2021 Rolex Explorer II Black Dial 226570 2021 Rolex Watch Review

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The 2021 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Explorer II 226570 is encased in 42mm of stainless steel surrounding a black dial on a stainless steel Oyster bracelet. Features of this Rolex Explorer II include hours, minutes, seconds, date and GMT. This Rolex watch also measures 12.5mm in thickness and 50.1mm from lug-to-lug.

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[LocalWatchGuy]

Hands down, one of the best Rolex watches ever made

[jiebenz]

underrated, with modern Cal.3285 (same as GMT Master II) and All stainless steel (including bezel), a true modern Rolex S/S sports watch! 🎉❤️👍

[impexRQ]

To me (even if I own the GMT Master ii and Submariner) the Explorer ii is the perfect utilitarian model in the Rolex catalog… it has very nice functionality and it doesn’t bling or it’s loud like that ceramic models

[bradhepditch]

I have the 216570 black dial, and it is my daily wearer. Love it!

[joelopic]

I had the 216570 and it's the nicest of of all the Rolexes. Larger dial.and more legible. The stainless bezel helps it pop more than the black. Good that the bracelwt and clasps wider. You wonder why they just don't throw a sub bracelet on it and be done with it. These swiss companies just make everything difficult. Only shame is that bezel is a scratch magnet and you do need to tread carefully with it. That aside this is the best

[Aliassuk]

Hi Tim. Please can you review the one in white? Thanks

[MrBasti]

Would you switch from the old one to the new one?
I could sell the old one with profit and wait for the new..

[ernestosuarez]

Contrary to what many people think I believe Rolex knock it out of the park with this new reference

[michaeldemarco]

When I first dove into my watch obssesion and my fascination with Rolex, I didn’t even consider this watch. That is, until I tired it on at my local AD and I said whoa this watch is different and has something about it completely unique. I have since purchased both the white and black dial versions. I was only considering a submariner and sea dweller at first (which I am still on the list for) but I feel like I may have gotten the best of all worlds with these watches.

[timwilliams]

Have owned 2. Hands down one of the best Rolex have produced

[jmbaug]

Best value Rolex complication in the current catalog 🤍💫✨

[EscapePlan]

The old caliber 3187 also features paraflex shock absorption.

[hayesjam]

This watch looks better than the GMT-Master II, is virtually technically identical, and is less expensive and easier to obtain. Thus, it should be a no-brainer between the two. And yet ... because (as we all know) buying Rolex has only a bit to do with a watch's attractiveness, technical acumen, and value - it has infinitely more to do with the watch's status semiotics - the Explorer II will always play second fiddle to the uglier, more expensive, and harder-to-come-by GMT. I'm not a "Rolex guy, " and that's why.

[sonoffrog]

Fantastic review, every minor detail covered and great shots of the watch!

[chewrick]

middle sand blast clasp was for 2015 n older, 2016 and above 216570 are all polished..

[kingofthebridge]

Is it white gold hands and hour markers?

[robertj]

Already have one! Great everyday watch.

[AndyAdventuring]

I do not understand why this watch does not have the glidelock. Just about any physical activity you are performing will swell your wrist, especially if your arms spend any time at your sides. The glidelock seems supremely useful for that purpose. I am not going to carry a strap tool on my excursions, and the 5mm extension is too much for this use case. Missed opportunity.

[jerrywallop]

Prefer the 216570 aesthetics…..the less blingy, more subtle dial …….& obviously the floating hands…….it’s a no brainier for me ………

[beagleful]

Really hoped that they would’ve left the ghost hands on the new gen. I really liked those.