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Mr. K · 13 October 2018, 04:12 AM

Another Hulk vote.

rmlovett1 · 13 October 2018, 04:15 AM

At this point....I’d go Hulk

Md001 · 13 October 2018, 04:25 AM

The Hulk could be preferable, but i would go with the 216570. I feel you have more options on wears with the ExpII but the green the Hulk could determine that and can have limited options

Baco Noir · 13 October 2018, 04:31 AM

Interesting totals at this point in the thread:

116610LV - 27 votes
216570 - 22 votes
16570 - 4 votes

DRKBC · 13 October 2018, 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mystro

You have the GMT down. You need a dive watch. A Pam, BLNR, and Hulk is a force.

You have to quit passing out in that damn stream, its just not safe.

TickTockChuck · 13 October 2018, 10:42 AM

Both are lovely, but I'd say the LVc would compliment your BLNR better as far as building your collection goes. The LVc is just a gorgeous watch with a magical emerald dial that goes from black to brilliant green. Will hold it's value better too. Good luck. Cheers!

Joemck · 13 October 2018, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DRKBC

You have to quit passing out in that damn stream, its just not safe.

Hilarious. Made my day!

mailman · 13 October 2018, 11:59 AM

216570

ajw44 · 13 October 2018, 03:58 PM

This is what I hate/love about this forum. Now I am considering trading in the BLNR and jet getting a smurf.

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Locust · 13 October 2018, 09:37 PM

I have a hulk and a 216570. Don’t pay over msrp. Get the exp II orange hand

peterpl · 13 October 2018, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ajw44

This is what I hate/love about this forum. Now I am considering trading in the BLNR and jet getting a smurf.

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DO IT!!!

Totally different league you wont regret

peterpl · 13 October 2018, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Locust

I have a hulk and a 216570. Don’t pay over msrp. Get the exp II orange hand

I would agree. Get the Polar and wait for the crazy SS prices to settle. I would not pay over MSRP for ANY SS reference.

Rolex are just not worth it to do that. Not for modern ones anyway imho.

ajw44 · 17 October 2018, 07:21 AM

Got a great deal on a Hulk from a dealer on this forum, so happy to say that I have HULK INCOMING.

Will look into adding the smurf next year as I was too undecided about losing my favorite function (GMT) in favor of a precious metal watch.

Thanks for your help!

BT1985 · 17 October 2018, 07:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ajw44

Got a great deal on a Hulk from a dealer on this forum, so happy to say that I have HULK INCOMING.

Will look into adding the smurf next year as I was too undecided about losing my favorite function (GMT) in favor of a precious metal watch.

Thanks for your help!

Nice, congrats! Welcome aboard!

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bas0617 · 17 October 2018, 07:44 AM

5 digit polar is the one I'd take. I love mine and for current prices think its a steal. I don't like the new hand and bezel font of the 6 digit.

spurs · 17 October 2018, 08:08 AM

I really like the polar dial Explorer II’s. If it were me, I’d go w/ the 40 mm. But obviously, being that you like the 42 (and bigger watches in general), I’d get the newer model. Plus, that orange hand is RAD.

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BVLDARI · 17 October 2018, 08:14 AM

For me this for sure out of these three: 216570

ltmgeller · 17 October 2018, 08:23 AM

How about vintage? A white dialed 16628 yellow gold yacht master looks nice.

ajw44 · 17 October 2018, 08:33 AM

I decided on a Hulk (for now) as I got a great deal, but I still feel the polar (red or orange) is in my future as I NEED a white faced GMT!! Thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by bas0617

5 digit polar is the one I'd take. I love mine and for current prices think its a steal. I don't like the new hand and bezel font of the 6 digit.

Quote:

Originally Posted by spurs

I really like the polar dial Explorer II’s. If it were me, I’d go w/ the 40 mm. But obviously, being that you like the 42 (and bigger watches in general), I’d get the newer model. Plus, that orange hand is RAD.

