Rolex Explorer 2 ‘Polar’ White Dial (216570) Unboxing and Review

Rolex Explorer 2 ‘Polar’ White Dial (216570) Unboxing and Review | Should you buy one?

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4 жыл бұрын

Our Rolex Explorer 2 ‘Polar’ dial review runs through the specifications and features of this rugged adventurers’ watch. The White Dial Rolex Explorer II has been seen on the wrist of Prince Harry and has gained the reputation as a go-anywhere watch.
What do you think of the Rolex Explorer II? Do you like the bright orange hand? Is it an icon or an eyesore?
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@CultivatedWorld 4 жыл бұрын

We had a lot of fun with the Rolex Explorer II. It is a watch that many people grow to love over time as you notice more and more details. Thank you for watching and if you enjoyed the video, please subscribe as it allows to make more content in the future: kzfaq.info 🎥 Rolex Air-King: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/p9hzpqqrvanDk2w.html 🎥 Datejust 41 ‘Wimbledon’: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oZx6rLKgx52Uj5s.html 🎥 Yacht-Master 40 Blue Dial: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mrBonrGYq66Zpas.html

@digitalgulby 3 жыл бұрын

I just bought this. Happy with it so far.

@URBANBLITZPARKOUR 3 жыл бұрын

Hey! Did you go through an AD? If so what was your wait time like?

@digitalgulby 3 жыл бұрын

@@URBANBLITZPARKOUR I bought it on Chrono24 from a US based jeweler with a good track record, it was a 2 year old gently used model.

@djdc81 2 жыл бұрын

@@URBANBLITZPARKOUR just put my name down for this today. Was told approximately 8months

@robertogavilanes6304 3 жыл бұрын

My AD called me yesterday that mine just arrived. Excited to pick up mine tomorrow

@mrbud8524 3 жыл бұрын

Which one you getting Polar white or the black dail? I have the Polar white and l love it. Black is very nice to.

@jonathansmith283 3 жыл бұрын

@@mrbud8524 ROB , did you get it ? I hope its all that you wanted. be safe. ~JDS/CT

@mrbud8524 3 жыл бұрын

@@jonathansmith283 l got mine 2 wks ago. Got the Polar white 42m Awesome watch in person l wear it more than my Submariner. I highly recommend this watch.

@FWYGANOWSKI 3 жыл бұрын

Okay ciao

@sonnysantino7849 3 жыл бұрын

I have bought this exact watch in 2017 and I have never looked back! Amazing watch and I wear it almost every day! Extremely satisfied with it.

@Longshore79 3 жыл бұрын

This watch is Amazing and now it’s in high demand. I’m happy to have the polar !

@AnselmClinard 3 жыл бұрын

I'm a huge fan of this watch. Personally, I'm torn between the polar or the black face. They both make a strong argument. And I'm totally gone over the large orange hand. It makes the watch just like the eponymous Steve Mcqueen which is also a stunner but doesn't have the tech specs of a modern piece.

@SlopedOtter 3 жыл бұрын

I've worn one of these for years and put it through hell. I wore it for my last 3 years in the army and it took a real beating but shrugged it off, great watch. I've had subs but I prefer this because it doesn't have the "is that a rolex" factor

@bikerdude1375 4 жыл бұрын

PERFECTION, is the only way to describe this time piece!!!!

@jameschichester7151 4 жыл бұрын

This is an absolutely fantastic video, really informative, well put together and loved the cut scenes. I’d never appreciated the explorer 2 before, great video 👍

@FraldinhoBJJ 3 жыл бұрын

Just about the best luxury watch from any brand at any price . Just gorgeous

@markmaier2503 4 жыл бұрын

I purchased a 42mm polar recently and it’s become my everyday watch.

@CultivatedWorld 4 жыл бұрын

It's a great watch, congratulations. 👍

@ramaporiver803 4 жыл бұрын

How much did you pay?

