Man I really enjoyed this video and your opinions. Never seen your channel before.

@cheynewalls

11 ай бұрын

Thank you, Got a lot more videos coming out soon. Cheers

Been following you for a while- wanted to update and let you know I FINALLY got the call from the AD and picked up my Polar Explorer II yesterday!!! 🎉

@cheynewalls

7 ай бұрын

Congrats!! Great News, it was worth the long wait. Cheers!

best rolex and most underrated

@cheynewalls

4 күн бұрын

I Agree.

Amazing video 🎉 thank you

@cheynewalls

7 ай бұрын

Cheers

Nice video Cheyne - I share many sentiments with my own Polar! Re your comments on the rotating bezel - is this a clue for the new watch?

@cheynewalls

11 ай бұрын

Thank you, Very well could be a clue. I'll drop a few more clues in the coming weeks. We'll be release the new watch videos in a little under a month. Cheers

I’ve been on the list for the Explorer II white dial for two months. Patiently waiting 😬😬😬Curious what your 2nd Rolex is! Hope to see the video soon and hope you’re not moving away from the tool functional proper watches we all love. Explorer II suits you the best. Once yon start with Rolex there’s no way back! You’ll want more and more haha.

@cheynewalls

11 ай бұрын

My Rolex Explorer II will always be my favorite and everyday watch. Hopefully you get your Explorer II soon. I don't think you will be disappointed in the new watch, its a tool watch and will be used as such. New video unveiling the watch drops tomorrow morning. Cheers!

@Aliassuk

11 ай бұрын

@@cheynewalls thanks, appreciate that. I’ll be a happy boy if I get it by Christmas. Cannot wait to see your 2nd Rolex because there aren’t many real tool Rolex watches left other than the Explorer II.

@RedwoodAggie

10 ай бұрын

My AD rep said the white dial is definitely harder to come by. Based on what he told me recently, I recommend staying in touch with your AD rep, stopping in once in a while to chat. Also remind them you are still interested in the watch. I did all those things. I ended up waiting 5 months for my black dial and that was a fair bit sooner than they expected. Good luck on getting the watch before Christmas.

@Aliassuk

10 ай бұрын

@@RedwoodAggie fingers crossed thanks :)

I just picked mine up last night. Watched your reviews and after 1 week on the list got the call.

@cheynewalls

10 ай бұрын

You will love it, a great watch! Cheers

Granted I’ve never owned a Rolex but I think as a tool watch it’s hard to beat this or a Subby. Thanks for the video look forward to the new watch

@cheynewalls

11 ай бұрын

Good call, Thanks, Cheers

Great photos! I'm a photographer as well. I'm not a Rolex fan boy but the 16570 40mm Polar dial, to me one and done. (Of course you can't eat just one potato chip) The 42mm is also beautiful. Yes wear it with a suit or jeans. It doesn't matter. I like the bezel as it is!

@cheynewalls

10 ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers

Man, I hope they don’t discontinue it! You’re right about the bezel, though…I’d rather it be a timing bezel.

@cheynewalls

11 ай бұрын

Yeah, just a small thing. Cheers

I've had my black dial 226570 for 5 months now. I do still prefer the black dial (tried on the polar exhibition model last weekend), but the white dial is very unique. While I wouldn't be opposed to a rotating steel bezel, my only real wish would be to have Glidelock quick clasp adjustment like on the Submariner. This is a tool watch, so let's make it easy to adjust. Easylink is at least an option, but it's a more drastic and not fine tunable option. That is interesting about the possibility of the Explorer II being discontinued. I was a bit surprised by that. While I know it's not the most popular, I figure they wouldn't have gone to the trouble of refining it in 2021 with the lug width adjustments, new movement, AR coating, changed hands on the black dial model, etc if they were just going to kill it off after several years. Before I even knew I wanted an Explorer II, one of 2 ADs (not the one I bought from ) said they sold maybe 5 in the previous year (of course, supply is limited), and this is in a metroplex of millions. If they did discontinue it, I think the 226570 could go up in value, as it wasn't produced in as large a quantity as the 216570 run. Think of things like the 1655 Explorer II, which go for around $30K in good condition. I don't know how many of those were made versus the 226570 though. The Milgauss going away this year did not surprise me. I think it had been the longest since a refresh. I don't know if that will be back at some point, but maybe. It definitely needs some changes at this point and I think it's even more of an oddball than the Explorer II as far as design and popularity.

