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Old 16 June 2018, 03:57 AM   #61
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What marks out the Explorer II as the Polar edition? Is it just the orange GMT hand or something else?
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Old 16 June 2018, 04:38 AM   #62
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I love this watch and have been infatuated with a Polar dial for years. I am looking to pull the trigger on a 16570 but I am concerned about buying someone else's scratches, and NOS prices for a watch that sat neglected in a display case are absurd. The only thing stopping me from buying a 216570 is the size.
I have a girly 6.5" wrist. My Datejust looks perfect, and my Omega Speedmaster reduced feels great.


Embrace pre owned lol. Price for good example used 40mm polars are on the rise.

I too have 6.5 inch wrists and the polar is the upper most limit that I’ll wear. It’s an amazing watch. Can’t help but feel that you’re in this little fraternity of polar wearers. You don’t see them too much in the wild.


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Old 16 June 2018, 04:53 AM   #63
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Old 16 June 2018, 04:54 AM   #64
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What marks out the Explorer II as the Polar edition? Is it just the orange GMT hand or something else?
Only the white model is the Polar.
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Old 16 June 2018, 04:54 AM   #65
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Looks great!
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Old 16 June 2018, 10:53 AM   #66
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Old 17 June 2018, 02:01 AM   #67
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Explorer II is my go to watch when I travel across the pond. Given that the Explorer II is not as ubiquitous as the Submariner, I don't have to worry about drawing too much attention to what I'm wearing on my wrist.
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Old 17 June 2018, 02:14 AM   #68
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Love this watch. Other than mine I’ve only see one out in the wild.




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Old 17 June 2018, 03:04 AM   #69
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I'm liking the Polar way too much lately. Tried one on yesterday and lm loving it now. I also love my Air King but if I want to pull the trigger now the AK, just bought new in December would have to go..

Thinking, Should I ??

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Old 17 June 2018, 05:27 AM   #70
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Only the white model is the Polar.
I don't think there is a 'polar', just white or black dial. The black dial us easier to read in 'polar' conditions. The dial stands out better against the snow. Only my humble opinion.
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Old 17 June 2018, 09:54 PM   #71
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I don't think there is a 'polar', just white or black dial. The black dial us easier to read in 'polar' conditions. The dial stands out better against the snow. Only my humble opinion.
I concur!
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Old 17 June 2018, 10:44 PM   #72
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Possibly my favorite watch of all time.

I’m sure the black stands out more in the snow.

But for me, the white is way more legible, than any other watch Ive worn, the absolute vast majority of the time.
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Old 18 June 2018, 12:03 AM   #73
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My favourite watch, white Explorer II. I am thinking of getting the black Exp II as well.
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Old 18 June 2018, 12:24 AM   #74
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Old 18 June 2018, 12:42 AM   #75
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I agree

Lucky enough to have both polar
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Old 18 June 2018, 12:46 AM   #76
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I love this watch and have been infatuated with a Polar dial for years. I am looking to pull the trigger on a 16570 but I am concerned about buying someone else's scratches, and NOS prices for a watch that sat neglected in a display case are absurd. The only thing stopping me from buying a 216570 is the size.
I have a girly 6.5" wrist. My Datejust looks perfect, and my Omega Speedmaster reduced feels great.
Ur wrist are not likely to make a problem, 6.5 i have myself and the POLAR fits me perfect … Buy it!!! It is a absolutely stuning piece iLOVE it... And it finally fulfilled ''something in me...
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Old 18 June 2018, 12:52 AM   #77
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Old 18 June 2018, 12:59 AM   #78
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I go back and forth between the polar and the LVc as to which is my favorite.
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Old 18 June 2018, 01:04 AM   #79
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Old 18 June 2018, 01:07 AM   #80
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Really interested in this piece. I Came over to Rolex from a Breitling Chronomat(almost 44mm and heavy) to a 40mm blnr. I love how the blnr wears compared to my Breitling. Very interested in this watch but wondering how much bigger it wears than my blnr. can anyone comment on this?
yes not muchh bigger. U WILL love it:)) i do anyways...
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Old 18 June 2018, 01:20 AM   #81
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Lucky enough to have both polar


Nice pair you have there.

I have the older model in pair as well. These are awesome watches and still considered value for money at the moment




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Old 18 June 2018, 06:30 AM   #82
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I dig it a lot. I have been wearing it every day since getting it back around Easter. It pairs well with a Belgian Dubbel.

This is also a 2018 watch right ?
It seems that they changed the dial a bit,, look at the orange ''2'' from explorer 2 under the perpetual date in black now the 2 is more in the middle between the l and the d on the older version the 2 is more to the left and lined with the l of perpetuaL i just mentioned that. LOL..
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Old 18 June 2018, 06:32 AM   #83
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I go back and forth between the polar and the LVc as to which is my favorite.
I think you has this too.. I got it to:-) Have it a couple o weeks now.. I must say that every day i wear it i like it more nd more...… I hope my submariner still gets wrist time soon as i can't think of takin it off now.. It is so much more Original and ''cooler'' to be honest
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Old 18 June 2018, 12:18 PM   #84
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Old 18 June 2018, 01:32 PM   #85
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Subtly beautiful......
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Old 18 June 2018, 05:33 PM   #86
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Subtly beautiful......
yours is from 2018 aswell right ?
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Old 18 June 2018, 05:36 PM   #87
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very good
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Old 18 June 2018, 07:23 PM   #88
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Really starting to like this model but like everyone else can't figure what color they both look great seems white wins in the polls.
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Old 18 June 2018, 07:39 PM   #89
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yours is from 2018 aswell right ?

Yes indeed! Wow...now that you mentioned i wonder if there is anything else that they change on the dial? If I’m being honest never a big fan of Explorer 2 until recently. Seems more appealing.....
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Old 18 June 2018, 08:07 PM   #90
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Yes indeed! Wow...now that you mentioned i wonder if there is anything else that they change on the dial? If I’m being honest never a big fan of Explorer 2 until recently. Seems more appealing.....
I am just autistic i guess I think the lettering on ours is better though tbh
this watch is fantastic, and every moment you wear it any longer it is better and better…. I am sure now that this watch is 100%% my favorite one!! I like the black dial too.. all with all very very 100%% happy that i choose this watch over the GMT's or LV... I followed my brain with choosing this)
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