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capote · 2 August 2012, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Psmith

I see the 216570 as being more functional than the 16570. The dial & hands are easier to read, the lume is much better, and the clasp is more readily adjustable.

I will give you a more adjustable clasp but I think the fat hands on the new one is overkill. Looks like a tool watch for senior citizens.

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Originally Posted by jcd

Sorry if this is a silly question, but the 216570 replaced the 16570, correct? I only ask because my local AD had them on display next to each other. Seemed odd to me to display the old and new style together like that. I'm glad they did though, it was an interesting to compare side by side like that. It's amazing what a difference only 2mm makes.

Yes, that is correct. The 16570 is no longer in production.

Psmith · 2 August 2012, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by capote

I will give you a more adjustable clasp but I think the fat hands on the new one is overkill. Looks like a tool watch for senior citizens.

Perhaps spelunking is a popular occupation for senior citizens?

capote · 3 August 2012, 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Psmith

Perhaps spelunking is a popular occupation for senior citizens?

authenticwatch · 17 August 2012, 03:37 PM

Great collection of these watches. Very nice looking. It is my favorite watch.

beetleything · 6 October 2012, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

You got a great Rolex. The Rolex Expl. 2...............the stealth Rolex! You can swim w/ it....I don't wear watches in bath, shower, hot tub, steam room or sauna......but swimming...fresh or salt water no problems....I have 2 1655 Expl. 2's, both purchased new and they're bulletproof!
Had them renovated in 2005....
1973 Expl. 2 # 1655

1974 Expl. 2 #1655

I think the 1655 a great watch - but to have 2!!

What do you mean renovated?
The dials etc look very bright white - repainted etc?

Lovely.

Czechman · 12 November 2012, 02:19 AM

Is there any way to determine if my Explorer II 16570 with a D serial has a 3186 or 3187 movement without opening the case?

AJSM · 12 November 2012, 02:26 AM

3187 is only in the 42mm case.

subtona · 12 November 2012, 02:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Czechman

Is there any way to determine if my Explorer II 16570 with a D serial has a 3186 or 3187 movement without opening the case?

in a 16570 the 3186 i believe will be accompanied by an engraved rehaut?

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Originally Posted by AJSM

3187 is only in the 42mm case.

Czechman · 12 November 2012, 02:27 AM

Thank you and my apologies for the double post. I tried to delete it twice with no luck.

mwatch · 12 November 2012, 03:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Czechman

Is there any way to determine if my Explorer II 16570 with a D serial has a 3186 or 3187 movement without opening the case?

Do you mean 3185 or 3186? I think the switch to 3186 was during the Z serial run.

Psmith · 12 November 2012, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by subtona

in a 16570 the 3186 i believe will be accompanied by an engraved rehaut?

Not necessarily - I have seen Z serials with the engraved rehaut and 3185 movement, although it's fair to say that the last of the 16570s will have both the engraved rehaut and 3186

jeffboehm · 25 November 2012, 02:32 PM

I have owned an explorer ii for about 5 years and I am very happy with it. It still oops great even though its showing its age and I am a proud rolex owner.

subtona · 25 November 2012, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Psmith

Not necessarily - I have seen Z serials with the engraved rehaut and 3185 movement, although it's fair to say that the last of the 16570s will have both the engraved rehaut and 3186

wasn't certain, i defer to Clives details.

timepiecehobby · 1 December 2012, 03:46 AM

cool vintage watch.

rvmeeker · 1 December 2012, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

You got a great Rolex. The Rolex Expl. 2...............the stealth Rolex! You can swim w/ it....I don't wear watches in bath, shower, hot tub, steam room or sauna......but swimming...fresh or salt water no problems....I have 2 1655 Expl. 2's, both purchased new and they're bulletproof!
Had them renovated in 2005....
1973 Expl. 2 # 1655

1974 Expl. 2 #1655

Bob -- Congrats on the two beautiful 1655's. Could you please elaborate on your "renovation" project? These examples look absolutely brand new, and the lumen material appears bright white. What's the secret?

Czechman · 6 December 2012, 08:41 AM

Current thinking is to not do any cosmetic embellishments to vintage watches. Service the movement, but no polishing or changing out parts such as hands and dials because that will diminish the value. Refinished dials are a definite no-no.

honitel · 31 December 2012, 10:17 AM

Excellent choice on that Explorer 2, The explorer is a good choice for any watch!

jamesbondOO7 · 31 December 2012, 10:37 AM

I like my 16570 a lot. Extremely comfortable and practical.

mrhy · 15 March 2013, 04:02 AM

this is one senior citizen who prefers the 16570,the only thing that turns me on with the 216570 is the orange hand

Roy7 · Yesterday, 12:08 PM

16570 Explorer II Y-Generation Functions?

So pulled out to position one, allows you to wind, position 2, allows you to adjust the main hour hand, position three, adjust the hour and minutes.

Is there a way to adjust the date only?

Thanks again.

12 November 2012, 02:19 AM	#66
Czechman 2013 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Woody Location: North Carolina Watch: See my signature Posts: 1,195	Is there any way to determine if my Explorer II 16570 with a D serial has a 3186 or 3187 movement without opening the case? __________________ "Woody and Jen say hey from North Kakalaki" 19019, 19018x3, 17000x2, 16570, 16220, 5700, 1501, 6564, 16030, 16710

12 November 2012, 02:26 AM	#67
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12 November 2012, 02:27 AM	#69
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6 December 2012, 08:41 AM	#76
Czechman 2013 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Woody Location: North Carolina Watch: See my signature Posts: 1,195	Current thinking is to not do any cosmetic embellishments to vintage watches. Service the movement, but no polishing or changing out parts such as hands and dials because that will diminish the value. Refinished dials are a definite no-no. __________________ "Woody and Jen say hey from North Kakalaki" 19019, 19018x3, 17000x2, 16570, 16220, 5700, 1501, 6564, 16030, 16710

31 December 2012, 10:17 AM	#77
honitel "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Honitel Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 149	Excellent choice on that Explorer 2, The explorer is a good choice for any watch! __________________ report stolen rolex

17 August 2012, 03:37 PM	#64
authenticwatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: USA Watch: rolex Posts: 10	Great collection of these watches. Very nice looking. It is my favorite watch.

25 November 2012, 02:32 PM	#72
jeffboehm "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: nanaimo,BC Watch: Rolex Explorer ii Posts: 26	I have owned an explorer ii for about 5 years and I am very happy with it. It still oops great even though its showing its age and I am a proud rolex owner.

1 December 2012, 03:46 AM	#74
timepiecehobby 2013 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Singapore Watch: Rolex Datejust Posts: 79	cool vintage watch.

31 December 2012, 10:37 AM	#78
jamesbondOO7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: BondJamesBond Location: Paris and Algarve Watch: 16-030, -570, -710 Posts: 1,469	I like my 16570 a lot. Extremely comfortable and practical. __________________ It is Rolex I like and that's why I am on this forum, don't bore me with watches.

15 March 2013, 04:02 AM	#79
mrhy 2013 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Hy Schermer Location: new york Watch: Rolex Explorer 11 Posts: 427	this is one senior citizen who prefers the 16570,the only thing that turns me on with the 216570 is the orange hand

Yesterday, 12:08 PM	#80
Roy7 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Maryland Posts: 6	16570 Explorer II Y-Generation Functions? So pulled out to position one, allows you to wind, position 2, allows you to adjust the main hour hand, position three, adjust the hour and minutes. Is there a way to adjust the date only? Thanks again.

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