I thought the polar dial would be a no brainer, but for some weird reason the black looks better to me.
@nosceteipsum19312 жыл бұрын
I know its subjective, but believe that this would be better with a 40mm case- a size which IMHO would have a broader and longer- lasting appeal. We have witnessed a huge interest in the 39mm Tudors, and can't help but think the trend for case sizes is moving downwards.
@derekscanlon85832 жыл бұрын
Black for me👍
@darellhunter22052 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the recent videos, I love the Explorer II content. Polar for me.
@HYPETALK2 жыл бұрын
He changed my mind from black to white - polar any day now
@gttan65652 жыл бұрын
Black for me definitely…
@swiss8892 жыл бұрын
Black is so much better
@songoku-jx3cb Жыл бұрын
That’s what she said
@MybeautifulandamazingPrincess Жыл бұрын
I feel like it's less common, most people see online gravitate to the polar dial
@MacOrph Жыл бұрын
Black is much better on the wrist, good contrast steel case and black dial. Polar is too bright.
@HughesEnterprises10 ай бұрын
Went with the black for a more discreet look. Ideally I would prefer if most people didn’t recognize my watch
@geroldatlarge18412 жыл бұрын
Great observation that white looks larger. Great point.
@supercrunchy Жыл бұрын
I recently bought a polar dial one. For me, it was a no-brainer. I've checked out many videos on KZbin for comparison. But as soon as I checked both black and white dial in reality, the game was over. White dial and its printing and indices are so crisp and unique with beautiful contrast, you can easily fall in love with the dial itself. .42mm was the borderline size for me and the maxi case(?) style didn't help. I have 7.25 inch wrists, and it was really the limit for me. However, I cannot resist the temptation of the beauty of the dial. I suggest you definitely check this out with your own eyes before you make any decision.
@pkoster5874 Жыл бұрын
Agree! The polar dial in the flesh is such a beauty. A more elegant and luxurious watch then you would expect.
@AndyNick211 Жыл бұрын
What was your wait time like?
@simonbroadbent5616 Жыл бұрын
I was the opposite. The white dial pictures got me on the Rolex website but as soon as I saw them both in the AD I choose the black dial. Love the watch but was hoping for a case size reduction on the 2021 release. That would be THE only 1 watch collection.
@jamier5639 Жыл бұрын
As someone with a 7.75 inch wrist the smallest watch that fits me well is a 41mm, so the 42mm is the perfect one watch for me, although I can pull off 43's. I'm glad they made them 42mm and hope they keep the size. For me, tool watches need to be bigger for quicker legibility in outdoor situations.
@FrankPersico6 ай бұрын
I have both of these exact models. Couldn't decide which i wanted more so I bought both. I will say that I do wear the black a bit more often than all my watches. (I also have a sub.). the black gets most wrist time because it is more understated and suits most of the situations i find myself in. Also I will say that though the white has better legibility that is not the case in low light. Believe it or not the black is more visible in low to no light because the lume stands out more against the flat black dial. I have worn both of these watches and i sleep in my watches so I know how they both perform in low light. Most of those who talk legibility on the polar are just taking it at face value and not in real life and may not have the black one to compare it with...great vid!
@josevasquez1781 Жыл бұрын
Good job on the video, last week I got both black and white dial version and I love both but the black dial is my pic.
@HYPETALK2 жыл бұрын
You changed my mind from black to white , great video - polar any day
@jimlittle57692 жыл бұрын
I have the newest iteration of the Polar. It's my favorite watch.
@austinzizzi11422 жыл бұрын
The black will be worth more in the future because it’s the only explorer ii with the floating hands since the 1655
@ET-cj8jo Жыл бұрын
1655 ?
@jerrywallop5647 Жыл бұрын
@@ET-cj8joSteve McQueen…..Google it….
