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deansot53 · 16 December 2021, 06:15 AM

Am I mad? I am fortunate to own a number of popular Rolex Models including the GMT and Daytona but the black dial Explorer 11 seems to fit so well and feels the most comfortable and best looking watch I have been fortunate enough to own.
Maybe everyone to their own but I am very satisfied and fortunate to think this model is the one that I feel most happy with.

MrMercedes · 16 December 2021, 06:35 AM

You are not mad! I am in the same situation and like the 226570 very, very much. A great and good looking watch.

Doood · 16 December 2021, 06:46 AM

The new black Exp2 is a great looking watch, although less tool looking than its predecessor, in my opinion. I have a GMT and Sub, but my polar 216570 gets the most wrist time.

rmwill · 16 December 2021, 07:21 AM

I love my 226570 Polar. It's my only 40mm+ Rolex, which is my preferred size. I like the slimmed down case vs the last one. I had both side by side and the difference was noticeable. 70 hour power reserve and running less than +1 second a day. Winner!

Pouring2010 · 16 December 2021, 07:27 AM

Not mad at all. I love my black 226570. It’s less bling / hype beast than other modern Rolex.

It’s much cooler / understated and very very comfortable.

It could actually be my exit watch

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SLWoodster · 16 December 2021, 07:50 AM

No you are not mad... Congrats on finding your favorite.

The hype has everyone frothing at the mouths over like 5 models instead of really asking themselves what their favorite is. I'll give them this though... how the hell would they know which their fav is without trying. and until a couple months ago, you couldn't try anything on without being a vip and them showing you what has already been sold.

I was fortunate enough to get a couple pepsis, i let them go each time to some friends. I thought the BLNR was much more wearable regularly.

I've been offered submariners 4 times in the last year. Not for me.

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Originally Posted by deansot53

Am I mad? I am fortunate to own a number of popular Rolex Models including the GMT and Daytona but the black dial Explorer 11 seems to fit so well and feels the most comfortable and best looking watch I have been fortunate enough to own.
Maybe everyone to their own but I am very satisfied and fortunate to think this model is the one that I feel most happy with.

afmars · 16 December 2021, 08:02 AM

It’s a fantastic watch and I agree there’s something about it that just feels so right on the wrist!

GGGMT · 16 December 2021, 10:42 AM

Absolutely the best

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rmagoo57 · 16 December 2021, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by afmars

It’s a fantastic watch and I agree there’s something about it that just feels so right on the wrist!

I agree!! Comfortable, great looking and really easy to read. Thread needs a pic or two, let's go!!

deansot53 · 23 December 2021, 06:38 AM

Thanks for the comments ,a week on and still haven’t let it leave my wrist.
I agree it goes under the radar and is a very comfortable wear.
It goes well with casual wear or business attire in my view.
For a mid range sports model I think it really does have its place as one of the most modest professional models and is good value. Does the forum concur with my views or disagree?

MrMercedes · 23 December 2021, 07:44 AM

Dhiren · 24 December 2021, 02:18 AM

Easily my 2 favorite Rolex watch’s
So legible and handsome dials

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mailman · 24 December 2021, 08:49 AM

Love the watch!

Ove · 24 December 2021, 10:02 PM

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jlovda · 24 December 2021, 11:48 PM

I have a black 216570. I have worn it every day since buying it 3 yrs ago. It is beautiful and I have never regretted the purchase.

deansot53 · 27 December 2021, 10:49 PM

Keep the thread going

inadeje · 27 December 2021, 11:56 PM

You’re not mad by any margin. The Exp II has always been in the second but last carriage on the Rolex hype train, but there is no logical reason for this (after-all the hype train itself is illogical).

The EXP II in 42 mm is a beautifully balanced watch on wrist. Slim yet flat with perfect lug proportions. The large dial is super legible, as is the omnipresent imposing GMT hand.

Its a very attractive watch that doesn’t get the love it deserves. This happened with the 5 digit too, but as we’ve seen there’s been a renaissance of love for that 40 mm piece years after its production ended.

ChrisGio315 · 28 December 2021, 12:07 AM

I just picked up a 226570 Polar and I absolutely love it.

watchwatcher · 28 December 2021, 12:54 AM

It's a great watch, been saying that for years. Glad to see more people appreciating just how great it is.

ChronoHog · 28 December 2021, 03:08 AM

I have a 226570 too. I love it. Only thing I'd like is a slightly bigger crown but that's just because of my big fingers and that I'm used to my DSSD.

