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GreatScott · 10 April 2021, 06:22 AM

I read inside only, but just saw a video that said none whatsoever. Rolex advertised it on the sub as inside, but nothing advertised on the Explorer's.

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904VT · 10 April 2021, 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Devildog

I’ve read that the entire crystal has an AR coating rather than just the cyclops (the Rolex norm for many watches

If I can find where I saw it I’ll post it back here

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Think they took the Daytona treatment to the new Subs. That being adding AR to the underside of the Crystal. Cyclops already had to your point. I haven't seen the LEC on the new Exp2 under a loupe, but it should tell you if AR or not. The below link is an interesting ID guide. You'll see how Rolex designates AR.

https://nobswatchmaker.com/blog/how-...ective-coating

904VT · 10 April 2021, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by GreatScott

I read inside only, but just saw a video that said none whatsoever. Rolex advertised it on the sub as inside, but nothing advertised on the Explorer's.

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Check out my link, it will teach you how to ID by the version of the LEC included on the sapphire. Now we just need to get our hands on a new Exp 2

Mick Z · 10 April 2021, 06:39 AM

Yawn.

chloebear · 10 April 2021, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by myporsche

Looks like the exact same watch, it really shouldn't matter if you love this watch and buy it for that reason weather you have the old version or new version. It's the perfect daily watch for me along with the green sub. No one is going to go up to your wrist and look for micro differences in lug guards and be impressed.

Green Sub and Polar Explorer II is a fantastic combination!! Very good point on the micro differences. We geek out on them but it's essentially the same watch.

myporsche · 10 April 2021, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by chloebear

Green Sub and Polar Explorer II is a fantastic combination!! Very good point on the micro differences. We geek out on them but it's essentially the same watch.

Thanks man, I will never sell these watches but just for fun I have tried to think of other watches to move on to but can't think of anything better to wear and enjoy daily.

Driver8 · 10 April 2021, 08:24 AM

It says a lot about how 'special' this anniversary watch is when we need (so far) 3 pages to try to discern exactly what's changed!

It's like "Spot the Difference", level 10,000!

I think we should just agree that it's a great looking watch... in the same way it was a great looking watch when it came out 10 years ago.

oxblood · 10 April 2021, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by rover26c

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8LBy3vYy8oE&t=778s
New Explorer II
Lug to lug 50mm
Bracelet 22mm taper to 17mm
Case thickness 12mm

What were these dimensions previously?

ChipotleBanana · 10 April 2021, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Maxy

Case is same. No difference.

No its not lol. Go read the release.

wb55 · 10 April 2021, 10:01 AM

Ignore, wrong thread.

Boaters · 10 April 2021, 03:41 PM

I don't see the little changes Rolex made. It was a great piece last year and is a great piece this year.

Maxy · 10 April 2021, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by oxblood

What were these dimensions previously?

Old vs New

Lug to Lug: 50.1mm /50mm
Thickness: 12.5mm / 12mm
Diameter: 45mm / 45mm

Devildog · 10 April 2021, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Maxy

Old vs New

Lug to Lug: 50.1mm /50mm
Thickness: 12.5mm / 12mm
Diameter: 42mm / 42mm

Fixed that for you.

Plus

Bracelet width at lugs: 21mm / 22mm

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Loevhagen · 10 April 2021, 06:48 PM

Video showing the differences in case/lug/bracelet:

https://www.instagram.com/p/CNZbHHznwxk/

DM101 · 10 April 2021, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Loevhagen

Video showing the differences in case/lug/bracelet:

https://www.instagram.com/p/CNZbHHznwxk/

The date seems to be a bit more to the LEFT for the new Explorer 2 in the video ???

SS Oyster · 10 April 2021, 07:03 PM

Add below to the OP’s title.

... for 2012.

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Gulfstream · 10 April 2021, 09:15 PM

The Explore II is a beauty to behold. Not surprising that Rolex found it hard to change the esthetics...

But for the 50th Anniversary, it was a disappointment that not a single variable could not be improved upon or even altered.

Harry-57 · 10 April 2021, 09:21 PM

I don't think it's disappointing to have got something so right in the first place.

As someone posted in another thread. The 50th anniversary hype was internet generated, not Rolex generated. We set ourselves up to be knocked down.

WalterE · 10 April 2021, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Harry-57

The 50th anniversary hype was internet generated, not Rolex generated. We set ourselves up to be knocked down.

+1

Greg 59 · 10 April 2021, 09:50 PM

Whether it's ever so slightly different or not is irrelevant. The fact remains that after the teaser video leading up to the announcement, I'm very underwhelmed and as far as I'm concerned Rolex has yet again proved they don't deserve their place at the top table.
If you want to see innovation take a peep at JLC, VC, Omega or even Oris for god's sake.

