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21 July 2020, 12:51 PM
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Finally Got Friend to Sell 16570
I have been trying to get this watch for years. My friend bought it in 1994 and has decided to downsize some what. The good side is that he gave me what I consider a very good price, the bad side is that it has never been serviced so off to the shop tomorrow for a service.
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21 July 2020, 12:54 PM
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Congrats Pat! Wear in good health!
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21 July 2020, 01:05 PM
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Congrats!!
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21 July 2020, 01:06 PM
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Thats nice of him. Congrats to you! Thats a good looker and taking on that natural vanilla patina on the hands and markers.. Enjoy!!...
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21 July 2020, 03:41 PM
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Congratulations, a great looking Polar aging nicely.
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21 July 2020, 04:03 PM
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That's a lovely patina. It goes without saying, but no service hands or dials!
If it's still running I'd wear it for a week or so before service, just to enjoy it haha |
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21 July 2020, 04:05 PM
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nice patina!
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21 July 2020, 06:53 PM
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Great choice! Congratulations
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21 July 2020, 09:59 PM
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Congrats on the purchase, its a nice full set.
You mentioned it was never serviced....out of curiosity, did the previous owner had it polished at some point?!
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21 July 2020, 10:01 PM
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Congratulations
Nice to keep it in the family, so to speak 
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21 July 2020, 11:00 PM
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21 July 2020, 11:02 PM
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22 July 2020, 12:06 AM
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Congratulations.
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22 July 2020, 12:41 AM
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One of my favorites.
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22 July 2020, 01:02 AM
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The 1st generation of Explorer 2 was born at 1971, ref: 1655. The 2nd generation at 1988, ref: 16550 (2 years only). On both generations, the color of the index will change as time goes by.
Starting from 1990, Rolex made the 3rd generation, ref: 16570. The color of the index will not change (my friend has one). Therefore, in terms of re-sale value, the 16550 is the most valuable verison, because of it's limited production. 
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22 July 2020, 01:37 AM
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congrats! I love mine
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22 July 2020, 01:57 AM
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Real Name: Ed
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I never cared for the 216570 because the size and proportions seemed wrong. That's just me. Once I saw the 16570, however, I had to have one. So simple and understated, but a total workhorse. You'll love wearing it. Congrats!
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22 July 2020, 02:46 AM
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Real Name: Jack
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Watch: 16570, 16710
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that has developed some nice patina there!!! congrats on the new piece
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22 July 2020, 03:14 AM
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Real Name: Luis
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very nice looking….congratulations....
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