Rolex Explorer II Polar - Watchmaker's Notes (Arctic Survival Trained!)

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5 жыл бұрын

The Rolex Explorer II with the white dial (reference 216570) is nicknamed the 'Polar' and Rolex push an adventurous image for this watch in all of their marketing for it. In this video UK watchmaker Richard Perrett, who also happens to be 'Arctic Survival Trained', gives his opinion on this piece by Rolex.
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@docgeo1779 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! What a fantastic video. What an excellent review and a great job of explaining the movement for us common folks. Thank you!!

@sebisaflyingcow 4 жыл бұрын

One of the best watch reviews I’ve ever seen

@chuchub6934 3 жыл бұрын

The best mouvement from Rolex and the best explorer 2 review on KZfaq! This is one of the only video shows us the inside of 3187! Just thank you!

@richardperrettwatchmaker 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Chuchu B .... yes, I figure a watch review really ought to examine the movement in some detail. Very pleased you found this extra detail helpful and interesting and thank you so much for taking the trouble to say so! Much appreciated. Richard

@jamesarthur6962 5 жыл бұрын

I love it as well, spent over an year finding my Birth year 1973 Steve McQueen Rolex Explorer 1655 with boxes, papers, service history all original with patina, scratches & all. But in very good condition, I most likely overpaid for it, but it was one of those watches you get only one chance at, so I pulled the trigger. Then two days later the 1972 popped up on the radar of a seller that knew I was in the market for a 1973, but called anyway, same deal with box & papers as it happens its my wife birth tear but she has moved away from Rolex in recent years to AP or her vintage Longine collection, the 1972 model as considerably cheaper not a Steve McQueen, but I really just wanted a 1973 Explorer so I pulled the trigger on this as well. Thanks for your VLOGS & content as I find them very interesting as an enthusiast & watch collector now for half my life 23 years. Keep up the good work & as I say #KeepMovingForward

@herts9999 5 жыл бұрын

Viewed this 3x already. Totally enthralled. Cracking review on an amazing timepiece. Cheers from the US!

@richardperrettwatchmaker 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Emperor! So so pleased you enjoyed this video ... it is a really nice watch from Rolex I figure. Good to hear from you. Richard

@thesaifmustafa 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for an amazing, detailed walkthrough, especially given your unique background. Loved the insights, it’s such a beautiful watch, you helped validate my purchase. PS: those scuffs and scratches make the watch look even cooler!!

@richardperrettwatchmaker 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Saif ... beautiful and highly functional ... you have chosen well my friend! Thank you so much for taking the trouble to give this supportive feedback! Richard

@ricflair8863 6 ай бұрын

Excellent review. I just picked up the new Polar 226570 with the calibre 3285. I absolutely love it. It’s my first Rolex and I waited nearly 2 years to get one from the AD.

@omax1023 5 жыл бұрын

Great video on this stunning Rolex GMT Explorer II! I'm gravitating more with the Black dial.... I'm hoping to put this watch on my wrist soon! Thanks Richard for making that decision a little bit more easier for us viewers! Awesome work my friend!!!

@RPMATX 4 жыл бұрын

I love it. Polar is stunning on a black rubber strap. Best tool watch.. I love it as much as my PP Aquanaut Dual Time which is too precious to actually wear.

@bangy55 5 жыл бұрын

Wow! I had to stop the video to remark of the magnificent intro. You nailed it. It was actually thrilling and I don't thrill easy. Now on to the rest of the show.

@richardperrettwatchmaker 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Chris .... I have been working on my intros a bit so very pleased you noticed that. The trick then is to try and make the video fulfil the promise of the intro! Hope you enjoyed the rest of the video. Richard

@dr.omar.insights2000 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for explaining GMT settings. That was so clear

@romang9629 5 жыл бұрын

Wonderful, wonderful, review! I love your channel Richard. The main reason is the fact you are a watchmaker. Other opinions are just that. Pious, Pretentious, and somewhat biased... You on the the other hand, give it to us from a watchmaker's stand point. The real deal. Your channel boasts super high-end, and budget minded models. And you give your honest opinion from someone who knows watches inside and out. Thank you for making this channel!!! Keep up the great work!!!

