It‘s the perfect summer watch

Sep 06, 2018,08:37 AM
 

Here it is with its modern sibling



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Rolex Explorer II 16570. No need to spend a lot to have a great watch.

 
 By: amanico : September 6th, 2018-00:28
When we think of which Rolex are the most Un-Rolex watches, the modern Milgauss comes to mind, as well as the Yacht-Master and the new Air King. I would definitely add the Explorer II, especially with its white dial configuration. It has its own charm and...  

Arguably, THE white dialled Rolex to have..

 
 By: Echi : September 6th, 2018-01:54
Of course, some may say Daytona Best, Echi ...  

Nice explo

 
 By: VinnieD : September 6th, 2018-02:08
This could be the next one to land in my modest collection... With a white tropic or a brown vintage leather strap maybe?

Lately the Exp 2 has been in my mind.

 
 By: Greenwatch : September 6th, 2018-05:22
Underrated, Underachiever, Unsung, Unpopular, Uninteresting and UnRolex. But that’s the charm and allure. Since I have a SS Daytona White, I prefer the black dial on the newer version with the intriguing phantom hands. Maybe one day. Thanks for sharing! ... 

Quite possibly my favorite watch

 
 By: Boris : September 6th, 2018-08:06
And definitely my favorite Rolex, with the Explorer I. Very understated, practical, tough, versatile. It's the watch I put on when I don't want to think about what watch to wear. ...  

Thanks Nicolas

 
 By: Boris : September 6th, 2018-18:30
Yes, the way the tritium aged was one of the reasons I bought this watch. Also its general condition, and given the fact that the green sticker was still on 18 years after it was sold, I believe this watch was hardly or never polished, and hardly ever wor... 

That’s the way to go, Boris!

 
 By: renerod : September 7th, 2018-18:19
I also prefer the Explorer II with nicely patinated indexes. It looks so gorgeous! Cheers! René

Agreed, although

 
 By: ctzn : September 6th, 2018-08:24
to me, this watch embodies what I want to see from Rolex, and what I wish I saw more of in their contemporary collections.

It‘s the perfect summer watch

 
 By: almapama : September 6th, 2018-08:37
Here it is with its modern sibling ...