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jmsrolls · 20 December 2011, 01:41 PM

These two have taken over my collection:

and now even the backgrounds of my computers.

Fr. John†

gtsayson · 21 January 2012, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmsrolls

These two have taken over my collection:

and now even the backgrounds of my computers.

Fr. John†

We have the same pair!!

MortgageGuy · 7 February 2012, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FremStar

This past weekend I got an e-mail from one of my good buddies on this forum that he has joined the dark side on the 216570 and as much as we have traded e-mails and calls discussing various timepieces I must commend him on facing the fact that the black dial 216570 will be a force to be reckoned with, if history on the 1655 serves true then us black dial 216570 owners are in great company!

Congrats sir and we will be looking forward to the customary wrist pics!

That would be me! Thanks Sam and YES I did join the Rolex dark side. I am in love with the black dial and for me this is the only Explorer 42 to have

Tomi55 · 23 December 2011, 06:47 PM

count me in

Dr. Robert · 23 December 2011, 06:57 PM

I'm happy you young buckeroos are keeping the explorer 2 alive....it is a great watch,
I salute you......

George Ab · 23 December 2011, 07:44 PM

Tomorrow; arrival expected today, but it got delayed.

Pretty excited as I've wanted a current model, yet not wild about either PCL or maxi cases... so that left me out. When I saw this release, I was darn sure this one would be on my wrist eventually. With the wider diameter the thick lugs look proportioned to my eye... so now I can enjoy the newer style bracelets which I do like.

RAZZELL · 24 December 2011, 02:43 AM

If anyone is looking to buy in South London...

There is black one in the window of Lyons, Whitgift Centre, Croydon and a white one downstairs in the window of Ernest Jones.

RAZZ

Badgerblack · 29 December 2011, 12:23 AM

Black & White available in Glasgow.

AstroBoy · 29 December 2011, 02:08 AM

The White one will be mine......some time in the future....! Stuning!

topcat30093 · 8 January 2012, 06:26 AM

Would like to see some lume photos

esm · 8 January 2012, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by topcat30093

Would like to see some lume photos

they have been posted some time ago... here they are again

Richj · 13 January 2012, 04:17 PM

Here's my new Explorer II being worn here in Singapore: I love it! Apologies about the low resolution...

Richj · 13 January 2012, 04:20 PM

Take 2...:

Richj · 13 January 2012, 04:30 PM

Here's my new Explorer II being worn here in Singapore: I love it! Apologies about the low resolution...

travisb · 13 January 2012, 11:46 PM

jim251 · 14 January 2012, 12:29 AM

...
...Just got this yesterday and am really impressed...
...
...

...
...Lots more pics to come...

michel33 · 14 January 2012, 03:45 AM

Thanks a lot

, I'm going to buy one right now for my......5513 Sub (same markers color).

jim251 · 17 January 2012, 08:15 AM

OK, now I've had a few days with this baby and I'm really, really diggin' it. Great legibility, big everything, best lume short of tritium and an under-the-radar look that doesn't shout "Rolex," or at least not too loudly. I have smallish 6.5-inch wrists and it wears somewhat large but no problem at all. To me, the bezel markings are laid back, not full-time in your face like the GMTc and the radial grind puts on a small, ever-changing light show that is borderline hypnotic. IMO it could very possibly be a one-watch solution for anyone capable of such restraint. Really nice watch...

Rolex heavily promoted this watch in white, way more than the black dial. As you can see, I didn't let that stop me...

Sam requested some pics for this thread so here they are, with more to come. Sorry, no wristies. Enjoy...

Cheers! Jim

scrog10 · 17 January 2012, 08:51 AM

I havn't seen the new Expo 2 in the metal as yet but looking at some of these excellent photos I have noticed two things I'm not to sure about.
On the black dial the hands are different. Less lume than the white with the centre painted gloss black. They look to be a different finish to the dial its self. ?
And I also noticed the orange hand is above the hour hand in the stack obscuring the time. On the original orange Explorer the 24 hour hand was below the hour hand. And in my opinion giving better legibility to the current time.

zeuloa · 18 July 2012, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scrog10

I havn't seen the new Expo 2 in the metal as yet but looking at some of these excellent photos I have noticed two things I'm not to sure about.
On the black dial the hands are different. Less lume than the white with the centre painted gloss black. They look to be a different finish to the dial its self. ?
And I also noticed the orange hand is above the hour hand in the stack obscuring the time. On the original orange Explorer the 24 hour hand was below the hour hand. And in my opinion giving better legibility to the current time.

