A Special Rolex Explorer II Polar 216570

I keep messing up the reference numbers!
For clarification:
My Explorer II: 216570
Current Explorer II: 226570
(I think 🥴)

[@rbcroosendaal7381]

Such a perfect time piece 🤍

[@StrapaWatch]

Being at the right place at the right time really paid off here! Great show Doc! MK

[@sc1]

Thanks, don't know how long it was there, but it looks like it was being held in the back for someone to come in, and I happened to be there.

[@jasons46]

A fair summary of an underrated watch. My first Rolex was a 16570 Explorer II with a polar dial. It's smaller in all dimensions than the newer references and fits me very well, although the bracelet and clasp aren't as good. Still gets plenty of wrist time.

[@sc1]

Agree, I had a pre-owned 16570 briefly, but the bracelet was in poor shape.

[@joeschlicht]

I love it except for the size. If they made this in 39-40mm (currently) that would be my top choice for Rolex. Edit: Love the scenery and waterfalls there.

[@sc1]

My thoughts too. I would definitely prefer a 39mm size in this same watch.

[@Franqavecunpetitq]

polar🧡🧡🧡

[@WatchricanPsycho]

THE Perfection ❤❤❤

[@cameltrophy3]

The Explorer II is a brilliant watch. I prefer the 216570 to the newer 226570 because of the shiny hands. It is not too big for your wrist. It looks great. Your video is awesome. That looks like a great park too.

[@sc1]

thanks, I went back and made a video with my datejust

[@quickerthandrawing2822]

by counting the links you have installed, you're only 1 link shy of what i have installed. looks good man

[@D6EH]

I disagree on the “too big” comments, it looks fine on you. I fitted the Glidelock from a Sub 114060 I previously owned and it makes the Explorer II perfect. Where was this filmed? Asking because it looks familiar.

[@sc1]

Ricketts Glenn State Park

[@tbprofile1295]

I think it looks fantastic on your wrist, and goes well with your skin tone. Having said that, generally I'm more of a fan of the black dial but the polar fits nicely in your collection.

[@sc1]

It compliments my other Sports Watches in the watchbox... just one reason why I haven't sold it. Thanks for the return visit to the channel. You are one of the longest-time subscribers. :)

[@tbprofile1295]

​@@sc1my pleasure! By one of the comments it seems that we are in the same field, so I feel a kinship... 😊

[@ejames6431]

I really enjoyed this video! 👍

[@sc1]

Glad you enjoyed it! I love walking in the forest.

[@Bisley1]

Excellent shots in the forest! Very nice 👍🏻

[@sc1]

Thank you very much!

[@lexurious2227]

Wearing mine now as i watch your video. The only Rolex tool watch in their model line up.

[@ABarrera]

Beautiful!

[@sc1]

The forest scenes were all shot on the SL2-S with my newest lens.... the 35mm Summicron-SL! Weather-sealed and IBIS. But not in L-log. I'm still confused with that setting and I never seem to get the exposure correct or the color grading accurate in post. I need to learn more. Figure out the settings, or better software? But the 35mm SL lens is great. Super light-weight and good auto-focus. Still sharp. I will need to do a video on it. I know it might be a "re-badged" lens, but I don't care. I traded in my 24-70 SL lens for this. The 24-70 was just too heavy and unpleasant to carry around.

[@gregsaga682]

Good morning from Europe! Always great to wake up to another beautiful SC video. Maybe you should buy the 5 digit Explorer 2 with polar dial? Better fit for your wrist.

[@sc1]

I had one briefly (pictured in the video) but the bracelet was loose and I thought the case and dial looked a little too old-fashioned. The 6-digits look very modern, even though its not a great fit.

[@michaelduldner2262]

Cool video, I think I like the white dial explorer. It looks durable and very legible

[@sc1]

the white dial makes a stark contrast with the black hands and marker surrounds.

[@Ally007]

Fantastic watch Fantastic video all the best from 🇬🇧

[@selim910]

Im on the list for a 36mm Datejust Mint Green Dial. I have no purchase history but they were very nice to me about putting my name on the list. He also immediately brought a datejust so I can try it on. I asked the sales person how long it usually takes until the particular Watch I want is available and how many years has it guarantee. He said maybe one year or so.. and the guarantee is 5 years. How do you rate my chances of getting the watch?

[@sc1]

The green dial and blue dial datejust are the hardest to get. But I agree, I estimate you will get the green dial in 12 months, If you keep checking back (maybe up to 18 months).

[@selim910]

@@sc1I got it :)

[@sc1]

@@selim910 3 months sooner than I thought! 👍

[@umist123]

I always have my Explorer 2 with me (rather than my other Rolexs) whenever I need to get something done right away....just a dependable tool watch that has not let me down...