@richardperrettwatchmaker 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Roman ... this is really kind feedback and very encouraging. Thank you so much sir! Richard

@jasonwalsh9211 4 жыл бұрын

Another enjoyable video thank you 👍. This polar explorer was my first Rolex purchased over 4 years ago and still one of my favourites... probably my best daily/travel watch in my collection, wears easily, quite slim under the cuff of a shirt and doesn't shout out as a look at me watch. Great piece...it's only weak point I would say is the brushed bezel can scratch quite easily. Maybe consider a review of the understated Rolex Airking 116900...I think it's more interesting than some realise? Thanks.

@minhtuyensand 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sir. For your coverage on this Rolex model. Tons of informations. Never thought I learned so much. Once again Thank you.

@JFH899 5 жыл бұрын

Very complete review. Appreciate Richard's explanation of why this Rolex is such a great value!

@richardperrettwatchmaker 5 жыл бұрын

Hi John ... it's a very businesslike piece and I like the white dial a lot. Good to hear from you as always sir! Richard

@BoomerUKEngland 2 жыл бұрын

I own the black dial version of exact same watch, great video and fascinating to watch. Thank you.

@JonTheComputerDoctor 5 жыл бұрын

Super video Richard and good to see the pretty movement within the Rolex.

@richardperrettwatchmaker 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Jon ... haha! Love these Rolex movements so so much! Good to hear from you! Richard

@P0werCore 5 жыл бұрын

I have this watch! Thanks ever so much for this great review 👍

@richardperrettwatchmaker 5 жыл бұрын

Good choice NIck and glad you enjoyed the video. Richard

@oliver1965 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the inside view. Just bought the ExII Polar ~6 weeks ago. Great watch

@richardperrettwatchmaker 4 жыл бұрын

My pleasure Oliver! That is a great watch you have there! Richard

@damiencarroll1257 4 жыл бұрын

Hi guys just wondering is this watch worth purchasing pre owned from my ad for 6900 euro

@bikerdude1375 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent and a very complete review!!

@aboveaveragejoe9257 2 жыл бұрын

Great review of a wonderful watch Richard thank you.

@rbcroosendaal7381 Жыл бұрын

THE Perfection

@RocketDog73 6 ай бұрын

It’s the watch that I have lusted after and desire. I am not arctic warfare trained but I have survived walking the streets of Croydon.

@hothmobile100 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent videos. Do you have a video that shows how to service a 1520 or no date 1570?

@louisnguyen2865 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video.. Can you tell me what the purpose of that small plate that partially sits on top of the balance cock? That plate looks to be screwed down on only one side of the double bridge. Thanks for your insight on this.

@nathangoode3126 3 жыл бұрын

Great video and review. This is an amazing watch for sure.

@bruces2941 5 жыл бұрын

hey Richard, great vid. I wanna hear your thoughts on rolex movements having issues wherein there is a resistance when pulling out the crown to the last position. there is a vid like this posted by bruce williams on this about his 116710ln having this issue.

@darrensmith6999 5 жыл бұрын

Nice one Richard as always. Thank you.👍

@richardperrettwatchmaker 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Darren! Thank you .... it's a lovely watch and thanks for the feedback! Richard

@lookingglass5867 5 ай бұрын

I love the Explorer II !!! I can't take the 226570 off my wrist! Got the call a week ago and it's only come off to shower and sleep.

@ghostindamachine 5 жыл бұрын

Very informative and cool video! That music change when you mention your military background was very well done. Is it possible to add an accuracy report in your videos?

