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Fort Rolex · 17 October 2018, 03:25 AM

Probably already asked so forgive me if I've overlooked it but Rolex instagram has been posting an awful lot of the 216570 Explorer II in both dial variations. Could just be run of the mill marketing but in the past hasn't increased visibility been a harbinger?

Curious what the forums thoughts are

Chester01 · 17 October 2018, 03:47 AM

I don’t know, but it’s a nice reference and very understated and probably more so than any of there other models a true tool watch

JacksonStone · 17 October 2018, 03:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Fort Rolex

Probably already asked so forgive me if I've overlooked it but Rolex instagram has been posting an awful lot of the 216570 Explorer II in both dial variations. Could just be run of the mill marketing but in the past hasn't increased visibility been a harbinger?

Curious what the forums thoughts are

Probably not. In the months leading up to Basel 2017, Rolex did an Instagram push for the GMT. Coke heads thought sure a new Coke was coming (as they do every year), but nothing happened at all with the model that year. Sometimes, Rolex just likes to single out a model for attention.

aurenas · 17 October 2018, 03:58 AM

They do the same thing few days ago with 16570 Explorer

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bax_tron · 17 October 2018, 04:06 AM

It is impossible to read into Rolex advertising these days. Seems like every commercial I have seen on TV lately (mostly during sporting events) focuses on famous wearers and then ends with a shot of a DJ.

On the Exp II: always been a low seller. As a result, especially right now, that model is probably easier to get. If you can't get your hands on a SD or LVC and are hankering for a new Rolex, maybe a push from Instagram will make you buy whats available now and sit on the waiting list for what you are really after.

A ceramic Exp II has been "predicted" for as long as I have been reading "predictions."

BrummyJames · 17 October 2018, 04:07 AM

My personal opinion is that Explorer ii polar will be worth a pretty penny in a few decades. I also think that a 50th anniversary will appear in 2021.

Colin G · 17 October 2018, 06:43 AM

Maybe because the new Rolex magazine #8 has an Explorer II as the feature watch.

peterpl · 17 October 2018, 06:51 AM

I reckon its the year of the explorer II to be updated. Been a while since this watch had any new upgrades or changes

smym18 · 17 October 2018, 06:52 AM

Maybe because it's one of the only easy-ish to get SS models at the moment.

rickard14 · 17 October 2018, 07:00 AM

I personally love this model, especially the polar version. I think it’s the perfect size for me. In fact I wish they would increase the GMT Master II to 42 mm. My guess is they’ll wait till the 50th anniversary to make any substantial changes

JacksonStone · 17 October 2018, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by peterpl

I reckon its the year of the explorer II to be updated. Been a while since this watch had any new upgrades or changes

Not as long as the Sub Date.

sapper · 17 October 2018, 03:48 PM

Just a guess... Some time in 2019/2020 the new movement shows up in the current body, 2021 the orange hand is replaced with a green hand, orange "EXPLORER II" text is changed to green. And somewhere in there is a price increase.

Nairn1980 · 17 October 2018, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Colin G

Maybe because the new Rolex magazine #8 has an Explorer II as the feature watch.

Is issue 8 out?

peterpl · 17 October 2018, 06:02 PM

Do you guys think the Explorer II would look nice with a ceramic bezel? Not sure how that would look on a black dial?

Whos good with photoshop?

JacksonStone · 17 October 2018, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by peterpl

Do you guys think the Explorer II would look nice with a ceramic bezel? Not sure how that would look on a black dial?

Whos good with photoshop?

Rolex Passion Report

JacksonStone · 17 October 2018, 06:30 PM

Polar, too.

Mat K · 17 October 2018, 06:39 PM

That last picture is really nice! Take it this isn't available?

JacksonStone · 17 October 2018, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Mat K

That last picture is really nice! Take it this isn't available?

Right. It's a mock-up of an imaginary model.

tyler1980 · 17 October 2018, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by JacksonStone

Rolex Passion Report

i really hope they dont do that... well actually i dont care because i have the steel bezel. But its nice to have a non ceramic option as it makes it different

Camel · 17 October 2018, 06:51 PM

The polar "Ceramic Explorer II" does not look to bad.

peterpl · 17 October 2018, 07:05 PM

Hmmmm not too sure how I feel about either of them to be honest.

Dont think that works too well.

Amazing · 17 October 2018, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by smym18

Maybe because it's one of the only easy-ish to get SS models at the moment.