@parker7785 3 жыл бұрын

@@ramaporiver803 stay in ur venue of cheap goods+ give-up and go for a swim @ golf course

@digitalgulby 3 жыл бұрын

I just took delivery on one as well. Very happy

@parker7785 3 жыл бұрын

@@digitalgulby congrats sir****@quality/pple***

@carloslargo9551 3 жыл бұрын

I own a Sub no date which I bought in 1995 new paid $ 2300.- for it and I love it. Last year I was looking to purchase a Rolex sport watch. The old gmt are very expensives and they are so much things to consider you have to be an expert. I didnt want to paid 2 or more for a modern gmt and I went for the Explorer 2 in white dial even if it wasnt my first choice but it was completly different from my sub no date. From the dial color, to the date and gmt fonction also modern bracelet and rotor. I paid $ 7700.00 in the Rolex store.

@ianhall4994 3 жыл бұрын

Looks like I feel in love with this watch just when everybody else did and now I m sat on waiting lists wondering when my time will come to get that call. 😩

@jean-francoisdavid5126 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely love this watch!

@dstjoe Жыл бұрын

It's not pretentious and has class. Perfect modern Rolex

@mrbud8524 3 жыл бұрын

I bought the White dail 42m over black dail today from Rolex place in glasgow and l love it! l highly recommend this watch black or White dail both are awesome watches. The 42m case size perfect 👌

@Nexus.Achiles 4 жыл бұрын

Cool review as expected from you guys. I've never been a fan of the Expl II. Watching your review made me appreciate it a bit more. The size at 42mm sounds perfect to me and the dial is also larger than your typical Rolex diver in which I find the dial too small and a bit cramped. This Expl II is certainly a welcome addition from that perspective. I still struggle a little bit with the bezel and the vivid orange GMT hand. I'm curious to see what Rolex are planning for the 50th anniversary in 2021. That could potentially be a very interesting piece.

@thehairlesspersian3273 3 жыл бұрын

Love the orange 24 hr. hand, it’s classic and a part of the history just like the steel bezel, so if they do go to ceramic I think that’ll make this piece even more desirable.

@gmotionedc5412 3 жыл бұрын

Love it!! Wish I had one.

@raydickos 4 жыл бұрын

The orange on white is stunning i definitely want one of these

@CultivatedWorld 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, it's a great watch.

@vman7765 3 жыл бұрын

Just picked this watch up yesterday. It’s amazing don’t know why it gets hate. Looks great on my seven and a quarter inch wrist

@CultivatedWorld 3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on your new watch. We found that the more you look at the Explorer II the more interesting details you find.

@EscapePlan97 3 жыл бұрын

Vman 77 Same here. It fits my 7.5 inch wrist perfectly. The hate is slowly turning into love as the market would suggest😄

@Ossory88 4 жыл бұрын

I think a ceramic bezel is likely. That's why I try to get one of the old steel bezel versions while they are still available.

@josephcavallaro4835 4 жыл бұрын

Well Done great video and beautiful watch!!

@CultivatedWorld 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, we're glad you enjoyed it.

@augustamills5853 3 жыл бұрын

4:36 "white with a hint of orange" LOL :)

@jmann2977 11 ай бұрын

Sad to see you're not making videos anymore! Good content!

@CultivatedWorld 11 ай бұрын

We have been busy with other projects but we’ll be back making videos soon. Thank you for the support.

@meatball83 3 жыл бұрын

Incredibly nice watch. I believe the reason why Prince Harry has one is because they are being issued to certain military personnel, most of all the special forces. His one will have a picture of an apache on the back with his military service number, a very nice touch.

@digitalgulby 3 жыл бұрын

Too bad dude is such a sally. He should ditch Megan and go back to being a prince.

@mrand3r50n3 3 жыл бұрын

Certainly not being issued by the military, he just has one and wears it regularly, probably a gift from his brother William or he bought it himself as he went to serve in Afghanistan to keep track of the time back home.

@echelon41k26 2 жыл бұрын

You are right the watches are issued to SAS and MI6.

@maclight999 4 жыл бұрын

Very good video. Thanks

@CultivatedWorld 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, we're glad you enjoyed it.

