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Old 8 January 2020, 03:36 PM   #1
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Definitely the submariner. get the iconic rolex as your only one

no date = no problem
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Old 8 January 2020, 04:27 PM   #2
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216570 Polar

) Proportional case/lug design
) Date & GMT function
) Increased legibility
) Modern sized (adult)
) Magnifier not noticeable on white dial
) Sheeple effect elimination
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Old 8 January 2020, 12:42 PM   #3
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Everyone is unique and some of the reasons I chose the polar are the same reasons some folks on here did not: 42mm case and orange hand and font. Some other reasons include dual time zone, readability, less common/under-the-radar, and the history of the watch. But the biggest reason is the way it felt when I put it on my wrist. Honestly it is a personal decision and you will be happiest with the watch that YOU like the best.
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Old 8 January 2020, 12:49 PM   #4
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Submariner.
I know what is the date today and don't need gmt every day.
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Old 8 January 2020, 12:53 PM   #5
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Sub!
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Old 8 January 2020, 01:17 PM   #6
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Hard decision, however I chose the sub. Can’t go wrong with either.
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Old 8 January 2020, 01:37 PM   #7
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Greatly prefer the Explorer II.
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Old 8 January 2020, 01:40 PM   #8
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Old 8 January 2020, 02:00 PM   #9
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Sub by a mile. Also, you stated that you don't like the cyclops - the Exp II has one and the Sub does not.
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Old 8 January 2020, 02:20 PM   #10
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For me, the Explorer II. But if you said the sub was a hulk, that would be a different story.
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Old 8 January 2020, 03:16 PM   #11
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You want to choose in between these two? Not fair.. looks great as pair!!
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Old 8 January 2020, 03:28 PM   #12
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Polar followed by an SD43 to alternate black and white and have similar size, as a sub seems small after you wear an EXP2.
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Old 8 January 2020, 04:40 PM   #13
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Submariner. A classic Rolex.
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Old 8 January 2020, 06:03 PM   #14
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I did both, they just play so well together in a collection and as daily wear.
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Old 8 January 2020, 06:05 PM   #15
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Had the same decision and wound up with both... Polar and Bluesy.
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