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jmassey215 · 14 February 2020, 05:42 AM

Hi All,

I’ve made the decision to cut my collection to just two watches. Which of the following would you choose to keep?

216570 Polar Explorer II
126600 SD43
126711 TT CHNR

Would it be redundant to keep two black dial watches?

Or would you choose to pair the Polar Explorer II with one of the others?

Appreciate your thoughts and insights!

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EndlessEight · 14 February 2020, 05:45 AM

As much as I love it, I'd dump the Polar.

You could probably pivot the Polar and the CHNR into a Daytona though. Not sure if this would be up your alley.

Major69 · 14 February 2020, 05:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmassey215

Hi All,

I’ve made the decision to cut my collection to just two watches. Which of the following would you choose to keep?

216570 Polar Explorer II
126600 SD43
126711 TT CHNR

Would it be redundant to keep two black dial watches?

Or would you choose to pair the Polar Explorer II with one of the others?

Appreciate your thoughts and insights!

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I would definitely keep the Polar. Rolex makes very few white dial sports model watches. This will be a future collectable.

For the 2nd, I would keep the CHNR. The root beer colour scheme is unique and it would be more versatile.

The SD43 black can be picked up in the future. Rolex will always have a black dial diver watch.

macrowatch · 14 February 2020, 05:50 AM

How big are your wrists?

mcnealstash · 14 February 2020, 05:54 AM

The best answer is probably to keep the two you enjoy the most.

If it were me, though, I think I'd dump the polar- you should be able to get close to retail for it. The SD43 fills the "everyday wear" category and has a better movement, ceramic bezel, not to mention they really nailed the case size and shape, as well as the dial with the throwback red lettering.

Nothing against the explorer 2- but it's definitely more "dated" compared to your other two watches- the SD43 and root beer are stunners.

The good news is you can't really make a bad choice- they're all great.

jmassey215 · 14 February 2020, 05:55 AM

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Originally Posted by macrowatch

How big are your wrists?

7 inch wrist. The SD43 doesn’t look disproportionate on my wrist compared to the others.

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beshannon · 14 February 2020, 06:12 AM

I would keep the Explorer and the GMT

Chewbacca · 14 February 2020, 06:14 AM

Buh-bye CHNR

MrMercedes · 14 February 2020, 06:17 AM

I would keep the CHNR & the SD!

Anestheticsaregood · 14 February 2020, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by MrMercedes

I would keep the CHNR & the SD!

Same. Another thought is sd and polar. One gmt function white face and one black face diver. All you need

jmassey215 · 14 February 2020, 09:28 AM

Thanks! Keep the recommendations coming!

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Rado63 · 14 February 2020, 10:39 AM

I would keep the SD43 and either gmt or explorer II goes. Then I would have one diver, and one two time zone watch.

Jabbo84 · 14 February 2020, 10:42 AM

Why are you getting rid of them. Financial, or getting ready for a big Basel world let down
I didn’t think that TT CHNR would stay hot very long. Just another GMT with a black face.

Easy E · 14 February 2020, 10:43 AM

I would keep the SD43 and the Polar. Long term classics. To me, I think the CHNR is too trendy - flame suit on, but I don’t think the brown is going to date well.

ijpx · 14 February 2020, 10:46 AM

I wouldn’t worry about white/black combination or black/black so much.

Just pIck your least favorite one to let go.

I would keep the SD43 and CHNR.

jameholz01 · 14 February 2020, 10:58 AM

I would drop the Polar, you can get something better in the future.

Wcdhtwn · 14 February 2020, 11:01 AM

You have two GMT watches. One diver. Are you trying to maximize versatility or redundancy?

I’m not a TT fan so never would have bought the CHNR. But since you have it, I think the CHNR and the SD43 is what you keep. I like the Polar but it’s a another SS sports watch and the SD has that category covered.

kevc · 14 February 2020, 11:02 AM

Keep polar and sd43

AF_Rob · 14 February 2020, 11:06 AM

I’d keep the polar and the SD 43.

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ruffa · 14 February 2020, 11:20 AM

The SD43 is too large on a 7” wrist. I tried to love it but the reality is, we can’t pull them off with 7” wrists.

dafuture · 14 February 2020, 11:22 AM

Oof, tough choice...I think I'd have to ditch the Polar here. It's a great watch, but it loses a close battle to the SD43. CHNR is definitely a keeper though.

Pw92676 · 14 February 2020, 11:30 AM

I’m not a huge fan of the TT Chnr so for me it would be an easy decision to part with it. Interestingly for a full RG Chnr id part with all three of the above.

T-Bag · 14 February 2020, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by MrMercedes

I would keep the CHNR & the SD!

