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sapper · 23 May 2021, 08:32 AM

Received the 226570 today. Long story short, I had wanted the previous version, my AD let me take a look at this one, it came home with me. I was concerned there might be a dial size difference. If the new one has a 0.5mm smaller diameter to make the 3285 work, it is not noticeable. I had been concerned about the pvd coated hands and plots, in the flesh it looks great. Long term, the 3285 is something I’ll pay attention to. I have not had it in hand long enough to do an accuracy test yet. The chromalight seems to start out a brighter green and shift to more blue after a few hours in the dark (see photos).

kieselguhr · 23 May 2021, 08:44 AM

Congratulations

rmwill · 23 May 2021, 08:44 AM

Just picked mine up today also. Enjoy!

WalterE · 23 May 2021, 09:30 AM

Jealous! Enjoy it in good health!

Doood · 23 May 2021, 11:01 AM

Awesome watch. 216570 owner here. Congratulations. I picked mine up in October and rarely leaves my wrist. I was on the fence about waiting for the new generation. But when the AD called I said yes. Hope to be able to A B them in person. I think the new hands and AR coating are probably an improvement. It will be interesting to see the new bracelet size and proportions, and thickness as I have heard this has changed too.

ks58 · 23 May 2021, 11:05 AM

Congrats, it looks cool for sure.

Zuger · 23 May 2021, 11:40 AM

Nice

reecester · 23 May 2021, 12:18 PM

Congrats.

Scanspeakman · 23 May 2021, 12:26 PM

As someone else on this forum said: the explorer II is probably the least photogenic watch in the Rolex lineup. Looks so different (and so much better) in real life on your wrist. I got my 216570 polar last February, just before the release of the new model. I wanted the classic steel bezel for sure and was afraid Rolex would change it to a ceramic bezel. Fortunately, they did not. The explorer II polar is an awesome watch as it is. Also less recognized as a Rolex which attracts less unwanted attention.

When looking at the photos in this topic, and afterwards other photos of the new model, the date window seem shifted a bit more to the center in comparison to my 216570. Probably because the 3285 is a slightly smaller movement with a slightly smaller date wheel in comparison to the 3187, which was a slightly bigger version of the 3186. I just noticed how the "2" in "21" lines up with the 2 and 4 o'clock hour marker in the first picture in comparison to my 216570. The more outwards position (probably 1 mm) on the old model makes the dial a bit more balanced in my opinion even though the difference is tiny.

Scanspeakman

garyk · 23 May 2021, 01:05 PM

Awesome!

scombs263 · 23 May 2021, 03:02 PM

Congratulations ��.

Harry-57 · 24 May 2021, 07:29 AM

Nice. Congratulations.

One of the few remaining Rolex models that doesn't look like a bunch of other Rolex models.

Merlin69 · 24 May 2021, 07:45 AM

Congrats! Great one!

DM101 · 24 May 2021, 02:58 PM

Congrats !

DM101 · 24 May 2021, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scanspeakman

As someone else on this forum said: the explorer II is probably the least photogenic watch in the Rolex lineup. Looks so different (and so much better) in real life on your wrist. I got my 216570 polar last February, just before the release of the new model. I wanted the classic steel bezel for sure and was afraid Rolex would change it to a ceramic bezel. Fortunately, they did not. The explorer II polar is an awesome watch as it is. Also less recognized as a Rolex which attracts less unwanted attention.

When looking at the photos in this topic, and afterwards other photos of the new model, the date window seem shifted a bit more to the center in comparison to my 216570. Probably because the 3285 is a slightly smaller movement with a slightly smaller date wheel in comparison to the 3187, which was a slightly bigger version of the 3186. I just noticed how the "2" in "21" lines up with the 2 and 4 o'clock hour marker in the first picture in comparison to my 216570. The more outwards position (probably 1 mm) on the old model makes the dial a bit more balanced in my opinion even though the difference is tiny.

Scanspeakman

The crown looks "bigger" too compared with the previous model.

Seddyspaghetti · 24 May 2021, 03:08 PM

Congrats

HogwldFLTR · 24 May 2021, 06:37 PM

Congratulations!!!

rustyyas · 27 May 2021, 08:01 AM

Enjoy, it's a beautiful watch!

winst · 27 May 2021, 08:03 AM

Nice - congratulations!

RichM · 27 May 2021, 09:22 AM

Congratulations

drm20 · 27 May 2021, 09:46 AM

Very nice, congrats!

vesnyder · 27 May 2021, 09:49 AM

Love the white face! Congrats and wear in good health.

rmlovett1 · 27 May 2021, 09:53 AM

Congratulations !