Innocenti · 10 April 2021, 11:25 PM

Nice now they just need to correct the size

afmars · 10 April 2021, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Innocenti

Nice now they just need to correct the size

It’s good to have some diversity in the line up and now we have both 42 and 36mm professional models in the explorer line. Great to have options for our smaller and bigger wristed enthusiasts.

Maxy · 11 April 2021, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Harry-57

I don't think it's disappointing to have got something so right in the first place.

As someone posted in another thread. The 50th anniversary hype was internet generated, not Rolex generated. We set ourselves up to be knocked down.

So what were the teasers from Rolex for Explorer 2 for it not for the hype? For same watch why do you create teasers? Lol.

Rolex also increased bracelet width and movement upgrade on its Deepsea but it was done without any fanfare... there were no teasers to do such minor update.

Loevhagen · 11 April 2021, 05:11 AM

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Originally Posted by DM101

The date seems to be a bit more to the LEFT for the new Explorer 2 in the video ???

That could well be due to the new movement...

173rdabn · 11 April 2021, 05:30 AM

Well, I'm not going to rush out to replace my 216570 anytime soon. Differences are really, really subtle.

Mrngrz46 · 11 April 2021, 05:35 AM

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Originally Posted by 173rdabn

Well, I'm not going to rush out to replace my 216570 anytime soon. Differences are really, really subtle.

Especially if you have the black one you shouldn’t replace since you have the phantom hands.

It’s an instant Classic now and will go up in value

Prism · 11 April 2021, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by mrngrz46

especially if you have the black one you shouldn’t replace since you have the phantom hands.

It’s an instant classic now and will go up in value

+1

SeaDweller50 · 11 April 2021, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Mrngrz46

Especially if you have the black one you shouldn’t replace since you have the phantom hands.

It’s an instant Classic now and will go up in value

And, more importantly, the beautiful and classic satin dial.

Mausbiber · 11 April 2021, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Mrngrz46

Especially if you have the black one you shouldn’t replace since you have the phantom hands.

It’s an instant Classic now and will go up in value

That is exactly what I thought.

Andad · 11 April 2021, 07:22 PM

The tiny crown at 6 just makes this new watch for me.

11 April 2021, 07:22 PM	#90
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10 April 2021, 06:22 AM	#61
GreatScott "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: In a house Posts: 842	I read inside only, but just saw a video that said none whatsoever. Rolex advertised it on the sub as inside, but nothing advertised on the Explorer's. Sent from my Pixel 5 using Tapatalk

10 April 2021, 06:39 AM	#64
Mick Z "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: NJ Posts: 89	Yawn.

10 April 2021, 08:24 AM	#67
Driver8 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: UK Posts: 2,853	It says a lot about how 'special' this anniversary watch is when we need (so far) 3 pages to try to discern exactly what's changed! It's like "Spot the Difference", level 10,000! I think we should just agree that it's a great looking watch... in the same way it was a great looking watch when it came out 10 years ago.

10 April 2021, 10:01 AM	#70
wb55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: - Posts: 988	Ignore, wrong thread.

10 April 2021, 03:41 PM	#71
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,650	I don't see the little changes Rolex made. It was a great piece last year and is a great piece this year.

10 April 2021, 06:48 PM	#74
Loevhagen "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: The aperture Posts: 4,940	Video showing the differences in case/lug/bracelet: https://www.instagram.com/p/CNZbHHznwxk/

10 April 2021, 07:03 PM	#76
SS Oyster 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 9,034	Add below to the OP’s title. ... for 2012. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10 April 2021, 09:15 PM	#77
Gulfstream "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: USA Posts: 101	The Explore II is a beauty to behold. Not surprising that Rolex found it hard to change the esthetics... But for the 50th Anniversary, it was a disappointment that not a single variable could not be improved upon or even altered.

10 April 2021, 09:21 PM	#78
Harry-57 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Harry Location: England Posts: 10,285	I don't think it's disappointing to have got something so right in the first place. As someone posted in another thread. The 50th anniversary hype was internet generated, not Rolex generated. We set ourselves up to be knocked down.

10 April 2021, 09:50 PM	#80
Greg 59 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Australia Posts: 876	Whether it's ever so slightly different or not is irrelevant. The fact remains that after the teaser video leading up to the announcement, I'm very underwhelmed and as far as I'm concerned Rolex has yet again proved they don't deserve their place at the top table. If you want to see innovation take a peep at JLC, VC, Omega or even Oris for god's sake.

10 April 2021, 11:25 PM	#81
Innocenti "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: UK Posts: 832	Nice now they just need to correct the size

11 April 2021, 05:30 AM	#85
173rdabn 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: George Location: Cape Cod Watch: 216570 Explorer II Posts: 2,371	Well, I'm not going to rush out to replace my 216570 anytime soon. Differences are really, really subtle.

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