@TheLumeRoom 4 жыл бұрын

Great vid! Just subscribed 👍🏻

@CultivatedWorld 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, very much appreciated. 😀

@MrObiwan1 11 ай бұрын

I adore this watch ❤

@joesaave 3 жыл бұрын

Its perfect just the way it is!!! From what i understand the only change to dimensions for the 50th anniversary is a 22mm lug to lug and obviously a wider bracelet. I have one on order fro. My AD!!! Can wait😃👍

@Tonysoprano497 3 жыл бұрын

Very good review .. spot on ..

@CultivatedWorld 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, we're glad you enjoyed it.

@ScubaSteveCA 3 жыл бұрын

I’d pair it with a treated leather strap. Looks awesome

@aaronm8235 3 жыл бұрын

Very well done video

@CultivatedWorld 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@Teymurphell2 4 жыл бұрын

Nice review.

@CultivatedWorld 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, we're glad you enjoyed it. Watch out for lots more.

@kama1078 4 жыл бұрын

Very cool vid! Really liked it!

@CultivatedWorld 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, we're glad you enjoyed it.

@kama1078 4 жыл бұрын

my pleasure!

@rbcroosendaal7381 Жыл бұрын

THE Perfection

@austinzizzi1142 4 жыл бұрын

This watch is killer

@CultivatedWorld 3 жыл бұрын

The Explorer II is a great watch. The more you look at it, the more interesting details you notice.

@nads9227 4 жыл бұрын

I must say I wasn't really keen on this watch to begin with. You have definitely changed my mind! I love the orange hand against the crisp white dial. I think it would be nice to have a all black cerachrom bezel 🤞 Thank for sharing.

@CultivatedWorld 4 жыл бұрын

There are a few mock-up pictures on the internet showing what the Explorer 2 would look like with a cerachrom bezel. It looks like it could be a nice watch. However, it does take it far away from the original giving it a completely different vibe.

@Ossory88 3 жыл бұрын

@@CultivatedWorld that's right. We have plenty of cerachrome models. Keep the steel. Its unique and fits the "do whatever you want with it" tool watch character

@JimJones762x39 3 жыл бұрын

I hope they dont do the bezel in ceramic the Exp II is iconic with its steel bezel. The orange is absolute perfection this should not be changed under any circumstances. The only thing they should change is to reduce the size back down to 40mm

@CultivatedWorld 3 жыл бұрын

We agree, the Explorer II will lose some of its charm if they add a ceramic bezel.

@benwestlake4778 3 жыл бұрын

Picking mine up in 2 days after receiving a call from gold smiths. Yesterday. Cant wait 🤘

@CultivatedWorld 3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations! It’s a great watch.

@MPerry-ox9qb 3 жыл бұрын

It's been 2 days. How do you like it?

@benwestlake4778 3 жыл бұрын

Really enjoying it thanks. Might put it on a vintage leather for the winter.👌

@muhammadsheha8641 4 жыл бұрын

I loved the review! Please keep on going 🙏🏼

@CultivatedWorld 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. 😀

@muhammadsheha8641 4 жыл бұрын

I’d like to request a review for the Yacht Master II oyster steel anytime soon if possible please 🙏🏼

@CultivatedWorld 4 жыл бұрын

We'll try to get hold of a Yacht-Master II to do a review.

@flippinzippo9670 4 жыл бұрын

Green gmt hand for the anniversary

@CultivatedWorld 4 жыл бұрын

That's an interesting idea. Now that there is no green hand on the GMT this would pave the way for a green hand on the Explorer II. 🤔

@Ossory88 3 жыл бұрын

That plus new movement.

@asadpetkar3921 4 жыл бұрын

I bought this watch last year and absolutely enjoy it! It’s a solid, versatile and practical timepiece, especially for travel (which I do a lot). I prefer this to the black dial version as the polar dial has a softness to it not seen in many other watches (perhaps unlike the Grand Seiko snowflake). Excellent review of the watch - thanks!

@CultivatedWorld 4 жыл бұрын

That's an interesting comparison you made with the Grand Seiko Snowflake. We'll have to see if we can get hold of one to do a comparison video.

