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chloebear · 22 May 2021, 04:44 AM

I absolutely love the subtle changes they made to the polar dial. This will absolutely be my next watch! I do really like the look of the new black dial too, but it will always look off to me without the phantom hands. Legibility is improved in both which is a win for a tool type watch. I realize they aren't tool watches anymore per se, but they are tool like.

Thanks for sharing the pics gents. I can't wait to see them in person and add the polar to my collection.

jayhawaii22 · 22 May 2021, 05:37 AM

It seems like Rolex is advertising the Explorer 2 hard. I hope they have a good amount of supply. Have not seen many yet in the States. I am on lists for 2 AD's now for the polar.

rmwill · 22 May 2021, 06:26 AM

Just got the call for a Polar. Picking it up tomorrow.

jayhawaii22 · 22 May 2021, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by rmwill

Just got the call for a Polar. Picking it up tomorrow.

Nice! May i ask when did you inquire about getting one from the AD?

Rolexsd4000 · 22 May 2021, 09:09 AM

Not enough for me to change for the newer model. Keeps fantastic time.

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sp5702 · 22 May 2021, 10:37 AM

Picked up the polar a couple of days ago. Wasn’t on the list but was texting my AD to ask about my status on the Sub list and she said “no Sub yet, but this just came in if you want it.”

rmwill · 22 May 2021, 10:57 AM

No purchase history. I have always bought gray or used, except I have bought links for my other watches from my AD so they know me. I have had a deposit down on a Coral since October, and that reference is super hard to get. After the announcement I asked my sales rep to add the new Polar to my list. She was surprised it came so fast. I will have both 16570 and 226570 Polars in my box tomorrow.

Also, I am having a red alligator strap made to match the GMT hand on the 16570, and now I am going to get the same made in orange alligator for the 226570. I will be doing videos of them.

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Originally Posted by jayhawaii22

Nice! May i ask when did you inquire about getting one from the AD?

Airkingchnr · 22 May 2021, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by rmwill

Also, I am having a red alligator strap made to match the GMT hand on the 16570, and now I am going to get the same made in orange alligator for the 226570. I will be doing videos of them.

The videos will be great to see

chtfse · 5 July 2021, 12:07 AM

Picked mine up from the AD two weeks ago. Having owned the previous reference I can say with great certainty that it’s a completely different watch. None of the parts of the new reference are slipped over from the old reference. The case, the dial, the hands, the movement, the bracelet, and even the bezel are completely different. The differences are minute but noticeable for those who have owned both.

The caliber 3285 movement is great keeps perfect time (mine is running +2 seconds after two weeks). Simply blown away by the accuracy. My only complaint is that the inner and outer edge of the bezel is brushed on 2/3 sides rather than fully polished. Overall it’s a great travel watch, and I recently took it on a trip to Tanzania.

ROBERT1183 · 5 July 2021, 11:15 PM

I put my name down at 2 of my local AD. One seemed more promising than the other on getting me a watch.

salt&pepper · 6 July 2021, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by stmoore

Lol. You are funny.

New movement, hands, dial, case, AR coating on crystal, new bracelet, ….

new movement?

it's the 3285 (same as the GMT Master II).

the unique 3187 is gone 4ever...

stmoore · 6 July 2021, 01:30 AM

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Originally Posted by salt&pepper

new movement?

it's the 3285 (same as the GMT Master II).

the unique 3187 is gone 4ever...

Correct. Released in 2018 and fitted for this reference in 2021. New.

1995akcoop · 6 July 2021, 03:05 AM

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Originally Posted by drrd

What did you do with the crown for 30 minutes??

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TswaneNguni · 6 July 2021, 04:03 AM

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Originally Posted by worldofoyster

it looks exactly the same as the old one

...except the black one has a gloss dial .

chtfse · 4 August 2021, 03:56 AM

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Originally Posted by worldofoyster

it looks exactly the same as the old one

It's not. Totally different watch.

jlovda · 4 August 2021, 04:26 AM

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Originally Posted by TswaneNguni

...except the black one has a gloss dial .

Matte/Gloss. I own the 216570. They all look glossy in these pictures because the crystals reflect a lot of light. Until someone takes two pictures of the dials naked on a table it's all conjecture.

inadeje · 4 August 2021, 06:45 AM

I bought one in 2019 from an AD in Panama. Walked in, saw it, bought it. My incoming thread is on here somewhere. Anyhow, it didn’t work for me, I had the 5 digit previously and found it better balanced piece. I sold it to watchbox if I remember correctly.