@richardperrettwatchmaker 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rishi ... haha! I am trying to make better intros so I am very pleased you picked up on that. I am trying to keep my videos a little more succinct currently so I have to be pretty ruthless about what's in and what's out. If I manage to get the time to do a complimentary article on my website then I often put the accuracy stuff in there. Thanks for the feedback. Richard

@roys1138 4 жыл бұрын

Good review interesting point on the whitening of the GMT Orange shaft. As a Rolex fanboy wear mine on an Orange rubber strap.

@Aco747lyte Жыл бұрын

Richard, what a video - and I love all your watch videos because I'm a lover and a collector of fine watches including Rolex and the one above. I've also been trained to military standards for wartime work in my medical sphere which was the Royal Navy. Thankfully I am retired now. Happy Christmas to you and a safe and healthy New Year. Wendi UK 🌻🌻🌻

@richardperrettwatchmaker Жыл бұрын

So pleased you are enjoying my videos Wendi and very kind of you to take a moment to say so! Happy Christmas! Richard

@matthewburden9403 3 жыл бұрын

On a separate note - I really enjoyed your video on this watch especially viewing the 3100 series movement and balance/hairspring lecture. You may want to use the Explorer or any Chronometer and a sextant out on for a go your arctic expeditions.

@hootskah 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Pure passion

@flynnjp19 3 жыл бұрын

I love your positive reviews Richard!

@jeffreywee2895 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely well say,love the white dial and I will get one soon.👍

@pedramfirooztash8452 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent review….thank you

@StephenH-ms9og 5 ай бұрын

My favourite Rolex. Excellent review.

@ElijsDima 5 жыл бұрын

regarding 6:50 : you said "[...] are THE BEST springbars [...]" - could you please show what distinguishes a good springbar from a bad one? I have something like 30-40 pairs from various aftermarket straps and past watches and extra buys, and there seems to be quite some variatiosn in the ridge shapes, thicknes/thinness, proportions... but IDK which ones would be the "good" ones. A guide/advice video, on what to look for in springbars, would be really useful.

@user-ul7ic4ue9m 4 ай бұрын

Mines is 2008 and I agree wholeheartedly with Richard’s comments. A fine watch indeed.

@gh778jk 5 жыл бұрын

A very nice timepiece, no doubt. Though this is a suited for 'Polar exploration' as my old carcass !! It surprises me, being 'Polar warfare trained', you didn't point out that a metal bracelet is the very last thing you want in Arctic circumstances. You also didn't mention that the 24 hour hand is basically to avoid confusion in the Polar region between night and day.... given that it's dark there for about half a year! All the other stuff is incidental and can be used to convince people to buy the watch, even if they never go near any snow or ice..let along the Polar regions! Rolex spent five years developing the Niobium hairspring...true.... a lot of that time will have been 'field-tests' being a recall of test watches and and doing a 'postmortem' on the hairsprings. So let's not exaggerate this. This is a nice movement, there is no debating that, but there are several watches of this price category around that might be a lot more understated, and even give you more 'bang for your buck' in terms of elegance and durability. Maybe I am just as biased as you are, in that I am not really keen on these models.... but it seems to me this is about as silly as people donning a Breitling-Bentley, whilst driving around in a Nissan Micra! (and I do like Breitling) The older, less ostentatious Rolex watches, were, to my mind, a lot more elegant and a lot more timeless. This type of watch screams "look at me, have you seen my Rolex!?" Not my cup of tea... Hugs!! Paddy

@richardperrettwatchmaker 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Paddy ... this is such a great comment! As for the metal bracelet I would not be too fussed about that. I am already carting around 10Lbs of metal SA80, four metal magazines, a metal cooking stove even my ski bindings are metal and all these get very cold. So cold my fingers stick to the metal if I dare to remove my gloves. My watch on the other hand is pretty much always on my wrist so if it is at minus 25 then it is not a problem for me but an opportunity for someone else as I am already dead! That said I might swap it for a NATO Strap. The value of the GMT in Polar regions mid summer and mid winter is well made and I missed a trick there I figure. You are correct I am biased and for a brand that does not get a lot of love in the watchmaker's fraternity ...sorry, I can't help myself, I just love Rolex. Hugs back! Richard

@brettscott7770 2 ай бұрын

Fantastic review!!