@cheynewalls

10 ай бұрын

Good call, now that I have a Sub too, That Glidelock quick clasp is pretty amazing. I think we will see the Milgauss again. Cheers

I have mine for 1 1/2 years now and still love wearing the Polar.

@cheynewalls

6 ай бұрын

Its a great watch! Cheers

@JollyRogerVF84

6 ай бұрын

@@cheynewalls it is definitiely great. Before I had the Batman and sold it to a friend. Then I bought the Polar and a Tag Heuer Calibre 01 all black. :) Now my friend wants to sell the Batman and asked me if I want it back.

I'm loving my 226570 over my Batman. Great video!

@cheynewalls

11 ай бұрын

Cheers, Thank you

Only things I'd change: brushed side flanks (rather than polished) and bigger crown.

@beagle101ful

11 ай бұрын

A trip lock crown and mini glide-lock … then I’m sold!

Esse relógio em 39mm seria perfeito....... ótimo vídeo, parabéns.

@cheynewalls

4 ай бұрын

Gracias. I like it in 42mm, feels like a true tool watch at that size. Salud

Love my Explorer 2, as well as the rest of my Rolex, but my go to is always the Sub. I like having a bezel to time items and being a diver, it gets used. I’m not as hard on my watches being older than you. 😂

@cheynewalls

11 ай бұрын

Fun, yeah with my new watch I'm looking forward to spreading out the the wear and tear.

Yep I have one too (as well as a white dial Daytona). The Explorer is much more versitile.

@cheynewalls

5 ай бұрын

Both great watches, Yeah the Explorer can do it all.

Insightful vid. I have a GMT on order (that my unborn grandchildren may be able to get. May switch to the Explorer 2 because of the travel I do.

@cheynewalls

9 ай бұрын

Its a great watch, Cheers

Where’d you get the leather strap?

@cheynewalls

11 ай бұрын

Have to get it custom made by Wotancraft

I too prefer the spelling of siznig to sizing. Very phresh.

@cheynewalls

9 ай бұрын

Sorry, my mistake. I don't catch everything while editing on the road.

@Voltanaut

9 ай бұрын

@@cheynewalls No worries bud, your video is still great..

@cheynewalls

9 ай бұрын

@@Voltanaut Cheers

It’s a great watch. Would buy it if they had it at 39-40mm though. Enjoy it with health!

@cheynewalls

10 ай бұрын

Cheers

I love my polar Explorer II, but if I could only have one watch in my collection, it would be my Batman. The polar definitely takes punishment better tho. I have the Batman for about 1.5 years and it looks like I've had it 10. I've only had the polar since March and wear it for a lot tougher jobs and it still looks brand new! With the exception of some scuffs on the bezel the bracelet and clasp are holding up much better then the PCLs on the Batman. However, I do love the shine of the oyster bracelet with PCLs for office settings. Another great video, excited for the latest allocation reveal. Cheers!

@cheynewalls

11 ай бұрын

Thank you! I fully get that, Batman is a cool watch. Will have the new watch videos out in less than a month. Cheers

If you wear casual clothes, then it’s perfect. I wear a suit 4 times a week, my 36 Explorer is perfect.

@cheynewalls

6 ай бұрын

Yeah, that would be the perfect fit. Love the Rolex Explorer 36. Cheers

Re the bezel. Yes, no ‘24’ ever, and The 12 should be at the top!

It needs a glidelock clasp for it to be perfect

@cheynewalls

2 ай бұрын

That would be nice to have the glidelock clasp

the polar one RULES

@cheynewalls

9 ай бұрын

I love mine

@matteocapitoni3856

9 ай бұрын

me too ;)@@cheynewalls

IMO we can't call it the perfect watch for anyone based on price alone. Other watch manufacturers can do the same thing for far less with equal performance and reliability. One pays the Rolex tax when buying a Rolex. If the masses can't get one, it can't be the perfect watch. I realize this is debatable, but that's a key part of my own definition. It is an excellent watch though to be sure. Maybe the perfect luxury watch, but that too is very debatable with Grand Seiko out there.

