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Old 28 April 2014, 08:13 AM   #1
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216570 Size Comparison

I've recently fallen in love with the Polar 216570. Does anyone have any comparison shots to a Speedy Pro? If not, any pics and opinions on the size would be highly appreciated, thanks!

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Old 28 April 2014, 09:07 AM   #2
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Speedy Pro and 216570 are both 42mm. I do feel the Explorer wears a little bigger than the Speedy.


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Old 28 April 2014, 09:12 AM   #3
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Speedy Pro and 216570 are both 42mm. I do feel the Explorer wears a little bigger than the Speedy.


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Do you have both? Any pics?
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Old 28 April 2014, 09:21 AM   #4
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They are both 42mm, as advertised. I also think the 216570 feels a little larger on the wrist, probably because the case is thicker and the bezel seems a little more wide.

First photo is side-by-side comparison. Second photo is the same, but shows yellow lines to illustrate the same diameter.



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Old 28 April 2014, 12:47 PM   #5
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They are both 42mm, as advertised. I also think the 216570 feels a little larger on the wrist, probably because the case is thicker and the bezel seems a little more wide.

First photo is side-by-side comparison. Second photo is the same, but shows yellow lines to illustrate the same diameter.



Very helpful, thank you.

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Old 30 April 2014, 10:15 PM   #6
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They are both 42mm, as advertised. I also think the 216570 feels a little larger on the wrist, probably because the case is thicker and the bezel seems a little more wide.

First photo is side-by-side comparison. Second photo is the same, but shows yellow lines to illustrate the same diameter.





super pix! the yellow lines really help see what's the same (diameter) and different (lugs).
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Old 28 April 2014, 10:28 AM   #7
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216570 Size Comparison

The Explorer II wears a bit larger on the wrist, and the Speedmaster Pro is lighter.

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Old 28 April 2014, 12:48 PM   #8
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The Explorer II wears a bit larger on the wrist, and the Speedmaster Pro is lighter.

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I already have the Speedy and love it, but I'm thinking the 216570 may be my next addition.

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Old 28 April 2014, 10:30 AM   #9
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The lug to lug on the Explorer 2 seemed longer than the Speedy Pro when I tried it on. So much larger, in fact, that it overhung my wrist while the Speedy does not.
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I did own both...still have the Explorer sold the Speedy sadly.


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Old 28 April 2014, 12:53 PM   #11
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The Explorer II wears larger and heavier. Lug to Lug on the Explorer II is 50.11mm and 47.78mm on the Speedmaster. At least that's what I measured on mine. Sorry about the pic. It's all I have right now.

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Old 28 April 2014, 01:29 PM   #12
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The Explorer II wears larger and heavier. Lug to Lug on the Explorer II is 50.11mm and 47.78mm on the Speedmaster. At least that's what I measured on mine. Sorry about the pic. It's all I have right now.

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Old 28 April 2014, 07:34 PM   #13
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The Explorer II wears larger and heavier. Lug to Lug on the Explorer II is 50.11mm and 47.78mm on the Speedmaster. At least that's what I measured on mine. Sorry about the pic. It's all I have right now.

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Old 30 April 2014, 12:06 PM   #14
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Thanks! You have a great collection, which is your favorite?

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I really couldn't say which is my favorite. I love them all. I can't say which is my favorite but probably the Agua Terra is my least favorite which is weird since it is probably the one I lusted after most before I got it. There is nothing wrong with it and in certain light the dial just pops and the crystal is so clear sometimes it looks as if it doesn't have one. But truthfully I'm thinking about flipping it for a Pelagos.

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Old 30 April 2014, 12:25 PM   #15
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I really couldn't say which is my favorite. I love them all. I can't say which is my favorite but probably the Agua Terra is my least favorite which is weird since it is probably the one I lusted after most before I got it. There is nothing wrong with it and in certain light the dial just pops and the crystal is so clear sometimes it looks as if it doesn't have one. But truthfully I'm thinking about flipping it for a Pelagos.



Too kind, Mike. Thank you.
That's funny, I spent almost 2 years lusting after an opaline AT, sold it after a couple months. Also, can you pick between the LV and Explorer II?
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The Explorer II wears larger and heavier. Lug to Lug on the Explorer II is 50.11mm and 47.78mm on the Speedmaster. At least that's what I measured on mine. Sorry about the pic. It's all I have right now.

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If you own the speedy do it. I own both and love the way both wear.
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If you own the speedy do it. I own both and love the way both wear.

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Old 28 April 2014, 08:25 PM   #19
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You absolutely have to try the EXPII on. From its first release and subsequent pictures I saw on TRF I just knew it was too big for my tastes. I was wrong!
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I have both...size difference isn't as noticeable as the weight IMHO.

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Old 29 April 2014, 01:35 AM   #21
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I have both...size difference isn't as noticeable as the weight IMHO.

50th Anniv Speedy Pro! Nice, congrats!!
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Old 29 April 2014, 10:49 PM   #22
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50th Anniv Speedy Pro! Nice, congrats!!
Thx!

Here is a pic of the EXPII but I need a better top down shot.



This one is better

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Thx!

Here is a pic of the EXPII but I need a better top down shot.



This one is better

That looks spectacular on you!
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That looks spectacular on you!
Thx! Really loving the look and feel of this watch.
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Old 29 April 2014, 08:24 AM   #25
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I have both...size difference isn't as noticeable as the weight IMHO.

Speedy seems to fit you similarly to how it fits me, mind posting a wrist shot of your 216570? Thanks!
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I also believe Rolex measures the case diameter vs. bezel. The new Expl.II bezel slightly over hangs the case and lends a larger visual presence vs. the Speedy IMHO.
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Old 29 April 2014, 11:35 PM   #27
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Love the Exp II.
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Old 29 April 2014, 11:45 PM   #28
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Do you have both? Any pics? [img]http://***************/hu4g.jpg[/img][img]http://********************/huht.jpg[/img]
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Old 30 April 2014, 07:55 AM   #29
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I had both but flipped the Explorer a short while ago. Would agree with what someone said earlier about the Explorer feeling slightly bigger, though both wear very nicely
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I'm really starting to like the black dial
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