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busytimmy · 22 January 2016, 12:56 PM

Great watch and one that will definitely fly under the radar (if that's your thing). For the 40mm version, I do prefer the black dial for some reason..

forgedblades · 22 January 2016, 01:08 PM

I flipped my polar sometime ago and now since it has been gone I have done nothing but miss her. So much that I will receive another tomorrow. It is a great watch indeed. Looks great. Wears even better. I am looking forward to a reunion with my friend that has been gone for awhile now. I will not make that mistake again.

Ckci · 22 January 2016, 01:12 PM

Grab one. They are great watches.

downwiththecrown · 22 January 2016, 04:05 PM

Great choice. I have the 42 and sometimes wonder if I should have bought the 40 instead :s

Relyt · 22 January 2016, 04:53 PM

I believe my 2005 black was right at 4K

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demollo · 22 January 2016, 08:44 PM

Awesome watch !

evep · 22 January 2016, 09:59 PM

I had been looking for a while and I managed to pick up a Tritium example just into the new year. It was a hard choice between this early example or a Milgauss.

Glad I went for the 16550 now!

red.earth · 23 January 2016, 12:31 AM

My Rolex journey started with a polar 16570, which I still love. It was a difficult decision between black and polar... and I was never quite sure I made the right one, so it wasn't very long before I got a BNIB one of those too. The black dial is my least worn watch (less than my Tudor Ranger, in fact) but I still absolutely love it every time I give it some wrist time. Both have the 3186 movement in, which I'm quietly pleased about too.

Neither get noticed. Only my Explorer occasionally catches admiring glances, but the ExpIIs are rather more generic looking to your average punter, it seems. Perfect!

arguetaoscar · 23 January 2016, 12:51 AM

Awesome watch!!! I love mine...

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stockae92 · 23 January 2016, 03:06 AM

A little push ... :)

jdmi32 · 23 January 2016, 03:52 AM

It's been my favorite watch for almost two decades.

Maxy · 23 January 2016, 04:49 AM

If for daily wear, I would suggest the Black over the Polar!

danh1023 · 23 January 2016, 06:40 AM

I think that a Polar would work fine for daily wear.

Swearengen · 23 January 2016, 06:54 AM

Its a really great all rounder, the polar looks very crisp and is at home in the office or at play. Also it can fly under the radar as it doesn't shout ROLEX. Having a fixed bezel its pretty tough too. I always look forward wearing my ExpII

AK1984 · 23 January 2016, 08:03 AM

Great watch
Great value
Im going to add one soon

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Duke84 · 23 January 2016, 08:19 AM

I have a polar 216570 (42mm) that I love. Wear it everywhere--hiking, skiing, and in court too. Great, versatile watch.

shawndww · 23 January 2016, 10:13 AM

Never expected it to be my daily... But it is. Cheers

hdrazor251 · 23 January 2016, 02:08 PM

Mine gets 90% of my wrist time. My favorite by far.

AF_Rob · 23 January 2016, 03:26 PM

It's a beauty and I love mine! The polar is great because if you add another piece down the line, it will most likely be a black considering their line-up. The polar will complement it nicely. My polar and my Sub are my favorite combo.

cervantes · 24 January 2016, 03:07 AM

Love my Polar. The un-rolex rolex sports watch in a way.

blufinz52 · 24 January 2016, 05:34 AM

Love my 16570.

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G-Web · 24 January 2016, 05:58 AM

Black or white, you can't go wrong.
-GW

Airforce08 · 24 January 2016, 09:04 AM

V-serial Exp II on a Horween leather band...this watch is incredibly versatile...especially in polar

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Time For Rolex · 25 January 2016, 10:18 AM

I enjoy mine quite a bit. It really does "fly under the radar".

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btmclemore · 25 January 2016, 11:50 AM

Great watch. Mine is an early model 1972 McQueen. It's two generations old, and working like a champ.

Badisblues · 25 January 2016, 12:40 PM

Not the best picture but the white face is one of my favorites. I wear it to work all the time and have been for years!

Woody · 25 January 2016, 01:22 PM

I did own a 16570 with the white dial but I never really bonded with it. Lots of people really do like them (as can be judged by the number of posts in this discussion) but if I was you I would be looking for a late model 14060M. If you do opt for the Explorer II then check out a few before you buy as the market is awash with pre-owned examples - check that the bezel is not scratched (they nearly all are) and that the case has not been overly polished. As there are so many around and dealers struggle to offload them then it is also worth holding out for an example with all the papers, service history and accessories. Good luck in your search.

22 January 2016, 04:53 PM	#35
Relyt "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Tye Location: Eastern US Watch: Rolex Explorer ii Posts: 1,464	I believe my 2005 black was right at 4K Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ ~NEVER GIVE UP! 2005 Explorer ii 16570T

23 January 2016, 03:06 AM	#40
stockae92 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 4,962	A little push ... :) __________________ 135 ├┼┼╕ 246 R

23 January 2016, 03:52 AM	#41
jdmi32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Real Name: Ky Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: 16570 Posts: 2,362	It's been my favorite watch for almost two decades. Attached Images

23 January 2016, 06:54 AM	#44
Swearengen "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Gabriel Location: London, UK Posts: 1,859	Its a really great all rounder, the polar looks very crisp and is at home in the office or at play. Also it can fly under the radar as it doesn't shout ROLEX. Having a fixed bezel its pretty tough too. I always look forward wearing my ExpII __________________ 1680 1675 16800 16570 16710 17000 16613 17013 Gone but not forgotten 16610LV 1016 16234

23 January 2016, 02:08 PM	#48
hdrazor251 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Jeff Location: Arizona Watch: is recovered!! Posts: 4,255	Mine gets 90% of my wrist time. My favorite by far. __________________ 16753 GMT Master, 16613 Bluesy, 16710 GMT Master II, 16570 Polar Explorer II-Stolen & Recovered!! Card Carrying Member of the Global Assoc. of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

22 January 2016, 12:56 PM	#31
busytimmy "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Sydney, Australia Watch: ing the detectives Posts: 3,745	Great watch and one that will definitely fly under the radar (if that's your thing). For the 40mm version, I do prefer the black dial for some reason..

