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Jammer005 · 12 January 2018, 05:58 AM

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Originally Posted by GMT Aviator

Mayors in the Florida Mall last summer had a ruddy great 20ft square poster advertising their dealership hanging from the ceiling in the main promenade.

The watch featured on the poster.....a 42mm Explorer. I’ve also seen it advertised a few months ago in the pages of a few broadsheets, so it does get some exposure from time to time.

Nice to hear an Explorer advertising sighting

coelacanthus · 12 January 2018, 06:52 AM

I've been a TRF lurker, but just recently finally acquired my first Rolex, and I chose this clean but honest U serial 16570 Polar. Since the majority of my collection is towards vintage and dressier side, 16570 has become my go-to watch for anything active as well as for work (I travel and work with multiple timezones daily).

I'd love to post some photos to contribute to the thread, but looks like I need 10+ posts to do so...

mineral · 12 January 2018, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Valhalla

The Explorer continues to grow on me.

Nice shot.

I prefer the black dial too. I wear mine with jubilee bracelet and find it very comfortable.

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natosteve · 30 January 2018, 04:19 AM

Love the Polar42 on a Tudor Heritage Chrono fabric strap. Compliments the watch perfectly!

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tgoddu · 30 January 2018, 06:34 AM

Anyone with a 216570 Polar buy from an AD and get a good deal? What did you pay and when?

chloebear · 30 January 2018, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by RTG

I just bought a new black eplorer II and love it! I’m not bothered if the AD was happy.

Had a chance to try on both black and white expII models, and at the same time both blk/grn and batman GMT.

I love the history of the GMT Master however the explorer II just looks so much nicer and was the perfect size for me! I like this watch so much that i’m very tempted to buy white model for summer.... but might wait to see what they do for the 50th anniversary of the expII, if anything.

I totally hear you and understand. I love the Explorer 2 so much that I've strongly considered adding the polar to the collection.

rollee1 · 30 January 2018, 06:55 AM

The 16570 216570 is a leftover watch, it's ok looking have no historical significance no vintage value, no Hollywood glamorous status, is in a useless category among its glorified brothers. It's not a piece of jewellery and too much of a tool watch for the office, thus they are undesirable.

Everyone on earth wants a Sub or GMT, those with deeper pockets go for Daytonas and PM models. ExpII should be valued for 4k or less, even with that price hardly anyone I know wants them.

bonatto · 30 January 2018, 07:16 AM

Long live the EXP II

bmrisko · 30 January 2018, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by rollee1

The 16570 216570 is a leftover watch, it's ok looking have no historical significance no vintage value, no Hollywood glamorous status, is in a useless category among its glorified brothers. It's not a piece of jewellery and too much of a tool watch for the office, thus they are undesirable.

Everyone on earth wants a Sub or GMT, those with deeper pockets go for Daytonas and PM models. ExpII should be valued for 4k or less, even with that price hardly anyone I know wants them.

Glad I don't work where you work!

flv112 · 30 January 2018, 12:05 PM

Picked this up three months ago and has been my favorite. Sub-C, GMT2-C and the DJ2 have all been in the vault since...

KarlTheToyotaGuy · 30 January 2018, 12:19 PM

I don't particularly care for the black dial EXPII, but I will acquire a Polar by the end of the year .... Unless someone wants to unload one for a stupid price, then maybe by the end of the month hahahaha!!

Atlantic · 30 January 2018, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by rollee1

The 16570 216570 is a leftover watch, it's ok looking have no historical significance no vintage value, no Hollywood glamorous status, is in a useless category among its glorified brothers. It's not a piece of jewellery and too much of a tool watch for the office, thus they are undesirable.

Everyone on earth wants a Sub or GMT, those with deeper pockets go for Daytonas and PM models. ExpII should be valued for 4k or less, even with that price hardly anyone I know wants them.

You obviously don’t get it, but that’s OK.

lotus425 · 30 January 2018, 09:14 PM

16570 is the ultimate Rolex tool watch. IMO Introduction of ceramic bezel on Rolex Sports watch transformed the Rolex brand into a more luxury oriented market niche. The Tudor brand replaced the Rolex tool watch product line. This is a smart move. Limit the number of watches Rolex makes each year to keep the brand exclusive and hike up profit margin. Rolex & Tudor VS Lexus & Toyota analogy. People who bought Rolex watches 20 years ago really lucked out as they now have a none depreciating asset on their wrist to enjoy every day

The next step will be for Rolex to do limited production volume for each models. Customers wanting to buy a highly coveted Daytona must have purchased previous Rolex models or agrees to buy a certified pre-owned Rolex model to be eligible for waiting list on future new model product launch. Ferrari sales tactic may work in luxury watch marketing.

