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yoast · 23 July 2018, 10:22 PM

I have recently regained interest in this watch. It hasn't moved in price as much as all other rolex sports, I like the white dial and GMT function as sort of a "under the radar" travel watch.

Any opinions?

Thanks!

jrs146 · 23 July 2018, 10:25 PM

I think you’re spot on. It’s a great value compared to other models and their current pricing. A great stealthy travel watch for sure!

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Dirt · 2 August 2018, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by jrs146

I think you’re spot on. It’s a great value compared to other models and their current pricing. A great stealthy travel watch for sure!

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Agreed

JR16 · 23 July 2018, 10:51 PM

I agree- for reasons I can’t explain, prices on this one have not skyrocketed, which make it one of the best pre-owned deals right now for someone looking to buy a 5 digit to actually wear ... IMO.

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HL65 · 23 July 2018, 10:58 PM

Sleeper? No. Nice watch? Yes.

Swearengen · 23 July 2018, 11:29 PM

It's a great under the radar Rolex. Possibly the last true tool watch.

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toomuchtalk · 24 July 2018, 03:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Swearengen

It's a great under the radar Rolex. Possibly the last true tool watch.

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Agree!

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dafuture · 23 July 2018, 11:40 PM

For sure! It's a great bargain (in comparison to other Rolex watches). I've barely taken mine off since I got it back from service.

Old Expat Beast · 23 July 2018, 11:58 PM

Prices have been breaking the 6k barrier for 3186 models in the last six months, I've noticed.

subtona · 23 July 2018, 11:58 PM

been in my collection for about 4 years and has become a steady travel companion for the ease of use and its less obvious appearance than my sub.

since i have purchased, prices are up about 25%

speaking of tool watches, one of my favorite threads 6 or 7 years ago, (i can not find it

)
was a guy showing off his Exp II that he wore everyday on his job as an auto mechanic... man did that watch have a story to tell

rolexinfl · 24 July 2018, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by subtona

been in my collection for about 4 years and has become a steady travel companion for the ease of use and its less obvious appearance than my sub.

since i have purchased, prices are up about 25%

speaking of tool watches, one of my favorite threads 6 or 7 years ago, (i can not find it

)
was a guy showing off his Exp II that he wore everyday on his job as an auto mechanic... man did that watch have a story to tell

Would love to see that thread!

doramas · 24 July 2018, 03:26 AM

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Originally Posted by subtona

been in my collection for about 4 years and has become a steady travel companion for the ease of use and its less obvious appearance than my sub.

since i have purchased, prices are up about 25%

speaking of tool watches, one of my favorite threads 6 or 7 years ago, (i can not find it

)
was a guy showing off his Exp II that he wore everyday on his job as an auto mechanic... man did that watch have a story to tell

Quote:

Originally Posted by rolexinfl

Would love to see that thread!

I would also like to read it

subtona · 24 July 2018, 03:31 AM

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Originally Posted by rolexinfl

Would love to see that thread!

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Originally Posted by doramas

I would also like to read it

If my memory serves it was given as a gift from his wife and he never took it off.

It very much makes me think of billy bob Thornton role as a mechanic in the movie
I had looked for it in the past to no avail, it may have been a thread regarding tool watches.
It’s always a joy to see someone wearing the heck out of their watch.

037 · 24 July 2018, 12:59 AM

Well, it was a sleeper until you told everyone about it. Now everyone knows.

avilhena · 24 July 2018, 01:15 AM

Definitely a great watch!

toomuchtalk · 24 July 2018, 03:43 AM

It's a great watch, far superior (in my personal opinion) than the the new version.

Poor photo due to it being cold and was shivering...

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brand_c · 27 July 2018, 03:57 AM

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Originally Posted by toomuchtalk

It's a great watch, far superior (in my personal opinion) than the the new version.

Poor photo due to it being cold and was shivering...