@robbrown205 Жыл бұрын
Awesome watch, the size is perfect and the white is the one for me. I guess that’s why I bought one. #loveit
@MA-xf2lu2 жыл бұрын
White dial all way. Thanks for the nice comparison
@maximes.7061 Жыл бұрын
The polar is fine is you already have black dial rolex . To me the explo in black is more an everyday watch than the polar as more versatile.
@benkoes574 Жыл бұрын
I bought the black from a reseller. No brainer as it is much cheaper. I love it. The black hour, minute, and second hand look so much better and more elegant than the polar hour and minute hand in black. Plus, the contrast and legibility are much better in black than in polar. Light reflects and dances more on the black than the polar. I didn't want to buy from a reseller, but it's impossible to buy from AD unless you spend a nearly equivalent amount of the Rolex on another random branded watch that resells 70% less!! So paying a premium to a reseller is still chaper than buying a random watch that loses 70% of its value the moment you leave the AD store
@cuanboyz9956 Жыл бұрын
How much did you get yours for?
@benkoes574 Жыл бұрын
@cuanboyz9956 USD11,500 its cheaper now below USD11,000. Just wait prices are coming down check at Rolex market index
@davidcrane7603 Жыл бұрын
Great comparative video. Loved the description of the Polar dial looking like it’s been drawn on. Like you, I think Polar’s generally the way to go, unless you’re trying to operate under the radar. It looks fantastic, is one of only two white-dialed sports models, has a bolder look (for those who want that), better captures the Explorer II’s essence and purpose visually/aesthetically, AND is the superior investment. The 226570 Polar dial pops even more than on the 216570, thanks to the anti-reflective coating on the underside of the crystal, the update text, and the enhanced Chromalight lume.
@mikorara Жыл бұрын
Both are beautuful, cant go wrong...
@erwinalvarenga34482 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review. Polar is the one for me!
@carlotaboada924 Жыл бұрын
Cheers mate on a great comparison video - I personally own the Polar and I love it. I already own the Explorer with a black dial so it was a no-brainer for me to get the white dial EX2. I must say, can’t go wrong with either one!! Saludos from San Antonio Texas!!
@MalcolmWong Жыл бұрын
Black dial 😍
@D2C3R510 ай бұрын
I love these Explorer IIs. Beautiful. I think that the polar dials are more unique to Explorer IIs. When I see a black dial Rolex, my knee jerk reaction is that I compare it to a Sub. The polar dal sets it apart.
@fabioapolito5953 Жыл бұрын
I like the black much more. The white just looks like it has less detail. Just one opinion.
@VVIan-cn5cs8 ай бұрын
Does the white dial comes with white gold markers too? They look… black coated or finished?
@alfamale9555 Жыл бұрын
Black for me, that’s why I bought one. Don’t get why people prefer the white, to me it’s insipid. White dial, white markers? Black has nicer contrast, black dial with white markers and the gmt hand pops on the black
@letempsenboite493910 ай бұрын
White dial ❤🎉
@JunYu09232 жыл бұрын
Explorer 2 white dial + white rubber = perfect
@themightysquid11 ай бұрын
I have the black 16570 but I can see why one would want both.
@Bond007-13 ай бұрын
Why not match the Time and Date on both ?
@bobotmeister7 ай бұрын
my only nitpick for this model, having the newest black iteration and coming from other diving watches, I don't know if it was an aesthetic consideration but I feel the crown is pretty flat and really lacks height.
@elmonteslim371110 ай бұрын
I have owned both sizes and I prefer the newer polar model. I paid $8000 for mine (brand new)10 years ago and still think it was great value for money.