Singslinger · 4 August 2021, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Maxy

You are as well. With all the above changes, it still looks exactly same as previous version.

I agree. The changes are not visually obvious and the watch looks the same.

If only Rolex had put a Triplock on it, instead of sticking to the Twinlock....

Rokoru · 13 November 2023, 11:10 PM

Can somebody confirm me if the Polar has a matte or glossy dial? I can’t find any information.
Thank you!

MattGMT · 14 November 2023, 02:57 AM

the new Polar is a Matte Dial. It's very flat compared to the previous example. Some like that, I didn't love it, it is too matte with hands markers and dial all matte, for me. YMMV

Rokoru · 14 November 2023, 10:37 AM

Thank you!

22 May 2021, 06:26 AM	#63
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22 May 2021, 09:09 AM	#65
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4 August 2021, 06:45 AM	#77
inadeje 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Miami Watch: me lose count. Posts: 5,568	I bought one in 2019 from an AD in Panama. Walked in, saw it, bought it. My incoming thread is on here somewhere. Anyhow, it didn’t work for me, I had the 5 digit previously and found it better balanced piece. I sold it to watchbox if I remember correctly. __________________ ♛ 116689 ♛ 116500LN Blk ♛ 116500LN Wht ♛ Sky Dweller 326934-003 ♛ 126710BLNR ♛ 126710BLRO - ♛ 126610LV ♛ 16520 ♛ 16523 ♛ 16610 ♛ 5513 Birth Year - ✠ Patek Philippe 5980/1A-001 - AP 26331ST Panda - Panerai Fiddy 127, Bronzo 671, 687, 111, Ω Speedmaster 1957 Broad Arrow, Daniel Roth Endurer Chronosprint, Cartier Santos XL - ✿ Tudor Black Bay 58 Bronze M79012M, Montblanc TimeWalker Chrono 41

22 May 2021, 04:44 AM	#61
chloebear Banned Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Mike Location: USA Watch: Explorer Posts: 2,902	I absolutely love the subtle changes they made to the polar dial. This will absolutely be my next watch! I do really like the look of the new black dial too, but it will always look off to me without the phantom hands. Legibility is improved in both which is a win for a tool type watch. I realize they aren't tool watches anymore per se, but they are tool like. Thanks for sharing the pics gents. I can't wait to see them in person and add the polar to my collection.

22 May 2021, 05:37 AM	#62
jayhawaii22 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: honolulu Posts: 11	It seems like Rolex is advertising the Explorer 2 hard. I hope they have a good amount of supply. Have not seen many yet in the States. I am on lists for 2 AD's now for the polar.

22 May 2021, 10:37 AM	#66
sp5702 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Omaha Posts: 248	Picked up the polar a couple of days ago. Wasn’t on the list but was texting my AD to ask about my status on the Sub list and she said “no Sub yet, but this just came in if you want it.”

5 July 2021, 12:07 AM	#69
chtfse "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: N/A Posts: 35	Picked mine up from the AD two weeks ago. Having owned the previous reference I can say with great certainty that it’s a completely different watch. None of the parts of the new reference are slipped over from the old reference. The case, the dial, the hands, the movement, the bracelet, and even the bezel are completely different. The differences are minute but noticeable for those who have owned both. The caliber 3285 movement is great keeps perfect time (mine is running +2 seconds after two weeks). Simply blown away by the accuracy. My only complaint is that the inner and outer edge of the bezel is brushed on 2/3 sides rather than fully polished. Overall it’s a great travel watch, and I recently took it on a trip to Tanzania.

5 July 2021, 11:15 PM	#70
ROBERT1183 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Real Name: ROBERT SHAWGER Location: WHARTON, NJ Watch: ROLEX SOON Posts: 283	I put my name down at 2 of my local AD. One seemed more promising than the other on getting me a watch.

13 November 2023, 11:10 PM	#79
Rokoru "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Europe Posts: 759	Can somebody confirm me if the Polar has a matte or glossy dial? I can’t find any information. Thank you!

14 November 2023, 02:57 AM	#80
MattGMT "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: USA, Iowa Posts: 34	the new Polar is a Matte Dial. It's very flat compared to the previous example. Some like that, I didn't love it, it is too matte with hands markers and dial all matte, for me. YMMV

14 November 2023, 10:37 AM	#81
Rokoru "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Europe Posts: 759	Thank you!

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