@renebense 5 жыл бұрын

Richard, the intro was super. I didn't know you were a trained arctic survivor.. So I expected a real harsh outdoor test of this beautiful Explorer 2. Real low temperatures, frozen solid bracelets on swollen blistered wrists. Frozen eyelids, so telling the time would be problematic. Richard on the North pole, trying to work out 24 time zones on one square meter...fun. Sir Edmund Hillary was wearing a Rolex Explorer on a long canvas band, not a metal bracelet obviously and he also carried a Smith watch all the way to the top in 1953. Messner did it again in 1978 without oxygen this time and with a Rolex Oysterquartz. So yes a beautiful watch, rugged no doubt, but nobody tests these things in real conditions. There even are no specs for this watch available. Does it really keeps time at -50 degrees C ? I guess it would become one solid lump of metal and frozen oil inside. OK, try this. Go to the nearest distribution centre for frozen food. Put this watch on ice and come back 24 hours later. That would be a fun video made at minus 40 degrees.... Good luck.

@richardperrettwatchmaker 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Rene ... I have been working on my intros so am pleased you noticed that ... the issue then is to fulfill the promise of the intro. Sadly I didn't have the budget to shoot this is northern Norway but stay tuned and one nice crisp cold day I will shoot the video you would have like to have seen. Regarding the bracelet I am not convinced it's such an issue. My dog tags were metal but like my wrist always warm regardless of the outside temperature. I lugged around a 10Lb weapon, four metal magazines, a metal camping stove and even mt ski bindings were metal and all these things got very cold, so cold that if I dared remove my gloves my fingers stuck to the metal. If my watch and dog tags were that cold then it would not be a problem to me but rather and opportunity for someone else as I would already be dead! Good to hear from you Rene! Richard

@twozerouk 5 жыл бұрын

@@richardperrettwatchmaker Surely the sun drenched waterside cafes of Pembroke Dock are test enough for any fine timepiece !

@richardperrettwatchmaker 5 жыл бұрын

@@twozerouk Haha! Don't joke ... it's 80 degrees here right now! If you have a temperature sensitive balance in the Dock today your watch will be way out. The Explorer II however is pretty immune. But you are right ... most of the time it's raining! Nice one! Richard

@ConciousControl 8 ай бұрын

Hi Richard, what is your opinion of the newer 32x series movements versus the older 31x used in this model? If you were spending your own money which model would you go for? Thanks.

@bobbydazzler1780 4 жыл бұрын

In Rolex movements can you damage the movement by quick setting the date while the date change mechanism is engaged like other watches? Do you have to set the time to, say, 6 o’clock before changing the date or can the movement not be damaged via the crown no matter what you do? With my sub I’m careful but I’m sure it’s not necessary.

@bashirahmed2639 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic review, thank you!

@richardperrettwatchmaker 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ahmed! Richard

@davids9549 4 жыл бұрын

Just a bit of Rolex historical mythology if I may - it's meant to have the 'Adventurer' image as you say, but perhaps not that of the Everest summiteer - that's the preserve of the Explorer 1. The Explorer 2 is more about polar and cave exploration, hence the 24-hr function. Although today it can function as a GMT-hand, the fourth 'orange' hand was originally conceived as a simple 24-hr hand which could not be independently set (as is the case with the first version, 1972 I believe), so that in a cave or in polar regions when it's not straightforward to know if it's 8:30 in the morning or 8:30 in the evening the fourth hand will tell you. With the subsequent two editions, as your video shows, you can also use it as a poor man's GMT II, but that's not the ethos of this watch.