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Thought it was shot on film back in the 80s or 90s....that is until I saw the solid end links

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toomuchtalk · 27 July 2018, 06:02 AM

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Thought it was shot on film back in the 80s or 90s....that is until I saw the solid end links

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Ok

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4vCoupe · 24 July 2018, 04:11 AM

Great watch but not a sleeper.

hdrazor251 · 24 July 2018, 01:08 PM

My favorite and for me, the most comfortable to wear. Gets 80-90% of my wrist time.

TheButcher · 24 July 2018, 01:17 PM

just picked up a black one. prices have gone up definitely gone up in the last 6 months .

KarlTheToyotaGuy · 24 July 2018, 01:22 PM

Exceptional watch!

I would have to disagree about pricing though, last year you could find plenty of them around the $3k mark.

Onequik135i · 24 July 2018, 01:46 PM

Funny this thread was just started, I have been toying with the idea of picking one up too. Was undecided on either dial and whether 5/6 digit models. I like them all.

rcambrid · 24 July 2018, 02:42 PM

I had a 5 digit black dial 16570 and loved it; only sold it to fund a 16710 Pepsi, which I don’t regret. I do miss it thought; it’s a great watch, super versatile, and feels indestructible. If funds allow in the future, may pick one up again,

yoast · 27 July 2018, 02:00 AM

Thanks for all the responses everyone! I do really like this watch, but I found a really great deal on a 16700 which I couldn't pass up!

mineral · 27 July 2018, 02:12 AM

The polar is beautiful watch and I’m glad to be able to own it. One of my favorite

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Matthewmayer · 29 July 2018, 09:35 AM

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The polar is beautiful watch and I’m glad to be

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May I know which jubilee bracelet will fit the polar? Yours oooks awesome. Wanna try out on mine.

Onequik135i · 27 July 2018, 02:53 AM

Nice looking 5 digit you have there mineral. Think you made my decision on one shortly down the road.

mineral · 27 July 2018, 10:18 AM

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Nice looking 5 digit you have there mineral. Think you made my decision on one shortly down the road.

It is nice watch and I hope you will get one soon.

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Chewbacca · 27 July 2018, 04:18 AM

The 16570 is a horrible Rolex. Only watch nerds and people with no style buy them.

(Stop these 16570 appreciation threads!)

23 July 2018, 10:22 PM	#1
yoast "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: HK Posts: 2,288	Is the Expl II polar 16570 a sleeper? I have recently regained interest in this watch. It hasn't moved in price as much as all other rolex sports, I like the white dial and GMT function as sort of a "under the radar" travel watch. Any opinions? Thanks! __________________ IG: @yoast.watch https://www.instagram.com/yoast.watch/

23 July 2018, 10:25 PM	#2
jrs146 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Josh Location: Lost in time Watch: Me Nae Nae Posts: 9,823	I think you’re spot on. It’s a great value compared to other models and their current pricing. A great stealthy travel watch for sure! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ "Sometimes the songs that we hear are just songs of our own." -Jerome J. Garcia, Robert C. Hunter

23 July 2018, 10:58 PM	#5
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,006	Sleeper? No. Nice watch? Yes. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

23 July 2018, 11:29 PM	#6
Swearengen "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Gabriel Location: London, UK Posts: 1,859	It's a great under the radar Rolex. Possibly the last true tool watch. Sent from my E5823 using Tapatalk __________________ 1680 1675 16800 16570 16710 17000 16613 17013 Gone but not forgotten 16610LV 1016 16234

23 July 2018, 11:40 PM	#8
dafuture "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: NYC Posts: 1,944	For sure! It's a great bargain (in comparison to other Rolex watches). I've barely taken mine off since I got it back from service. __________________ Current Rolex Submariner 126610LN \|\| Cartier Tank Americaine

