Unboxing my first Rolex! The Rolex Explorer 2 (Ref 226570 )unboxing and Review

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  • This week we have the first Rolex on the channel, the new Rolex explorer 2.
    Is it a high class beater or an over expensive tool?
    We'll unbox this beauty and find out.
    Enjoi
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  • @jmann2977
    @jmann2977 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    As with any watch, the size of a watch is subjective. For those with a larger wrist like myself, most prefer a larger watch - 42mm plus. Others with smaller wrists the opposite. This current edition of the Explorer 2 is the perfect size for me.

    • @theabcofedc3565
      @theabcofedc3565  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You are completely right my friend.

    • @sasukeam-ih2pt
      @sasukeam-ih2pt 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Simple fix, have one in 39 and one in 42 - end of story.

    • @Pler1978
      @Pler1978 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

      ​@@sasukeam-ih2ptif they thought it was worthwhile they would make one . The 42 is already too small

  • @ricflair8863
    @ricflair8863 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    All these boys in the comments complaining about it being 42mm. Just let us grown men with with grown men wrists enjoy it. Go back to your 36mm Datejusts.

    • @theabcofedc3565
      @theabcofedc3565  ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Lol, love this comment

    • @steelsteez6118
      @steelsteez6118 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 right? I think it's a confidence thing. Just rock it. I have a 6.8 inch wrist (by no means a large wrist) and will rock this all day. Looks the part. Dont give a sh1t what anyone else thinks.

    • @brianc0019
      @brianc0019 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      You said it right, Homie! Dainty wrists, folks - chill the hell out.

    • @Pler1978
      @Pler1978 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I was shocked at how small.it is in person and on wrist. Really think it'd he better at 44

  • @r4shman
    @r4shman ปีที่แล้ว +7

    It’s a lovely watch this, you don’t get many ‘sports’ watches from Rolex with a white dial. Really love it, great review Rick! Keep up the good work

  • @sergiol3012
    @sergiol3012 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    My boy said "Gangster." Love it!!

  • @mkyhou1160
    @mkyhou1160 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I’m not really a date guy either, but a GMT really needs it. Great vid - I just got a black dial, love it.

  • @skolappacaguy
    @skolappacaguy 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It gets the most wrist time from my collection. It just feels super awesome on the wrist. I've taken this around the world several times, in the water, etc. Holds up really well. The all-brushed bracelet is a killer complement to the white dial and feels very comfy. If you have a 7.5-inch wrist or bigger, this watch is perfect. For smaller wrists, the 16570 is a better fit. I would wear the black dial 16570 on a black sailcloth strap from Artem. My friend has that combo, and it looks very stylish. The black-steel-black combination is really cool. You have to see it in person to appreciate.

  • @cyberprepper
    @cyberprepper ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Many love the white dial but I prefer the black with orange, it pops more IMO lol Beautiful watch man, enjoy!

    • @theabcofedc3565
      @theabcofedc3565  ปีที่แล้ว

      Each to there own mate, both are pretty amazing to be honest.

  • @louisacaro1065
    @louisacaro1065 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I really like it 42 mm is perfect for men very under radar watch 👍👍

  • @jamess8175
    @jamess8175 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Congratulations on a Rolex! I haven't heard from any of my ADs yet. Or will I ever will? 🤔

  • @realalexmackenzie
    @realalexmackenzie 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I picked up a black dial from the AD yesterday, so it seems that today I'm getting a ton of YT video recommendations on the Explorer II.
    I definitely don't think it needs to be any smaller. In fact, I would love to see it somewhere between 43mm and 44mm, but then I am a huge Panerai collector, so maybe my sizing view is a little skewed. That and I have the height and frame to pull off the larger watches. The "small" size could end up a deal-breaker for me, but we shall give it a month or two. The DSSD was the right diameter for me, but I just couldn't get behind the thickness, so off it went to a new home. Tried two SD43's and no luck bonding with them either. I would love to have a Rolex or two in the collection, but finding a size that I prefer...
    I'm not a big bracelet guy, so I'm anxious to pair it with the right strap and start enjoying it. I travel a lot, sometimes to dodgier places, so I would want something very under-the-radar on the wrist if I'm going with a higher $$ watch for a trip. Bracelets seem to look more expensive, so maybe a rubber strap. I keep some inexpensive pieces in the collection for the really dodgy spots, but it would be nice to have a higher end watch like the Explorer for travels. A date and GMT hand are must-have for a travel piece.