Agreed. Count me in for this vote too

Billfish · 14 February 2020, 11:41 AM

86 the Polar for sure if your wanting 2 great pieces in your collection

Nikrnic · 14 February 2020, 02:23 PM

I'd ship the Chnr, keep the SD and Polar. I just can't do any TT. I was offered and tried on the Chnr at my AD. It looked good, didn't sing though. I tried to love it but I knew it wouldnt last with me. I have a Blnr and the Polar so I'm also biased.

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Hotrod297 · 14 February 2020, 02:24 PM

216570 Polar Explorer II
126600 SD43

denmanproject · 14 February 2020, 02:51 PM

Keep the SD and trade the CHNR + Polar for something else

nyc10ken · 14 February 2020, 03:24 PM

For what it's worth, I also have three rolexes and they are the same exact ones you listed.

Got the polar as my first one back in 2012 when it first came out. Was thinking I was just going to get one for life so wanted a versatile one - white dial can go decent with suits as well as casual. Had to choose between black gmt, black sub and polar. Value wise I know I didn't make the right choice but I still love the polar over both of them.

Lucked out and got the other two last year after the typical chase..

I am keeping all three as they all complement each other well. Black diver for everyday. White dial for business casual. Two tone and brown for some added luxury. Though realistically any 6 digit these days will look luxurious and good with anything.

Gun to my head and I had to let go of one, I'd let go of the root beer. Because as it's two tone I'd wear it less than steel, it has more trade value than other two, and I'd prefer a Pepsi jubilee or blue dial wg as my GMT.

If I had to let go of another it would be the polar, can get a white dial Daytona or datejust one day to be the dressier one.

SD43 is the best diver out there imho at the moment. Hard to upgrade this one.

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scombs263 · 14 February 2020, 03:45 PM

Although I like the 216570, bye bye. Keep the other two.

watchwatcher · 14 February 2020, 11:43 PM

Wow. Tough one. I personally would for sure keep the SD...it's a cornerstone of a collection, IMO.

So between the other two, it's too close to call, really. Take a look at your lifestyle, sense of fashion, daily activity, etc. and think honestly about what suits you best, a rugged sports model or something a little flashier. Without knowing these things, it's awfully hard for us to make that decision for you.

14 February 2020, 05:42 AM	#1
jmassey215 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: PA Posts: 127	Can only have two.... Hi All, I’ve made the decision to cut my collection to just two watches. Which of the following would you choose to keep? 216570 Polar Explorer II 126600 SD43 126711 TT CHNR Would it be redundant to keep two black dial watches? Or would you choose to pair the Polar Explorer II with one of the others? Appreciate your thoughts and insights! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

14 February 2020, 06:12 AM	#7
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,895	I would keep the Explorer and the GMT __________________ Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Glashutte Senator Exellence, Rolex 116710 GMT Master II BLNR, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent

14 February 2020, 10:39 AM	#12
Rado63 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Alan Location: Northern, CA Watch: 116334 Posts: 2,215	I would keep the SD43 and either gmt or explorer II goes. Then I would have one diver, and one two time zone watch. __________________ Rolex 116334 126600 228235

14 February 2020, 11:22 AM	#21
dafuture "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: NYC Posts: 1,943	Oof, tough choice...I think I'd have to ditch the Polar here. It's a great watch, but it loses a close battle to the SD43. CHNR is definitely a keeper though. __________________ Current Rolex Submariner 126610LN \|\| Cartier Tank Americaine

14 February 2020, 02:24 PM	#26
Hotrod297 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Rod Location: USA & UAE Watch: Rolex Posts: 766	216570 Polar Explorer II 126600 SD43 __________________ "I collect Rolex because I love'um and dig'um"

14 February 2020, 05:45 AM	#2
EndlessEight 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: NJ, USA Watch: Hulk, BLRO Posts: 1,595	As much as I love it, I'd dump the Polar. You could probably pivot the Polar and the CHNR into a Daytona though. Not sure if this would be up your alley.

14 February 2020, 05:50 AM	#4
macrowatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: HK Posts: 4,365	How big are your wrists?

14 February 2020, 05:54 AM	#5
mcnealstash Banned Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: USA Watch: 116610LN, 116500LN Posts: 111	The best answer is probably to keep the two you enjoy the most. If it were me, though, I think I'd dump the polar- you should be able to get close to retail for it. The SD43 fills the "everyday wear" category and has a better movement, ceramic bezel, not to mention they really nailed the case size and shape, as well as the dial with the throwback red lettering. Nothing against the explorer 2- but it's definitely more "dated" compared to your other two watches- the SD43 and root beer are stunners. The good news is you can't really make a bad choice- they're all great.

14 February 2020, 06:14 AM	#8
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,113	Buh-bye CHNR

14 February 2020, 06:17 AM	#9
MrMercedes "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Real Name: David Location: here and there Watch: too many! Posts: 3,488	I would keep the CHNR & the SD!

