TomKxx
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A great review. I love both the white and the black, these dynamic duo are under the radar the way I love it.
Hands on review of the Rolex Explorer II 226570
The new versions of the Explorer II were highly anticipated because Rolex had, as usual, prepared the ground well by arousing interest and curiosity through a teasing video unveiled one week before the digital edition of Watches & Wonders 2021. Because ev...
Well, I didn't understand the former version, I don't understand this " new " one either. To me, the " new " Explorer as well as the 216570 is the weird blend of a 16570 and a 1655.
The Arrow Hand and the hours and minute hands of the 1655 and the dial of the 16570 on the former version. This is this blend I never liked. The only good thing is that the lugs are thinner, now. I don't like the 42 mm case, either. So, these minor change...
Thanks for the review...
and it’s a nice-enough looking watch, but I’ve never understood the point of the Explorer II. At least with the Submariner, a purchaser can tell himself (usually disingenuously) that the watch will serve him well if he ever goes scuba diving. But the Expl...
As ever, thanks for a very thorough and well orchestrated review...
I still really like the 42mm case....
Given they had to work with a 42mm case..
I find the size of the lume plots and hands to be overpowering. If you look at the gmt, sub, sd, the size of the lume plots and hands are just right. Of course on the flipside, makes it really legible. Probably looks better in the dark ;-) On the plus sid...