@oomsoutie14 3 жыл бұрын

Out of curiosity, is it just not possible to do a GMT movement with a quickset date function? I think anything other than a stainless steel bezel would kind of ruin this...it's a lot of what makes it unique and gives it its character.

@metalmaster76 3 жыл бұрын

it is called the prince harry, because the explorer 2 was given to british SAS soldiers, and prince harry was british army (might be SAS, idk, not sure)

@echelon41k26 2 жыл бұрын

Some of MI6 personal use it either.

@Already100 3 жыл бұрын

I love Rolex watches the only thing I wish was on the back of the watch that they had some kind of logo🙄

@evh4611 4 жыл бұрын

I think Rolex will come up with a new Explorer II in 2021 or 2022. And we all know what will happen to the prices of this 42 mm version.

@protonendichte 4 жыл бұрын

Go up?

@evh4611 4 жыл бұрын

@@protonendichte Probably yes

@pacbellfan 3 жыл бұрын

I give up. What will happen to he prices?

@evh4611 3 жыл бұрын

@@pacbellfan Will fall down dramatically

@Jayzeidler 3 жыл бұрын

Tom York from Radiohead as well

@cheltcanary 4 жыл бұрын

great review - many thanks! this is about the only rolex i like! I'm hoping rolex release an upgrade to a ceramic fixed bezel as a colleague has this one and the bezel is a scratch magnet - he's already lost some paint.....if they can somehow fix this, i'd go for one!

@CultivatedWorld 4 жыл бұрын

We think a ceramic bezel would definitely modernise the Explorer II and would also give it a new character.

@michaelbishop9157 3 жыл бұрын

@@CultivatedWorld personally I think it would look really silly on such a tool watch and leave the black dial looking like the black GMT

@maverickchin 3 жыл бұрын

No regret

@hyonjun 3 жыл бұрын

My AD called me for this watch but I'm out of the country right now 🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬

@ilg2012 3 жыл бұрын

If Prince Harry wears this then I don't want it.

@awinis 2 жыл бұрын

He also breathes in oxygen.

@StruanRobertson29 3 жыл бұрын

Is it realistic for a layman to get this watch?

@gowthamb7271 4 жыл бұрын

Think this is 216570,not 16570 as stated?!

@CultivatedWorld 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Gowtham, are you sure we didn't say "216570"? 🤔

@gowthamb7271 4 жыл бұрын

Cultivated World just the thumbnail was a bit confusing, Didn’t see 2 at the beginning 🤣

@CultivatedWorld 4 жыл бұрын

We've corrected the typo now, thanks for pointing that out.

@SJCB27 3 жыл бұрын

So this is the "Prince Harry", is it? Well, he's certainly got better taste in watches than women...

@turkey0165 3 жыл бұрын

Why is it that the British speak as though they have a mouth full of marbles! Did you say the bezel might rotate in the 50th anniversary 2021 model? That’s OK “positive refinement” is always a step forward! More BANG for the BUCK !

@JohnBuckmaster-sw3wm 3 жыл бұрын

Soon to be stripped of his title...

@bkzlatan 4 жыл бұрын

thats an ugly cheap looking watch for the rolex standards. i much prefer my TAG HEUER carrera calibre 16, my Longine chronograph white dial and of course my Rolex HULK brand new march 2020 model.

@GreenArrow-yh4wz 4 жыл бұрын

Stating this watch as ugly and cheap is sad.

@bkzlatan 3 жыл бұрын

@@VibrantMango the fact a watch is Rolex doesnt mean its perfect or more beautiful from watches of other brands just bcs its says rolex. Read better what i said. I own a Real beautiful Rolex I don’t go crazy because a bad looking watch says rolex like u. Propably cause u never had it on ur hands and u dont own a rolex. Check that particular Tag Heuer calibre 16 from 2009 and u will change ur mind too. On chrono24 it still holds its retail value, crazy ! 3.500 Euros 💶

@bkzlatan 3 жыл бұрын

@@VibrantMango DO u seriously believe i will read all that ? dont have the time... dont care ur opinion. dont asked for it

@EscapePlan97 3 жыл бұрын

bkzlatan LOL!