14 February 2020, 09:28 AM	#11
jmassey215 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: PA Posts: 127	Thanks! Keep the recommendations coming! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

14 February 2020, 10:42 AM	#13
Jabbo84 Banned Join Date: May 2019 Real Name: John Location: Tyler,Texas Watch: Rolex/Piaget Posts: 966	Why are you getting rid of them. Financial, or getting ready for a big Basel world let down I didn’t think that TT CHNR would stay hot very long. Just another GMT with a black face.

14 February 2020, 10:43 AM	#14
Easy E 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: GA Posts: 4,305	I would keep the SD43 and the Polar. Long term classics. To me, I think the CHNR is too trendy - flame suit on, but I don’t think the brown is going to date well.

14 February 2020, 10:46 AM	#15
ijpx "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Japan Posts: 238	I wouldn’t worry about white/black combination or black/black so much. Just pIck your least favorite one to let go. I would keep the SD43 and CHNR.

14 February 2020, 10:58 AM	#16
jameholz01 Banned Join Date: Nov 2017 Real Name: James Location: USA Watch: 116500 Posts: 58	I would drop the Polar, you can get something better in the future.

14 February 2020, 11:01 AM	#17
Wcdhtwn "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Houston Watch: SkyD, SD43, GMT2 Posts: 4,975	You have two GMT watches. One diver. Are you trying to maximize versatility or redundancy? I’m not a TT fan so never would have bought the CHNR. But since you have it, I think the CHNR and the SD43 is what you keep. I like the Polar but it’s a another SS sports watch and the SD has that category covered.

14 February 2020, 11:02 AM	#18
kevc "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: . Posts: 47	Keep polar and sd43

14 February 2020, 11:06 AM	#19
AF_Rob "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Rob Location: Virginia Watch: Sub/Polar/OP/BB Posts: 4,510	I’d keep the polar and the SD 43. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

14 February 2020, 11:20 AM	#20
ruffa "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: South Carolina Posts: 726	The SD43 is too large on a 7” wrist. I tried to love it but the reality is, we can’t pull them off with 7” wrists.

14 February 2020, 11:30 AM	#22
Pw92676 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Georgia Posts: 6,134	I’m not a huge fan of the TT Chnr so for me it would be an easy decision to part with it. Interestingly for a full RG Chnr id part with all three of the above.

14 February 2020, 11:41 AM	#24
Billfish "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: Andrew Location: Jupiter,FL Watch: Sub 41 Date, Panda Posts: 478	86 the Polar for sure if your wanting 2 great pieces in your collection

14 February 2020, 02:23 PM	#25
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,160	I'd ship the Chnr, keep the SD and Polar. I just can't do any TT. I was offered and tried on the Chnr at my AD. It looked good, didn't sing though. I tried to love it but I knew it wouldnt last with me. I have a Blnr and the Polar so I'm also biased. Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk

14 February 2020, 02:51 PM	#27
denmanproject "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Wayne Location: Canada Posts: 4,356	Keep the SD and trade the CHNR + Polar for something else

14 February 2020, 03:24 PM	#28
nyc10ken Banned Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 296	For what it's worth, I also have three rolexes and they are the same exact ones you listed. Got the polar as my first one back in 2012 when it first came out. Was thinking I was just going to get one for life so wanted a versatile one - white dial can go decent with suits as well as casual. Had to choose between black gmt, black sub and polar. Value wise I know I didn't make the right choice but I still love the polar over both of them. Lucked out and got the other two last year after the typical chase.. I am keeping all three as they all complement each other well. Black diver for everyday. White dial for business casual. Two tone and brown for some added luxury. Though realistically any 6 digit these days will look luxurious and good with anything. Gun to my head and I had to let go of one, I'd let go of the root beer. Because as it's two tone I'd wear it less than steel, it has more trade value than other two, and I'd prefer a Pepsi jubilee or blue dial wg as my GMT. If I had to let go of another it would be the polar, can get a white dial Daytona or datejust one day to be the dressier one. SD43 is the best diver out there imho at the moment. Hard to upgrade this one. Sent from my PH-1 using Tapatalk

14 February 2020, 03:45 PM	#29
scombs263 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: COMBS#263 Location: Los Angeles, Ca. Watch: Rolex SD43 Posts: 2,188	Although I like the 216570, bye bye. Keep the other two.

14 February 2020, 11:43 PM	#30
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 34,479	Wow. Tough one. I personally would for sure keep the SD...it's a cornerstone of a collection, IMO. So between the other two, it's too close to call, really. Take a look at your lifestyle, sense of fashion, daily activity, etc. and think honestly about what suits you best, a rugged sports model or something a little flashier. Without knowing these things, it's awfully hard for us to make that decision for you.

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