@mofo990010 ай бұрын
tried on the black today, and really like the contrast, its more stealthy and readable. the white is just too washed out and less legible, i like much less ""hey "look at me and my Rollie BS that the white provides. I have nothing to prove. Also, it is has much more legibility due to sheer size of dial components than my 40mm hulk sub. Also, not as bulky and chunky as my SD 43
@ianscorey5293 Жыл бұрын
Interesting video…… I purchased my Rolex Explorer in 1993 and have worn it ever since!!! I elected to go with the black face!!!!! More masculine and conservative!!!! The red 24 hour hand with the large white triangle makes it damn easy to read!!! Also the black dial goes well with a formal suit or casual clothing!!! The white dial would not!!! Bye & bye Ian Fleming (007 author) wore the original Explorer watch!!! It was his favourite watch!!!! But he gave Bond the Rolex Submariner because it was a dive watch!!!! Kind regards Ian 👨🎤🇳🇿🏉
@007Chancellor5 ай бұрын
Actually, he gave Bond the Explorer in the books. He just calls it an Oyster Perpetual at first...but in OHMSS Bond smashes it and is contemplating what to replace it with and decides another Rolex because of the big numerals at 3, 6, and 9. Only the 1016 Explorer had such at that time. The MOVIES gave Bond the Submariner.
@vinniewho21736 ай бұрын
great review on considerations. i want the attention and something different so white is it. stands out.
@Barbecuejag11 ай бұрын
White, white and white. And when you're done, a little more white.
@rubelukeable2 ай бұрын
Lol
@atl36308 ай бұрын
Both are amazing but I need the white.
@stevecotterill79812 жыл бұрын
Polar for the win. A real beaut. 👍🇬🇧
@ma9ical1 Жыл бұрын
Black dial for me
@lintutu1 Жыл бұрын
Polar is much more unique and more Explorer by far, in fact I bought a pair of polar 216570 as gift for my twin boys
@giuseppemarsella42242 жыл бұрын
White
@racebannon23324 ай бұрын
I just recently added the black dial and I was planning on the white. For me, the black is certainly more subtle and versatile as mentioned. On the contrary, I believe the black is more legible and I looked at both in the natural light and indoor. Both are beautiful
@garysmith14772 жыл бұрын
I have the black dial, love it. I also want the white.
@garysmith14772 жыл бұрын
Update - Bought the white dial 2022 model two weeks ago. Lovely watch.
@wsbmastaking2 жыл бұрын
@@garysmith1477 lucky!!!! Enjoy it.
@dmaul51902 жыл бұрын
I’m looking to do the same, can you notice anything different between them when on the wrist other than the colour I mean? 🤣🤣
@lettuce13052 жыл бұрын
@@garysmith1477 congrats btw im planning to do the reverse, i have the polar now looking to buy the black dial, should I pull the trigger?
@MoghulVeyron Жыл бұрын
@@garysmith1477 which one do you prefer! I registered for both but I’m leaning to the white
@austinzizzi11422 жыл бұрын
If they shrunk the black dial down a millimeter or two and kept the floating hands it would be perfect
@zephro6660005 ай бұрын
I own the white dial
@StealthyArmada15 күн бұрын
Um
@earlbee31966 ай бұрын
SEIKO 5 SBSC009 Field Sports GMT Mechanical Automatic Watch.
@njbloke2 жыл бұрын
White for me
@jerrywallop5647 Жыл бұрын
Black as it stays true to the original Steve McQueen…….
@johnnyv6732 жыл бұрын
The White dial looks "cartoonish" I prefer the Black 226570, don't like the floating hands on the Black 216570.
@TheSalsa1977 Жыл бұрын
White!
@mrtee6678 Жыл бұрын
Polar for me
@williamumbach5922 жыл бұрын
“Floating” hands on the black, not on the white.
@ET-cj8jo Жыл бұрын
Please explain why floating hands are important
@pkoster5874 Жыл бұрын
Polar dial all the way!
@racalvomd4 ай бұрын
White!!!
@ShaffanYaqoob-ml6oc Жыл бұрын
I have black dial I want to resell my watch anyone interested ?
@submariner1792 жыл бұрын
The black accents on the white dial are awful, I own the black and it is all class