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jamesbondOO7 · 28 December 2020, 05:50 PM

I know, the original in black is something else...

jamesbondOO7 · 28 December 2020, 06:09 PM

campfire · 28 December 2020, 06:55 PM

Love the Polar. Black outline to the hour plots and hands. Big, clean dial. So easy to read. Brushed surfaces. Useful complications.

Manamana · 28 December 2020, 06:58 PM

That Polar dial is something else. Especially the 42 explorer II more than the 40.

faz · 28 December 2020, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by jamesbondOO7

I know, the original in black is something else...

Beautiful indeed.

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HogwldFLTR · 28 December 2020, 08:32 PM

While I owned my 16570 the closest it ever came to looking "pretty" was when I but it on a Jubilee bracelet. To me this watch is the most purely functional watch that Rolex makes. Most of it is brushed metal, not a lot of shiny surfaces to reflect and catch the eye. No subtle colors or feminine features. It's beauty is in its strict, almost shaker like attention to functionality!!!

jamesbondOO7 · 28 December 2020, 08:46 PM

It is the watch that made me stray from my one and only DJ after 25 years. Downhill from there.

winst · 28 December 2020, 08:48 PM

Handsome yes, I don’t think I would call it pretty.

911991 · 28 December 2020, 10:08 PM

if I didn't have a SUB date I would own the Polar and Black dial...

watchwatcher · 29 December 2020, 02:30 AM

That's easy...Very.

The answer I've been searching for, and never finding however, is which one is better looking, the white or the black?

kjhawkm · 29 December 2020, 02:51 AM

Tough call but having owned both, my vote goes to the polar. I love that the hour markers on the polar are completely unique within the sports lineup on the white dial version. The black dial white gold surrounds blend in with the tritium / luminova fill whereas the black painted surrounds on the polar create an outline effect. It’s like the inversion of the typical Rolex dial. Also the luminous fill is the same color as the dial which creates a nice effect as well.

Both are great. No wrong answers.

breed · 29 December 2020, 03:05 AM

It was my first Rolex too. Still gets a lot of wrist time. Love the Polar.

TopDog2315 · 29 December 2020, 03:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jamesbondOO7

I know, the original in black is something else...

I couldn't agree with you more!!!

Brny11 · 29 December 2020, 12:15 PM

New is veryyy cool. Pretty is prob not the word I’d use. The older red handed black is one of my favorite references out there.

Saaci · 29 December 2020, 12:39 PM

I find my 16570 to be refined rather than pretty.

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alphadweller · 29 December 2020, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Superlative

Its a rhetorical question, I know the answer :-

VERY pretty. :-)

Cartoonish but growing on me.

robinmgb · 29 December 2020, 06:56 PM

I’m sorry but I don’t find it pretty at all!
I owned one in 2017 as it was the only Rolex in stock at my local AD and was so keen to have a Rolex I stupidity bought it.
Sold it after a few weeks, I don’t think it’s got anything going for it all, so boring to look at and easily the worst Rolex in the whole range in my opinion.
I know many will disagree but we all have different views.

TopDog2315 · 30 December 2020, 04:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by robinmgb

I’m sorry but I don’t find it pretty at all!
I owned one in 2017 as it was the only Rolex in stock at my local AD and was so keen to have a Rolex I stupidity bought it.
Sold it after a few weeks, I don’t think it’s got anything going for it all, so boring to look at and easily the worst Rolex in the whole range in my opinion.
I know many will disagree but we all have different views.

Aggressive, but to each their own!

I have to disagree 100%

Cheers

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norm12 · 30 December 2020, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by 10klakes

Love this reference, both 16570 and 216570, black or polar.... someday I’ll get a cream 16550.

what a shot!

AF_Rob · 30 December 2020, 12:02 PM

Own the 5 digit polar and love it. With the limited white dial sports, it's uniquely great.

Mr. Superlative · 16 January 2021, 10:02 PM

This dial, though.
Simple. Elegant. Refined. Sharp.
Gotta love it!

Mr. Superlative · 16 January 2021, 10:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 10klakes

Love this reference, both 16570 and 216570, black or polar.... someday I’ll get a cream 16550.

Stunning Photgraphy.

MikeMWatchFan · 16 January 2021, 10:45 PM

I love my polar 216570.

It was my first Rolex and one that I swooned over for several years before buying.

zengineer · 17 January 2021, 12:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by robinmgb

I’m sorry but I don’t find it pretty at all!

I owned one in 2017 as it was the only Rolex in stock at my local AD and was so keen to have a Rolex I stupidity bought it.

Sold it after a few weeks, I don’t think it’s got anything going for it all, so boring to look at and easily the worst Rolex in the whole range in my opinion.

I know many will disagree but we all have different views.

No disagreement...when you are right you are right.

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thefollandgnat · 17 January 2021, 12:20 AM

It's lovely.

Harry-57 · 17 January 2021, 12:28 AM

Enough said.

Oystersteel · 17 January 2021, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Harry-57

Enough said.

Indeed!

brandrea · 17 January 2021, 01:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by watchwatcher

That's easy...Very.

The answer I've been searching for, and never finding however, is which one is better looking, the white or the black?

In true TRF tradition... both

MrMercedes · 17 January 2021, 01:12 AM

Very nice watch!

