Now that’s an “actual” Rolex review 👏🏼👏🏼 🎩

Probably the absolute best modern Rolex review on KZfaq, someone purchasing a proper tool to use it for its purpose 👏

Said by others but as the comments help the channel… Refreshing to see someone review a tool watch - that they have actually used as a tool watch. It came across very genuine. Congrats dude I only have a datejust (so not tool watch) but likewise, it just runs. Never been serviced, never been polished and doesn’t get taken off to wash the dishes - keeps excellent time 8 years later.

Great review! I love the fact that you wear it all the time & use it the way it’s intended to be used.

Brushed case sides wouldn’t show the history you put on the watch. Videos are great as is the photography. Love the newer videos with the scratches and history on the watch. You are the reason I’m saving for this watch. Very complete reviews of this amazing Rolex. Thank you.

This is a definitive review of the explorer II as it should be used. This is excellent. By the way your photos are amazing! Thank you for your excellent honest opinion I went for this watch because I feel it’s the last great tool watch Rolex make that hasn’t become a fashion item that acts a status symbol of wealth. It’s arriving tomorrow really excited

Got this from my AD a year ago. It's a fantastic watch. It instantly became my favorite. Love it!

I've like your Explorer II videos so much that I visited my AD to be on the waiting list. You have been a great source of motivation; I appreciate it.

Awesome review buddy. This is Rolex's last true tool watch and it is great to see a review of a tool watch used as such. Scratches speak to the life of the watch. Just had my GMT II serviced....NO polishing. The scratches and marks are part of your story with the watch, at least that is my opinion. I am waiting for one of these I absolutely love them. Much love from the UK.

Great review. I enjoy how casual you are when you communicate. I have the same watch and you nailed it.

Got myself a new Explorer 1 for my college graduation & already know that it’s going to be a lifer for me. For my next milestone, I know I’m going to want a polar dial explorer 2 since I love the explorer line so much. Glad you’re enjoying your watch!

One of my favorite Rolexes. Good review of a watch that was actually worn. Nice!

Thanks for posting this review. I appreciate your comment about it not flying under the radar as well as you hoped. That is something I consider with luxury timepieces.. but not always a deal breaker. I'm currently waiting for an explorer 1 and really liked that polar explorer 2 when I tried it on. I rarely need a GMT function, but I love the way this looks! Videos and photos hardly due this piece justice. Enjoy

Cheers on a great personalized review - I was on the waiting list for about 7 months with my AD and guess what? Picked mine up yesterday!! Can’t wait to go on similar excursions (like going through the airport haha). I own the Explorer (the gold and SS version) but it is too “elegant” in my book to take on adventures so I had to get the Explorer II. Cheers to joining the Explorer II Club!! 🍻

Great review of actual use.

NICE! Love the previous vids on the Explorer II 👊🏼

Cool review - glad you're enjoying it! Just got mine yesterday!

Just purchased mine. This review made me feel really comfortable with moving forward with my purchase.

Perfect review. Thanks and enjoy it!!!

Great review. Got one of these with the black dial. I absolutely love it. It's got a strange charm that keeps growing. And itś really legible.

LOVE this watch so light to wear and the original tool watch

Phenomenal talent, what beautiful shots. Also, one of the best youtube accounts for Rolex lovers. He's living the life of a true Explorer, because he is one! I look forward to the 1 year review. Keep beating that watch within an inch of its existence. It can take it.

I got mine 3 weeks ago. Hurray! Thanks for your honest direct words.

Outstanding review. This has been called the last true tool watch Rolex makes, and I wholeheartedly agree. Love mine. My only gripe is that Rolex moved away from drilled lugs on all of their six digit references. Makes changing straps a bigger pain than it needs to be. Pity, because the Explorer II looks fantastic on a Nato!

Great job on the review, i recently this past week acquired the Rolex 226570 in its white and black dial version and I love the super case and maxi dial it kinda works with the additional upgrades, I was told that service interval is now once every 10 years with the new 3235-85 calibers which is amazing. Keep exploring with your watch.

Great review!

Great review. I've been thinking about picking up this watch and I've been struggling to find a review that details the wearing experience, durability, and timekeeping of this watch and you've covered all of those bullet-points. Thanks!

Great review dude!

I have four Rolex in my collection, Sub,OP41 ,Datejust and the Explorer , which is the most loved for me. Probably, the best Rolex you can buy. A real tool watch

Great to see you loving and using this watch. I’ve worn an Explorer II for 8 years, the first 7 were with the previous model but I got the new one when it came out in 2021. If I was a one watch person it would be the one I keep. I’ve also dropped mine on hardwood, right when I got my first one, in a tiny hotel in Nepal, and it stayed accurate for the next 7 years without issue and is still going on the wrist of the guy I sold it to. It’s a perfect watch for adventures, I took mine with me to 6 continents. Enjoy!

Got the REF. 216570 and I absolutely love the watch.

I love your video got rid of my Submariner 41 Two tone LN due to attention it received. Absolutely love my 216570 Polar! Best tool watch ever! Rolexes purest watch

Great review and stunning photography.

