It’s fair to say the Rolex releases last week were simply whelming – neither under or over. The highlight of the 2021 collection was the return of the 36mm Explorer and the first ever Explorer in a two-tone configuration. Many expected big changes for the Explorer II, after all, it is the 50th anniversary of the reference. But what we received was a watch predominantly the same, with a more ergonomic and reflective case profile and upgraded movement. Anyone hoping for the introduction of a ceramic bezel or some green anniversary colouring would have been disappointed. In fact, the external changes for the new Rolex Explorer II 226570 were so subtle that you may have missed one small change that makes a big difference. The subtle switch up I’m referring to can be found on the black dialled Rolex Explorer II 226570. Part of the reason enthusiasts lauded the return of the 36mm Explorer was due to the fact it returned the purists’ diameter for the collection. With incremental changes, Rolex designs typically reflect the aesthetic cues of vintage designs of the past. Sure we had the maxi-case era, but as we saw with the latest generation of Submariners, Rolex…

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