Hi-roller · 17 January 2021, 02:30 AM

I’ve owned both models in black and polar. Sold them over the years but now looking to acquire my favourite again - 16570 polar, post tritium (lume lover).

28 December 2020, 05:50 PM	#31
jamesbondOO7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: BondJamesBond Location: The Algarve Watch: Rolex or nothing Posts: 3,921	I know, the original in black is something else... __________________ ♛ 5-digit Rolex or nothing ♛ 16030, 16613, 16713, 18038.

28 December 2020, 06:09 PM	#32
jamesbondOO7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: BondJamesBond Location: The Algarve Watch: Rolex or nothing Posts: 3,921	__________________ ♛ 5-digit Rolex or nothing ♛ 16030, 16613, 16713, 18038.

28 December 2020, 08:32 PM	#36
HogwldFLTR 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: What's on my wrist Posts: 33,256	While I owned my 16570 the closest it ever came to looking "pretty" was when I but it on a Jubilee bracelet. To me this watch is the most purely functional watch that Rolex makes. Most of it is brushed metal, not a lot of shiny surfaces to reflect and catch the eye. No subtle colors or feminine features. It's beauty is in its strict, almost shaker like attention to functionality!!! __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

28 December 2020, 08:46 PM	#37
jamesbondOO7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: BondJamesBond Location: The Algarve Watch: Rolex or nothing Posts: 3,921	It is the watch that made me stray from my one and only DJ after 25 years. Downhill from there. __________________ ♛ 5-digit Rolex or nothing ♛ 16030, 16613, 16713, 18038.

29 December 2020, 03:05 AM	#42
breed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: USA Watch: Rolex & Tudor Posts: 118	It was my first Rolex too. Still gets a lot of wrist time. Love the Polar. __________________ Rolex: 16710BLRO; 216570 Polar; 116710BLNR; 126600 Tudor: Black Bay GMT; BB58 Blue; 1926

28 December 2020, 06:55 PM	#33
campfire "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: here Posts: 2,104	Love the Polar. Black outline to the hour plots and hands. Big, clean dial. So easy to read. Brushed surfaces. Useful complications.

28 December 2020, 06:58 PM	#34
Manamana "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Here and There Posts: 639	That Polar dial is something else. Especially the 42 explorer II more than the 40.

28 December 2020, 08:48 PM	#38
winst "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: UK Posts: 6,478	Handsome yes, I don’t think I would call it pretty.

28 December 2020, 10:08 PM	#39
911991 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: maryland Watch: GMT II Evr, SUB Posts: 563	if I didn't have a SUB date I would own the Polar and Black dial...

29 December 2020, 02:30 AM	#40
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 34,481	That's easy...Very. The answer I've been searching for, and never finding however, is which one is better looking, the white or the black?

29 December 2020, 02:51 AM	#41
kjhawkm "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Dallas Posts: 39	Tough call but having owned both, my vote goes to the polar. I love that the hour markers on the polar are completely unique within the sports lineup on the white dial version. The black dial white gold surrounds blend in with the tritium / luminova fill whereas the black painted surrounds on the polar create an outline effect. It’s like the inversion of the typical Rolex dial. Also the luminous fill is the same color as the dial which creates a nice effect as well. Both are great. No wrong answers.

29 December 2020, 12:15 PM	#44
Brny11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Real Name: Brian Location: Florida Posts: 2,456	New is veryyy cool. Pretty is prob not the word I’d use. The older red handed black is one of my favorite references out there.

29 December 2020, 12:39 PM	#45
Saaci "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: New York Watch: 16570 Posts: 300	I find my 16570 to be refined rather than pretty. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

29 December 2020, 06:56 PM	#47
robinmgb "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Kent, England Watch: Hublot BB Unico Posts: 1,089	I’m sorry but I don’t find it pretty at all! I owned one in 2017 as it was the only Rolex in stock at my local AD and was so keen to have a Rolex I stupidity bought it. Sold it after a few weeks, I don’t think it’s got anything going for it all, so boring to look at and easily the worst Rolex in the whole range in my opinion. I know many will disagree but we all have different views. __________________ ROLEX Submariner 116613LB ( Flat gloss dial ) ROLEX Precision 12376 (1964) Full Set OMEGA 131.019 (1967) Full Set

30 December 2020, 12:02 PM	#50
AF_Rob "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Rob Location: Virginia Watch: Sub/Polar/OP/BB Posts: 4,510	Own the 5 digit polar and love it. With the limited white dial sports, it's uniquely great.

16 January 2021, 10:45 PM	#53
MikeMWatchFan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: USA Posts: 362	I love my polar 216570. It was my first Rolex and one that I swooned over for several years before buying.

17 January 2021, 12:28 AM	#56
Harry-57 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Harry Location: England Posts: 9,678	Enough said.

17 January 2021, 01:12 AM	#59
MrMercedes "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Real Name: David Location: here and there Watch: too many! Posts: 3,488	Very nice watch!

17 January 2021, 02:30 AM	#60
Hi-roller "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: London UK Watch: Daytona,GMT's,1680 Posts: 283	I’ve owned both models in black and polar. Sold them over the years but now looking to acquire my favourite again - 16570 polar, post tritium (lume lover).

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