The donut shaped hour markers are based on the older version of explorer 2 and have glossy hands. They made this polar version with donut hours markers and mate hands.
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Clean EXPLORER II 226570 black & white with DD3285 comparison Gen Vs. Clean
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I see what you mean and you're also correct - it's a 216570 thing but in my case it's totally a non factor, it's a tiny detail that basically can only be spotted blown up on wrist pictures. A slightly thicker black ring on the markers looks super obvious in a 20x zoom pictures but I guarantee you it's nothing you can see on wrist. I doubt even the most die hard Rolex fanatics would know (most Rolex nerds already have trouble telling the difference between 216 and 226 Explorer 2)
The slim crown was my bigger concern.
Anyways, I'm a huge proponent of buying and not "waiting" for a v2, especially for a less popular model like the Explorer 2.
For me the watch it's overall very good now.
Whether the marking is domed or flat will probably not be visible on the wrist. The question is, would it be visible that the hands are frosted and the markings are glossy. And does it bother.
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I don't know but to me it seems the hands are correct based on the QC from Geektime - the new gen 226570 is matte, old gen 216570 is glossy
I only speak exclusively for the polar since the black dial doesn't interest me that much
They are, also really solid. Clean did a great job on these two.
ChaplinTz
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Me too, I've been waiting for this one for a while.. Let's see
ChaplinTz
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Wow that was quick. Congrats!Every TD can organize it.
Here for you all to watch, my (GLed) QCs:
Hoping it appears on PureTime soon.
Polar is a straight buy for me, the crown is the only glaring error that I cared about...
The rest I'm sorry but just isn't noticeable on the wrist. Might be one of the few watches you can get away not upgrading the crystal on due to the white dial... here's to hoping!
Polar is a straight buy for me, the crown is the only glaring error that I cared about...
The rest I'm sorry but just isn't noticeable on the wrist. Might be one of the few watches you can get away not upgrading the crystal on due to the white dial... here's to hoping!
Who cares? Puretime can source already, no matter how the homepage is updated
mmm I've emailed them, but if it was on the site now I could just orderWho cares? Puretime can source already, no matter how the homepage is updated
It looks like the TD website still showing the first version. If order through the website, will the TD ships the latest updated version?
Every TD can organize it.
Here for you all to watch, my (GLed) QCs:
I think you should re-consider your GL..... Just joking! It looks good bro. I can't wait for mine!
rehaut isnt aligned perfect, date also. But DILLIGAF?I think you should re-consider your GL..... Just joking! It looks good bro. I can't wait for mine!
People should appriciate what we have nowadays