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Old 19 June 2021, 10:41 PM   #1
WalterE
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YouTube Explorer II comparison: 226570 vs 16570

I came across and enjoyed watching the following video comparing a 2021 Explorer II with a sample from 2008, side by side.

https://youtu.be/KZZap0fof4Y

All credit and my kudos go to the YouTube user YoureTerrific.

In my opinion, the side-by-side comparison clearly shows how the new lugs helps the 226570 look more refined than the versions with maxi-case lugs, replicating the proportions on the 16570. A welcomed refinement in my view.

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Old 19 June 2021, 10:50 PM   #2
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I still wonder why it needs to be 42mm in diameter, despite the refinements…
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Old 19 June 2021, 11:03 PM   #3
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Thanks, good review. I enjoy his IG feed as well.
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Old 19 June 2021, 11:05 PM   #4
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I still wonder why it needs to be 42mm in diameter, despite the refinements…
I realise my wrist is on the large end of the spectrum (8.25), but I definitively do NOT complain about Rolex keeping the 42mm size. The 5 digits would look too small for my wrist.

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Old 20 June 2021, 02:17 AM   #5
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Love the size of my 16570 but love the Fatter minute hand on the 2021 model.

Would be useful to me especially under "lume" conditions
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Old 20 June 2021, 07:11 PM   #6
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thx for sharing!
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