@richardperrettwatchmaker 4 жыл бұрын

Hi David ... very precise readout on the story behind this piece and very well articulated. Great feedback. Thank you so much. Richard

@castellitony110 3 жыл бұрын

Very good review !! Many Peretti in Corsican country !!!👍

@yashav2949 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the great video and input. As a “soldier to soldier” I wore only Seiko 5 in service (the day and date proved to be very useful, and the autowind is a plus as well). Would never dream about wearing a Rolex to army service. Another thing, I remember only the GMT master models using the paraflex (as well as explorer)

@richardperrettwatchmaker 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Yasha V .... Seiko 5 is a good choice and Seiko was of course very popular in Vietnam as they were sold in the PX. I would have no qualms about wearing a Rolex on operations. I figure if I am risking my neck then so what it the watch gets lost or broken .... in 1993 I lost a nice camera in central Bosnia in a place where there was a lot of fighting going on. The insurance company wanted to know if I had reported the loss the the police so I had to explain that locally there was a bit of dispute as to who the legitimate police force was where I lost the camera. Amazingly they paid my claim ... not sure they would for a $7K Rolex though! Thanks for the feedback! Richard

@yashav2949 5 жыл бұрын

Richard Perrett Watchmaker I had a quartz watch during training and a bit after. The battery died twice (the second time was in action!) That made me go affordable reliable automatic. Best $50 spent on army (after a decent multi tool).

@timothythomas1626 3 жыл бұрын

The flat screw above the balance . What would it adjust? It is sitting out on the end cap by it's self.

@KP-zg9gt 5 жыл бұрын

I have the new SD43, I love my watch and wear it every day. I Wish you could do a review about this so special model. Love ROLEX as you mentioned They do what They promise. Thank you for this very professional review!

@richardperrettwatchmaker 5 жыл бұрын

I would love to review the Sea Dweller and will just as soon as I get my hands on one. The SD43 is a serious piece and commands a lot of respect out there. Nice choice K P! Enjoy it every day! Richard

@Sams911 Жыл бұрын

would love to see a review and in-depth movement assessment on the newer rolex 32XX movements? New Submariner or GMT II? Please 🙏🏼

@thomcarey1971 3 жыл бұрын

Richard, you are at the Jedi-level when it comes to your review of this piece! Good on you, lad!

@richardperrettwatchmaker 3 жыл бұрын

A great piece of feedback this is Mr Carey. Be still much to learn I have! Richard

@Patrick_B687-3 2 жыл бұрын

I’m stuck with the lowly 16570. Still, I love it. White dial rules though.

@Ross-fo2vw 4 жыл бұрын

amazing video , I wish you put it on though!

@patinaz6758 3 жыл бұрын

How come, at 13:20, advancing the hour hand past 12 changed the date to the 7th, but going backwards, it didn't change back to the 6th until the hour hand was on the 8?

@SuperSnallygaster Жыл бұрын

I primarily want Zulu time on the second-hour hand for quick reference to weather reports, NOTAMS, marine notifications, etc. Thanks for the review.

@stevegee9261 3 жыл бұрын

I have this watch,its nice to see the movement

@cheltcanary 4 жыл бұрын

really enjoyed that! thanks! (subscribed!)

@richardperrettwatchmaker 4 жыл бұрын

Hi cheltcanary ... thank you so much! Richard

@niallvbrennan6629 5 жыл бұрын

Fine video,Richard. Lots of good macro, and your watchmaker insights add a great deal of depth to your flowing, humourous yet appropriatly deferential narrative. And your military experience enhances this further. Personally, with somewhat limited knowledge of watch making, I prefer JLC movements and aspire to own one of these fine timepieces some day. I just think JLC have, and continue to, raise the bar for watch making excellence, while offering their superlative timepieces at prices similar to, or even below,Rolex. I wonder what watch you would choose? Anyway, I really enjoy your videos and respect the time and effort you put in. Over and out. Niallv

