Trading dilemma: my 114060 for a polar 216570?

[txaggie9307]

Howdy guys!

I have an opportunity to trade my 2015 submariner 114060 for a 2 month old polar exp ii. Would I be a dummy to do this? I’ve always wanted a polar exp ii

Also, I’m a one watch guy. This will be worn with suits, t shirts, everything.




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[RHIII]

I wouldn’t — not a chance.


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[hb_the_legend]

Get both! Or I’d keep the 114060. It’s more versatile and it’s a true classic


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[Lz4000]

Polar is less common.
Are you a diver or an explorist? ;)

[HL65]

No way for me!

[cleatussno]

The fact that you're asking means you want to do it and are just looking for affirmation. I say go for it.

[epc2]

If you like the Polar go ahead , personally I'd keep the 114060.

[emtee]

I like the Polar but I would not make this trade.

[txaggie9307]

I’ve owned a black explorer ii but never a polar.

Here is my wrist with the black 216570 and my 114060




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[mailman]

Originally Posted by HL65

No way for me!

Same here my brother

I made that move. Except it was for a black dial 216570. It's a great watch. Super comfortable. Easy to read. It's tough for an only watch. I don't wear a suit that much, but it's hard to dress the 216570 up.

I went back to the 114060 and currently have it. I use the bezel to time things, I prefer the clean look of the dial also. The Glidelock is a bonus, although the Easylink is no slouch.

Keep the 114060.

[mps354]

I think the sub is more versatile, and the glide lock is such a huge benefit

[Krash]

Never.

[Pw92676]

I would not.

[torifile]

The SubC will cost you more to reacquire should you change your mind. It is not really an even trade.

[Solicitor]

Go ahead. If you get tired of the polar, you can easily flip it and buy another watch you want. Life is too short and beautiful watches too many .

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[rmlovett1]

As a one and only...I wouldn’t

[Nikrnic]

I own and love both, if I could only keep one it would be the Polar as it has become my daily wearer.

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[askdanny]

Go for it because:

It’s almost the mirror opposite of what you’re wearing — going from black to white dial, no-date to date + GMT, rotating bezel to non. You’ll enjoy the change.

Also, if you do the trade, you would have enjoyed two watches for the price of one.


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[00Seven]

Have both. Prefer the 114060 if it was my only watch. Much more versatile.

[turborolex]

Get the Explorer II, it’s one of my favorite watches in my collection.

The size, dial color, brushed bracelet, lume and GMT just make it an all around winner IMHO.





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[RolexEDC]

I would go ahead and get the watch u want, life too short. If u fall out of love with it and miss the subC then u can repurchase it down the road. At least u know u tired it out and never have a wondering mind. Only cost of the lesson is some cash and a piece of mind.

[Stratos]

Had the dilemma of getting one of these two, 2 months ago.

Had the the 114060 and sold it.
However I went again for the 114060.

Polar Exp II is a great watch but as others said, hard to dress up.
Great looks and I like the GMT complication.

If you are a one a watch guy, go for the Sub.



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[Michigan_State]

Wouldn‘t do it. Never had the 216570, but 16570 and 114060. Wouldn‘t have made the switch back then and don‘t think I‘d trade my 114060, now.

[Bxtek]

I would definitely go for a Polar, but only if you can keep the Sub too. I suspect that if you trade, you'll be missing your Sub after awhile and wished you still had it. If it's not feasible to have both, I would personally not do this trade.

[watchwatcher]

I see the Polar as an add, not a replace. I think for a one watch for every situation, it's hard to beat a sub.

Being a one watch guy puts a whole new spin on things...frankly, I don't see how you guys do it.

[kjp1Iam]

I have owned both and would definitely recommend keeping the 114060. It is damn near the perfect watch....especially if you're a one watch guy.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by watchwatcher

I see the Polar as an add, not a replace. I think for a one watch for every situation, it's hard to beat a sub.

Being a one watch guy puts a whole new spin on things...frankly, I don't see how you guys do it.

X 2 on both points

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[SLS]

I would keep the Sub.

[warrior]

I have owned that Polar Explorer and currently own the 114060. I definitely would not replace the Sub.IMO, the 114060 has more staying power, a classic timeless piece. I thinks it’s more versatile than the 216570.

Personally, the bigger hour markers and hands of the 216570 started to bother me after awhile; the watch started to look a bit cartoonish to me. If you love the looks of the 216570, I’d add it, rather than replace the Submariner.

[BlakeA]

I have the 114060 and am interested in the Explorer as well. However, I prefer the older reference because I don't like the fatter numerals on the bezel of the current Explorer. I also don't like that it increased to 42mm. 40mm is the absolute max size watch I would wear, and the only reason I do wear a 40 is because that is the size of the Submariner. I have considered trading the 114060 for a 14060, but I like the bracelet and engraved bezel too much to let it go. I don't care for the maxi case compared to the 5-digit sub though.
In any event, I would not trade my sub for an Explorer, but I might add a 5-digit one.