Explorer 224270 or Explorer II 226570

I have owned the following:
1994-2019 Explorer II Polar 16570
2019-2024 Explorer II Polar 216570

I sold the 16570 in 2019 after 25 years of ownership for a great deal more money than I paid for it new in 1994. With 20/20 hindsight, I was foolish and should have never sold it because I loved that watch.

I used the funds to purchase a new 216570 in 2019 but never really fell in love with it and sold it in 2024. I have a 7.75" wrist but still felt the larger 42mm maxi-case was a little…

Explorer 224270 or Explorer II 226570