THE 216570 Explorer II Owner's & Wrist Pix thread

[Brenngun]

Originally Posted by warrior

I think the Polar EXP II is really beautiful....porcelain-like dial that conjures in my mind the clean and cool arctic . Very distinctive sports Rolex given all the black Subs and GMTs.

As has been mentioned, the EXP II is the best balanced Rolex sport model IMO...tapered lugs (i.e. not fat) and the hour markers, despite the maxi treatment, DO NOT LOOK CRAMPED like the other sport models; the larger dial accomodates the maxi treatment on the markers. Really an excellent watch.

Could not agree more

Originally Posted by Obsidiank

Glow Baby Glow

Love that ice blue lume

Originally Posted by Watchflair

Take the plastic off already lol. I got my first surface scratch the other day it was liberating lol.

Yeah! Peel baby peel. It'll look so much better.

Originally Posted by FremStar

Since this is one of my favorite TRF threads and I see some new owners popping up (Andres G aka Mr. Potato Head ) here is a friendly bump! Looking great gents!

Nice Sam but don't forget the Polar love

[Culley22]

UUUGGGGHHHHHH!!!!!! Posts like this KILL ME!!

Want the Polar 216570, want it for the Orange hand and "Explorer II". I want that, because I want to put an Everest band (orange) on it, and that will make it my casual wear. Everest doesn't have a band to fit the new EX2 yet (they said they are working on it, but....). As a Backer for Everest, I have the black, orange, and green (Orange and green not yet arrived). Last night I was SOOOOOO close to buying the 16570, but couldn't get the right deal on it since I was settling... I'm not going to just order the 216570 unless i know Everest comes out with their Orange band....

SO TOUGH!!!!!!!!

This is killing me!!!

[Wllnv19]

It's guys like Sam who pushed me toward the dark side, but once I got it, I loved it more then I thought I would !

ImageUploadedByTapatalk1356564869.369924.jpg

[Brenngun]

Originally Posted by Culley22

UUUGGGGHHHHHH!!!!!! Posts like this KILL ME!!

Want the Polar 216570, want it for the Orange hand and "Explorer II". I want that, because I want to put an Everest band (orange) on it, and that will make it my casual wear. Everest doesn't have a band to fit the new EX2 yet (they said they are working on it, but....). As a Backer for Everest, I have the black, orange, and green (Orange and green not yet arrived). Last night I was SOOOOOO close to buying the 16570, but couldn't get the right deal on it since I was settling... I'm not going to just order the 216570 unless i know Everest comes out with their Orange band....

SO TOUGH!!!!!!!!

This is killing me!!!

Culley, Everest makes an orange band. The EXP42 still has 20mm wide lugs so what are you waiting for?? You can do it now.

[Culley22]

Originally Posted by Brenngun

Cully, Everest makes an orange band. The EXP42 still has 20mm wide lugs so what are you waiting for?? You can do it now.

They do...but not for the 216570!!!!!!!! Otherwise it'd be done with. I've looked it up and the 216570 is 21mm (like my DJ2). At least this is what research has showed me.

I HAVE (well, when it gets here, but as a Backer I get them) the Orange already. But they fit the 16570....AND that is my issue!!!!!

I'm suffering here...

[Culley22]

An example of "your current 20mm Everest band won't fit...so sit and cry in the corner!!"

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=250796

[Brenngun]

Culley, All I can tell you is all my 20mm straps fit it peferctly. I don't know Everest straps well but everything I buy for this one is 20mm and they fit with no big gaps at either end.

[Andrés G]

Originally Posted by FremStar

Since this is one of my favorite TRF threads and I see some new owners popping up (Andres G aka Mr. Potato Head :chuckle

Thanks, Sam. I only collect Mr. Potato Heads but I don't mind beeing known as Mr. PH.

Here's a quick shot of mine. It's only one week old.



and one more I took, before removing the stickers.

[Culley22]

Originally Posted by Brenngun

Culley, All I can tell you is all my 20mm straps fit it peferctly. I don't know Everest straps well but everything I buy for this one is 20mm and they fit with no big gaps at either end.

Don't say these words...UGH!!!

I have the Black Everest in 20mm in my posession. When holding it up on my DJ2 (also 21mm at the lugs) it is..smaller, say by...1mm.

I'd hate to get the 216570 and the band...is just too small. And I'll go by their measurements (both Rolex AND Everest). No offense, but it is different...