  • @JL-OnwardandUpward
    @JL-OnwardandUpward ปีที่แล้ว +3

    It's good to be a 'gangster' picking mine up in a couple weeks. Was on the wait list for six months. Grateful to have it for the collection. Enjoyed your review!

    • @theabcofedc3565
      @theabcofedc3565  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for the kind words mate.

  • @riadrasimi9958
    @riadrasimi9958 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    First Rolex? You have a great taste bro! Nice.

  • @HarryJoiner
    @HarryJoiner 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    8:13 - what’s with the little fleck on top of the circle on the second hand

    • @theabcofedc3565
      @theabcofedc3565  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Ha! You noticed that, very well, you win...............well, nothing. Well done nonetheless mate, the owner is aware and is having the issue addressed.

    • @stevecotterill7981
      @stevecotterill7981 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That's the reason I prefer the previous version with the gloss black hands. I've seen so many of the latest iterations with this grainy matt coating with artifacts and poor coating it put me right off... so I took my name off the wait list. The previous version also has the lovely gloss white dial. 👍

    • @madprod3696
      @madprod3696 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Il y a beaucoup de problème sur ses aiguilles

  • @born7thjuly
    @born7thjuly ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great watch, solid and proper sporty. congrats.
    Ive got the 16570 black dial.

    • @theabcofedc3565
      @theabcofedc3565  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I love the black dial too, nice one.

  • @JollyRogerVF84
    @JollyRogerVF84 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Beautiful watch. I've had mine for a year and a half. And will not sell it.

  • @johnt2694
    @johnt2694 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great review. I agree, think it would look cleaner without the cyclops. I would choose the Sub No Date over the Sub with Date.

  • @josevasquez1781
    @josevasquez1781 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I own both black and white 226570, I couldn't decide between so I got both and it's not easy deciding which stays which goes. My white is still full in plastic entirely with barcode attached I wear it just like that really can't tell unless one handles it. Should I keep and cancel I justify it ?

    • @JohnSmythe-re3ik
      @JohnSmythe-re3ik 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      The Polar's more in-demand, and thus more valuable, if that makes any difference to you. It's also one of only two Rolex sports watches with white dials, the other being the Panda Daytona (which I'm not crazy about). I'd keep the Polar over the black.

  • @timemycollection
    @timemycollection 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Congratulations - I have one and love it! Great video

    • @theabcofedc3565
      @theabcofedc3565  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      If you have one of these then you are winning my friend, well done and thanks for the comment

  • @Remmy223
    @Remmy223 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I picked this watch up last week and it wears smaller than my seamaster and Pelagos and there both 42mm
    Maybe having a fixed bezel makes the difference
    Either way i thinks it’s a fantastic watch

    • @theabcofedc3565
      @theabcofedc3565  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I couldn't agree more my friend, congratulations, you are winning.

  • @quickerthandrawing2822
    @quickerthandrawing2822 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i've the 216570 and it's one of the last tool watches rolex makes

  • @PS987654321PS
    @PS987654321PS 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    That seconds hand is paint coating defective

    • @theabcofedc3565
      @theabcofedc3565  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yup

    • @PS987654321PS
      @PS987654321PS 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@theabcofedc3565 In general, a fabulous watch though!

  • @ColdComrade
    @ColdComrade 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I’m going to buy the Seiko field GMT with the white dial. Closest I can get to this until I can buy it one day.
    I like this watch so much but for sure I can’t afford it.

    • @theabcofedc3565
      @theabcofedc3565  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I feel your pain my friend. Seiko is a solid watch though bud.

    • @ColdComrade
      @ColdComrade 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@theabcofedc3565 it sucks that the price for the Seiko field GMT went up by $100usd

  • @kamelthorn
    @kamelthorn 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great review, next macro shots,oh and a lovely watch to boot 😊

  • @GeorgeL81
    @GeorgeL81 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great review! Looks good on you, what's your wrist size? I have a 6.6 inches wrist (16.7 cm) and I am skeptical it might wear big..

