First 5 Digit Ref...

[knels]

Good Evening (Or Morning for Some),

Just thought I would share my latest 'Incoming' without putting 'Incominggggg' in the thread title....

I have recently, well i say recently, purchased a 1991 X-Series Polar 16570 Explorer II with a 'Swiss only' Dial.
I have had the watch since around April but have only recently had the joys of wearing it the past 3-4 weeks. (It was in hiding for a few months until I found the right time to break the news to her I had purchased another watch )

The deal I got on the watch was too good to pass up with Box/Papers and it was a spur of the moment type purchase. The watch arrived in very good condition and took it into my local AD to get to give it an eyeball; all was well and they were also very impressed.

As for the 5 digit reference; its elegant, versatile and just totally different to the modern 6 digit references. This watch is giving me the same joys and 'wow' factor as my ever first watch (Black 216570), which i really didn't think was possible. There is just something i like about the more delicate steel bracelet and the hug holes that I don't get with my 6 Digit refs.
My other 2 watches haven't seen much light of day since finally getting to wear it.

After being on the bench about 'non' Rolex straps on a Rolex I thought I would give it a go, I bought a couple of different NATO straps for it.
As the my current job role requires a lot of field work where non metal straps are a no-no the NATO works in perfectly for me.
The watch also isn't at all 'shouty' on the NATO and totally flies under the radar, which I prefer when at work.

I was majorly swayed to purchase this watch from reading reviews/opinions on here and also follow a couple of Polar 16570 wearers on various social media platforms.
Anyway.... I hope I influence a few of you that are currently on the fence about this watch.....You won't regret it.

Few Pics so far....Along with the now 3 watches strong watch box

[GarbanzoNegro]

Congratulations! (although I cannot see the pics)

[knels]

Originally Posted by GarbanzoNegro

Congratulations! (although I cannot see the pics)

Thank you!!
Hopefully fixed now! Won't be using google photo links again!

[GarbanzoNegro]

Originally Posted by knels

Thank you!!

Hopefully fixed now! Won't be using google photo links again!

Beautiful!

Do you think it will be the last 5 digit?

[knels]

Originally Posted by GarbanzoNegro

Beautiful!

Do you think it will be the last 5 digit?

100% will be adding another.
Looking at adding a birth year watch (1990) for my 30th birthday next year, might have to start looking soon before the 'Ideal 30th birthday present' prices start coming into play

[sensui]

Great choice.

[BrazenC5]

I LOVE the 16570 Polar. Congrats on the pick up.

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[JP.]

Great watch. Welcome to the club!

[speedymoonman]

congrats on the pick up!

[TreiseKL]

Reminds me I need to get one of those. My coworker has one

[knels]

Originally Posted by TreiseKL

Reminds me I need to get one of those. My coworker has one

Do it before the prices slide even higher. This watch seems to be picking up quite a bit of heat this year, I can now see why

[Fire bloke]

That's a great looking watch ,I love the polar on NATO straps looks superb the case matches well with the band's on the strap
Makes it so versatile swooping and changing the straps
Look on the CWC watch site they do the original and best NATO straps supplied to the MOD in lots of colours the early grey will make your watch stand out

[knels]

Originally Posted by Fire bloke

That's a great looking watch ,I love the polar on NATO straps looks superb the case matches well with the band's on the strap
Makes it so versatile swooping and changing the straps
Look on the CWC watch site they do the original and best NATO straps supplied to the MOD in lots of colours the early grey will make your watch stand out

Just works so well on the NATO. Reason I went for this particular one was the lack of shiny SS bands. The more dull brushed bands go really well with the brushed lugs. Straps were also cheap as chips.

Thanks I'll check it out

[Johny]

Originally Posted by knels

Just works so well on the NATO. Reason I went for this particular one was the lack of shiny SS bands. The more dull brushed bands go really well with the brushed lugs. Straps were also cheap as chips.

Thanks I'll check it out

The Maratac natos are very good quality.

[eskiserkan]

Another fantastic piece from Rolex.

[Nikrnic]

Congrats! Good pick up. I like the idea of having a 5 and 6 digit of the same model, it makes you appreciate them both more.

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[brandrea]

Congratulations and very nice collection. The Explorer looks fantastic on that nato

[knels]

Originally Posted by Nikrnic

Congrats! Good pick up. I like the idea of having a 5 and 6 digit of the same model, it makes you appreciate them both more.

Totally agree. Delighted to own both versions. Expii seems totally overlooked and underated among the SS range and I personally just can't see why.

Originally Posted by brandrea

Congratulations and very nice collection. The Explorer looks fantastic on that nato

Thanks

[Crazy Lugs]

Originally Posted by knels

Totally agree. Delighted to own both versions. Expii seems totally overlooked and underated among the SS range and I personally just can't see why.

It makes no sense to me, either. Must be the lack of moveable bezel or POP? Perhaps the real reason is because it flies under the radar...

It is one of the lightest 5-digit references and super super comfortable.

Congratulations! Great choice.

[Odie-r]

Love that Polar dial. Congrats!

[10klakes]

Awesome addition to your collection. The 16570 polar is gaining momentum and for good reason. Congrats-

[othertbone]

Polar Explorer II in the house!

[Richard Carver]

My '91 X says Hey.

[knels]

Originally Posted by Richard Carver

My '91 X says Hey.

Very nice!!! Works really well with that Striped Black & Grey NATO.
Also, that Jubilee strap is something else, I like!!

[77T]

Originally Posted by Richard Carver

My '91 X says Hey.

I see you got busy with it

Is that the old RolexUSA oval linked Jubilee they shipped with SS DJ’s? I had them on a few vintage pieces and were very comfortable in active pursuits.

And I like the exhibition caseback.


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[Richard Carver]

Originally Posted by 77T

I see you got busy with it

Is that the old RolexUSA oval linked Jubilee they shipped with SS DJ’s? I had them on a few vintage pieces and were very comfortable in active pursuits.

And I like the exhibition caseback.


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Thanks! I was trolling ebay one night and some pawnshop had put that beautiful oval link bracelet (full 22 links) on BIN for 200 bucks! Works well on the 16570. :)

[rmlovett1]

Great piece! Congratulations!

[Onequik135i]

Congrats, can’t beat a Polar. I miss mine, traded away & regret it ever since.

[knels]

Originally Posted by Onequik135i

Congrats, can’t beat a Polar. I miss mine, traded away & regret it ever since.

No time like the present

[toomuchtalk]

great watch, great pics!