Exactly.... Anyone know why this was changed?

FremStar · 18 July 2012, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zeuloa

Exactly.... Anyone know why this was changed?

Just looked at my 1655 and 216570... Not sure why Rolex changed the layering of the hands, quite frankly I did not even notice it until reading your question on another members post, however, it does not detract from the beauty of the watch... Will post a pic soon (on my iPad)...

FremStar · 18 July 2012, 12:18 PM

Fresh pictures of both the 1655 and 216570... Both are still beautiful! Keep the pics flowing all and major congrats to all new owners!

Edit: I know the times are off by an hour! One time is set for Chicago the other NY

subtona · 18 July 2012, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FremStar

Fresh pictures of both the 1655 and 216570... Both are still beautiful! Keep the pics flowing all and major congrats to all new owners!

Edit: I know the times are off by an hour! One time is set for Chicago the other NY

excellent pair

Adam K. · 18 July 2012, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zeuloa

Exactly.... Anyone know why this was changed?

I assume the handstack was changed due to some technical necessity/convenience related to the independent hour hand function the 42mm Explorer has....remember, the 1655 only shows one time zone and the 12 & 24 hour hands cannot set independently as later Exp IIs allow.

The handstack of the 42mm Explorer is just like that of the 16710 GMT-II, the 116710 GMT-II, (and the 16550 and 16570 Explorer IIs), all of which also have the independently adjustable 12-hour hand capability.

Do agree the original looks slightly better, but its not a major issue to me.

gslaskin · 17 January 2012, 10:19 AM

Here is a lume shot:

Here is one with bubbles:

How about one of the clasp?

SS Oyster · 17 January 2012, 12:20 PM

Sorry for repeat comment from another thread, but I just wanted to hear what others thought:

I want a black one, but I wish the hands were the width of the new SubC, not so flipping fat. They hide half the dial!

They almost had this watch perfect ... arghh

superdog · 17 January 2012, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SS Oyster

Sorry for repeat comment from another thread, but I just wanted to hear what others thought:

I want a black one, but I wish the hands were the width of the new SubC, not so flipping fat. They hide half the dial!

They almost had this watch perfect ... arghh

Same response as ur other. Half the dial? An excessive exaggeration of reality. Black or white = stunning

rohardi · 30 January 2012, 08:17 AM

The 42mm explorer is REALLY nice. I think one is in my future due to this thread!

SS Oyster · 21 January 2012, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SS Oyster

Sorry for repeat comment from another thread, but I just wanted to hear what others thought:

I want a black one, but I wish the hands were the width of the new SubC, not so flipping fat. They hide half the dial!

They almost had this watch perfect ... arghh

Despite reservations, I bought one with black dial!

john333 · 17 January 2012, 01:01 PM

I initially wanted the white dialed version when the first pictures were released of the Exp42, but the black dial is really growing on me.

Rolex really hit a home run with this one.

23 December 2011, 06:57 PM	#5
Dr. Robert 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 61,818	I'm happy you young buckeroos are keeping the explorer 2 alive....it is a great watch, I salute you...... __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

23 December 2011, 07:44 PM	#6
George Ab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: George Location: Seattle Watch: One of Them Posts: 6,924	Tomorrow; arrival expected today, but it got delayed. Pretty excited as I've wanted a current model, yet not wild about either PCL or maxi cases... so that left me out. When I saw this release, I was darn sure this one would be on my wrist eventually. With the wider diameter the thick lugs look proportioned to my eye... so now I can enjoy the newer style bracelets which I do like. __________________

29 December 2011, 02:08 AM	#9
AstroBoy "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Lucky Location: Ohio USA Watch: TT-Tona/EXII/Tudor Posts: 696	The White one will be mine......some time in the future....! Stuning! __________________ Astroboy "Life Is Not A Problem To Be Solved But A Reality To Be Experienced" "JJ - Your smile takes all my troubles away!"

