Clean EXPLORER II 226570 black & white with DD3285 comparison Gen Vs. Clean

[derjenigewelcher]

Someone

Someone suggested on Reddit they had. Fingers crossed!

"Someone on Reddit" - ok thats enough of proof

For real, would be great

 

[slyclopse]

"Someone on Reddit" - ok thats enough of proof

For real, would be great

I didn't say it was proof! Just adding to the excitement

https://www.reddit.com/r/Repdesignerwatch1/s/LdLXBakjmc

 

[Reaps]

I didn't say it was proof! Just adding to the excitement

https://www.reddit.com/r/Repdesignerwatch1/s/LdLXBakjmc

2 render images, a random sketchy dealer, and a random subreddit. That isn't anything

 

[Feefo]

2 render images, a random sketchy dealer, and a random subreddit. That isn't anything

Agree to this.

When people post "updates" I'd like to see, as a default, the source of the information. Let's keep this forum consistent and not fall for the reddit ...ahemm... "impetuousness"...

 

[derjenigewelcher]

Agree to this.

When people post "updates" I'd like to see, as a default, the source of the information. Let's keep this forum consistent and not fall for the reddit ...ahemm... "impetuousness"...

Especially on CLEAN updates time has told that @CTime is basicly THE source for valid information.

 

[john442]

Especially on CLEAN updates time has told that @CTime is basicly THE source for valid information.

agreed, I'll wait for @CTime to chime in on this before i get excited

 

[Rr808]

Interested in this as well. Praying for an updated version.

 

[kennycoder]

Same. Waiting for an official update fro CTime. Meanwhile i think it's a very underrated watch in general that looks amazing irl. The bezel on CF doesn't bother me at all, there are plenty of gen variations. As for the rest (except for the crown) it's spot on. Defo a winner in my book

 

[Repmaster1337]

This one with genuine crystal + gasket

 

[Reaps]

This one with genuine crystal + gasket

Gen crystal and gasket and if you can swing it a gen bezel and looks to be perfect

 

[WobuffetRep]

Gen crystal and gasket and if you can swing it a gen bezel and looks to be perfect

Which is closer to gen, white or black. The fat bezelprinting is ok imo. A friend of mine got a gen with pretty fat text (looks to be different variations even on new model)

 

[Reaps]

Which is closer to gen, white or black. The fat bezelprinting is ok imo. A friend of mine got a gen with pretty fat text (looks to be different variations even on new model)

We don't have any in hand or anything reviews so I cannot tell you 100% guarantee

Actually, regarding the bezel printing, I did research, it seems that Rolex, per usual, for a transitory period mix and matched thin and thick bezels for the 226570. So you can find both in the wild. It isn't wrong or right.

Look here :

https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/226570-bezel-font-size.5477165/

So actually neither version is "wrong."

Regarding the question you have in hand, in general, the black dial is always more accurate than white. White is very dificult for factories to get right. But to me actually looking at Ctime pictures the Explorer 2 white is almost perfect.

 

[WobuffetRep]

We don't have any in hand or anything reviews so I cannot tell you 100% guarantee

Actually, regarding the bezel printing, I did research, it seems that Rolex, per usual, for a transitory period mix and matched thin and thick bezels for the 226570. So you can find both in the wild. It isn't wrong or right.

Look here :

https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/226570-bezel-font-size.5477165/

So actually neither version is "wrong."

Regarding the question you have in hand, in general, the black dial is always more accurate than white. White is very dificult for factories to get right. But to me actually looking at Ctime pictures the Explorer 2 white is almost perfect.

Thanks for the input, I agree. This will be the model to rock when they fix that thick ass crown.

 

[AggressiveTiger]

I've been doing a bit of research on the 216570/226570 and found the following:

The 216570 used a handset and index style that were glossy and domed.

However, the 226570 moved to a flatter (both in shape and finish) style of index and handset.

So it looks like the photos that CTime posted have 216570 indices but 226570 hands.

216570:

226570:

 

[Sonofalich]

Waiting for this watch too! I really want a polar... to me feels like a Rolex I could wear everyday without feeling like a poser. Can't wait for a v2... or someone to find out if we can add a gen crown. The bezel really doesn't bother me... on the wrist I don't think it's even an issue.

Gen variances in bezel thickness as discussed too... the crown just looks a bit wrong!

Hoping for the best!

 

[centrum]

I've been doing a bit of research on the 216570/226570 and found the following:

The 216570 used a handset and index style that were glossy and domed.

However, the 226570 moved to a flatter (both in shape and finish) style of index and handset.

So it looks like the photos that CTime posted have 216570 indices but 226570 hands.

216570:

226570:

Wow, what the differences are pretty huge. I never knew that. I am familiar with 216570's cute, 3D, glossy details, but I must say the flat and matte styles on the 226570 look pretty lifeless in comparison.

 

[AggressiveTiger]

Wow, what the differences are pretty huge. I never knew that. I am familiar with 216570's cute, 3D, glossy details, but I must say the flat and matte styles on the 226570 look pretty lifeless in comparison.

Agreed. It might be a fun project to source a 216570 handset for this watch! I’m good with everything else.

 

[Reaps]

My money is ready just show me a thinned crown

 

[Reaps]

So I've been seeing real first batch photos and it seems the crown is still thick.

 

[Feefo]

Don't know if it's lighting but the thickness of the bezel numbering also seems inconsistent (some thicker than others) and still too thick.