That'd be great. Maybe in 10 years.

@@YoureTerrific I think so too. Hope it's sooner though

I totally agree.

They’ve got to wait for the big watch craze to come back, then they’ll go to small watches again.

I want them to release a 40mm / less chunky Sky Dweller as well Also, launch a new milgauss that's 39-40mm and less chunky

Thanks

Happy to help

Glad you like them!

Happy to help! That’s why I do this.

I totally agree, I’ve been offered a chance to buy a new explorer II from an AD but I would have to trade my 16570 in to afford it

@@markgtba Nah. Pass. 😄

I wouldn't do it, in fact it was the other way around for me. I had the 42mm 216570 found that it wears large on my wrist, feels more like a 43 or even 44mm. Sold it for the 16570, never looked back. To my 6.75 inch wrist, the size and proportions of the 16570 is just right. @@markgtba

Thanks

Ladies and gentlemen, the owner of the 226570. Thanks again for the loan. The internet is benefiting from your generosity, my man.

What are the wait times?

I placed my expression of interest in April, and took delivery mid July. This is now my second Rolex from the same AD and both times it took about 3 months total. My first from this AD was the 41mm OP blue dial, then the Explorer II Polar. As mentioned both times from time of going in store and placing my name down till the call both time about 3 months. Hope this helps

@@kaseyj8284 3 months isn't so bad! Are you enjoying your explorer II polar? I think it's my favorite Rolex design but I haven't tried one on yet. Right now my everyday watch is a seamster 300m ceramic with a black dial (last gen model). Had it for 3-4 years now and it's holding up well. Wear it everyday. But yea thinking the white dial explorer II would be a nice compliment to it. But I'm also tempted by the new IWC pilot 41mm. Their bracelets are amazing!

@@pendaranroberts4350 no your right, 3 months isn’t long to wait especially when I have some other friends who are not even able to get the 41mm OP now and been waiting 5 months so far. In all honesty I love the my Explorer II so much. Prior to buying it I was wearing my Tudor Black Bay 58 “Black dial” daily which I purchased in August 2020 from a different AD and truly love that as my wrist isn’t very big. However after I sold my Explorer II 16570 about 4 years ago I’ve regretted it ever since and always wanted another and decided with so many fakes and scams I just go new now. I was concerned it would be a tad too big at 42mm but my friend got his a few weeks prior and I tried it on and it looked so good, by this time I already had my name down for mine. After having mine now I actually love it more than I thought I would and I love the “Bright White” dial and Mat black hands. It truly is a one and done watch if that’s what your looking for. It has date, dual time (I use mine for 24 hour time) it’s so easy to read and just a great watch. The white dial really does “Pop” and stands out and just looks so good, the black dial is more toned down if you prefer however I love the polar. If you ask my opinion, it’s perfect for any collection and it is actually the one Rolex I like out of the entire collection personally. Looks better in person that what the internet shows and you wouldn’t be disappointed. Suit a large wrist easily, however as I said I have a small wrist and it wears great and I am very happy. Hope this helps.

@@kaseyj8284 My main concern about the explorer II is the SS bezel getting scratched up. I like to wear my watches and not baby them and stress over them too much, but I don't want big scratches either. Do you find the SS bezel is a scratch magnet or does it hold up well? Thanks so much for the feedback so far. Very Helpful!

I think a lot of people would agree with you.

Wholehearted agree. Not replacing my 16570 with the newer.

"Stop cultivating and start harvesting!"

It's really fun and very legible.

Me too. Love it

I’ve got a 16570, where do you get the Easylink?

I can see why some think that, but I couldn’t disagree more… the polar and black being the only colors is why I love the explorer. No flash, understated, and subtle.

Enjoy what you have! It’s an amazing watch.

Only if someone loans me one. I don’t have a relationship with Omega.

@@YoureTerrific I would if I could but, then, I'd be tempted to steal your thunder instead ;)

Thanks, mate!

Do you have a 4 inch wrist ?

To make time more easily readable in the darkness of a cave, which is the use it is “designed” for...

Not sure it would fit!

👍

Thanks 👍

Yes, I prefer the old one too, better proportions

Thanks

Just trying to champion the little guys 😉

@@YoureTerrific That's why i liked it.

It's awesome.

Me too... But a great example of evolution instead of revolution. You can clearly see a devlopment between the decades. Even though the latest update took only place under the hood. Love the combination with the grey shirts Evan and it's good to see, that you wear your watches, but also take care of them. Just a few scratches for a 13 year old watch, not bad!👍🏻

Wouldve been perfekt with the old case size. Rolex will turn into invicta if this continues.

I don’t

​@dangerpowers5939 no 42 is perfect

As you will feel when reaching 50 😄.

Great story! Have you ever made a service for your watch? Because 3 minutes per week seem like a lot to me, even for a twenty year old watch.

I have a 6.5 inch wrist, do you think it would be too large?

@@Neubs-xv8tw what is your wrist span? As long as its less than the lug to lug distance and you like the look of it, your fine.

A 2019 GMT Batman has a 3186 movement in it , you get old school charm in the proportions and a modern day movement, it’s a no brainier . 3186 was only produced for a small number of years so is also quite rare in comparison to the 3185 . The 3186 explorer 2 is the best choice in my opinion.

Definitely true about looking smaller.

Yeah I think new one would tbh. Go to an AD and try it on. Most seem to have it on display from ones I’ve visited.

That'd be ideal.

Thanks! At the moment I don't have time and energy for another social channel, but I'm glad to know this exists.

I say it in every video: 7 inches.

Jim, that new watch in Evan's video is mine. I am not a big spender or VIP, but I have been visiting my AD on a very regular basis for the last 4 years and developed a great relationship with a long term Sales Associate. I asked for the new Explorer II in early December 2020 - five months before the watch was even announced (but we all knew it was coming). I then followed up with my SA at least monthly on my request and again when the watch was finally announced. Maybe there is a "wait list", I don't know. But I do know that when the AD got their very first Exp II there was one rabid watch enthusiast that stood out in their mind and who they contacted first... If you've been waiting six months make a point to follow up regularly in polite and professional ways, make sure the SA knows you by name, make sure they know you are not a flipper and are passionate about the brand, and still wait patiently. Just my suggestions on how to get a Rolex these days from an AD.

@@Portland_Living_Life I appreciate the advice and congrats on the new Polar. So you know, I am well acquainted with the SA I've been dealing with at the AD. We are both part of the the same Horological Society. I communicate with him regularly, I visit the AD too. I don't even do this to curry favor. He's a good guy, I enjoy talking watches with him and the store is nice. He knows I am a true enthusiast and he knows I feel about flippers. P.S., I wish I knew the new Polar was coming out before it did. That would have been grand info to have.

Waaaah