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runs_wscissors · 31 October 2011, 02:01 PM

It’s been an interesting 2 months as I’ve searched for my first mechanical watch. I finally just got “nutty” and jumped in with 2 feet (bars?). Funny enough, we started at a Breguet boutique on a whim and were shown a $25k piece my girlfriend spotted. After that “surprise” I went into research mode, which brought me to TRF. Being an engineer I really needed to understand what I was getting myself into.

I started looking at the Omega Speedmaster and its interesting hesalite crystal. Then I was drawn in by the IWC Chronograph’s stunning looks, proportions and leather strap. Panerai affection was quick to follow with the 210 simplicity and elegance. The GMT complication intrigued me as I never can keep track of the timezone my significant other has flown off to for business.

I’ve been bouncing all around and have found some amazing watches and interesting opinions on this forum, which have all been of tremendous help. This week I decided that I didn’t want to miss out on the chance to own a new 16570 Exp II since it soon will be unavailable at the ADs. I honestly never thought I’d be at the Rolex counter contemplating this purchase. I had determined that I wanted a black face with a 3186 movement and all the protective stickers in place if I was going to do this right.

What was really great is that this AD had a polar without an engraved rehaut and a black with the engraving. I did the jump hour test that I learned here on TRF and showed the sales person that the two watches had slightly different movements. It felt great knowing exactly what I was looking at and being able to confirm it on the spot.

The real winner for me in this choice is that I can wear this watch doing anything and not worry about it. It will look appropriate at work or at a picnic. I have all the functions that I want; auto, date and GMT. It’s also understated enough to impress those in the know but fly under the radar of those that don’t.

I was surprised to find my watch to be a G series and have the 3186. I was also surprised how many dealers had Exp IIs with 3185 and no engraved rehauts. The sales person encouraged me to wear my new watch out and all day I’ve found it to be extremely comfortably. Thanks again TRF!
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runs_wscissors · 31 October 2011, 02:04 PM

The date just snapped over for the first time! How exciting.

Dripp · 1 November 2011, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by runs_wscissors

The date just snapped over for the first time! How exciting.

Its the little things that make us go ahhhh. Congrats.

Suzy Cruisy · 3 November 2011, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by runs_wscissors

The date just snapped over for the first time! How exciting.

Its the little things in life, eh?

Enjoy!

Suzy

Z-Sub · 31 October 2011, 02:07 PM

Congratulations and it's a great catch. Hopefully it won't be your last!

Gharddog03 · 31 October 2011, 02:29 PM

Congrats on an awesome watch!

Gharddog03 · 31 October 2011, 02:29 PM

Congrats on an awesome watch!

sea-dweller · 31 October 2011, 02:33 PM

Congrats!

tudorlex · 31 October 2011, 04:59 PM

congrats. my first & still favourite.

Richard. · 31 October 2011, 05:59 PM

Congratulations. That's the only watch you'll ever need, but stick around here and it won't be the only one you ever want!

CEG · 31 October 2011, 06:01 PM

Great work

Colnago · 31 October 2011, 06:16 PM

Love mine to bits.....a truly great watch....big congratulations

travisb · 31 October 2011, 06:22 PM

Enjoy the ExpII! Congratulations!

yannis · 1 November 2011, 11:40 AM

Congrats man!

FremStar · 1 November 2011, 12:45 PM

Great choice on a soon to be classic! Welcome and enjoy!

Mickey® · 1 November 2011, 12:55 PM

Congrats!

z32turbo · 1 November 2011, 01:09 PM

Congrats!!!!

520Matt · 1 November 2011, 01:45 PM

Nice story and congrats on a beautiful Rolex!

chicagofan · 1 November 2011, 02:07 PM

Congrats!

azguy · 1 November 2011, 02:30 PM

Love mine

congratulations !!

