Explorer 2 dilemma

[watchwatcher]

Originally Posted by bogdanco

Well...i paid it after I thought yesterday a lot. I need to spend some time (at least the weekend) with it on the wrist, after bracelet fitted for me to see how I feel about.

Plus:
- I did liked the SA guy as we had a nice conversation about watches like he knew references and differences of GMTs and Explorers; the SA at AD with whom i had history is much much nicer and more pleasant to meet :)) but somehow couldn't entratain a conversation further than the material of the watch and the movement number

- this is a Rolex Boutique, although operated by an AD who is doing just Patek (in a different shop, 200m away), Rolex and Tudor and it has a central, main street location branded as Rolex Shop. Considering my wife wants a PM datejust before Christmas, i might end up with a nice base for future purchases (hopefully).

Will post some pics over the weekend

I think you made a good choice, but I'm most likely the wrong guy to ask, as I'm one of the biggest EXP2 fans on the forum.

Congrats! Looking forward to the pics.

[abozz]

I would buy it inmmediatly!!!!

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[bogdanco]

what to say, i love it :) not saying that is perfect but I absolutely love it. moreover it has the perfect day on the card, my birthday - and I didn't even planned for this :)

so this, as all watches I have and had will get worn, scratches, dents, will find myself starring at the lume sometimes in the evening with a single malt ... it might sound as a clichee as french guys are saying, but enjoy your watches

I just hope will be healthy and capable of generating enough income for the next 30 years to get at least 1 watch per year :)



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[mui.richard]

Originally Posted by bogdanco

what to say, i love it :) not saying that is perfect but I absolutely love it. moreover it has the perfect day on the card, my birthday - and I didn't even planned for this :)

so this, as all watches I have and had will get worn, scratches, dents, will find myself starring at the lume sometimes in the evening with a single malt ... it might sound as a clichee as french guys are saying, but enjoy your watches

I just hope will be healthy and capable of generating enough income for the next 30 years to get at least 1 watch per year :)



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Looks absolutely perfect on you! Congrats on a great pickup, happy birthday, and wear it in good health!

[StillTrying]

Looks great on you; congratulations!!!
I have the same one and absolutely love it.


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[G3Z]

I think that will be with you forever- with it baring you’re birthday on the card.


Wear it, scratch it and let it tell your story in generations to come. The black dial for me, is the ultimate.

[BogdanS]

Originally Posted by bogdanco

what to say, i love it :) not saying that is perfect but I absolutely love it. moreover it has the perfect day on the card, my birthday - and I didn't even planned for this :)

so this, as all watches I have and had will get worn, scratches, dents, will find myself starring at the lume sometimes in the evening with a single malt ... it might sound as a clichee as french guys are saying, but enjoy your watches

I just hope will be healthy and capable of generating enough income for the next 30 years to get at least 1 watch per year :)



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Since we share the same name, why not share the same watch as well?
Congrats, wear the hell out of that EXP, just as I do with mine:



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[C0d]

Originally Posted by Mr DateJust

I’ve owned both models multiple times. Always sold the newer one and went back to the 40mm. The old one is the best sports watch rolex have ever made IMHO.

[waynorth]

The watch looks great on your wrist. As a photographer, I can say that most people on here take their photos way too close, and this magnifies the size of the watch. The one where you are standing back three or four feet makes it look perfect.

[thekman]

5 and 6 digit explorers wear completely differently. My 16570 is one of the bet watches on my wrist while the 6 digit version I could not wait to take it off at my AD. Just too big for my 6.5 wrist and I do wear the SD43 comfortably. Something about the case profile just did not work for me.

[Psmith]

Congrats - the 216570 is a great choice

[Sglass]

I would stick with the 5 digit, it’s the perfect size!


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[Amochosto]

Congrats on the purchase, I’m looking for a polar 126570, to add to my black 16570. They are both superb watches.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by bogdanco

Well...i paid it after I thought yesterday a lot. I need to spend some time (at least the weekend) with it on the wrist, after bracelet fitted for me to see how I feel about.

Plus:
- I did liked the SA guy as we had a nice conversation about watches like he knew references and differences of GMTs and Explorers; the SA at AD with whom i had history is much much nicer and more pleasant to meet :)) but somehow couldn't entratain a conversation further than the material of the watch and the movement number

- this is a Rolex Boutique, although operated by an AD who is doing just Patek (in a different shop, 200m away), Rolex and Tudor and it has a central, main street location branded as Rolex Shop. Considering my wife wants a PM datejust before Christmas, i might end up with a nice base for future purchases (hopefully).

Will post some pics over the weekend

Well done

[TswaneNguni]

For me ,the 42mm is a huge improvement.Own black and Polar .
Presents well on the wrist ,wears well .The 42mm in black and white you DO NOT judge in pics .See it in the metal .

(The previous generation 40mm was a bit lost for me .Owned the Polar for a while and its the only Rolex I sold which I do not regret . )

Congrats !!

[JohnnyM]

I'll say it. YES the 42mm is way to big on your 6.5 inch wrist.

[Heff]

If you like the 42mm, then wear it! They aren’t pants, it won’t fall down!

If someone criticizes your watch being too big, do you really want people like that in your life?


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[DDDan]

I got my 216570 on Friday as well! Our warranty cards have the same date! Congratulations!

[marbo_19]

Congratulation! Nice watch! Wear it in health!

[Kiddodoc]

Just picked up my polar EXP II last weekend. Great watch. Fits my wrist perfectly.

[sager]

Just got mine two weeks ago. Thanks to Davidsw.

I love it!

I know I know I already took the stickers off

[jamesbondOO7]

For me the 5-digit is so much prettier

[mschafer]

congrats. looks great and super easy to read...on to many explorations...

[jamesbondOO7]

The 16570 is the most comfortable watch of all.

[timlaw]

personally i agree that the 16570 is perfect which is why i just swapped an OP39 and some money for a g series black dial model with a very recent RSC for less than the price of a newish 216570

as the OP has now bought the 6 digit reference and clearly loves it is there any purpose in telling him it is too big or he bought the wrong watch?

it looks great on you my friend and wear it in good health

[RayRay89]

I owned one for about a year. I have 6.5” wrist and it wore large like 44mm large! My 42mm seamaster felt and looked smaller in my wrist. I ended up trading it for a sub-c.

[Edwardk1]

Its a big watch but it looks good on any wrist because its so thin