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ERH · 1 October 2021, 04:23 AM

I got my 16570 Polar out today. It's my old friend, my favorite Rolex. Wears so well, excellent legibility, and iconic. I bought this watch in 2011 when the 216570 version came out, which I still don't like.

Tools · 1 October 2021, 04:28 AM

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swish77 · 1 October 2021, 04:35 AM

Nice! The 16570 is a great, underrated reference, in black or white. Soon you'll need to post about it over on the vintage forum.

And agreed about the modern Explorer II. Way too big overall and with hands that are too big proportionally, IMHO. The 16570 has a sporty elegance to it that is sorely lacking in the current version.

TheVision · 1 October 2021, 05:03 AM

Big is subjective :). It's still a flat watch afterall. I have 6.75" wrist and I've worn 44mm Breitling divers and Omega smp 42mm and the new ExpII wears somewhere in between the Breitling and smp. But it's a thin watch.

I'm on the AD waitlist for the new version. I'm ok with the lug-lug size but I feel if Rolex had kept the new version to 40mm, they'd sell this in boatloads.

Nodzex · 1 October 2021, 05:27 AM

I always say, Buy and wear what you like, not what others think!
Not everyone likes the same think.

Dirt · 1 October 2021, 05:28 AM

Outstanding

Dirt · 1 October 2021, 05:31 AM

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Originally Posted by TheVision

Big is subjective :)I'm on the AD waitlist for the new version. I'm ok with the lug-lug size but I feel if Rolex had kept the new version to 40mm, they'd sell this in boatloads.

Agreed

I would almost consider getting one myself in time if they brought back a 40-41mm but kept the Maxi-dials

MARTIN1264 · 1 October 2021, 06:38 AM

One of my Favorites..... Enjoy.

Oldfellow · 1 October 2021, 07:09 AM

A great watch. Beautiful lines and extremely comfortable.

Geckobros · 1 October 2021, 07:27 AM

Excellent.

GolfJunkie · 1 October 2021, 07:45 AM

I have both white and black dial 216570's. Just added the black dial 16570 to the collection and I like it a lot more than the 6 digits. I think I'll be adding a 5 digit polar at some point.

Fjweld · 1 October 2021, 11:51 AM

That was my 1st Rolex in black. Still the most comfortable watch I’ve owned, one day I’ll get it back but not at the $3800 I paid for it!

sunnygps · 1 October 2021, 12:25 PM

I love the 5 digits and explorers are so comfortable to wear. The white dial is from 2001 and the black one is from 2007.

Nickyisrael · 2 October 2021, 04:25 AM

Likewise, my 16570 is my best wearing watch out of the collection.

Polarexplorerii · 2 October 2021, 06:11 AM

I love my 2006! I bought it 3 yrs ago for $5,800

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thefollandgnat · 2 October 2021, 06:17 AM

Perfect in almost every way. Here's a shot from last winter. Hope we have another hard one coming up.

1 October 2021, 04:28 AM	#2
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GolfJunkie 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Eric Location: USA Watch: 252 Posts: 4,843	I have both white and black dial 216570's. Just added the black dial 16570 to the collection and I like it a lot more than the 6 digits. I think I'll be adding a 5 digit polar at some point. __________________ 2FA Enabled

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swish77 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Aaron Location: CT/NYC Watch: ing the time! Posts: 6,800	Nice! The 16570 is a great, underrated reference, in black or white. Soon you'll need to post about it over on the vintage forum. And agreed about the modern Explorer II. Way too big overall and with hands that are too big proportionally, IMHO. The 16570 has a sporty elegance to it that is sorely lacking in the current version.

1 October 2021, 05:03 AM	#4
TheVision "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 392	Big is subjective :). It's still a flat watch afterall. I have 6.75" wrist and I've worn 44mm Breitling divers and Omega smp 42mm and the new ExpII wears somewhere in between the Breitling and smp. But it's a thin watch. I'm on the AD waitlist for the new version. I'm ok with the lug-lug size but I feel if Rolex had kept the new version to 40mm, they'd sell this in boatloads.

1 October 2021, 05:27 AM	#5
Nodzex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: USA Posts: 651	I always say, Buy and wear what you like, not what others think! Not everyone likes the same think.

1 October 2021, 05:28 AM	#6
Dirt "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Brisbane Watch: DSSD Posts: 7,873	Outstanding

1 October 2021, 06:38 AM	#8
MARTIN1264 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: CT Posts: 755	One of my Favorites..... Enjoy.

1 October 2021, 07:09 AM	#9
Oldfellow 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Australia Posts: 2,089	A great watch. Beautiful lines and extremely comfortable.

1 October 2021, 07:27 AM	#10
Geckobros "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Arrakis Posts: 873	Excellent.

1 October 2021, 11:51 AM	#12
Fjweld "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Frank Location: Chicago Watch: 16570, 1601, Posts: 452	That was my 1st Rolex in black. Still the most comfortable watch I’ve owned, one day I’ll get it back but not at the $3800 I paid for it!

2 October 2021, 04:25 AM	#14
Nickyisrael "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: New York Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 70	Likewise, my 16570 is my best wearing watch out of the collection.

2 October 2021, 06:11 AM	#15
Polarexplorerii "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: SA,TX Watch: 16570,BLNR,116610 Posts: 2,181	I love my 2006! I bought it 3 yrs ago for $5,800 <<<<<<<

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