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Explorer II Orange Hand New and Original Compared
I received a copy of the Rolex Baselworld 2011 brochure from a friendly dealer
and could not resist taking photos of my Explorer II 1655 against background shots showing the soon to be available Explorer II 216570 ![]() Having them side by side (sort of) makes it a lot easier to see the similarities and the differences, and maybe decide whether Original (1655) or New (216570) looks better. ![]() ![]() What changes do you like/dislike ![]() Which watch looks better overall ![]() |
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I still like the original.....................the new one should have square markers on dial, keep it unique.
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The orange letters on the 216570 looks cool.
If they changed the index markers as well it would be a winner. |
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I REALLY like the new Explorer II. But I would have preferred if they used non-round hour markers. Otherwise I think it's just about "perfect"!
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I like the original one, but since I'll never have one, I'll settle for the new one...still deciding whether black or polar is the one for me...
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Anybody have any theories on what the new one will do to the older models price wise? Up, down, no change?
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Hate the larger size of the new one.
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I'm sure the new EXP will be a big HIT!
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Both look great to me! I'll take one of each please!
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Old- current- New
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Yes- absolutely nothing. Vintage buyers buy vintage watches and it is a function of supply and demand in vintage market. It has nothing to do with modern watches which attract modern watch buyers. They work completely independent of each other.
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I like the new Explorer II WAAAAY better than the original. I know this will ruffle some Curmudgeon feathers but I think the original Explorer II looks cheap and I can see why it was not a big seller. Just my opinion of course so don't everyone get all pissy........
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I had an old 1655 in my hands a couple weeks ago.
First time I ever had one in the flesh and was close to buying it but I asked my friend what it was he did not like about it and he said look at the dial, with all the markers sometimes its hard to quickly tell the time and I saw what he meant. The 1655 is a beautiful watch, an amazing piece of Rolex history but for wear I give the edge to the New Exp II...
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I really like he looks of the new Exp2
But the 1655 is just downright AMAZING!!
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great pics
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I like new too, just my opinion as I am not a vintage guy.
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I just like the old stuff. Also, I have small wrists so the newer bigger case really wouldn't work well for me. But, they are nice....but there again, I'd take a McQueen anyday of the week.
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They should make a "dirty" dial like Panerai has done on some of their latest releases.........gives the watch a subtle vintage look....
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I like the new one better, not a vintage guy and couldn't buy a watch with a lot of scratches would drive me crazy
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Why the need for two of the same exact watches?
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The original was great (had one for a while) was always a little difficult to spot check the time quickly. Maybe they could have used square indices but not as many. The new one looks a little to similar to the other new ones, instead of an Explorer. I still think it will do well. I might need a white faced watch by then.
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At least Rolex is making something that is similar to the old-style. Maybe now they can make a reissue Red sub.
Original 1655 for me. ![]()
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I think the domed crystal of the old model is cool but the bezel on the new one is better (the numbers are more legible).
Going purely by looks, it would be a difficult choice. They both look great and I wouldn't know which to pick. But for the money, I'd go for the new version simply because I think it'd be more durable as a daily beater. |
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Looking through the comments, many dislike the standard round markers on the new 216570, and for non-round markers. I agree. The round markers, and mercedes hour/minute hands, gives the new Explorer II a look thats more similar to other Rolex. This is a plus to some, but less so to those who liked the Explorer II partly because it had a different, and maybe 'non-Rolex', look. Yogi is right, the 1655 dial does make it a little harder to tell time with a glance .. .., but I must have gotten used to it cause I didn't realize this until he mentioned it. I have reservations about the larger size too, but I guess you can only be sure how it fits when you have the watch on your wrist. Overall, I think the new Explorer II does look good. The best design change for me was the orange Explorer II text. It complements the orange hand well, especially on the white dial. ![]() |
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The phantom hands effect is cool.
Somehow I don't think the crystal is anti-reflection treated ![]() Photo from the web (not mine): EXIIphantom.jpg
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That is purdy...............
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nice i like the orange numbering...
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I am not a fan. the style is old looking.
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