Or do what Hermes does with their Birkin hand bags. Establish Tudor modes as the Kelly hand bags of Hermes which customers can buy readily at the store and resurrect the Rolex brand as the Birkin series with waiting list and customer hierarchy as the ultimate luxury brand sales strategy.

encarter13 · 31 January 2018, 12:00 AM

I just picked this one up and I am in love!

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SconnieBT · 31 January 2018, 12:40 PM

I recently have been drawn to the explorer ii 16570. However I only have 6.5" wrists and am a little worried about it wearing too big. Would anyone who owns the 16570 be willing to give me the measurements of the lug to lug, dial diameter, and thickness? I'd really appreciate it as I do not have any access to try one of these beauties on.

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Greatwatch · 31 January 2018, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by SconnieBT

I recently have been drawn to the explorer ii 16570. However I only have 6.5" wrists and am a little worried about it wearing too big. Would anyone who owns the 16570 be willing to give me the measurements of the lug to lug, dial diameter, and thickness? I'd really appreciate it as I do not have any access to try one of these beauties on.

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it wears small and light

SconnieBT · 1 February 2018, 04:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Greatwatch

it wears small and light

I'm sure it does compared to other Rolex sport models. But my usuals are a 36mm Omega and a 36mm Tudor, so I'm trying to feel it out by looking at some measurements.

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capote · 1 February 2018, 04:31 AM

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Originally Posted by SconnieBT

I'm sure it does compared to other Rolex sport models. But my usuals are a 36mm Omega and a 36mm Tudor, so I'm trying to feel it out by looking at some measurements.

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Take a look below

SconnieBT · 1 February 2018, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by capote

Take a look below

Pure gold.... Thank you. Cheers!

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mae317 · 1 February 2018, 08:04 AM

First time posting but I have an A series Polar and absolutely love it. Great contrast to my BLNR and an incredible value for a 3 complication watch. Has been worn to both weddings and climbing mountains.

bonatto · 2 February 2018, 01:40 AM

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Originally Posted by watchmaniac

What I love about this model is that there is not a lot of attention to it. You want to be a little different and wear a Rolex, this is the model to wear. It's all marketing. If James Bond wore this model, this would have been the watch. Steve McQueen did it justice.

Still true, four years on.

KarlTheToyotaGuy · 2 February 2018, 01:51 AM

Thanks guys. Now I'm actively looking for a Polar 16570!!

imperio · 3 February 2018, 02:11 AM

autisticlove · 3 February 2018, 02:37 AM

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Originally Posted by KarlTheToyotaGuy

Thanks guys. Now I'm actively looking for a Polar 16570!!

From one Toyota guy to another, you should be looking, Karl. I have both dials and haven't regretted owning them ever.

imperio · 3 February 2018, 12:37 PM

Livermoron · 3 February 2018, 02:19 PM

I have a polar 3186 16570 that I live so much and it’s replaced my 14060M as my daily. But I keep looking at pictures of various black 16570 on jubilee bracelets and think I may try to acquire a head only at fair price and then get a jubilee for it. It’s so off the radar and has great utility I love the 16570. I see guys wearing subs and DJ in my office daily. Even an occasional GMT or sea dweller. Have never seen a EX2 in the wild.

asiparks · 3 February 2018, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by rollee1

The 16570 216570 is a leftover watch, it's ok looking have no historical significance no vintage value, no Hollywood glamorous status, is in a useless category among its glorified brothers. It's not a piece of jewellery and too much of a tool watch for the office, thus they are undesirable.

Everyone on earth wants a Sub or GMT, those with deeper pockets go for Daytonas and PM models. ExpII should be valued for 4k or less, even with that price hardly anyone I know wants them.

So, it's a proper Rolex, then,,,,,

KarlTheToyotaGuy · 3 February 2018, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by autisticlove

From one Toyota guy to another, you should be looking, Karl. I have both dials and haven't regretted owning them ever.

I've messaged and email two sellers over the past few days. Not even a response

mineral · 3 February 2018, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Livermoron

I have a polar 3186 16570 that I live so much and it’s replaced my 14060M as my daily. But I keep looking at pictures of various black 16570 on jubilee bracelets and think I may try to acquire a head only at fair price and then get a jubilee for it. It’s so off the radar and has great utility I love the 16570. I see guys wearing subs and DJ in my office daily. Even an occasional GMT or sea dweller. Have never seen a EX2 in the wild.

Hi the explorer with jubilee bracelet works very well. Highly recommended.

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casa · 3 February 2018, 03:57 PM

That is a good looking explorer. May I ask what type of jubilee bracelet I need for this particular explorer? I have the same version as yours - with rehaut already, but white dialed.

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Originally Posted by mineral

Hi the explorer with jubilee bracelet works very well. Highly recommended.

