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16 February 2016, 01:58 PM
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Real Name: Mike
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Thinking about Polar Explorer 2 (16570)
Lately I am really digging the 16570 polar Explorer 2's. They seem like an amazingly good value. I currently have the 39mm Explorer so it would be nice to have a white Explorer 2 to go with it.
I'd love to see some good wrist shots please, as well as general thoughts about this model. |
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16 February 2016, 02:02 PM
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Got my Y Series last month. Loving it.
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16 February 2016, 02:03 PM
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It's a classic. A truly rugged, functional, beautiful, do anything, go anywhere watch. I'd love to add one to my collection some day but already having the white dial 42mm version I think I would get the 40mm with black dial.
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16 February 2016, 02:05 PM
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Real Name: Ed
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Best bang for the bucks ever plus it goes with everything. Get it!
 
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16 February 2016, 02:09 PM
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Thanks so much for the picture Ed! There's something about seeing your potential next watch in the same picture as your current watch. That's a great looking pair!
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16 February 2016, 02:27 PM
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16 February 2016, 02:32 PM
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It's an awesome watch. Great value and I find mine really comfortable.
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16 February 2016, 02:47 PM
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Real Name: Josh
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Archie luxury (whom I have a love hate relationship with) really loves the older explorer 2 watches. Here is a video were he compares it to the new 216570! He has SEVERAL videos on the 16570 if you do a quick search on youtube :)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvvCT_K7W5U |
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16 February 2016, 03:30 PM
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 I really love my polar 16570 to bits. The white face is such a delight to look at after wearing my other black faced Rolex watches.
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16 February 2016, 04:18 PM
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It's a great model, not a bad idea to pick one up
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16 February 2016, 04:28 PM
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Great choice! Can't stop staring at the dial!! What time is it?....ehhh...please repeat your question...
uploadfromtaptalk1455604011395.jpg A series with lug holes. Recently rescued from hell! |
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16 February 2016, 04:57 PM
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Lovely.
I prefer the thick indices than the thin ones of earlier years
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16 February 2016, 06:30 PM
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Very nice watch and very understated which may in part account for preowned sales prices when compared with some of the others Sports Rolex? Some good bargains on this watch if you hunt around!
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16 February 2016, 11:27 PM
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I've overlooked this reference for years because I was so drawn to the orange hand on the 42 mm Explorer. After seeing a few in the wild I couldn't believe how nice they were. Plus I might be able to swing getting a white and a black one versus one of the newer models.
Looks like there are far more white ones for sale on the forum which I assume has to do with more white's were sold. Looks like on comparable models the white one costs a few bucks more. Is that accurate? Thanks all for your input...Great pictures! |
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16 February 2016, 11:40 PM
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It's an awesome piece, I have the black one.
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16 February 2016, 11:41 PM
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17 February 2016, 12:13 AM
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Archie!!! Apparently the mods keep kicking him off... So he says... He hasn't mentioned us in a while. |
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17 February 2016, 12:55 AM
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Thinking about Polar Explorer 2 (16570)
 This was my first Rolex. Love everything about it. The crispness of the white dial is something else. Pardon the crappy phone pic. |
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17 February 2016, 01:35 AM
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thats the collection ender for me thinking corp bonus this coming month the best rolex want one
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17 February 2016, 02:03 AM
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the explorer ii is hot and rare which is what makes it special.
but think about taking it off the bracelet and putting it on perlon or nato. i don't have good pictures with me but i had a few off IG. |
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17 February 2016, 02:05 AM
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forgot to attach this one... i have tons of straps and mix them up.
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17 February 2016, 02:11 AM
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Really love it. Had the 42mm, but that is no match in any way in my opinion. Really love it!
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17 February 2016, 02:33 AM
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That was my first Rolex pick up and IMO the most comfortable and well balanced on my wrist. I currently have the 42mm (which I too like) but wears so much differently.
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17 February 2016, 02:37 AM
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its the understated, lesser known rolex sport watch that looks great in white... and that's what makes it special imop.
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17 February 2016, 02:38 AM
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The big problem with the 16570... ... ... is that it's impossible to choose between white and black dial... and that leads to owning both
A North Flag would just about finish this collection off, eh?
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17 February 2016, 04:36 AM
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Loving my 16570!
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17 February 2016, 04:41 AM
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I've decided to tread on thin ice with my black one; going non-traditional... The polar is a great watch; I'm certain you'll be very happy with it if you decide to get it. I find they can be a little plain Jane which is both a good and a bad thing depending on perspective. I like mine a bit more dressy for daily wear. The normal oyster bracelet can go back on at anytime for a bit more rough encounters with the world.
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17 February 2016, 06:38 AM
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Next to the Yachty the biggest bang for buck Rolex sports watch out there on the pre-owned market and a must for any collection.
I don't think prices in them will stay as low as they are for much longer. A lot of folk are jumping on the Rolex ownership bandwagon for lots of reasons and when it comes to buying the best value sports model they can find, the polar explorer is it! I must get one....soon! |
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17 February 2016, 10:55 AM
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I wish I had a current picture of mine...but it's currently spending it's time at ABC Watchwerks getting a full tune-up......it's 22 years old.....so it was time!.....it should be back in 4-6 weeks!
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17 February 2016, 10:59 AM
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Real Name: Eric
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Had a polar, not once but twice!
Have a black one coming tomorrow! Not sure how it's going to look in person to me being I've never seen one in person |
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