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Main Forums => Watch Reviews => Topic started by: G.MAC on December 24, 2011, 03:17:58 PM
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Just got one of the hottest models from this year's Baselworld a while back.
(http://i759.photobucket.com/albums/xx236/gmac88/DSC01726.jpg)
My first impression on it was that Rolex was a little lazy as there was little change in the new design. The case is just a bigger version of the older explorer II. The font used to indicate the hours on the bezel also were the same as the ones on the older version. On top of that, the increased size of 42mm does not seem to 'pop'. It is a little subdued. This could be due to a lack of thickness. 42mm does not seem to wear any larger than the 40mm sub ceramic. However having worn it for a few days, it will warm up to you and it is now my daily watch.
(http://i759.photobucket.com/albums/xx236/gmac88/DSC01755.jpg)
(http://i759.photobucket.com/albums/xx236/gmac88/DSC01729.jpg)
a comparison with the older 16570 explorer ii and the Hulk on the wrist
(http://i759.photobucket.com/albums/xx236/gmac88/DSC01403.jpg)
(http://i759.photobucket.com/albums/xx236/gmac88/DSC01517.jpg)
The main highlight of this watch is the orange GMT 'freccione' hand from the legendary 1655 explorer II. On top of the orange hand, I like the fact that they use the newer maxi dial and the words 'Explorer II' are written in orange. This gives a striking contrast to the dial of the watch. Also with the base of the 'freccione' hand painted black, it seems that the 'freccione' hand is floating on the dial.The use of the 'mercedes hands' as opposed to the baton hands in the 1655 also adds a nice touch to the watch in creating its own character.
(http://i759.photobucket.com/albums/xx236/gmac88/DSC01743.jpg)
(http://i759.photobucket.com/albums/xx236/gmac88/DSC01951.jpg)
The watch does not have the triple locking system used in the submariner and the deepsea hence the line below the rolex crown on the crown as shown below. If it has the triple locking system, the three dots would be below the crown. In my opinion, I would have liked it better if rolex made a bigger crown for this watch. The current one is very similiar to the older versions and is a slight pain for me to pull out and to wind due to its small size.
(http://i759.photobucket.com/albums/xx236/gmac88/DSC01736.jpg)
To end this pictorial review, the successor of the throne next to the homage bearer also in 42mm.
(http://i759.photobucket.com/albums/xx236/gmac88/DSC01735.jpg)
Thank you for reading. If you are wondering why the dates are different, the pictures were shot over the span of a week. Was going to write the review sooner but could not upload the photos.
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Nice watch.Wear it in good health! :thumbsup:
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Gmac,
Nice watch and cool photos/review.
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Bro G,
thanks for sharing your magnificent watch with us. :Cheers:
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Beautiful watch bro :thumbsup:
Love the big fat orange hand and fonts
time for a family portrait? :D
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I was talking to wristsolution about Rolex. Now I'm reading something that I wanted. Care to share the cost (via PM) if deem inappropriate over the thread. Thanks mate.
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Thought you traded this for AP?? ;D...Nicely done, wear for good health :thumbsup:
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That is a magnificent Explorer II you have there, G.Mac.
Love the pictures.
Wear with Good Health!
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Very nice! Have you tried it with leather straps?
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bro,
very nice orange explorer 2
where did you purchase it?
on another note anybody know where i can purchase equivalent 216570 model - prohunter version
:Blue: :Blue: :Blue:
(http://i1048.photobucket.com/albums/s364/jay_jay2x/Prohunter/ex2-2.jpg)
(http://i1048.photobucket.com/albums/s364/jay_jay2x/Prohunter/ex2-1.jpg)
real cool this AMG upgrade version
:Jumping: :Jumping: :Jumping:
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bro,
very nice orange explorer 2
where did you purchase it?
on another note anybody know where i can purchase equivalent 216570 model - prohunter version
:Blue: :Blue: :Blue:
(http://i1048.photobucket.com/albums/s364/jay_jay2x/Prohunter/ex2-2.jpg)
(http://i1048.photobucket.com/albums/s364/jay_jay2x/Prohunter/ex2-1.jpg)
real cool this AMG upgrade version
:Jumping: :Jumping: :Jumping:
Saw this video of a company that will DLC your Rolex for you. http://www.watchcollectionhobby.blogspot.com/2012/01/video-of-dlc-coating-your-rolex-to.html. Anyone brave enough to try them out?!?
[Admin] Please censor if inappropriate.
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I like this prohunter , veey special and unique colour of rolex..
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Mind to share the cost of the explorer II . I have one Explorer I vintage watch but previously trade off with submariner.
Its' amazing
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That Pro Hunter Explorer II just killing me...It look cool :thumbsup:
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Explorer 2 is one of my favorite
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nice watch & nice photo :thumbsup:
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Just got one of the hottest models from this year's Baselworld a while back.
My first impression on it was that Rolex was a little lazy as there was little change in the new design. The case is just a bigger version of the older explorer II. The font used to indicate the hours on the bezel also were the same as the ones on the older version. On top of that, the increased size of 42mm does not seem to 'pop'. It is a little subdued. This could be due to a lack of thickness. 42mm does not seem to wear any larger than the 40mm sub ceramic. However having worn it for a few days, it will warm up to you and it is now my daily watch.
(http://i759.photobucket.com/albums/xx236/gmac88/DSC01755.jpg)
Thank you for reading. If you are wondering why the dates are different, the pictures were shot over the span of a week. Was going to write the review sooner but could not upload the photos.
Nice Watch, I like, :Jumping:
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this is a very beautiful watch. true beauty
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this explorer 2 look smart... :thumbsup:
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Love the Orange Colour and make the watch more cool and nice.
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This post from TS really poison me cukup cukup....nice review, great pix. Thanks for sharing...
Love the black dial....for now.
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gonna poison my cousin with all this magnificent pictures of yours !! :Laughing_on_floor:
He recently came back from US as he was working there for quite some time, he wears a Explorer II black dial just like your's, the funny thing is - he doesn't know how to adjust the minute hand, only the GMT hand. He's not crazy about watches as he bought the watch in US as his daily beater and now with lot's of scratches on the watch. He wears it all the time so the watch never stops, and he never adjust the time before :o