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BielWatches · 28 December 2021, 03:34 AM

These watches are totally undervalued and under-appreciated in my opinion. I love them. I have one from c.2002 arriving this week. Cannot wait to wear it.

CarlOver · 28 December 2021, 05:50 AM

I would agree with you on fit on the wrist. Must be a certain wrist size that this works for. Could be the tapered bezel that is radially polished. Great watch…Enjoy!

BielWatches · 22 January 2022, 04:31 AM

I love my 16570 but wish it was the 42mm version...

TswaneNguni · 22 January 2022, 04:47 AM

Funny how the one's with the daily increase in market pricing,heading into la-la land ..and beyond at the moment, are not always the most loved .

I get it .

My 116660 will forever be the one I grab first .Its just "me",that one.

GradyPhilpott · 22 January 2022, 06:40 AM

Explorer 11?

Damn, I must have overslept again!

Jackie Daytona · 22 January 2022, 06:43 AM

I need to try out the 226570 one of these days. I had a 21570, at one point. The 226570 changed the exact things that kept me from loving the 216570. Beautiful watches.

Brian Page · 22 January 2022, 06:55 AM

Mine is maybe my most comfortable watch I own.

Zuger · 22 January 2022, 06:58 AM

Rolex's best kept secret! Owned a black one now the polar.

BielWatches · 23 January 2022, 04:53 AM

I think the polar dial is next... I'm hooked!

tmoy810 · 23 January 2022, 05:10 AM

In my wife's opinion, my polar exp II is the most versatile watch I own.

She ask me quite often to take swap my gmt/cermit/daytona for the exp II.

I think I may have to try to add the black dial exp II next.

16 December 2021, 06:15 AM	#1
deansot53 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: UK Posts: 260	Explorer 11 226570 Am I mad? I am fortunate to own a number of popular Rolex Models including the GMT and Daytona but the black dial Explorer 11 seems to fit so well and feels the most comfortable and best looking watch I have been fortunate enough to own. Maybe everyone to their own but I am very satisfied and fortunate to think this model is the one that I feel most happy with.

16 December 2021, 07:21 AM	#4
rmwill 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Somewhere Cold Posts: 907	I love my 226570 Polar. It's my only 40mm+ Rolex, which is my preferred size. I like the slimmed down case vs the last one. I had both side by side and the difference was noticeable. 70 hour power reserve and running less than +1 second a day. Winner! __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 116710LN Rolex Sea-Dweller 16600 Rolex Explorer 224270 Rolex Explorer II 226570 Polar Omega Moonwatch Sapphire Sandwich Panerai PAM00111 2 Factor Authentication

24 December 2021, 02:18 AM	#12
Dhiren "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: India Posts: 514	Explorer 11 226570 Easily my 2 favorite Rolex watch’s So legible and handsome dials Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

24 December 2021, 08:49 AM	#13
mailman TRF Moderator & SUBMARINER 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,431	Love the watch! __________________ JJ

27 December 2021, 11:56 PM	#17
inadeje 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Miami Watch: me lose count. Posts: 5,662	You’re not mad by any margin. The Exp II has always been in the second but last carriage on the Rolex hype train, but there is no logical reason for this (after-all the hype train itself is illogical). The EXP II in 42 mm is a beautifully balanced watch on wrist. Slim yet flat with perfect lug proportions. The large dial is super legible, as is the omnipresent imposing GMT hand. Its a very attractive watch that doesn’t get the love it deserves. This happened with the 5 digit too, but as we’ve seen there’s been a renaissance of love for that 40 mm piece years after its production ended. __________________ ♛ 116689 ♛ 116500LN Blk ♛ 116500LN Wht ♛ Sky Dweller 326934-003 ♛ 126710BLNR ♛ 126710BLRO - ♛ 126610LV ♛ 16520 ♛ 16523 ♛ 16610 ♛ 5513 Birth Year - ✠ Patek Philippe 5980/1A-001 - AP 26331ST Panda - Panerai Fiddy 127, Bronzo 671, 687, 111, Ω Speedmaster 1957 Broad Arrow, Daniel Roth Endurer Chronosprint, Cartier Santos XL - ✿ Tudor Black Bay 58 Bronze M79012M, Montblanc TimeWalker Chrono 41

16 December 2021, 06:35 AM	#2
MrMercedes "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Real Name: David Location: here and there Watch: too many! Posts: 3,552	You are not mad! I am in the same situation and like the 226570 very, very much. A great and good looking watch.