HACKNSACK44 · 1 November 2011, 02:39 PM

Congrats!!

dddrees · 1 November 2011, 07:20 PM

Great watch, Congrats.

dysondiver · 1 November 2011, 07:47 PM

very nice.

dpkong · 3 November 2011, 03:11 AM

the 16570 is always a fantastic starter.. next up would be a Daytona!!

warren G. · 3 November 2011, 03:21 AM

Nice Exp

Vernal · 3 November 2011, 08:28 AM

Enjoy it! I've worn mine for 2 weeks straight, now, my poor subs are just sitting there.

nauticajoe · 3 November 2011, 08:44 AM

Congrats!

pegase747 · 3 November 2011, 03:02 PM

The black dial Exp2 is one of the most disregarded sport rolex, making it rarer than the Subs, GMTs or Exps and white Exp2s.
It is also very discrete and not too noticeable.

Love mine

Congrats on your beauty.

Pierre

zhiunit · 3 November 2011, 03:28 PM

congratz and prepare ur wallet to buy more =D

DolphinV8 · 3 November 2011, 03:40 PM

Congrats!

31 October 2011, 02:01 PM	#1
runs_wscissors Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: DC Posts: 18	Feeling "nutty" 16570 Incoming It’s been an interesting 2 months as I’ve searched for my first mechanical watch. I finally just got “nutty” and jumped in with 2 feet (bars?). Funny enough, we started at a Breguet boutique on a whim and were shown a $25k piece my girlfriend spotted. After that “surprise” I went into research mode, which brought me to TRF. Being an engineer I really needed to understand what I was getting myself into. I started looking at the Omega Speedmaster and its interesting hesalite crystal. Then I was drawn in by the IWC Chronograph’s stunning looks, proportions and leather strap. Panerai affection was quick to follow with the 210 simplicity and elegance. The GMT complication intrigued me as I never can keep track of the timezone my significant other has flown off to for business. I’ve been bouncing all around and have found some amazing watches and interesting opinions on this forum, which have all been of tremendous help. This week I decided that I didn’t want to miss out on the chance to own a new 16570 Exp II since it soon will be unavailable at the ADs. I honestly never thought I’d be at the Rolex counter contemplating this purchase. I had determined that I wanted a black face with a 3186 movement and all the protective stickers in place if I was going to do this right. What was really great is that this AD had a polar without an engraved rehaut and a black with the engraving. I did the jump hour test that I learned here on TRF and showed the sales person that the two watches had slightly different movements. It felt great knowing exactly what I was looking at and being able to confirm it on the spot. The real winner for me in this choice is that I can wear this watch doing anything and not worry about it. It will look appropriate at work or at a picnic. I have all the functions that I want; auto, date and GMT. It’s also understated enough to impress those in the know but fly under the radar of those that don’t. I was surprised to find my watch to be a G series and have the 3186. I was also surprised how many dealers had Exp IIs with 3185 and no engraved rehauts. The sales person encouraged me to wear my new watch out and all day I’ve found it to be extremely comfortably. Thanks again TRF!

31 October 2011, 02:07 PM	#5
Z-Sub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal, USA Watch: Not a ONEWatch Man Posts: 7,383	Congratulations and it's a great catch. Hopefully it won't be your last! __________________ SS Submariner Date "Z" SS SeaDweller "D" SS Submariner "Random" TT Blue Submariner "P" SS GMT-Master ll "M", Pepsi Pam 311, 524, 297

31 October 2011, 05:59 PM	#10
Richard. "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: UK Posts: 969	Congratulations. That's the only watch you'll ever need, but stick around here and it won't be the only one you ever want! __________________ A father is someone who carries photographs in his wallet - where his money used to be.