23 May 2021, 08:32 AM	#1
sapper "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 39	226570 - Polar Received the 226570 today. Long story short, I had wanted the previous version, my AD let me take a look at this one, it came home with me. I was concerned there might be a dial size difference. If the new one has a 0.5mm smaller diameter to make the 3285 work, it is not noticeable. I had been concerned about the pvd coated hands and plots, in the flesh it looks great. Long term, the 3285 is something I’ll pay attention to. I have not had it in hand long enough to do an accuracy test yet. The chromalight seems to start out a brighter green and shift to more blue after a few hours in the dark (see photos). Attached Images

23 May 2021, 08:44 AM	#3
rmwill 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Somewhere Cold Posts: 907	Just picked mine up today also. Enjoy! __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 116710LN Rolex Sea-Dweller 16600 Rolex Explorer 224270 Rolex Explorer II 226570 Polar Omega Moonwatch Sapphire Sandwich Panerai PAM00111 2 Factor Authentication

23 May 2021, 01:05 PM	#10
garyk 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Gary Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 11,754	Awesome! __________________

24 May 2021, 07:45 AM	#13
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24 May 2021, 06:37 PM	#17
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23 May 2021, 08:44 AM	#2
kieselguhr "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Nick Location: Las Vegas Watch: 1601 Posts: 10,623	Congratulations

23 May 2021, 09:30 AM	#4
WalterE "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Europe Watch: Too many says wife Posts: 346	Jealous! Enjoy it in good health!

23 May 2021, 11:01 AM	#5
Doood "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Socal Posts: 1,028	Awesome watch. 216570 owner here. Congratulations. I picked mine up in October and rarely leaves my wrist. I was on the fence about waiting for the new generation. But when the AD called I said yes. Hope to be able to A B them in person. I think the new hands and AR coating are probably an improvement. It will be interesting to see the new bracelet size and proportions, and thickness as I have heard this has changed too.

23 May 2021, 11:05 AM	#6
ks58 Banned Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: United States Posts: 1,533	Congrats, it looks cool for sure.

23 May 2021, 11:40 AM	#7
Zuger "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: me set the time Posts: 2,520	Nice

23 May 2021, 12:18 PM	#8
reecester "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: New York Posts: 401	Congrats.

23 May 2021, 12:26 PM	#9
Scanspeakman "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: - Posts: 62	As someone else on this forum said: the explorer II is probably the least photogenic watch in the Rolex lineup. Looks so different (and so much better) in real life on your wrist. I got my 216570 polar last February, just before the release of the new model. I wanted the classic steel bezel for sure and was afraid Rolex would change it to a ceramic bezel. Fortunately, they did not. The explorer II polar is an awesome watch as it is. Also less recognized as a Rolex which attracts less unwanted attention. When looking at the photos in this topic, and afterwards other photos of the new model, the date window seem shifted a bit more to the center in comparison to my 216570. Probably because the 3285 is a slightly smaller movement with a slightly smaller date wheel in comparison to the 3187, which was a slightly bigger version of the 3186. I just noticed how the "2" in "21" lines up with the 2 and 4 o'clock hour marker in the first picture in comparison to my 216570. The more outwards position (probably 1 mm) on the old model makes the dial a bit more balanced in my opinion even though the difference is tiny. Scanspeakman

23 May 2021, 03:02 PM	#11
scombs263 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: COMBS#263 Location: Los Angeles, Ca. Watch: Rolex SD43 Posts: 2,193	Congratulations ��.

24 May 2021, 07:29 AM	#12
Harry-57 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Harry Location: England Posts: 10,676	Nice. Congratulations. One of the few remaining Rolex models that doesn't look like a bunch of other Rolex models.

24 May 2021, 02:58 PM	#14
DM101 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Singapore Posts: 901	Congrats !

24 May 2021, 03:08 PM	#16
Seddyspaghetti "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Uranus Watch: 116500LN Posts: 4,789	Congrats

27 May 2021, 08:01 AM	#18
rustyyas 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: USA Watch: 116610LV Posts: 205	Enjoy, it's a beautiful watch!

27 May 2021, 08:03 AM	#19
winst "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: UK Posts: 6,642	Nice - congratulations!

27 May 2021, 09:22 AM	#20
RichM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Richie Location: "Nowhere Man" Watch: out now,take care! Posts: 29,772	Congratulations __________________ "I love to work at nothing all day" TRF #139960

27 May 2021, 09:46 AM	#21
drm20 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Dave Location: Scottsdale, AZ Watch: Just one more Posts: 1,062	Very nice, congrats!

27 May 2021, 09:49 AM	#22
vesnyder "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Real Name: Vance Location: North Coast Watch: GMT II Posts: 1,572	Love the white face! Congrats and wear in good health.

27 May 2021, 09:53 AM	#23
rmlovett1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 23,509	Congratulations !

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