    • @theabcofedc3565
      @theabcofedc3565  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      My wrist is 7.5" (19cm). it's hard to say wether it would wear big for you, no matter what the watch you never can tell until it's on your wrist can you? Thanks for the comment

    • @peterjohnson5586
      @peterjohnson5586 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      17 cm here, works great. I wish the lug to lug was a bit shorter, like 48-49 mm. But as it is, it works fine on mine 17 cm wrist.

    • @timemycollection
      @timemycollection 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I’m 6.5 (wrist) and works for me. But yes it’s individually subjective.

  • @Cueseca
    @Cueseca 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Weird mine came in a clear small plastic case, then they just give me the green box.

    • @theabcofedc3565
      @theabcofedc3565  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Mmm. Thanks for the comment.

  • @georgetown8986
    @georgetown8986 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I prefer a larger, heftier watch. Anything under 41mm is too small unless you are a little girlie man under 6' tall.

    • @whereRbearsTeeth
      @whereRbearsTeeth 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

      You sound really insecure lol. I bet you drive a lifted truck with huge tires.

  • @greedgreed4411
    @greedgreed4411 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    LOL what you complaining about the box for, its a watch box.

    • @theabcofedc3565
      @theabcofedc3565  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      More a comment than a compliant my friend. You are right that it is just a box for a watch, but also it is a box for an 8k watch. I just think it should be better than the one my coco pops come is is all. Thanks for the comment mate.

    • @r4shman
      @r4shman ปีที่แล้ว

      😂😂😂

  • @matsrosenqvist
    @matsrosenqvist ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for a great video.

    • @theabcofedc3565
      @theabcofedc3565  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the kind words mate

    • @whereRbearsTeeth
      @whereRbearsTeeth 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      How is it more of tool watch than a submariner?? Sub has better water resistance and better/more functional clasp

  • @the_shadow_realm5110
    @the_shadow_realm5110 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    100 % if this was 40 it would be perfect.

    • @theabcofedc3565
      @theabcofedc3565  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I know right? Thanks for the comment

    • @johncoyle8191
      @johncoyle8191 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You can get the 16570 which is 40 mm

    • @whereRbearsTeeth
      @whereRbearsTeeth 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@johncoyle8191two totally different watches

  • @johncoyle8191
    @johncoyle8191 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Underrated watch. Have to agree the boxes are crap

    • @theabcofedc3565
      @theabcofedc3565  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I know right? Thanks for the comment mate

  • @grantlebeau
    @grantlebeau 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I heard every bump on your desk

    • @theabcofedc3565
      @theabcofedc3565  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That's what she said!

    • @grantlebeau
      @grantlebeau 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That’s a great way to earn subs 😂

  • @madprod3696
    @madprod3696 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Très belle montre mais il n’y a que moi que ça choque la macro à 8min16

  • @steelsteez6118
    @steelsteez6118 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    15:02 Exaaaaaaaaactly. Tippin' my hat to you for this comment as I wear my 124060. I wish every watch was manufactured with no date. 😂 Who needs a date? No one! This sub was my first watch without a date and man, I dont think I ever want to buy a watch with a date again. Its so amazing to just pick it up , take 2 seconds to set the time, and slap it on the wrist. No fiddling with changing dates, not having to worry about the danger zone by having to make sure the hour hand is at 6 o clock before changing the date , etc etc.

    • @theabcofedc3565
      @theabcofedc3565  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      We are of one mind my friend, thanks for the comment.

    • @whereRbearsTeeth
      @whereRbearsTeeth 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

      LOL what a dumb comment. The hour hand doesn’t need to be at 6 to change the date. The “danger zone” is only around midnight.

  • @emmanueltsI5
    @emmanueltsI5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing piece. Would have been perfect if Rolex could offer it at 39-40mm.

  • @djmanosv
    @djmanosv 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    take it away from the saw man

  • @whereRbearsTeeth
    @whereRbearsTeeth 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    You lost my interest the second you called it a “rolly” 🙄

    • @theabcofedc3565
      @theabcofedc3565  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      But it's a rolly! LOL

    • @whereRbearsTeeth
      @whereRbearsTeeth 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@theabcofedc3565I’ve noticed that the only people that call a Rolex a “rolly” are the people that can’t afford one.