16 December 2021, 06:46 AM	#3
Doood "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Socal Posts: 1,018	The new black Exp2 is a great looking watch, although less tool looking than its predecessor, in my opinion. I have a GMT and Sub, but my polar 216570 gets the most wrist time.

16 December 2021, 07:27 AM	#5
Pouring2010 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: IE Posts: 168	Not mad at all. I love my black 226570. It’s less bling / hype beast than other modern Rolex. It’s much cooler / understated and very very comfortable. It could actually be my exit watch Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

16 December 2021, 08:02 AM	#7
afmars "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Andrew Location: USA Watch: BLRO Posts: 738	It’s a fantastic watch and I agree there’s something about it that just feels so right on the wrist!

16 December 2021, 10:42 AM	#8
GGGMT 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Itinerant Watch: 79010sg Posts: 8,282	Absolutely the best Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

23 December 2021, 06:38 AM	#10
deansot53 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: UK Posts: 260	Thanks for the comments ,a week on and still haven’t let it leave my wrist. I agree it goes under the radar and is a very comfortable wear. It goes well with casual wear or business attire in my view. For a mid range sports model I think it really does have its place as one of the most modest professional models and is good value. Does the forum concur with my views or disagree?

23 December 2021, 07:44 AM	#11
MrMercedes "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Real Name: David Location: here and there Watch: too many! Posts: 3,552

24 December 2021, 10:02 PM	#14
Ove "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Oslo Posts: 25	Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

24 December 2021, 11:48 PM	#15
jlovda "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: John Location: Midwest Watch: 5513,1675,216570 Posts: 1,487	I have a black 216570. I have worn it every day since buying it 3 yrs ago. It is beautiful and I have never regretted the purchase.

28 December 2021, 12:07 AM	#18
ChrisGio315 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Real Name: Chris Location: Boston Watch: 126710BLRO Posts: 93	I just picked up a 226570 Polar and I absolutely love it. __________________ 126710 BLNR 126710 BLRO 126720 VTNR

28 December 2021, 12:54 AM	#19
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 34,810	It's a great watch, been saying that for years. Glad to see more people appreciating just how great it is.

28 December 2021, 03:08 AM	#20
ChronoHog "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Uk Posts: 76	I have a 226570 too. I love it. Only thing I'd like is a slightly bigger crown but that's just because of my big fingers and that I'm used to my DSSD. Sent from my SM-G991B using Tapatalk

28 December 2021, 03:34 AM	#21
BielWatches "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Real Name: Michael Bielat Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 24	These watches are totally undervalued and under-appreciated in my opinion. I love them. I have one from c.2002 arriving this week. Cannot wait to wear it.

28 December 2021, 05:50 AM	#22
CarlOver "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: US Posts: 2,078	I would agree with you on fit on the wrist. Must be a certain wrist size that this works for. Could be the tapered bezel that is radially polished. Great watch…Enjoy!

22 January 2022, 04:31 AM	#23
BielWatches "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Real Name: Michael Bielat Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 24	I love my 16570 but wish it was the 42mm version...

22 January 2022, 04:47 AM	#24
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,609	Funny how the one's with the daily increase in market pricing,heading into la-la land ..and beyond at the moment, are not always the most loved . I get it . My 116660 will forever be the one I grab first .Its just "me",that one.

22 January 2022, 06:40 AM	#25
GradyPhilpott 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: 116710 BLNR Posts: 34,404	Explorer 11? Damn, I must have overslept again! __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

22 January 2022, 06:43 AM	#26
Jackie Daytona 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: Brian Location: Nashville Watch: 16750 Posts: 6,341	I need to try out the 226570 one of these days. I had a 21570, at one point. The 226570 changed the exact things that kept me from loving the 216570. Beautiful watches. __________________ 16750 \| 6516(wife’s) \| 126334 \| 16570 \| SBGA413 \| SRPE33 \| 126610LV

22 January 2022, 06:55 AM	#27
Brian Page "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: USA Posts: 6,581	Mine is maybe my most comfortable watch I own.

22 January 2022, 06:58 AM	#28
Zuger "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: me set the time Posts: 2,520	Rolex's best kept secret! Owned a black one now the polar.

23 January 2022, 04:53 AM	#29
BielWatches "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Real Name: Michael Bielat Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 24	I think the polar dial is next... I'm hooked!

23 January 2022, 05:10 AM	#30
tmoy810 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 111	In my wife's opinion, my polar exp II is the most versatile watch I own. She ask me quite often to take swap my gmt/cermit/daytona for the exp II. I think I may have to try to add the black dial exp II next.

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