This was my thought. Just trying to get people excited about something they may actually be able to buy.

17 October 2018, 03:25 AM	#1
Fort Rolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 586	Explorer II, any speculation? Probably already asked so forgive me if I've overlooked it but Rolex instagram has been posting an awful lot of the 216570 Explorer II in both dial variations. Could just be run of the mill marketing but in the past hasn't increased visibility been a harbinger? Curious what the forums thoughts are

17 October 2018, 03:58 AM	#4
aurenas "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Toronto Posts: 252	They do the same thing few days ago with 16570 Explorer Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Your only limit is YOU Instagram watchauren

17 October 2018, 06:51 PM	#20
Camel "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Willem Location: Pretoria RSA Watch: ROLEXROLEXROLEX Posts: 1,072	The polar "Ceramic Explorer II" does not look to bad. __________________ Rolex Datejust II WG/SS Blue 116334 "8368xxxx" Rolex Sea-Dweller SD43 126600 "94A6xxxx" Rolex Deepsea Sea-Dweller 116660 "V84xxxx" Rolex Deepsea D-Blue Horizon 116660 "3170xxxx" Rolex Explorer II Polar 16570 "T20xxxx" Rolex Explorer II Black 216570 "G53xxxx" Rolex GMT-Master II 16710 "P32xxxx" Rolex GMT-Master II Ceramic 116710LN "V97xxxx" Rolex Submariner 16610 "Z61xxxx" Rolex Submariner Ceramic 116610LN "G79xxxx"

17 October 2018, 03:47 AM	#2
Chester01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: East Coast Watch: 16610 Posts: 4,933	I don’t know, but it’s a nice reference and very understated and probably more so than any of there other models a true tool watch

17 October 2018, 04:06 AM	#5
bax_tron "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Bax Location: OK Watch: SEA-DWELLER Posts: 107	It is impossible to read into Rolex advertising these days. Seems like every commercial I have seen on TV lately (mostly during sporting events) focuses on famous wearers and then ends with a shot of a DJ. On the Exp II: always been a low seller. As a result, especially right now, that model is probably easier to get. If you can't get your hands on a SD or LVC and are hankering for a new Rolex, maybe a push from Instagram will make you buy whats available now and sit on the waiting list for what you are really after. A ceramic Exp II has been "predicted" for as long as I have been reading "predictions."

17 October 2018, 04:07 AM	#6
BrummyJames "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Birmingham Posts: 94	My personal opinion is that Explorer ii polar will be worth a pretty penny in a few decades. I also think that a 50th anniversary will appear in 2021.

17 October 2018, 06:43 AM	#7
Colin G "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Canada Watch: 216570, 214270 Posts: 683	Maybe because the new Rolex magazine #8 has an Explorer II as the feature watch.

17 October 2018, 06:51 AM	#8
peterpl Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: . Posts: 6,692	I reckon its the year of the explorer II to be updated. Been a while since this watch had any new upgrades or changes

17 October 2018, 06:52 AM	#9
smym18 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: USA Posts: 1,376	Maybe because it's one of the only easy-ish to get SS models at the moment.

17 October 2018, 07:00 AM	#10
rickard14 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: US Posts: 6	I personally love this model, especially the polar version. I think it’s the perfect size for me. In fact I wish they would increase the GMT Master II to 42 mm. My guess is they’ll wait till the 50th anniversary to make any substantial changes

17 October 2018, 03:48 PM	#12
sapper "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 39	Just a guess... Some time in 2019/2020 the new movement shows up in the current body, 2021 the orange hand is replaced with a green hand, orange "EXPLORER II" text is changed to green. And somewhere in there is a price increase.

17 October 2018, 06:02 PM	#14
peterpl Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: . Posts: 6,692	Do you guys think the Explorer II would look nice with a ceramic bezel? Not sure how that would look on a black dial? Whos good with photoshop?

17 October 2018, 06:30 PM	#16
JacksonStone Banned Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,150	Polar, too.

17 October 2018, 06:39 PM	#17
Mat K "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Real Name: Malcolm Location: Thegreatoutdoors Watch: Blnr, Subc, Polar Posts: 198	That last picture is really nice! Take it this isn't available?

17 October 2018, 07:05 PM	#21
peterpl Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: . Posts: 6,692	Hmmmm not too sure how I feel about either of them to be honest. Dont think that works too well.

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