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Quote:

Originally Posted by BVLDARI

For me this for sure out of these three: 216570

Quote:

Originally Posted by ltmgeller

How about vintage? A white dialed 16628 yellow gold yacht master looks nice.

BakerView · 17 October 2018, 08:38 AM

The Explorer in all variants is such a unique, eye catching reference. I had both 16570 and 216570 and shouldn't have let either go. I used to catch myself staring at them for their amazing appearance and the clarity of the information. And hey, if it's good enough for a legend like Ed Viesturs it's good enough me.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iFOaLA4HpWw

lucassith · 17 October 2018, 09:14 AM

I would buy a Hulk, because I think that everybody needs a SUB and I think that likely the Kermit, the Hulk will increase the price in a few years...

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ajw44 · 19 October 2018, 09:24 AM

I got it! BATMAN AND HULK!! (Explorer is next)

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doubleclass · 19 October 2018, 10:56 AM

Go for the 216570 you won't go wrong.

sensui · 19 October 2018, 02:28 PM

I gotta love the lvc here out of these choices.

acfcheung · 20 October 2018, 02:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baco Noir

Now that's funny (cause I shave my head!).

I was just trying to say it's more polite to state your choice without insulting the others - it's just the way I was raised.

Agree with you sir. No need to be insulting.

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crazymcmichael · 26 October 2018, 03:52 AM

216570 is cooler but i like the hulk aswell
i think that if the hulk was less desirable most people choose explorer2 but who knows whats coming nowadays))

mistercoach32 · 26 October 2018, 04:37 AM

I agree with the above poster that the Polar for me was always a fallback. Don't get me wrong, it's a really nice watch. I had a 116610LN, but it was so similar to my BLNR in looks that I wanted something different. Price wasn't an issue for me either and I was NOT on the LVc train whatsoever. I stopped into my AD to try on the Polar II before making my decision, and he just so happened to be wearing a Hulk so I tried them both on at the same time. Both felt great. I already had the SubC and the BLNR so I knew the wide lugs fit more like a 42 than a 40, and the 42mm ExpII felt nice also, but at the end of the day, it felt like a big step backwards to get the ExpII. This had nothing to do with it, but it's nice knowing I won't have an issue selling my LVc if I feel the need either. I really, really love the look and feel of the Hulk. It's a beast, I can blend it in if I need to, and I can make it pop if I want to.

mistercoach32 · 26 October 2018, 04:41 AM

Plus, it looks a lot like the Kermit when not in bright light. My wife thought it had a black dial until I turned the lights brighter. I think I read you also had the Kermit at one time...

mistercoach32 · 26 October 2018, 04:42 AM

I have the same two. Great pair

Quote:

Originally Posted by ajw44

I got it! BATMAN AND HULK!! (Explorer is next)

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ExPADIdiver · 26 October 2018, 06:52 AM

Explorer II is the more beautiful of the two.

13 October 2018, 04:31 AM	#64
Baco Noir "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Roger Location: Colorado Watch: this ya'll Posts: 4,814	Interesting totals at this point in the thread: 116610LV - 27 votes 216570 - 22 votes 16570 - 4 votes __________________ Current Collection: Rolex 116710BLNR & 216570 polar Explorer II; Omega Apollo 8 Speedmaster; Tudor BB Bronze Bucherer Blue Edition; Heuer Heritage Autavia; Nomos Club Sport Neomatik 42; Breitling Aerospace, Avenger Blackbird, & Superocean 44; Seiko Black Monster; Mickey Mouse Timex Electric; and dare I say it...an Apple Watch too

13 October 2018, 11:59 AM	#68
mailman TRF Moderator & DATE-JUST41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,360	216570 __________________ JJ

17 October 2018, 07:44 AM	#75
bas0617 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Real Name: Brad Location: California Watch: 16610LV Posts: 86	5 digit polar is the one I'd take. I love mine and for current prices think its a steal. I don't like the new hand and bezel font of the 6 digit. __________________ 16610LV, 16710 BLRO, 126600 SD43, 116610, 14060,

17 October 2018, 08:23 AM	#78
ltmgeller 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 21,377	How about vintage? A white dialed 16628 yellow gold yacht master looks nice. __________________ Oh, look at the time... Official Member: 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas International GTG 2019

13 October 2018, 04:12 AM	#61
Mr. K "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Mark Location: Seattle-ish Posts: 6,032	Another Hulk vote.