[@sc1]

Slightly too big for me, but I think I will keep my Explorer II Polar anyway.

[@umist123]

I thought the same initially but it has grown on me and I have fell in love with it overtime. Thought my true love was Daytona but it attracted much attention, was loud and high maintenace. Explorer 2 was different. I have the black one (which falls under the radar) and it has stealthily helped me to get jobs done even in the most challenging cirumstances. My lifelong partner and friend...Explorer II

[@sc1]

I can understand that the black dial Explorer II can wear better for you than the white dial Polar Explorer II. I am truly glad that the black dial Explorer II works well for you . Enjoy it!

[@Bisley1]

They should have made the anniversary edition Explorer II a 40mm again😢 I have a 16570 black and am actually considering getting a polar too. I love the new design and whole 42mm is wearable for me, i just prefer smaller and lighter watches

[@sc1]

I wish the current version was still 40mm, but the new design is so attractive, I couldn’t pass it up! (And I prefer the solid center link bracelet)

[@Bisley1]

@@sc1 yeah, the old bracelets feel flimsy in hand, but comfortable on the wrist. I kind of expect the quality of the new ones for the price point, but actually prefer wearing the old bracelets. As for the Explorer 2, i would have been at the ADs first thing, had they made it 40mm. I love the orange accents. Great watch. But I might go the old route anyway. Or maybe I just need to try the 42 on a few more times😅 Great watch, congrats!!

[@miamijames]

It looks good i don’t think is too big

[@danielgutowski3807]

Try removing a link. I have a smaller wrist and my explorer 2 fits great. If it's too loose it will hang over your wrist and feel oversized

[@GetSkillStudio]

Outstanding 👍

[@SineFractal]

Love this watch. I think its the last true tool watch in Rolex's lineup. I do wish the size was a bit smaller, but it feels okay for a true tool piece. Plus you're less likely to get robbed for it

[@sc1]

A 39 mm Explorer II would be great. The brushed bracelet makes a difference to keep it modest. A lot of other pieces are going gold or polished center links.

[@SineFractal]

@@sc1 yeah gold and polished links don’t make sense for a tool watch. But I do love the modern GMTs and Subs.

[@MrDucatiti]

Great video. As good as it is, I think you just bumped up the resale value for the Polar haha. Looking forward to your next video as always.

[@sc1]

Awesome. Thanks.

[@flectz]

it doesnt look "too" big on you at all. id say its approaching the upper limit for your wrist size but this is fine.

[@sc1]

sometimes I don't like how large it is on my small wrist, but the rest of the time I love the dial design.

[@FlyWithMe_666]

@@sc1what’s your wrist size?

[@sc1]

@@FlyWithMe_666 6.5 inch

[@structurescience]

Excellent!

[@sc1]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@niklas4031]

This one is much better looking than the 226570, glossy hands and the slightly thinner bracelet Make this look more classy than the newer one and the new caliber isn’t much better than the old one in terms of accuracy. 70hour reserve is nice tho.

[@sc1]

I think the difference are very negligible for me, and would be happy to have either.

[@quickerthandrawing2822]

same one i just picked up from chrono24 last week! so much better bracelet on this one...

[@sc1]

I had the 5-digit 16570 Polar Explorer briefly. This bracelet is miles ahead.

[@quickerthandrawing2822]

@@sc1 yeah too bad because i really love my y serial from 2002 (the year i enlisted)

[@chrisdrake331]

Great video thanks. Looks like a small dinner plate on my wrist 😂🙌🏻😉

[@stoic900]

How big is your wrist?

[@sc1]

6.5 inches

[@BabaraliPanhwar-yz1gz]

Like it 👍👏👍

[@sc1]

Thank you 👍

[@daniell2217]

(1) I disagree that it’s “way too big for your wrist”. Is it on the larger side? Sure. But, the lugs aren’t dripping off the edges; you’re fine. Reminds me of my IWC BP43. It’s just a chunky monkey, and you pull it off just fine. (2) that shot with the watch in the river was rock star! Although…I could feel my blood pressure jump for how nervous I was for you that it would get swept downstream.

[@sc1]

It WAS a strong current, and the watch could have easily been swept downstream. I was second-guessing myself, but then I ended up being careful about how I placed it down in the water... so it turned out ok.

[@RolexChampion-k3u]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@danielbercovici5202]

Amazing watch the way tool watches were meant to be. One of the last of the purists.

[@yzsnake8323]

I hope they bring back the red hand with a newer 40mm case

[@keijiazum9282]

too big

[@sc1]

I said that twice in the video.