Question for Rolex Explorer 2 owners..

[dpkong]

A question for owners of the 40mm Rolex Explorer 2 owners... Would you flip your 16570 for a 216570?

I have a white one which has gone back to being a daily wearer and am thinking of flipping it for a white 216570. Would you do it? Or would you keep the old one and just get the newer model?

[Godzillaz]

I would. If i own a 16570. I like the new 216570 better.

Unless it is the 16550 then I won't do it.

Regards
Tyler

A question for owners of the 40mm Rolex Explorer 2 owners... Would you flip your 16570 for a 216570?

I have a white one which has gone back to being a daily wearer and am thinking of flipping it for a white 216570. Would you do it? Or would you keep the old one and just get the newer model?

[takashi78]

No.

[tonykpk]

No, unless you prefer a slightly bigger watch n it also looks similar from afar .  Get the black n keep the white if you have to. just my opinion tony

[besview]

I would in a heartbeat as the 216 has better presence:solid link bracelet and new style clasp,bigger 42 mm case,standout orange GMT hand,maxi hands,and cool blue lume.I had both and if I had to do it all over again,I would

[dpkong]

No, unless you prefer a slightly bigger watch n it also looks similar from afar .  Get the black n keep the white if you have to. just my opinion tony

I have no fancy for watches with black dials. When I first bought the 16570, it was the white that I liked more than the black. And to me, the 216570 is also best in white. The black dial and the funny black hands just don't look right to me.

[dpkong]

I would in a heartbeat as the 216 has better presence:solid link bracelet and new style clasp,bigger 42 mm case,standout orange GMT hand,maxi hands,and cool blue lume.I had both and if I had to do it all over again,I would

I have tried it on and I really like it. Only question is if I like it enough to flip the 16570 or just keep it and have two very similar watches.

[Godzillaz]

I would keep only one. They look way too similar to for me to keep both of them.

Regard
Tyler

[Alvin-8880]

I agree with what Tony said, keep the white & buy another black, so that they don't look similar. 

No, unless you prefer a slightly bigger watch n it also looks similar from afar .  Get the black n keep the white if you have to. just my opinion tony

[bwee]

I don't own the 16570 but when i bought the 216570, the former were still available and i had the chance to compare both side by side on the wrist... I chose the latter.

[David_cheong]

The 216570 is awfully out of proportion - IMHO.
Personally, I would much prefer the 16570 - much more well balance exp 2.

dc

[jacky8888]

The 216570 is awfully out of proportion - IMHO.
Personally, I would much prefer the 16570 - much more well balance exp 2.

dc

Agreed....

[Godzillaz]

That was my initial reaction as well. Surprisingly the white dial is more forgiving than the black. After wearing a few times I have come to appreciate the legitimacy of the dial. I can tell time for miles away.

Regard
Tyler

[besview]

Yes the white dial rocks wrt legibility

[rockdaman]

flip? Yes
keep both? No, due to similarity

16710 rootbeer, pepsi compare with 116710, 116713?

flip? No
Keep both? Yes

[kenixck]

Get a new black.
You will have more range.

[aazmil]

No for me. I agree with DC's comment that 216570 is a bit out of proportion. Then again I always prefer watches < 40mm given the size of my wrist so I'm a bit bias 

[chrisyen]

Orange hand... Too attractive! Y not?
Unless u hv the old Steve McQueen ... Then get a new one to pair it!

Like it or not, Rolex is going bigger... So as other watches... Future... Is big!
Orange hand in Rolex is Rare

[Enkidu]

Orange hand... Too attractive! Y not?
Unless u hv the old Steve McQueen ... Then get a new one to pair it!

Like it or not, Rolex is going bigger... So as other watches... Future... Is big!
Orange hand in Rolex is Rare

I agree. Save the talk just go for the 216570. 





best regards,
Enkidu

[besview]

And I have been wondering why only the 216570 is at 42 mm and the new ceramic sub and GMT master II is still at 40 mm . Before their release I was expecting all the sports models to be 42 mm. Even the new explorer is at 40 mm up from 36 mm

[Enkidu]

And I have been wondering why only the 216570 is at 42 mm and the new ceramic sub and GMT master II is still at 40 mm . Before their release I was expecting all the sports models to be 42 mm. Even the new explorer is at 40 mm up from 36 mm

Don't forget the Yachtmaster II, which (if I recall correctly) stands at 44mm according to Rolex's website. The Datejust II is 41mm. The sub-c date is still 40mm, but it looks larger than the 40mm 16610. Back to the 216570, perhaps Rolex is demonstrating it can also make large and youthful watches above 40mm. See comparative pic of 16570 below. IMHO, the predecessor looks a little too conservative (although no doubt still a very reliable and attractive watch) after you have tested the 216570.



Just wait and see if they also up the daytona to 42mm (or larger???) when its time comes. 

[besview]

I have owned all the sports rolexes before and the one which wears smallest is the Exp II 16570 . My white dialled version looks tiny on my wrist all becoz of the SS bezel which is not the color of the dial so at a glance the entire watch looks small.  My black  dialled version also looks smallish. Maybe coz of the SS bezel the new E2 is bigger so the illusion of size does not arise?Juz my 2 sen.

OTOH, the new ceramic sub wears bigger coz of fatter lugs and also coz the bezel color is the same as the dial.maybe coz of this fact they maintained the size of the ceramic models at 40 mm

[Danheng1]

For me I'd keep it. Have too many black dial watches. Anyway,due to my small wrist size, 40 mm is prefect size for me. My watches size range from 40-46 mm. And most comfy is the 40mm one (sub-c)

In fact I'm in the market for a white 16570. PM me if you wanna sell. Thanks

[pexus]

i noticed there are at least 2 preowned polars being offered for sale at the sales thread....solid sellers too.  maybe u can try contacting them...

[besview]

For me I'd keep it. Have too many black dial watches. Anyway,due to my small wrist size, 40 mm is prefect size for me. My watches size range from 40-46 mm. And most comfy is the 40mm one (sub-c)

In fact I'm in the market for a white 16570. PM me if you wanna sell. Thanks

White dun have but black dial got