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Old 25 May 2018, 01:39 AM   #931
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So happy to join the 216570 club today!

Locating a clean polar dial was very hard (well at least for me) and thanks again to Peter Lee for working with me on this deal!

I have 8+ in wrists and here is my Rolex journey to date for those interested in reading.

First, I never felt like the 40mm cases suited me. Almost looked feminine on my large wrists. I loved each one, and it’s not a knock on them, but 39-40mm was just too small IMHO.

I started in the early 2000’s with a non-maxi dial sub. Classic but too small.
Later I would try a two tone date just…beauty just too small again.
Next I tried the EXP 2 39mm. No brainer, liked the gmt design but again too small.

Then came the DSSD and I thought wow, this is perfect! After buying 1, selling, and re-buying to try again at 44m it was just a hulk of a watch for a daily, bye-bye.

I took a break for a couple years then boom…the new SD43…lighter that the DSSD and still 43mm. SOLD. Sad news is this IMHO. Still way too top heavy and bulky and thick…bummer…also at the end of the day it just struck me as an inflated sub (i.e. too common of a look – they are everywhere) with 1 dark red line. A bit boring for me I guess.

After all this I thought I want comfort, so I asked on the forum and everyone said YM40. I took the advice, bought a rhodium, and yes it was comfy, no doubt, but for me again just too petite.

I’m running out of options at this point! Not that I want a 60mm watch here guys, but with modern day trends 40mm is almost in the female cases are jewelers.

I just about gave up looking (since I missed the boat on the 42mm case increase years ago somehow) and luckily I stumbled into this polar dial that pops!

Anyhow, it’s been a long journey and I hope I can settle in a bit now with this 216570 that appears to be well proportioned to my larger wrist size.

I hope my personal experience here helps another person with larger wrists since we really don’t have too many Rolex options in terms of symmetry.
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Old 25 May 2018, 02:18 AM   #932
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Old 25 May 2018, 03:48 AM   #933
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On my rubber b

Orange rubber b for the summer!
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Old 25 May 2018, 06:04 PM   #934
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Very nice.
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Old 25 May 2018, 06:46 PM   #935
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So happy to join the 216570 club today!

Locating a clean polar dial was very hard (well at least for me) and thanks again to Peter Lee for working with me on this deal!

I have 8+ in wrists and here is my Rolex journey to date for those interested in reading.

First, I never felt like the 40mm cases suited me. Almost looked feminine on my large wrists. I loved each one, and it’s not a knock on them, but 39-40mm was just too small IMHO.

I started in the early 2000’s with a non-maxi dial sub. Classic but too small.
Later I would try a two tone date just…beauty just too small again.
Next I tried the EXP 2 39mm. No brainer, liked the gmt design but again too small.

Then came the DSSD and I thought wow, this is perfect! After buying 1, selling, and re-buying to try again at 44m it was just a hulk of a watch for a daily, bye-bye.

I took a break for a couple years then boom…the new SD43…lighter that the DSSD and still 43mm. SOLD. Sad news is this IMHO. Still way too top heavy and bulky and thick…bummer…also at the end of the day it just struck me as an inflated sub (i.e. too common of a look – they are everywhere) with 1 dark red line. A bit boring for me I guess.

After all this I thought I want comfort, so I asked on the forum and everyone said YM40. I took the advice, bought a rhodium, and yes it was comfy, no doubt, but for me again just too petite.

I’m running out of options at this point! Not that I want a 60mm watch here guys, but with modern day trends 40mm is almost in the female cases are jewelers.

I just about gave up looking (since I missed the boat on the 42mm case increase years ago somehow) and luckily I stumbled into this polar dial that pops!

Anyhow, it’s been a long journey and I hope I can settle in a bit now with this 216570 that appears to be well proportioned to my larger wrist size.

I hope my personal experience here helps another person with larger wrists since we really don’t have too many Rolex options in terms of symmetry.
Congratulations on a great watch. Hope it works out for you
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Old 25 May 2018, 07:20 PM   #936
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My two Polars. North and South.
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Old 13 June 2018, 02:49 PM   #937
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Wow....didn’t realise how comfortable and gorgeous it is until the watch was on my wrist! The best value for money Rolex sport model i must say.
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Old 13 June 2018, 10:56 PM   #938
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Old 14 June 2018, 12:43 AM   #939
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Old 21 June 2018, 08:11 AM   #940
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Old 21 June 2018, 08:18 AM   #941
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Love mine and have not worn any other Rolexes since getting it.



It goes well with a nice Belgian dubbel.
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Old 23 June 2018, 02:47 PM   #942
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1.5 miles above sea level in the Rocky Mtns of Colorado.
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Old 27 July 2018, 09:38 PM   #943
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216570 Explorer ii

My first Rolex. Love it !
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Old 7 August 2018, 01:10 PM   #944
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Old 24 August 2018, 10:17 PM   #945
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I just got my black dial 216570 yesterday. The Freccione is a beaut.

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Old 9 September 2018, 08:28 AM   #946
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Mine contribution. First wanted a SubC, but this one is more under the radar. Have to see one in person and without the plastic to appreciate the beauty.
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Old 11 September 2018, 01:29 AM   #947
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Old 16 September 2018, 05:15 AM   #948
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Old 16 September 2018, 06:03 AM   #949
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Old 16 September 2018, 06:12 AM   #950
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What a great watch...and the only logical choice of color is both.
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Old 16 September 2018, 06:39 AM   #951
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Old 16 September 2018, 01:52 PM   #952
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What a great watch...and the only logical choice of color is both.


how do you decide which to wear every morning
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Old 16 September 2018, 03:27 PM   #953
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... exploring :)
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Old 22 September 2018, 09:39 AM   #954
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Old 19 October 2018, 01:39 AM   #955
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... exploring :)
cool tattoos and match withh ur watch !!!
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Old 21 October 2018, 07:05 AM   #956
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Old 22 January 2019, 12:44 PM   #957
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Old 22 January 2019, 01:16 PM   #958
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Old 24 January 2019, 12:30 PM   #959
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Old 24 January 2019, 01:08 PM   #960
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Oh boy I've been waiting on a $6500ish deal on a Polar White 216570 so maybe soon enough!
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