[Castor]

Here's mine!

[Castor]

Oops! my photo didn't show.

[Castor]

Here

[drplough]

My one. ImageUploadedByTapatalk1356612403.382278.jpg

[john333]

Great pics, and congrats to all the new 216570 owners...keep 'em coming!!

[FremStar]

Originally Posted by Brenngun

Could not agree more





Love that ice blue lume





Yeah! Peel baby peel. It'll look so much better.





Nice Sam but don't forget the Polar love

Hahahah! Looking great Rick! Happy Holidays sir!

Originally Posted by Culley22

UUUGGGGHHHHHH!!!!!! Posts like this KILL ME!!

Want the Polar 216570, want it for the Orange hand and "Explorer II". I want that, because I want to put an Everest band (orange) on it, and that will make it my casual wear. Everest doesn't have a band to fit the new EX2 yet (they said they are working on it, but....). As a Backer for Everest, I have the black, orange, and green (Orange and green not yet arrived). Last night I was SOOOOOO close to buying the 16570, but couldn't get the right deal on it since I was settling... I'm not going to just order the 216570 unless i know Everest comes out with their Orange band....

SO TOUGH!!!!!!!!

This is killing me!!!

Deciscions, deciscions!!! I have been reading plenty of your posts! Patience is a virtue! I am sure you will land a 216570 sooner than later!

Originally Posted by Wllnv19

It's guys like Sam who pushed me toward the dark side, but once I got it, I loved it more then I thought I would !

Attachment 341415

;-) Shake & Bake! Looking great sir!

Originally Posted by Andrés G

Thanks, Sam. I only collect Mr. Potato Heads but I don't mind beeing known as Mr. PH.

Here's a quick shot of mine. It's only one week old.



and one more I took, before removing the stickers.

Hahahahahah! Looking AMAZING sir! Major Congrats and welcome to the club!

Originally Posted by Castor

Here

Originally Posted by drplough

My one. Attachment 341569

Originally Posted by john333

Great pics, and congrats to all the new 216570 owners...keep 'em coming!!

x100!!!!

[Brenngun]

Originally Posted by Culley22

Don't say these words...UGH!!!

I have the Black Everest in 20mm in my posession. When holding it up on my DJ2 (also 21mm at the lugs) it is..smaller, say by...1mm.

I'd hate to get the 216570 and the band...is just too small. And I'll go by their measurements (both Rolex AND Everest). No offense, but it is different...

Culley, no offence taken or meant. I agree there is 1mm difference in width. My only point was when you put the strap on the watch that 1mm is not noticeable unless your looking thru a loop. Instead of holding your black one up to the DJII put it on. You may be surprised. Either way it's your choice.

[Andrés G]

Originally Posted by FremStar

Hahahahahah! Looking AMAZING sir! Major Congrats and welcome to the club!

Nice shot. Thanks for the welcome. I'm glad to be part of the club.

[tripleC]

Here you go.. uploadfromtaptalk1356668614114.jpg

[Boardman]

Not sure if I signed in on this thread....still new to me!

Almost went polar but the black just sang to me a little sweeter. They both rock.

[jcclx1]

One day shy of a month old! Happy member of the 42 Explorer II club. ImageUploadedByTapatalk1356677410.366233.jpg


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[ND10]

Great for casual and rugged days :)

[Jonnyindy]

Wow, 2nd time thru this entire thread and I still can't decide....
Black or white

I think I'll just flip a coin ;)

[SPACE-DWELLER]

From yesterday:

[Rolexitis]

Originally Posted by Rollie2011

oh lord

So freakin nice! This look shouts Rugged, Military, tough, reliability!

[Mccamp4]

I am new to the forum and close to pulling the trigger on my first rolex. Im leaning toward the 42mm polar exp II but its so hard to chose between that or the subC. It will be my first and only (for a while atleast). The pics of the polar exp II are awesome!!! Can wear with suit but fits right in with a t shirt and jeans.

[Coubs]

Boardman's pictures of the black dial version are fantastic! Really true to life.

[Pluto]

I just joined the Explorer club yesterday. A very comfortable watch.

[Speed Freak]

First post!

[gregvisser]

Probably time for this thread to go to the top again.

Here is mine.



Greg

[dnutz]

Just got this a few hrs ago... I think the polar is one of the nicest white face sports watch out there! and I own a bunch of black face watches... sorry for the crappy iphone pic.