23 July 2018, 10:51 PM	#4
JR16 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Posts: 6,253	I agree- for reasons I can’t explain, prices on this one have not skyrocketed, which make it one of the best pre-owned deals right now for someone looking to buy a 5 digit to actually wear ... IMO. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

23 July 2018, 11:58 PM	#9
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,826	Prices have been breaking the 6k barrier for 3186 models in the last six months, I've noticed. __________________ _______________________

23 July 2018, 11:58 PM	#10
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,599	been in my collection for about 4 years and has become a steady travel companion for the ease of use and its less obvious appearance than my sub. since i have purchased, prices are up about 25% speaking of tool watches, one of my favorite threads 6 or 7 years ago, (i can not find it) was a guy showing off his Exp II that he wore everyday on his job as an auto mechanic... man did that watch have a story to tell __________________

24 July 2018, 12:59 AM	#14
037 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: USA Posts: 6,173	Well, it was a sleeper until you told everyone about it. Now everyone knows.

24 July 2018, 01:15 AM	#15
avilhena "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Brazil Posts: 1,139	Definitely a great watch! __________________ Once you wear the crown, you can never go down.

24 July 2018, 03:43 AM	#16
toomuchtalk "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: UK Posts: 2,253	It's a great watch, far superior (in my personal opinion) than the the new version. Poor photo due to it being cold and was shivering... Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

24 July 2018, 04:11 AM	#19
4vCoupe "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: USA Watch: GMT Master 16750 Posts: 795	Great watch but not a sleeper.

24 July 2018, 01:08 PM	#20
hdrazor251 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Jeff Location: Arizona Watch: is recovered!! Posts: 4,255	My favorite and for me, the most comfortable to wear. Gets 80-90% of my wrist time. __________________ 16753 GMT Master, 16613 Bluesy, 16710 GMT Master II, 16570 Polar Explorer II-Stolen & Recovered!! Card Carrying Member of the Global Assoc. of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

24 July 2018, 01:17 PM	#21
TheButcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: vancouver Watch: 14060 & 16570 Posts: 183	just picked up a black one. prices have gone up definitely gone up in the last 6 months .

24 July 2018, 01:22 PM	#22
KarlTheToyotaGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Karl Location: Texas Watch: Datejust 36! Posts: 323	Exceptional watch! I would have to disagree about pricing though, last year you could find plenty of them around the $3k mark.

24 July 2018, 01:46 PM	#23
Onequik135i "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Tampa, Florida Watch: 116610LV Posts: 2,574	Funny this thread was just started, I have been toying with the idea of picking one up too. Was undecided on either dial and whether 5/6 digit models. I like them all. __________________ 16750 / 116610LV / 116613LB / Ed White 321 / PAM111 / PAM170

24 July 2018, 02:42 PM	#24
rcambrid "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: USA Posts: 241	I had a 5 digit black dial 16570 and loved it; only sold it to fund a 16710 Pepsi, which I don’t regret. I do miss it thought; it’s a great watch, super versatile, and feels indestructible. If funds allow in the future, may pick one up again,

27 July 2018, 02:00 AM	#25
yoast "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: HK Posts: 2,288	Thanks for all the responses everyone! I do really like this watch, but I found a really great deal on a 16700 which I couldn't pass up! __________________ IG: @yoast.watch https://www.instagram.com/yoast.watch/

27 July 2018, 02:12 AM	#26
mineral "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 3,670	The polar is beautiful watch and I’m glad to be able to own it. One of my favorite Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Watching date changes every midnight

27 July 2018, 02:53 AM	#28
Onequik135i "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Tampa, Florida Watch: 116610LV Posts: 2,574	Nice looking 5 digit you have there mineral. Think you made my decision on one shortly down the road. __________________ 16750 / 116610LV / 116613LB / Ed White 321 / PAM111 / PAM170

27 July 2018, 04:18 AM	#30
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,112	The 16570 is a horrible Rolex. Only watch nerds and people with no style buy them. (Stop these 16570 appreciation threads!)

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