Cannot decide new(42mm) or old(40mm) Explorer II

[kenn18]

The new 216570 has many improvements over the previous 40mm version - among them, the cal 3187 movement with in-house paraflex shock absorbers (advertised as 50% more efficient than the old KIF absorbers from ETA) and a larger bi-directional main weight, bracelet with easylink extension, and longer lasting bluish lume with SuperLuminova on the markers. These alone should tilt the decision.. just my 2 cents! I have the black face version, and sometimes I just keep starring at the beautiful watch face, especially its glow in the dark!

[bennyfoong]

My White "pop swatch" in snow.....

[kenn18]

The lume from the 216570 taken from a website:

[skydweller_sg]

i'd go for the 42mm, but this article on the 40mm may give you a second opinion

http://www.theprodigalguide.com/2010...y-explorer-ii/

[Christo]

Go for the new version...why linger over the past.
Everyone likes new stuff from car, house, clothes, hand phone and the list goes on....
(Only the wife cannot be new....haha)

[Matty]

Being a proud & happy owner of a 42mm ExpII, i'll say get the new 42mm model instead of the old & discontinued 40mm ExpII. But if u hav heaps of $$$, then get both by all means & enjoy wearing them!

[jasonsouza77]

wow..benny ive seen hundreds of polar expII fotos
...yrs is THE best...ever..really makes an exclamation to "polar"...cool..thanks for sharing..

My White "pop swatch" in snow.....

[bennyfoong]

Thanks for the compliments Jason.... It's just a random shot during my recent trip

[jasonsouza77]

Ur welcome..even the rolex marketg ppl will be proud when they see the snow shot..lovely!

Thanks for the compliments Jason.... It's just a random shot during my recent trip

[Jtaa05]

Has always been thinking of getting my first Rolex (Rolex Explorer II), and now has finally decided to get it for the coming New Year.
Knowing that the new Rolex Explorer II (42mm) has been launched recently, will it considers wise to buy the older model (40mm, remaining stock) now? I cannot decide even knowing that the older one (40mm) costs lesser by 2k.
Really hope to listen to some experts’ opinion, and considerations.Thanks.
For the appearance, I find both the newer and old one are equally attractive.

Go for the 42mm BLACK. If you will to buy 40mm, buy the white. My 2cents

[raceking]

42mm looks better!!!!

[soogoobear]

Try both on your hands. One of them will wink at you! If both wink, your wallet better be happy!

[nickster_83]

Hi everybody, this is my virgin post in SG-ROC....

Just bought an Explorer II (Black) as a gift for my wife on the day she delivered my daughter.

The new Explorer II definitely have the "WOW" factors in term of the looks, weight and movement...

Can any kind soul advice me for some picture uploading tips??

[Oceanklassik]

Hi everybody, this is my virgin post in SG-ROC....

Just bought an Explorer II (Black) as a gift for my wife on the day she delivered my daughter.

The new Explorer II definitely have the "WOW" factors in term of the looks, weight and movement...

Can any kind soul advice me for some picture uploading tips??

http://www.sg-roc.com/threads/48209-...ing-imageshack

[nickster_83]

Appreciate with thanks!!!

Thats useful...

my apologies, as i can't post my picture for sharing due to my low posting count....