Unboxing my first Rolex! The Rolex Explorer 2 (Ref 226570 )unboxing and Review

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10 ай бұрын

This week we have the first Rolex on the channel, the new Rolex explorer 2.
Is it a high class beater or an over expensive tool?
We'll unbox this beauty and find out.
Enjoi
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@mkyhou1160 7 күн бұрын

I’m not really a date guy either, but a GMT really needs it. Great vid - I just got a black dial, love it.

@realalexmackenzie 19 күн бұрын

I picked up a black dial from the AD yesterday, so it seems that today I'm getting a ton of YT video recommendations on the Explorer II. I definitely don't think it needs to be any smaller. In fact, I would love to see it somewhere between 43mm and 44mm, but then I am a huge Panerai collector, so maybe my sizing view is a little skewed. That and I have the height and frame to pull off the larger watches. The "small" size could end up a deal-breaker for me, but we shall give it a month or two. The DSSD was the right diameter for me, but I just couldn't get behind the thickness, so off it went to a new home. Tried two SD43's and no luck bonding with them either. I would love to have a Rolex or two in the collection, but finding a size that I prefer... I'm not a big bracelet guy, so I'm anxious to pair it with the right strap and start enjoying it. I travel a lot, sometimes to dodgier places, so I would want something very under-the-radar on the wrist if I'm going with a higher $$ watch for a trip. Bracelets seem to look more expensive, so maybe a rubber strap. I keep some inexpensive pieces in the collection for the really dodgy spots, but it would be nice to have a higher end watch like the Explorer for travels. A date and GMT hand are must-have for a travel piece.

@ricflair8863 9 ай бұрын

All these boys in the comments complaining about it being 42mm. Just let us grown men with with grown men wrists enjoy it. Go back to your 36mm Datejusts.

@theabcofedc3565 9 ай бұрын

Lol, love this comment

@steelsteez6118 7 ай бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 right? I think it's a confidence thing. Just rock it. I have a 6.8 inch wrist (by no means a large wrist) and will rock this all day. Looks the part. Dont give a sh1t what anyone else thinks.

@brianc0019 6 ай бұрын

You said it right, Homie! Dainty wrists, folks - chill the hell out.

@skolappacaguy 20 күн бұрын

It gets the most wrist time from my collection. It just feels super awesome on the wrist. I've taken this around the world several times, in the water, etc. Holds up really well. The all-brushed bracelet is a killer complement to the white dial and feels very comfy. If you have a 7.5-inch wrist or bigger, this watch is perfect. For smaller wrists, the 16570 is a better fit. I would wear the black dial 16570 on a black sailcloth strap from Artem. My friend has that combo, and it looks very stylish. The black-steel-black combination is really cool. You have to see it in person to appreciate.

@jmann2977 10 ай бұрын

As with any watch, the size of a watch is subjective. For those with a larger wrist like myself, most prefer a larger watch - 42mm plus. Others with smaller wrists the opposite. This current edition of the Explorer 2 is the perfect size for me.

@theabcofedc3565 10 ай бұрын

You are completely right my friend.

@sasukeam-ih2pt 16 күн бұрын

Simple fix, have one in 39 and one in 42 - end of story.

@r4shman 10 ай бұрын

It’s a lovely watch this, you don’t get many ‘sports’ watches from Rolex with a white dial. Really love it, great review Rick! Keep up the good work

@timemycollection 4 ай бұрын

Congratulations - I have one and love it! Great video

@theabcofedc3565 4 ай бұрын

If you have one of these then you are winning my friend, well done and thanks for the comment

@born7thjuly 9 ай бұрын

Great watch, solid and proper sporty. congrats. Ive got the 16570 black dial.

@theabcofedc3565 9 ай бұрын

I love the black dial too, nice one.

@JL-rd9bq 9 ай бұрын

It's good to be a 'gangster' picking mine up in a couple weeks. Was on the wait list for six months. Grateful to have it for the collection. Enjoyed your review!

@theabcofedc3565 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for the kind words mate.

@cyberprepper 10 ай бұрын

Many love the white dial but I prefer the black with orange, it pops more IMO lol Beautiful watch man, enjoy!

@theabcofedc3565 10 ай бұрын

Each to there own mate, both are pretty amazing to be honest.

@squicker 8 ай бұрын

I just bought the black dial too. I thought I was going to get polar but as soon as I tried them on, I felt like white looked like I was wearing a saucer! Also went with 16570 ref. at 40mm, as 42mm seems just like another chunky dive watch, and we're all wearing those, so fancied something a little more under the radar. But, it's all down to personal taste and polar certainly is striking.

@louisacaro1065 8 ай бұрын

I really like it 42 mm is perfect for men very under radar watch 👍👍

@theabcofedc3565 8 ай бұрын

Totally agree!

@riadrasimi9958 Ай бұрын

First Rolex? You have a great taste bro! Nice.

@kamelthorn 5 ай бұрын

Great review, next macro shots,oh and a lovely watch to boot 😊

@theabcofedc3565 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment

@matsrosenqvist 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for a great video.