@richardperrettwatchmaker 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Naillv ... Jaeger leCoultre are on a whole level above Rolex in my opinion. Their watches are sublime and the price tag reflects this. This is haute horology whereas Rolex is very high quality watchmaking. I am so pleased you enjoy my stuff and your feedback is really encouraging so thank you so much for that. Richard

@eight2one 9 ай бұрын

well explained ❤️❤️❤️

@WatchricanPsycho Жыл бұрын

Wonderful ❤

@ColdComrade 4 ай бұрын

I fell in love with this watch when I first saw it. I’ll buy it one day. For now I’ll stick with a white face Seiko field gmt, which I’ve yet to buy 😅

@the_shadow_realm5110 8 ай бұрын

Wonderful video. I was hoping he would talk about the paraflex shock absorber and how effective he thinks it is

@tagg976 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful watch, great video Sir ;-)

@richardperrettwatchmaker 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Tagg ....Haha! Yes it's a great watch and really good to hear from you again! Richard

@tagg976 5 жыл бұрын

@@richardperrettwatchmaker Looking forward to watching more of your video's sir :-)

@P0werCore Жыл бұрын

A brilliant review Richard 👍 I’ve got the black and the white but the newer version, the 226 with the 70h power reserve. I’ve notice by winding up the watches that the one has a lovely satisfying clicking sound and the other has a very fine sound like you would on a cheap movement for example entrance level Seiko. Both are from the local Rolex AD, any idea what this can be? Much appreciated

@josevasquez1781 Жыл бұрын

I own both 226 new for two full weeks and I noticed that going back and forth the same thing, my new white 226 had a smooth crunch when winding and the black version also new had a grinding louder grinding sound to it, but after a few times the black starting settling in after popping in/out the crown, it's almost like two gears weren't leveled where the teeth weren't perfectly aligned, It's weird but both models sound smooth and pleasantly with a crunching fresh articulate sound if that makes any sense. We all know what cheap calibers sound like which is no where near a Patek or Glashutte winding experience. My AD informed me that the watches are indeed recent model but more so recently manufacture.

@TheSchmed 3 жыл бұрын

Love the blue hair spring.

@mimikatz 2 жыл бұрын

I’m waiting on my GMT and didn’t realise you use the 24h and minute hand. Just thought the house hand estimated the hour!

@smr32061 5 жыл бұрын

Would love to own the Explorer II even though I own a Submariner and Datejust 41mm. Nice review .

@bobbydazzler1780 4 жыл бұрын

Stephen Rudberg ha! Same thoughts and position here. Who knows. Post Covid?

@ElBeardo81 3 жыл бұрын

Question Richard. If I love the looks and style of the Explorer II GMT. But probably will never be able to afford one. Well that is unless someone leaves me one in their will LOL. What would be a more affordable option?

@JFK-1984 3 жыл бұрын

I will pick this one up later today from my AD. Great video cant wait to put it on my wrist. I hope you will do one about the SD43 to my first Rolex.

@richardperrettwatchmaker 3 жыл бұрын

Yay! JF K ... very pleased for you because I know you will love wearing this watch. It is the rea deal ... may you have many adventures with it on your wrist sir! Richard

@JFK-1984 3 жыл бұрын

I have it and wow it wears great even better than my SD43. The white dial, wow realy nice in love with it thanks mate

@mrbud8524 3 жыл бұрын

@@JFK-1984 l got mine 4 wks ago and l love it the White dail looks Awesome. Its getting more wrist time than my Gmt Pepsi

@nothere603 8 ай бұрын

How do I remove stubborn water marks on the crystal? :)

@HarryPierpoint 4 жыл бұрын

Good video, much better with the speed set to 1.5x

@igloo211 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video I have the same watch deciding between my no date sub and this one it’s a tuff decision

@nottinghillad 2 жыл бұрын

The 24 hand on a fixed 24/h bezel is especially useful. If you're actually living in a cave in 24 hour darkness, you will always know which is midnight and which is 12pm

@cameltrophy3 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant.