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30 January 2018, 06:55 AM	#1747
rollee1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Rollee Location: Boston Watch: it watching me Posts: 1,945	The 16570 216570 is a leftover watch, it's ok looking have no historical significance no vintage value, no Hollywood glamorous status, is in a useless category among its glorified brothers. It's not a piece of jewellery and too much of a tool watch for the office, thus they are undesirable. Everyone on earth wants a Sub or GMT, those with deeper pockets go for Daytonas and PM models. ExpII should be valued for 4k or less, even with that price hardly anyone I know wants them. __________________ Time you enjoy wasting was not wasted

31 January 2018, 12:00 AM	#1754
encarter13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Real Name: Nick Location: Georgia Posts: 2,613	I just picked this one up and I am in love! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Instagram - watches_wine

3 February 2018, 02:11 AM	#1763
imperio "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: San Francisco, CA Watch: this space Posts: 1,867	__________________

3 February 2018, 12:37 PM	#1765
imperio "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: San Francisco, CA Watch: this space Posts: 1,867	__________________

12 January 2018, 06:52 AM	#1742
coelacanthus "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: SF, CA, USA Posts: 148	I've been a TRF lurker, but just recently finally acquired my first Rolex, and I chose this clean but honest U serial 16570 Polar. Since the majority of my collection is towards vintage and dressier side, 16570 has become my go-to watch for anything active as well as for work (I travel and work with multiple timezones daily). I'd love to post some photos to contribute to the thread, but looks like I need 10+ posts to do so...

30 January 2018, 04:19 AM	#1744
natosteve "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: UK Posts: 100	Love the Polar42 on a Tudor Heritage Chrono fabric strap. Compliments the watch perfectly! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

30 January 2018, 06:34 AM	#1745
tgoddu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: Batman Location: New England, USA Watch: 16600 Posts: 64	Anyone with a 216570 Polar buy from an AD and get a good deal? What did you pay and when?

30 January 2018, 07:16 AM	#1748
bonatto "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: UK/EU Posts: 222	Long live the EXP II

30 January 2018, 12:19 PM	#1751
KarlTheToyotaGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Karl Location: Texas Watch: Datejust 36! Posts: 323	I don't particularly care for the black dial EXPII, but I will acquire a Polar by the end of the year .... Unless someone wants to unload one for a stupid price, then maybe by the end of the month hahahaha!!

30 January 2018, 09:14 PM	#1753
lotus425 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Kenneth Wang Location: Taipei Watch: Rolex EXPII Posts: 88	16570 is the ultimate Rolex tool watch. IMO Introduction of ceramic bezel on Rolex Sports watch transformed the Rolex brand into a more luxury oriented market niche. The Tudor brand replaced the Rolex tool watch product line. This is a smart move. Limit the number of watches Rolex makes each year to keep the brand exclusive and hike up profit margin. Rolex & Tudor VS Lexus & Toyota analogy. People who bought Rolex watches 20 years ago really lucked out as they now have a none depreciating asset on their wrist to enjoy every day The next step will be for Rolex to do limited production volume for each models. Customers wanting to buy a highly coveted Daytona must have purchased previous Rolex models or agrees to buy a certified pre-owned Rolex model to be eligible for waiting list on future new model product launch. Ferrari sales tactic may work in luxury watch marketing. Or do what Hermes does with their Birkin hand bags. Establish Tudor modes as the Kelly hand bags of Hermes which customers can buy readily at the store and resurrect the Rolex brand as the Birkin series with waiting list and customer hierarchy as the ultimate luxury brand sales strategy.

31 January 2018, 12:40 PM	#1755
SconnieBT "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Wisconsin, USA Watch: Omega 2504.52 Posts: 114	I recently have been drawn to the explorer ii 16570. However I only have 6.5" wrists and am a little worried about it wearing too big. Would anyone who owns the 16570 be willing to give me the measurements of the lug to lug, dial diameter, and thickness? I'd really appreciate it as I do not have any access to try one of these beauties on. Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk

1 February 2018, 08:04 AM	#1760
mae317 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Z Location: New York, NY Watch: Batman & Polar Posts: 3	First time posting but I have an A series Polar and absolutely love it. Great contrast to my BLNR and an incredible value for a 3 complication watch. Has been worn to both weddings and climbing mountains.

2 February 2018, 01:51 AM	#1762
KarlTheToyotaGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Karl Location: Texas Watch: Datejust 36! Posts: 323	Thanks guys. Now I'm actively looking for a Polar 16570!!

3 February 2018, 02:19 PM	#1766
Livermoron "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Real Name: Tim Location: Livermore, Calif. Watch: 14060M & 16570 Posts: 112	I have a polar 3186 16570 that I live so much and it’s replaced my 14060M as my daily. But I keep looking at pictures of various black 16570 on jubilee bracelets and think I may try to acquire a head only at fair price and then get a jubilee for it. It’s so off the radar and has great utility I love the 16570. I see guys wearing subs and DJ in my office daily. Even an occasional GMT or sea dweller. Have never seen a EX2 in the wild.

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