@cheynewalls

11 ай бұрын

Thank you for the comment, Yes Grand Seiko makes an amazing accurate watch and could be the perfect watch for someone. However for an outdoorsmen I need a traditional automatic movement with not batteries or electrical parts in the movement, they don't handle big temp changes well. The Rolex 3285 traditional automatic movements are far tougher movements than the hybrid movement that is the 9R Spring Drive (still an amazing movement). I need that tougher movement from my "perfect watch". As well as, Rolex certifies to + 2 - 2 seconds a day, but most watches exceed that. Both my Rolexs are about a quarter second fast a day. IMO and in my experience, I don't think any other watch brand can match Rolex sports models in toughness, performance and reliability. Like I said in the opening this is all so so so subjective, pricing included. I saved up for years to purchase my watches and a lot of times the highest quality comes with a cost and to know my Rolexs will last many many decades, in my mind makes them more affordable than say buying a $1,000 to $2,500 watch every few years. All that being said, I would love to own a Grand Seiko (SLGH017) one day, it would be a treasured watch for me, but not my "perfect watch" Cheers

Killer watch from the crown probably the last of their tool watches only one left not made in precious metal.

@cheynewalls

11 ай бұрын

Love the Explorer II, I think the only other watch not available in precious is the Air King. Cheers

tldw; Rolex GMT with Explorer II dial would be his perfect watch

Would want it in 40mm

@cheynewalls

10 ай бұрын

I actually like the 42mm, feels like a tool on your wrist.

I think there is a good reason it’s not super popular. The dimensions just aren’t good

@cheynewalls

11 ай бұрын

I have heard that from people, but for me I think the dimensions are perfect for my 7inch wrist. I like a little heft and size in my watch. Cheers

I like tool watch I just dun like the date.

@cheynewalls

5 ай бұрын

I get it, I just travel so much and hate always having a cell phone on me, so a date function is needed for me.

@discountmorty213

5 ай бұрын

@@cheynewalls My other issue will be me being too clumsy and forgetting the 6.30 rule lol

It was this or the white dial Omega SMP for me. Aside from being much cheaper, I also feel like the Omega can take anything a G Shock can. When I told the AD that I would beat up on the watch, he said "I challenge you to break it." So I've been trying. I do have to say, it is nice to be able to time things on the rotating bezel, and the ceramic on the bezel seemingly cannot be scratched. These quality tool watches really are lifetime purchases.

@cheynewalls

11 ай бұрын

Omega make great watches, keep me updated. Cheers

why are we using "tool" it's not a screwdriver. it tells the time, thats what all watches do

@cheynewalls

6 ай бұрын

Well that is a very narrow definition. I use my camera as a "tool" and it only takes pictures. I use the term tool watch because it is an important instrument in creating my photographs. I use it to time my exposures of my photographs, time my hikes, track another time zone, timing my dives underwater, and just keeping accurate time. As well as being made tough enough to do this in all environments. Something digital gear (iPhones) can't do. Definition of tool : a device or implement, used to carry out a particular function.

I don’t believe for a second that Rolex would kill off a model that has a wait list. What company in their right mind discontinues a model that they can’t produce enough of? AKA, a non-stop money-maker.

@cheynewalls

7 ай бұрын

They just did it last year with the Milgauss! I was on a waiting list for over 6 months hoping to get one.

@RB-xv4si

7 ай бұрын

@@cheynewalls that’s crazy

@marcatallah5125

7 ай бұрын

Patek Philip killed their most demanded model, the stainless steal basic nautilus

This is not a high end dinner watch…

@cheynewalls

3 ай бұрын

You may be right, but I think the Rolex Explorer II can at least be considered respectable in that situation, even if its a bit of a faux pas.

Is this the weekly re/run of the same content?! Come up with something new, mate.

@cheynewalls

11 ай бұрын

We got some videos coming out with a brand new watch soon. Cheers