8 January 2012, 06:26 AM	#10
topcat30093 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: England Posts: 5,425	Would like to see some lume photos __________________

17 January 2012, 08:51 AM	#19
scrog10 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Simon Location: Devon U.K Watch: Rolex GMT 2c Posts: 240	I havn't seen the new Expo 2 in the metal as yet but looking at some of these excellent photos I have noticed two things I'm not to sure about. On the black dial the hands are different. Less lume than the white with the centre painted gloss black. They look to be a different finish to the dial its self. ? And I also noticed the orange hand is above the hour hand in the stack obscuring the time. On the original orange Explorer the 24 hour hand was below the hour hand. And in my opinion giving better legibility to the current time. __________________ IWC Aquatimer 2000, Rolex GMT 2c[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC], Breitling Aerospace.

20 December 2011, 01:41 PM	#1
jmsrolls Banned Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Posts: 3,185	These two have taken over my collection: and now even the backgrounds of my computers. Fr. John†

24 December 2011, 02:43 AM	#7
RAZZELL Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: London Posts: 60	If anyone is looking to buy in South London... There is black one in the window of Lyons, Whitgift Centre, Croydon and a white one downstairs in the window of Ernest Jones. RAZZ

29 December 2011, 12:23 AM	#8
Badgerblack "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: UK Posts: 11	Black & White available in Glasgow.

13 January 2012, 04:17 PM	#12
Richj Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Rich Jones Location: Singapore Watch: Out Beadles About Posts: 148	Here's my new Explorer II being worn here in Singapore: I love it! Apologies about the low resolution...

13 January 2012, 04:20 PM	#13
Richj Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Rich Jones Location: Singapore Watch: Out Beadles About Posts: 148	Take 2...:

14 January 2012, 12:29 AM	#16
jim251 Banned Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: VA Posts: 591	... ...Just got this yesterday and am really impressed... ... ... ... ...Lots more pics to come...

14 January 2012, 03:45 AM	#17
michel33 Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: france Posts: 796	Thanks a lot , I'm going to buy one right now for my......5513 Sub (same markers color).

17 January 2012, 08:15 AM	#18
jim251 Banned Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: VA Posts: 591	OK, now I've had a few days with this baby and I'm really, really diggin' it. Great legibility, big everything, best lume short of tritium and an under-the-radar look that doesn't shout "Rolex," or at least not too loudly. I have smallish 6.5-inch wrists and it wears somewhat large but no problem at all. To me, the bezel markings are laid back, not full-time in your face like the GMTc and the radial grind puts on a small, ever-changing light show that is borderline hypnotic. IMO it could very possibly be a one-watch solution for anyone capable of such restraint. Really nice watch... Rolex heavily promoted this watch in white, way more than the black dial. As you can see, I didn't let that stop me... Sam requested some pics for this thread so here they are, with more to come. Sorry, no wristies. Enjoy... Cheers! Jim

17 January 2012, 10:19 AM	#25
gslaskin Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Minnesota, USA Posts: 429	Here is a lume shot: Here is one with bubbles: How about one of the clasp?

17 January 2012, 12:20 PM	#26
SS Oyster "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 8,903	Sorry for repeat comment from another thread, but I just wanted to hear what others thought: I want a black one, but I wish the hands were the width of the new SubC, not so flipping fat. They hide half the dial! They almost had this watch perfect ... arghh

30 January 2012, 08:17 AM	#28
rohardi "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Rhode Island USA Watch: 116610LN, 216570 Posts: 787	The 42mm explorer is REALLY nice. I think one is in my future due to this thread!

17 January 2012, 01:01 PM	#30
john333 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Gotham Posts: 1,256	I initially wanted the white dialed version when the first pictures were released of the Exp42, but the black dial is really growing on me. Rolex really hit a home run with this one.

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