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16570 16550

Such a great tool watch, one of my favs…

Wishing everyone with a Happy New Year 2023 with a white Rolex Explorer 2 ref 16570 This is the second version of Rolex ref 16570 Explorer 2 featuring “SWISS” only dial in white or what is commonly known as Polar dial. Summary of the key differences as be

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A 16550 black "rail" dial, from late 1984 / early 1985, if my memory serves. And yes, it had a spider dial, but a very subtly one where the cracks could only be seen at some angles, and was virtually impossible to capture in a photograph. With hindsight,

One for its condition and patina of the indices, from 1992: The second one, Black AND Rail, which is quite unusual for this reference, less unusual for a 16650. Forget the poor condition of the dial, the interest of this watch is educational. BUT I have t

And so it was with my 16570. Enjoyed it to the fullest. The first Rolex I fell in love with and my first Rolex. A great travel buddy. It was a daily wearer for awhile before other pieces came into the picture. Then at some point, my preference shifted to

One of my all time favorite watches. Understatement, toughness, versatility, it's pretty much the perfect sports watch for me. Mine says hi.

Here is my attempt with my 16570!