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Old 20 August 2020, 03:47 AM   #31
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I was on the fence as well for the exact same reason. My Speedmaster is a 42 but those watches seem to “wear small”. They don’t LOOK like a 42... I have a 7.25 wrist... I was able to try on a buddy’s Explorer II a while back so I knew what I was getting into... I definitely couldn’t pull off a watch any bigger than this, but again, because of its low profile bezel, this watch seems to wear small. Definitely not like a an SD or Panerai, etc...
Thanks Derwreck. My wrist is 7inches and I've never had a chance to try one on (never available). My six digit Sub and GMT fit me perfectly so I'm thinking the 216570, which is about 2.5mm longer from solid end link to solid end link, might be a tad big, plus that beautiful white dial can give the illusion of looking bigger. Looks great on you though!
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Old 20 August 2020, 03:57 AM   #32
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Old 20 August 2020, 04:01 AM   #33
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Congrats - the 216570 is such a great watch. Enjoy!
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Old 20 August 2020, 04:08 AM   #34
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Do you mind asking how long it took you to acquire? I've been on the list at my Los Angeles AD since Mid June.
So, we haven’t had an AD in my city in years... and I’ve been unable to build a relationship with any of the AD’s within driving distance. (This whole classic situation is well documented in Rolex world *sigh*). So after trying and failing for months to get on the “list” somewhere, I got referred by a friend to “a guy who finds watches.” It took him about 6 weeks. This watch was delivered to an AD a few weeks back. Sold immediately, but never worn and had all stickers, bezel protector, etc... even the case back sticker! Not my name on the warranty card, but I only paid about $500 above the retail price. That’s less than the sales tax would have cost me in my home state... so I feel like I came out ok.
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Old 20 August 2020, 05:04 AM   #35
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Congrats. I want one now, I don't have a white dial in my collection.
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Old 20 August 2020, 05:05 AM   #36
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Old 20 August 2020, 05:42 AM   #37
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Old 20 August 2020, 05:43 AM   #38
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Old 20 August 2020, 08:14 AM   #39
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Do you mind asking how long it took you to acquire? I've been on the list at my Los Angeles AD since Mid June.
it took me 12 months with some prior purchases.
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Old 20 August 2020, 08:22 AM   #40
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Old 20 August 2020, 08:30 AM   #41
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Great looking watch! That will wear well for many many years.

And if you are happy with the deal then that’s what matters. Welcome to the insanity...er...club.
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Old 20 August 2020, 08:45 AM   #42
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Sweet! Congrats! Looks like a lot of TFR'ers getting their hands on Polars lately.
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Old 20 August 2020, 10:08 AM   #43
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Old 20 August 2020, 10:14 AM   #44
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Old 20 August 2020, 02:31 PM   #45
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Old 20 August 2020, 02:45 PM   #46
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Congrats,
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Old 20 August 2020, 03:28 PM   #47
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Congratulations in the polar 2! I have the black dial and love it! Couldn’t get into the fit of the 6 digit sub, but the six digit explorer 2 fits perfectly. Enjoy!


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Old 20 August 2020, 03:37 PM   #48
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Old 20 August 2020, 04:50 PM   #49
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Nice watch! I got mine last week in London (emailed WOS during the lockdown and had to pay immediately so the wait was long!) and that bracelet is so silky smooth. I especially love that "chunkiness" about it and its casualness. Mine is running supremely accurately at 0.5 secs per day slow - very happy so far and I'm sure you will be too
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Old 20 August 2020, 07:30 PM   #50
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Old 20 August 2020, 08:49 PM   #51
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Everything I hoped it would be. Just a stellar piece. Pain in the ass to get, haha.
Great looking watch on you!!! Congratulations on the Explorer II!!! Welcome to the forum!!!
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Old 21 August 2020, 01:50 AM   #52
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Old 21 August 2020, 01:58 AM   #53
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Old 21 August 2020, 02:13 AM   #54
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Everything I hoped it would be. Just a stellar piece. Pain in the ass to get, haha.
That looks fantastic on you, made to measure. Congratulations man!

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Old 21 August 2020, 02:57 AM   #55
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