Official Explorer Thread!

[Ymc]

Looks-wise you can also tell them apart.

The current Explorer I 214270, first launched in 2010, has a much bigger dial 39mm compared to the old one 14270 which is only 36mm.

The current Exolorer II 216570, first launched in 2011, is only slightly bigger than the old 16570. The new Exp II is 41.5mm while the old Exp II is 40mm. However, the very distinct feature about the new Exp II (216570) is that the 24-hr hand is big and bright orange in color and has a maxi dial. The hour and minute hands, and the hour markers are all larger. Everything on the dial stands out more clearly. The 24-hr hand on the old Exp II (16570) is slim and red in color with a black arrowhead and white insert.

If I can, I'll try to find some pics online and post them here.

[Ymc]

Rolex Explorer II 216570 (new)


VS

Rolex Explorer II 16570 (old)

[Dfive]

I love my white Ex2 42mm..... dead sexy !!

[wengster]

Looks-wise you can also tell them apart.

The current Explorer I 214270, first launched in 2010, has a much bigger dial 39mm compared to the old one 14270 which is only 36mm.

The current Exolorer II 216570, first launched in 2011, is only slightly bigger than the old 16570. The new Exp II is 41.5mm while the old Exp II is 40mm. However, the very distinct feature about the new Exp II (216570) is that the 24-hr hand is big and bright orange in color and has a maxi dial. The hour and minute hands, and the hour markers are all larger. Everything on the dial stands out more clearly. The 24-hr hand on the old Exp II (16570) is slim and red in color with a black arrowhead and white insert.

If I can, I'll try to find some pics online and post them here.

What a useful info... Thanks man

[wengster]

How to differentiate Which series is newer between V series and M series or may I know how many series are there for Explorer 2 40mm

[Ymc]

I was re-reading my post back there and realized my mistake. The 40mm Explorer 16570 actually first came out in 1988, not 2010.

This article shares some info about the 16570:

Luxury Time: The Explorer II 16570-3186 - the last of the 5-digit sport Rolex models


Regarding how many series of the 40mm Explorer II there are and what the alphabet, M or V, represents, you can refer to this guide to date the watch:

Rolex serial numbers

[Ymc]

I don't know how many series there are in the local pre-owned resale market; from my limited experience, the oldest piece I came across was T. Maybe others have seen more.

Oh, V is newer than M.

[bearbearfury]

My new addition.

[Ymc]

Nice...

[wengster]

Sb chio.....

[bearbearfury]

I couldn't make up my mind on black or white cos both are nice.. Chose black in the end cos i always like black dial.

[roguehog]

I was quoted by a shop (AD) $7850 after disc for Rolex 214270 Explorer 39mm. And apparently, interest-free instalment payment plan using OCBC credit cards give a further discount of $540, making the price $7310. Tempting?

Sounds like cortina.

[roguehog]

Got mine for S$9522 aft 10% disc off the RRP of S$10580 from a local AD last Sep 2012. If u guys surf thru the websites of those advertisers here in SG-ROC, one could get a brand new piece at S$9K nett. Cheers!

Yup. Confirmed. Was offered 10% on the ex2 and the dssd. I think we went to the same ad.

[SingTime]

Bought a preowned Black explorer ll 16570
Love it!
For me- the black dial and the white + gold is fantastic combination.

[amooks]

Anyone knows if there's any shops selling the explorer 1, the 36mm one?