@theabcofedc3565 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words mate

@whereRbearsTeeth 6 ай бұрын

How is it more of tool watch than a submariner?? Sub has better water resistance and better/more functional clasp

@josevasquez1781 8 ай бұрын

I own both black and white 226570, I couldn't decide between so I got both and it's not easy deciding which stays which goes. My white is still full in plastic entirely with barcode attached I wear it just like that really can't tell unless one handles it. Should I keep and cancel I justify it ?

@JohnSmythe-re3ik 8 ай бұрын

The Polar's more in-demand, and thus more valuable, if that makes any difference to you. It's also one of only two Rolex sports watches with white dials, the other being the Panda Daytona (which I'm not crazy about). I'd keep the Polar over the black.

@JollyRogerVF84 5 ай бұрын

Beautiful watch. I've had mine for a year and a half. And will not sell it.

@theabcofedc3565 5 ай бұрын

I agree, never sell it.

@HarryJoiner 6 ай бұрын

8:13 - what’s with the little fleck on top of the circle on the second hand

@theabcofedc3565 5 ай бұрын

Ha! You noticed that, very well, you win...............well, nothing. Well done nonetheless mate, the owner is aware and is having the issue addressed.

@stevecotterill7981 3 ай бұрын

That's the reason I prefer the previous version with the gloss black hands. I've seen so many of the latest iterations with this grainy matt coating with artifacts and poor coating it put me right off... so I took my name off the wait list. The previous version also has the lovely gloss white dial. 👍

@madprod3696 15 күн бұрын

Il y a beaucoup de problème sur ses aiguilles

@quickerthandrawing2822 9 ай бұрын

i've the 216570 and it's one of the last tool watches rolex makes

@GeorgeL81 5 ай бұрын

Great review! Looks good on you, what's your wrist size? I have a 6.6 inches wrist (16.7 cm) and I am skeptical it might wear big..

@theabcofedc3565 5 ай бұрын

My wrist is 7.5" (19cm). it's hard to say wether it would wear big for you, no matter what the watch you never can tell until it's on your wrist can you? Thanks for the comment

@peterjohnson5586 4 ай бұрын

17 cm here, works great. I wish the lug to lug was a bit shorter, like 48-49 mm. But as it is, it works fine on mine 17 cm wrist.

@timemycollection 4 ай бұрын

I’m 6.5 (wrist) and works for me. But yes it’s individually subjective.

@Remmy223 3 ай бұрын

I picked this watch up last week and it wears smaller than my seamaster and Pelagos and there both 42mm Maybe having a fixed bezel makes the difference Either way i thinks it’s a fantastic watch

@theabcofedc3565 3 ай бұрын

I couldn't agree more my friend, congratulations, you are winning.

@ColdComrade 3 ай бұрын

I’m going to buy the Seiko field GMT with the white dial. Closest I can get to this until I can buy it one day. I like this watch so much but for sure I can’t afford it.

@theabcofedc3565 3 ай бұрын

I feel your pain my friend. Seiko is a solid watch though bud.

@ColdComrade 3 ай бұрын

@@theabcofedc3565 it sucks that the price for the Seiko field GMT went up by $100usd

@PS987654321PS 3 ай бұрын

That seconds hand is paint coating defective

@theabcofedc3565 3 ай бұрын

Yup

@PS987654321PS 3 ай бұрын

@@theabcofedc3565 In general, a fabulous watch though!

@madprod3696 15 күн бұрын

Très belle montre mais il n’y a que moi que ça choque la macro à 8min16

@emmanueltsI5 9 ай бұрын

Amazing piece. Would have been perfect if Rolex could offer it at 39-40mm.

@theabcofedc3565 9 ай бұрын

Agreed!

@steelsteez6118 7 ай бұрын

15:02 Exaaaaaaaaactly. Tippin' my hat to you for this comment as I wear my 124060. I wish every watch was manufactured with no date. 😂 Who needs a date? No one! This sub was my first watch without a date and man, I dont think I ever want to buy a watch with a date again. Its so amazing to just pick it up , take 2 seconds to set the time, and slap it on the wrist. No fiddling with changing dates, not having to worry about the danger zone by having to make sure the hour hand is at 6 o clock before changing the date , etc etc.

@theabcofedc3565 6 ай бұрын

We are of one mind my friend, thanks for the comment.

@Cueseca 6 ай бұрын

Weird mine came in a clear small plastic case, then they just give me the green box.

@theabcofedc3565 5 ай бұрын

Mmm. Thanks for the comment.

@the_shadow_realm5110 9 ай бұрын

100 % if this was 40 it would be perfect.

@theabcofedc3565 9 ай бұрын

I know right? Thanks for the comment

@johncoyle8191 8 ай бұрын

You can get the 16570 which is 40 mm

@whereRbearsTeeth 6 ай бұрын

@@johncoyle8191two totally different watches

@grantlebeau 4 ай бұрын

I heard every bump on your desk

@theabcofedc3565 4 ай бұрын

That's what she said!

@grantlebeau 4 ай бұрын

That’s a great way to earn subs 😂

@greedgreed4411 10 ай бұрын

LOL what you complaining about the box for, its a watch box.

@theabcofedc3565 10 ай бұрын

More a comment than a compliant my friend. You are right that it is just a box for a watch, but also it is a box for an 8k watch. I just think it should be better than the one my coco pops come is is all. Thanks for the comment mate.

@r4shman 10 ай бұрын

😂😂😂