefer the white gold numerals. I may get it today but will probably hear how much everyone loves the newer explorer I so I may have to ignore those threads.

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Old 22 June 2016, 11:52 PM   #8
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You need both
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Old 23 June 2016, 12:10 AM   #9
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Old 23 June 2016, 12:13 AM   #10
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I have a pair of 42mm Explorer-II 216570's....and LOVE them!
However, I think the standard 39mm Explorer-I 214270 is as cool as any watch available.
If it was 42mm I'd own a pair of them also.
I have 8-inch wrists and think the Ex-I would be too small.
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Old 23 June 2016, 12:16 AM   #11
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The problem is the exp 2 can be had for less than the new exp 1. I mean some are sub 4k....I'd go with the exp 1 still but it's close.
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Old 23 June 2016, 12:23 AM   #12
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If you have a smaller wrist, explorer i. If you have a larger wrist, explorer ii.
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Old 23 June 2016, 12:28 AM   #13
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I'm another fan of the "mark 1" 39mm Explorer.

Even against that one though, I'd still vote 42mm 216570. I think it's the best sports model Rolex makes.
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Old 23 June 2016, 12:31 AM   #14
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I'm gonna take a good look at the Explorer with new dial but I think the Polar 216570 would still be my choice.
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Old 23 June 2016, 12:45 AM   #15
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I vote new Explorer 1 and I have a deposit on one. But if the Explorer 2 was 40mm I would probably get the Explorer 2.

I actually have been debating getting an older Explorer 2 but I am turned off by the fact that Rolex screwed up by not putting the orange hand which I think is a trademark of the watch from the first model.
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Old 23 June 2016, 01:44 AM   #16
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I have both. When I got the Explorer II, the 214270 languished in the watch box for months. Then a North Flag superceded them both. Now I've taken to wearing the Explorer more and more. I prefer the hands on the 2016 model--not so much because they are longer but that they are a bit wider which would help visibility. The white gold 3-6-9 numerals are just fine.
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Old 23 June 2016, 03:36 AM   #17
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I like the explorer 1 and plan to buy one in the future. I did finally try one on the other day and liked it. I didn't realize though that they don't have open backs like I thought but owell, it's still a great watch.
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Old 23 June 2016, 04:03 AM   #18
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As other say, both are the perfect choice!
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Old 23 June 2016, 04:05 AM   #19
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Do you need a dual time zone watch?
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Old 23 June 2016, 04:22 AM   #20
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Do you need a dual time zone watch?
As Grady said in his post. I certainly don't need a dual time zone watch so a GMT is useless for me plus I think the dial on the 39mm explorer is elegant looking.
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Old 23 June 2016, 04:57 AM   #21
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Current and new 39mm Exp are almost perfect.
I would incline towards the II if it were 40mm.
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