I agree - I wish that the sides were brushed instead of polished. I also wish it had a bigger crown as well as the glidelock clasp as that's on my sea dweller and its really good. I got mine with the intention of using it as you have, but I'm still guilty of babying it a bit too much. Saying that, it's still picking up a few marks, which I don't mind

Awesome watch! I am really torn between this and the sub date and the only hang up I have with the Explorer II is the 100m water resistance. For some reason that's bugging me even though I'll never come close to testing that point. Keep up the cool Explorer videos!

great review! very engaging :)

Your watch reminds me of the vintage Rolex watches from 50s and 60s that are heavily beat up and corroded and you are wondering what has happened to these watches. Your Explorer II 80 years from now is one of those watches that people are wondering what has happened :-) It’s good that you are enjoying it…

This was one the best reviews of the new Explorer II that I’ve come across. I have my name on my ADs list for a Batman/girl but recently have really been drawn to the white dial Exp II. The one reservation is the size of the dial. I have a 7.25” wrist and thinking it won’t be too large. Curious what your wrist size is? It seems to fit your wrist well. Keep up the good content and your photography looks amazing. Will definitely check it out further.

Great photography !

nice job! Im a local boy as well. love laguna beach, learned to dive right off of divers cove and moss point... Met Wyland a couple of times.. looking forward to checking out the book. btw-im an omega seamster guy.. cheers

Add Donna & I to your Subscriber List! Great review and love the watch.😁

I love this watch and have the 226570 and the 16570 both black dial. The black dial is more toned down and less obvious than the white dial. This was the main reason I chose the black dial over the white, even though I love the white dial. I'd love to have both version 🙂

Great video! Subscribed! (I own the black one)

Definitely an only watch needed.

Awesome review! As for water resistance, Rolex officially states it’s 100mt. I tested mine (a 16570 dated 2007, with cal. 3185) underwater and brought it to -37mt on a shipwreck. Needless to say: test passed!

Good review - thanks! Which watches did you decommission after you got this one?

Great review What was wait time like for you and this particular Rolex? Thanks

One watch to rule them all! 😁

“After getting this Explorer II from my AD…” if only my AD would ever provide me the opportunity to purchase one 😔. Absolutely gorgeous watch & my grail to actually get one from the AD. Great review!! (Not sure SMUTTEN is a word 😂)

Thanks for the update, quick question but do you take the watch off when you go to sleep? I know you probably don't take it off in the wild but when you're at home.

Hi.. do you know of the bracelet are stump they have numbers? Thanks

Do you know if Rolex is still producing the 40mm version?

When you unscrew the crown, push in against the case (compress the rubber gaskets) then your #2 and 3 positions will be more tactile. 👍

Nice review. I have the 216570. Any comparison thoughts?

I would like to learn about photography. I have a Canon 90D, with different lenses. What do you think of that camera? I know that your gear / camera is not automatic, but what do you think of the 90D? Also, love your Explorer II ! I am a scuba diver and have a Rolex Deep-Sea Dweller and an OMEGA Seamaster Planet Ocean Chronograph with 600M is water resistant to 600 M/ 2000 feet / 60 bar, and has a helium-escape valve. The Omega is superior being a certified chronometer timepiece, which is powered by the in-house, Swiss Co-Axial calibre 3313! Of course, the Rolex can withstand the extreme underwater pressure of 390 bars without malfunctioning, but I will be hard-pressed if I ever dive one tenth that depth!

Only knocks I can think of are no quickset date so you have to advance the hour hand to dial in the date if this watch is part of a larger rotation. Plus brand recognition isn’t always welcome. Some guys compliment you but some can pull a face and see you as that Rolex guy. Maybe being careful in public places.

where is the tree of life located? great watch and great picture!

I’ll let you know on water resistance as I’m taking my diving soon. I recently dove in my Pepsi down to 125’ and it handled that no sweat…

Easily one of their top models.

Thanks. Cool review. I have owned the exact same watch for probably 10 years or so. At one point, I thought it was my least favorite of my (few) watches, and that I would sell it. I decided to wear it for a while first. Damn. Great daily wear. Love it now. It is my favorite watch. Probably will sell my other watches! You are correct that it does not "fly under the radar" but it does more than if you bought a submariner. There is an understated elegance to it. And if you are wearing a sub, people may think you are just another LA douche!> Any real "watch guy" who sees you wearing an explorer - will have mad respect for that.

Perfect example of using your tools!

It is very well known that Rolex makes a rugged watch. I wore one every day for 12 years and it still keeps perfect time. Banged it numerous times. Any watch you wear daily is going to take a beating.

“Rubber B” makes a great rubber strap. But nothing wrong with the Rolex Bracelet.

I know a watch like this is a lot of money. No more so than a new motorbike or new car. I am wanting to buy one. I asked a dealer in Melbourne, Australia if they had an Air King. They said they didn’t. Rolex really needs to sort their supply situation out, don’t you think? Haven’t asked about an Explorer or Explorer II. Amazing how all the sellers on Chrono24 managed to buy the watch (they don’t want) whereas, the people whom would like to purchase one can’t do so. Imagine actually going into an Authorised Dealer and actually being able to buy the watch you want.

scratch? it's called "antiquing!"

Why not get a g-shock for filming bears and traveling in sketchy areas? You can save the Rolex for safer occasions

A g-shock is tougher and more accurate. You bought a rolex for the status.

I am not wearing any, and I mean ANY watch that displays greenish lume during the day!!

You have to watch your back in Portland. Place is a dump.

Dude acting like you need a rolex to count seconds is a bit much