13 October 2018, 04:15 AM	#62
rmlovett1 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 22,507	At this point....I’d go Hulk

13 October 2018, 04:25 AM	#63
Md001 Banned Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: USA Posts: 113	The Hulk could be preferable, but i would go with the 216570. I feel you have more options on wears with the ExpII but the green the Hulk could determine that and can have limited options

13 October 2018, 10:42 AM	#66
TickTockChuck "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Real Name: Chuck Location: Canada Watch: Rolex 116610LV Posts: 2,138	Both are lovely, but I'd say the LVc would compliment your BLNR better as far as building your collection goes. The LVc is just a gorgeous watch with a magical emerald dial that goes from black to brilliant green. Will hold it's value better too. Good luck. Cheers!

13 October 2018, 03:58 PM	#69
ajw44 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: CT Watch: Zeitwerk Date Posts: 63	This is what I hate/love about this forum. Now I am considering trading in the BLNR and jet getting a smurf. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

13 October 2018, 09:37 PM	#70
Locust "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: Usa Watch: All Posts: 1,411	I have a hulk and a 216570. Don’t pay over msrp. Get the exp II orange hand

17 October 2018, 07:21 AM	#73
ajw44 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: CT Watch: Zeitwerk Date Posts: 63	Got a great deal on a Hulk from a dealer on this forum, so happy to say that I have HULK INCOMING. Will look into adding the smurf next year as I was too undecided about losing my favorite function (GMT) in favor of a precious metal watch. Thanks for your help!

17 October 2018, 08:08 AM	#76
spurs "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: LA Posts: 30	I really like the polar dial Explorer II’s. If it were me, I’d go w/ the 40 mm. But obviously, being that you like the 42 (and bigger watches in general), I’d get the newer model. Plus, that orange hand is RAD. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

17 October 2018, 08:14 AM	#77
BVLDARI "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 923	For me this for sure out of these three: 216570

17 October 2018, 08:38 AM	#80
BakerView "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Real Name: "BG" Location: PacNW Watch: that I'm Jonesin 4 Posts: 626	The Explorer in all variants is such a unique, eye catching reference. I had both 16570 and 216570 and shouldn't have let either go. I used to catch myself staring at them for their amazing appearance and the clarity of the information. And hey, if it's good enough for a legend like Ed Viesturs it's good enough me. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iFOaLA4HpWw

17 October 2018, 09:14 AM	#81
lucassith Banned Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: USA Posts: 134	I would buy a Hulk, because I think that everybody needs a SUB and I think that likely the Kermit, the Hulk will increase the price in a few years... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

19 October 2018, 09:24 AM	#82
ajw44 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: CT Watch: Zeitwerk Date Posts: 63	I got it! BATMAN AND HULK!! (Explorer is next) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

19 October 2018, 10:56 AM	#83
doubleclass Banned Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: usa Posts: 112	Go for the 216570 you won't go wrong.

19 October 2018, 02:28 PM	#84
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,356	I gotta love the lvc here out of these choices.

26 October 2018, 03:52 AM	#86
crazymcmichael "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Here Watch: Sub 114060, 216570 Posts: 2,157	216570 is cooler but i like the hulk aswell i think that if the hulk was less desirable most people choose explorer2 but who knows whats coming nowadays))

26 October 2018, 04:41 AM	#88
mistercoach32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Wisconsin Watch: SD43 Posts: 894	Plus, it looks a lot like the Kermit when not in bright light. My wife thought it had a black dial until I turned the lights brighter. I think I read you also had the Kermit at one time...

26 October 2018, 06:52 AM	#90
ExPADIdiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: On The Edge Posts: 112	Explorer II is the more beautiful of the two.

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