@nbwatanabe100 4 жыл бұрын

I own this piece; and it seems much lighter than the submariner; a while to understand that red "minute" hand; it controls day adjust as I recall; reminds me to wear it for a day; thanks.

@elekn711 5 жыл бұрын

My respect carnt go any higher than it is for you richard !!!!!

@richardperrettwatchmaker 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Elek ... Really, and there was me wishing I had your skill for hunting down really nice pieces at great prices! Really good to hear from you! Richard

@elekn711 5 жыл бұрын

@@richardperrettwatchmaker hi richard i think its a illnesses i have lol..

@bobbydazzler1780 4 жыл бұрын

On the Rolex website they just refer to the orange hand as a 24 hour hand. So, it just shows the local time in 24 hour format? No reference to it being a really useful second time zone tracker - or GMT - hand. I read that before and dismissed the watch. Now I’m getting more interested. Cheers for the info.

@ElijsDima 5 жыл бұрын

When possible (once you have one on the repair bench or somesuch), I'd love to see your take on the miyota 9015 movement. It seems to be gathering quite the reputation for being good.

@richardperrettwatchmaker 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Eliijs ... yes the Miyota movements are very respectable, I have a couple of new ones that I got just to see what they are like and I was impressed. Thanks for the feedback. Richard

@a97b18b 5 жыл бұрын

I have a smiths Everest 36mm with a miyota 9015 and it’s been running great! Around +4spd using a tool app on IOS. Not a super accurate way to check accuracy but I get consistent readings. Plus side is it’s a slim movement and help keeps the watch slimmer than let’s say my seiko watches

@VaiSolo 5 жыл бұрын

I have a Miyota 9015 in a Helson Sharkdiver 45. It’s probably as good as any other USD600-700 watch with a 9015. I’ve worn it 24h/day for extended periods in order to test its accuracy. New, it was consistently +8 s/day. After one year, it was +12 s/day. Now, after five years, it’s +15 to +20 s/day and if I leave it crown down, it loses 20+ s/12h. It’s been used gently, never abused and degaussed periodically. As far as I’m concerned, even though my sample size is just one watch, it’s a disposable movement. I’ll never buy another 9015. As much as we want to believe that shortcuts and bargains exist in this world, they rarely do. Quality and reliable performance cost what they do for a reason. Rolex may be known for quality control problems, however, I still believe they are worth the retail price. So for me, a Deepsea will likely be the replacement. Unless the new Seiko Spring Drive SNR031 really is as good as it is said to be…

@a97b18b 5 жыл бұрын

VaiSolo like you, I’ve only have one miyota movement but like I said, mine has been rock solid. For the price I’m very happy. If I could afford a Rolex I’d get one. But I did just buy an Omega Seamaster 300m midsize. It’s the ceramic dial version without the wavy pattern. Very happy !!

@Jones607 Жыл бұрын

Hi Richard. The Explorer is my favourite Rolex watch. For the purpose of purity, Rolex fabricate all their own metals. They have their own laboratories that enable them to do that, and much more.

@Ally007 3 жыл бұрын

Top video class watch this is a grail hands down

@librarianrobert7426 5 жыл бұрын

The original Explorer is a grail watch for me, but seeing how much Richard appreciates the Explorer II, I'm now convinced of its awesomeness! I wish the new Explorers weren't 39mm and 42mm--both those sizes are a bit large for me.

@herts9999 5 жыл бұрын

Get a 36mm 14270!

@librarianrobert7426 5 жыл бұрын

@@herts9999 Yes, good idea! Actually I just bought a new Oyster Perpetual 36, white dial, and I'm loving it!

@herts9999 5 жыл бұрын

@@librarianrobert7426 What a beauty the white OP is!