22 January 2016, 01:08 PM	#32
forgedblades "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Real Name: Dave Location: Memphis Watch: 16610LV/CokeGMT II Posts: 396	I flipped my polar sometime ago and now since it has been gone I have done nothing but miss her. So much that I will receive another tomorrow. It is a great watch indeed. Looks great. Wears even better. I am looking forward to a reunion with my friend that has been gone for awhile now. I will not make that mistake again.

22 January 2016, 01:12 PM	#33
Ckci "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Russell Location: KC, MO Watch: FedEx 4 next 1 Posts: 2,244	Grab one. They are great watches.

22 January 2016, 04:05 PM	#34
downwiththecrown "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: USA Watch: sd16600,exII216570 Posts: 12	Great choice. I have the 42 and sometimes wonder if I should have bought the 40 instead :s

22 January 2016, 08:44 PM	#36
demollo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Europe Posts: 359	Awesome watch !

22 January 2016, 09:59 PM	#37
evep "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: UK (Birmingham) Posts: 13	I had been looking for a while and I managed to pick up a Tritium example just into the new year. It was a hard choice between this early example or a Milgauss. Glad I went for the 16550 now!

23 January 2016, 12:31 AM	#38
red.earth "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Adam Location: UK Watch: 124273 Posts: 831	My Rolex journey started with a polar 16570, which I still love. It was a difficult decision between black and polar... and I was never quite sure I made the right one, so it wasn't very long before I got a BNIB one of those too. The black dial is my least worn watch (less than my Tudor Ranger, in fact) but I still absolutely love it every time I give it some wrist time. Both have the 3186 movement in, which I'm quietly pleased about too. Neither get noticed. Only my Explorer occasionally catches admiring glances, but the ExpIIs are rather more generic looking to your average punter, it seems. Perfect!

23 January 2016, 12:51 AM	#39
arguetaoscar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 2,335	Awesome watch!!! I love mine... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

23 January 2016, 04:49 AM	#42
Maxy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: TX Watch: Daytona Posts: 3,231	If for daily wear, I would suggest the Black over the Polar!

23 January 2016, 06:40 AM	#43
danh1023 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Dan Location: Tennessee Watch: GMT II, ExpII Posts: 104	I think that a Polar would work fine for daily wear.

23 January 2016, 08:03 AM	#45
AK1984 Banned Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Hickory Posts: 243	Great watch Great value Im going to add one soon Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

23 January 2016, 08:19 AM	#46
Duke84 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: T Location: USA Watch: 116600 Posts: 998	I have a polar 216570 (42mm) that I love. Wear it everywhere--hiking, skiing, and in court too. Great, versatile watch.

23 January 2016, 10:13 AM	#47
shawndww "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: SSM Watch: Rolex GMT 6542 Posts: 268	Never expected it to be my daily... But it is. Cheers

23 January 2016, 03:26 PM	#49
AF_Rob "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Rob Location: Virginia Watch: Sub/Polar/OP/BB Posts: 4,671	It's a beauty and I love mine! The polar is great because if you add another piece down the line, it will most likely be a black considering their line-up. The polar will complement it nicely. My polar and my Sub are my favorite combo.

24 January 2016, 03:07 AM	#50
cervantes "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Jay Location: East and West Posts: 1,894	Love my Polar. The un-rolex rolex sports watch in a way.

24 January 2016, 05:34 AM	#51
blufinz52 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: Mike Location: NH Watch: 116400GV 124060 Posts: 1,192	Love my 16570. [IMG][/IMG]

24 January 2016, 05:58 AM	#52
G-Web 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Grant Location: NZ Watch: Moon Posts: 1,719	Black or white, you can't go wrong. -GW

24 January 2016, 09:04 AM	#53
Airforce08 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: OCONUS Posts: 200	V-serial Exp II on a Horween leather band...this watch is incredibly versatile...especially in polar Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

25 January 2016, 10:18 AM	#54
Time For Rolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Atlanta Posts: 105	I enjoy mine quite a bit. It really does "fly under the radar". Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

25 January 2016, 11:50 AM	#55
btmclemore "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Tennessee Watch: Explorer II 1655 Posts: 59	Great watch. Mine is an early model 1972 McQueen. It's two generations old, and working like a champ.

25 January 2016, 12:40 PM	#56
Badisblues "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Mike Location: Maryland Watch: 5512 Sub Posts: 55	Rolex Explorer II owners... opinions needed Not the best picture but the white face is one of my favorites. I wear it to work all the time and have been for years! Attached Images

25 January 2016, 01:22 PM	#57
Woody "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Africa Posts: 1,127	I did own a 16570 with the white dial but I never really bonded with it. Lots of people really do like them (as can be judged by the number of posts in this discussion) but if I was you I would be looking for a late model 14060M. If you do opt for the Explorer II then check out a few before you buy as the market is awash with pre-owned examples - check that the bezel is not scratched (they nearly all are) and that the case has not been overly polished. As there are so many around and dealers struggle to offload them then it is also worth holding out for an example with all the papers, service history and accessories. Good luck in your search.

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