How come the 16570 is not extremely popular?

[Daniel23456]

Originally Posted by padi56

Have to agree but thanks to these so called social media sites many have lost there own brain power to think for themselves and many buy only what's hyped as best, rare, hot, investment etc. And to the OP wear your watch in good health its a great watch.

Enjoy wearing it SO much! Was supposed to be on my wrist a year and a half ago... Still can't believe I got the 16610 instead making it harder to find a 16570 now... But at least I have it and enjoy it now:)

[Oldfellow]

Originally Posted by Daniel23456

Which year is that? Chamfers look identical to mine:)

It is a P serial, 2000.

[htc8p]

16570 polar explorer will gain it’s charm as time goes by. I think it was just eclipsed by the sub. It is more popular than the exp2


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[Daniel23456]

Originally Posted by Oldfellow

It is a P serial, 2000.

As I suspected... Reminded me of the chambers on my P serial:)

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1F4s...w?usp=drivesdk

[othelo]

How is possible to do that?

[codecow]

If you’re going to get one, I think this is the right reference to get.

[Wrathchild]

Forget what is popular, choosing what resonates with your personal taste and brings you joy is paramount. Trends may come and go, don’t let it dictate what you should buy.

[0nly5iv3Digits]

I absolutely hated the 16570s back in the day. They are just so “odd-ball” in the Rolex line-up that I suspect most watch people find them to deviate from what Rolex is - comparing to DJs, subs, gmts etc.

Once it was on my wrist for the first time though…. Wow what a magical experience! I prefer it over the 16610s and some days over the 16710 as well. The white dial is just “special”. But it’s definitely a watch that looks better on wrist than in pictures I think. Kind of a sleeper in that sense. I think it perhaps my favourite 5 digit piece.

[Polarexplorerii]

I bought my Z serial about 3 yrs ago for $5,800. It is the watch that got me into Rolex.

[168000]

Thanks for creating a post of the 16570. I always wondered the same. Too bad for the haters, they don’t know what they are missing with this watch.
Lots have been said: slim, discret, robust, tough and somehow dressy, gmt… it is just a great watch.
Mine with the 3186 spend lots of time on my wrist.
The lack of popularity comes also maybe because the watch was never in a movie or on a movie star’s wrist.
If magnum pi had an Eii maybe things would be different today.

Here is mine
https://www.rolexforums.com/attachme...1&d=1703910944

[PepsiBezel]

This is my second 16570… I moved on from my first but that made me appreciate it all the more.

[Tri-National-Man]

..Re acquired a 16570.. This one an early F series..Would have preferred a drilled lug hole case, as strap changing is fiddlier, but aren’t these one of the best looking Rolex professionals on a nato strap..? Still in honeymoon period with it 🥰

[PepsiBezel]

Originally Posted by Tri-National-Man

..Re acquired a 16570.. This one an early F series..Would have preferred a drilled lug hole case, as strap changing is fiddlier, but aren’t these one of the best looking Rolex professionals on a nato strap..? Still in honeymoon period with it 🥰

From another re-acquired owner - Congrats! I went from lug holes to no holes (16570T) and I find that, contrary to forum lore, the no holes cases are easier to swap bracelets with a Bergeron tweezers — less scraps on the side of the case.

Agree completely that the radial brushed bezel goes great with a NATO!

[Polarexplorerii]

It's a cool watch..

[BillA]

If you prefer not to pay crazy prices for current models from the grey market, this 5-digital serial is a winner.

[Polarexplorerii]

Originally Posted by BillA

If you prefer not to pay crazy prices for current models from the grey market, this 5-digital serial is a winner.

Even this model has gone up a few thousand..

[painexpert]

16570 is a great watch.

[sien]

I believe attention has not shifted to it yet, but of course its time will come.

[Polarexplorerii]

Originally Posted by sien

I believe attention has not shifted to it yet, but of course its time will come.

I really don't think so, look at the Discontinued Black GMT with the green hand...

[royalflushness]

For whatever reason this watch really caught my eye when I first started collecting. Perhaps its the perfect size or the way the black lacquer dances with the pure white dial. I finally pulled the trigger on a nice 1999 P Serial (open lug holes w SEL) 6 months ago. I wear it everyday as a daily. Dont really care if the value goes up or not I dont plan on ever selling it. Perfect under the radar travel watch and if you know, you know.

[jamesbondOO7]

I had one, such a comfortable watch.

[jamesbondOO7]

[Polarexplorerii]

One thing I can say about it, it is very comfortable to wear..

[piratfisk]

Originally Posted by royalflushness

For whatever reason this watch really caught my eye when I first started collecting. Perhaps its the perfect size or the way the black lacquer dances with the pure white dial. I finally pulled the trigger on a nice 1999 P Serial (open lug holes w SEL) 6 months ago. I wear it everyday as a daily. Dont really care if the value goes up or not I dont plan on ever selling it. Perfect under the radar travel watch and if you know, you know.

I love the polar 16570s... I saw a black one on a fellow traveler's wrist from TIJ --> LAP. I smiled to myself because I thought that that's such a perfect watch to travel with. Not as blingy as some of the GMT2s, but does everything you'd want a vacation watch to do.

[Recaro18]

Love em!

My V-Serial 3186

[Mccall86]

Interesting thread. Enjoyed reading through the responses. I've been trying to decide between a 16610 and 16570 as my next acquisition for a while. The more I read of people's experiences with the exp II the more I'm leaning in that direction. I know the sub is iconic, but I appreciate the more under-the-radar aspect of the exp II, along with the fact that everyone has a sub and I generally like to be different. Also the GMT function would be more useful to me than the rotating bezel and I don't dive either. I currently daily a DJ36 but it's over 40 years old and I don't exactly baby my watches so I would like to find something a little more practical to wear everyday.

[Emdi]

I would say the 5-digit Explorer II are sleeper. They are behind the big names like Sub, GMT and Daytona etc. If you have the option to buy one piece in an good condition - take it!

[krounchou]

One of the best !
I love mine, 16570 from 2009, polar dial with a 3186.

[ERH]

In my opinion, as an owner myself, it's understated elegance, under the radar cool. As long as you enjoy it, that's all that matters.

[Polarexplorerii]

Originally Posted by Emdi

I would say the 5-digit Explorer II are sleeper. They are behind the big names like Sub, GMT and Daytona etc. If you have the option to buy one piece in an good condition - take it!

I agree..