@librarianrobert7426 5 жыл бұрын

@@herts9999 Thanks! I appreciate your compliment! It's my only fine watch.

@richardperrettwatchmaker 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Robert ... Thanks for this feedback and that's a very classy watch you have there! Richard

@samadrid6321 4 жыл бұрын

I prefer the 16570 red gmt hand, 40mm case, no maxi dial/hands. I like the smaller proportions better.

@francisfrancis4219 6 ай бұрын

Is it not true that you should not move the hands anti-clockwise?

@user-vj6vo8pv6u 3 ай бұрын

Not true. Asked my AD same and she refuted the "claim"

@djmanosv 9 ай бұрын

clean it mate !

@alc.9214 2 жыл бұрын

What’s with the epic music in the intro lol but great review!

@mrbud8524 3 жыл бұрын

The best Rolex Sports Model out there 42m case size is perfect and the white dail looks better in person

@kamelthorn 5 жыл бұрын

thought for a moment you were going to throw it off the bridge/crain in the intro 😉

@richardperrettwatchmaker 5 жыл бұрын

Hi kamelthorn ... Haha! It is a pretty high bridge and I figured it would be a good vista for an opening shot with the watch in foreground. I currently don't have the budget to throw any watches of tall bridges ... and definitely not Rolex watches!!! Thanks for the feedback. Richard

@kamelthorn 5 жыл бұрын

Richard Perrett Watchmaker. Ja, I had visions of you showing its toughness! I own the Explorer 214270 and a GMT aka the Batman. However this watch has grown on me over the past couple of years and I’ve decided to part with a couple of other pieces I own in order to purchase this beauty. It’s good to see your watch being used and not kept in a box. I bought my first Rolex a GMT 2, Coke (Swiss dial) 1998 with a gratuity from the airline I was working with. That watch was on my wrist, continuously until I bought my Batman in 2016. I enjoyed the knowledge that I was wearing a watch designed for the job I was doing, and it never let me down. The modern flight deck has a plethora of clocks, so it’s unlikely I’ll ever have to rely solely on my mechanical watch. But it’s good to know it’s there, and at least I can check the accuracy of the movement against the clocks on board. The coke I’ll keep to give to my son on his 21st. Keep up the interesting reviews.

@Shavenuw129 7 ай бұрын

The Polar Explorer II is a much nicer watch in the hand. Beautiful watches.

@sed6 5 жыл бұрын

Wait a sec. At 2:25 the 24 hour hand does not match what the hour and minute hands show.

@richardperrettwatchmaker 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Sed6 ... it does, it's just tracking a different time zone which is explained in the video. Richard

@turkey0165 3 жыл бұрын

2021 Rolex explorer two “black dial” should have orange minute markings! Rotating 24 hour Bezel! And face plate dial and markings that light like neon from the Sun etc.for a long- long time afterwards like my old lemon 🍋 peel Pulsar!

@francisfrancis4219 6 ай бұрын

There’s a lot of irony working between tanks and watches.

@brizolboy 3 жыл бұрын

Who were you Arctic trained with?

@richardperrettwatchmaker 3 жыл бұрын

Hi brizolboy... The British Army within a multinational force called the ACE Mobile Force. Nice watch right? Richard

@seamaster765 4 жыл бұрын

Splendid watch in rolex

@pizza.doctor 3 жыл бұрын

fuckin hell just left word with a Rolex boutique that I want one. hopefully before I retire they will say something

@msbrownbeast 4 жыл бұрын

I think the black dial version is prettier and would be more appropriate for use in bright conditions such as the arctic as it is easier to read.

@timothythomas1626 3 жыл бұрын

You ever read the NICK STONE books? There is one were he goes to the artic to help his disabled buddies from the regiment. Make it to the north pole. But of course during the trip People from "The Firm" Try to take them out...The Books are hard to come by over here. The audiobooks more so than some of the paperbacks.