31 October 2011, 06:01 PM	#11
CEG "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Dan Location: ENGLAND Watch: 116505 Posts: 1,587	Great work __________________ 16710-116505-116660-116680-116610LV-216570-126331-116710-114060-126621-TudorGMT-Tudor BB58-Sapphire Speedy Pro-Speedy Rising Sun

31 October 2011, 06:16 PM	#12
Colnago "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Bill Hart Location: Richmond, NY, UK Watch: Rlx=3, Tdr=3, Om=3 Posts: 3,053	Love mine to bits.....a truly great watch....big congratulations __________________ Bill "There's only three kinds of people in this world....those that can count....and those that can't" TRF's "JJ's" Bar & NightClub Patron

31 October 2011, 02:04 PM	#2
runs_wscissors Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: DC Posts: 18	The date just snapped over for the first time! How exciting.

31 October 2011, 02:29 PM	#6
Gharddog03 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Genaro Location: Fresno Ca. Watch: R O L E X Posts: 4,466	Congrats on an awesome watch!

31 October 2011, 02:33 PM	#8
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Congrats!

31 October 2011, 04:59 PM	#9
tudorlex "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Down Under Watch: 16570 Posts: 484	congrats. my first & still favourite.

31 October 2011, 06:22 PM	#13
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,500	Nice choice! Enjoy the ExpII! Congratulations!

1 November 2011, 11:40 AM	#14
yannis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Yannis Location: Europe Watch: maniac Posts: 9,070	Congrats man! __________________ Rolex Submariner 116610LV \| Tudor 79220N DSSD MEMBERS - OWNERS CLUB

1 November 2011, 12:45 PM	#15
FremStar "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Sam Location: Gotham City Watch: Wall Street Posts: 9,954	Great choice on a soon to be classic! Welcome and enjoy!

1 November 2011, 12:55 PM	#16
Mickey® Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Mickey® Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: Swiss Made Posts: 5,801	Congrats!

1 November 2011, 01:09 PM	#17
z32turbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sea Level Watch: Varies Posts: 6,877	Congrats!!!! __________________ Instagram @z32turbo

1 November 2011, 01:45 PM	#18
520Matt "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Matt Location: Tucson, AZ Watch: SD, LV,GMT II Pep Posts: 2,782	Nice story and congrats on a beautiful Rolex!

1 November 2011, 02:07 PM	#19
chicagofan "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Howard Location: Chicago Posts: 3,588	Congrats!

1 November 2011, 02:30 PM	#20
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	Love mine congratulations !!

1 November 2011, 02:39 PM	#21
HACKNSACK44 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: Orlando Watch: 114060 Posts: 8,450	Congrats!! __________________ 114060

1 November 2011, 07:20 PM	#22
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Great watch, Congrats. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

1 November 2011, 07:47 PM	#23
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	very nice.

3 November 2011, 03:11 AM	#24
dpkong "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Don Location: Borneo Watch: it! Posts: 864	the 16570 is always a fantastic starter.. next up would be a Daytona!!

3 November 2011, 03:21 AM	#25
warren G. "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Duy Location: New Orleans, LA Watch: Speedmaster 3861 Posts: 1,925	Nice Exp __________________ De gustibus non est disputandum.

3 November 2011, 08:28 AM	#26
Vernal "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Mid-Atlantic Watch: 116610LV Posts: 192	Enjoy it! I've worn mine for 2 weeks straight, now, my poor subs are just sitting there.

3 November 2011, 08:44 AM	#27
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	Congrats!

3 November 2011, 03:02 PM	#28
pegase747 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: France/HKG/Japan Posts: 194	The black dial Exp2 is one of the most disregarded sport rolex, making it rarer than the Subs, GMTs or Exps and white Exp2s. It is also very discrete and not too noticeable. Love mine Congrats on your beauty. Pierre

3 November 2011, 03:28 PM	#29
zhiunit "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: zhi Location: delaware Watch: grandseiko sbgj001 Posts: 374	congratz and prepare ur wallet to buy more =D

3 November 2011, 03:40 PM	#30
DolphinV8 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Earth Watch: 16610LV Posts: 949	Congrats!

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