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Jorgie · 4 January 2015, 06:58 PM

Hi guys,

I just bought a Explorer II 16570 Black dial + Hands from aleeboy to swap as i am really getting bored of my polar after 2 months of wearing it. Do any of you encounter this situation? I have seen most of the Explorer II 16570s on sale in most forums and online are Polar and not so much of the black dial model.

Does the polar dial appeals to you only for a brief moment?

Really looking forward for the arrival of the black dial and hands so that i can swap ASAP.

wdin · 4 January 2015, 07:06 PM

Not here. I love the polar as it is. If I get bored of it, I swap watches altogether and wear a black dial watch or blue dial or slate dial... you'll get the idea.

But to swap out the dial. I won't do it. That's why some of us have more than one watch..

steve.r · 4 January 2015, 08:46 PM

I think (from my reading here) that there is quite a healthy following for white dial, ref the thread about white dials here:
http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=389639

I have the Exp II 216570, and love it, I don't have any regret at all about buying it and wear it daily. I do have a black faced GMT Master 16700, so like mentioned above, if I want a black face, I just change my watch.

Psmith · 4 January 2015, 09:10 PM

Personally I much prefer the 216570 (either dial colour)

I owned the 16570 (both black and white dials) but found it too small and disliked the old-style clasp

MrSimba · 4 January 2015, 09:49 PM

216570 here also & love both dials

They are both keepers!

NukeMan · 4 January 2015, 09:52 PM

Love the black dial, not overly fond of the white. Why? Beats me, just emotions.

Jason71 · 4 January 2015, 10:16 PM

Love my 16570. Get a second, third, fourth, etc (you get the picture) watch

rle737ng · 4 January 2015, 10:57 PM

Love mine.

Rolextraderflorida · 4 January 2015, 11:04 PM

I love the polar dial...I actually prefer it on the 16570. Here is one that I had.

rollerball · 5 January 2015, 03:43 AM

The white dial plus the metallic bezel makes the watch look more substantial. I think the white dial is the best color for the Explorer II.

hdrazor251 · 5 January 2015, 07:15 AM

I love clean look and readability of the polar 16570. It gets 3x more wrist time than my GMT II.

watchwatcher · 5 January 2015, 09:15 AM

For some strange reason, I like the polar on the 16570 and the black dial on the 216570...I have no idea why.

sea-dweller · 5 January 2015, 12:34 PM

I had both the polar and black dialed versions, but recently, decided to part with the black dialed one. Just have the polar version for now:

Tri-Tip · 5 January 2015, 02:46 PM

I went with the Polar 216570 as I already have a Sub-C and wanted the white dial.

Nycturbovr6 · 5 January 2015, 04:25 PM

The key to not getting tired of a watch is the beauty of rotation. Switch it up and then when you go back it feels like a new watch

overthehill · 5 January 2015, 04:34 PM

is it true that tha bezel get scratch easily?

Jorgie · 8 January 2015, 03:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by overthehill

is it true that tha bezel get scratch easily?

Noit on mine. It depends on how you bang it around.

Anyway thanks guy for your opinions! I'm getting another blue SMP 2221.80 and swapping to black dial for the 16570. i think i much prefer the black over polar. Polar seems a little more for senior citizens where i live in(No intention to hurt anyone)

capote · 8 January 2015, 03:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason71

Love my 16570. Get a second, third, fourth, etc (you get the picture) watch

Looks awesome on the camo nato (to my surprise!)

capote · 8 January 2015, 03:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by overthehill

is it true that tha bezel get scratch easily?

It will get scratched, but since its brushed it will show much less wear than a high polished Daytona bezel for example.

adamlea · 8 January 2015, 03:43 AM

I felt cold towards the Polar too, which is why I went black. While others would disagree, I think the Exp II in black looks better and is more legible. Like any aesthetic, it's all boils down to personal preference.

GFLRolex · 8 January 2015, 04:05 AM

On pictures, the white 16570 appealed a lot to me. I wanted to get one. But after trying on both models, I went for the black one. No regrets.

superdog · 8 January 2015, 06:24 AM

I really like bith sizes. Polar.

Brushpup · 8 January 2015, 06:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adamlea

I felt cold towards the Polar too, which is why I went black. While others would disagree, I think the Exp II in black looks better and is more legible. Like any aesthetic, it's all boils down to personal preference.

So true, and I'm the opposite. Completely against logic, I don't like this watch in a black dial at all. Conversely, I love my GMT 16710, and 16600 SD. It makes no sense at all, but for me the 16570 or 216570 must have a white dial. There is just something about the white dial being so different that the black just seems like some other model and does nothing for me.

It's part of that "Explorer II enigma" thing I guess. Good thing they make both.

Jorgie · 10 January 2015, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brushpup

So true, and I'm the opposite. Completely against logic, I don't like this watch in a black dial at all. Conversely, I love my GMT 16710, and 16600 SD. It makes no sense at all, but for me the 16570 or 216570 must have a white dial. There is just something about the white dial being so different that the black just seems like some other model and does nothing for me.

It's part of that "Explorer II enigma" thing I guess. Good thing they make both.

Some forums did mentioned that the white dial 16570 is unique as most sports watches dont come in white. Some did say that the white dial is the whitest dial they have ever seen. Some also said that it is very ledgible(i agree).

But i dont know why i still miss my black dial which i foolishly sold off two years ago to diversify my collection to a few less expensive pieces. In the end i still sold everything and went back with the 16570 white this time. But it looks so stale after a while and kind of looks slightly more girlish on my girly sized wrist.

vtsnowplow · 11 January 2015, 11:35 AM

I miss mine and why I am looking for one again.

Bryanli88 · 11 January 2015, 12:52 PM

Polar is the way to go with either new or old exp 2.

HogwldFLTR · 11 January 2015, 02:10 PM

The Exp II has the least bling factor of any Rolex made imho. Almost no shiny surfaces; it's a true tool watch. Tools are hard to get excited about unless there's a need for them. Pretty far down the jewelry scale imho. I like mine but it's not flashy in the least.

antbkny · 11 January 2015, 02:17 PM

Not a fan of any white faced rolex

RLROCK · 11 January 2015, 10:42 PM

My 16570 in white gets the most wrist time because it's my everyday watch and my least expensive Rolex. I enjoy the rotation among my collection of Rolex, Omega, Panerai and Breitling, with the grail being the 116333 with the green slate dial.

IMO, if you have a diverse collection, you'll never get tired of the ones you like and love.

tomfang · 11 January 2015, 10:47 PM

Enjoying the wrist time with perlon strap!

4 January 2015, 06:58 PM	#1
Jorgie "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Penang, Malaysia Posts: 7	Feeling cold towards the Polar Explorer II 16570 Hi guys, I just bought a Explorer II 16570 Black dial + Hands from aleeboy to swap as i am really getting bored of my polar after 2 months of wearing it. Do any of you encounter this situation? I have seen most of the Explorer II 16570s on sale in most forums and online are Polar and not so much of the black dial model. Does the polar dial appeals to you only for a brief moment? Really looking forward for the arrival of the black dial and hands so that i can swap ASAP.

4 January 2015, 09:10 PM	#4
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Personally I much prefer the 216570 (either dial colour) I owned the 16570 (both black and white dials) but found it too small and disliked the old-style clasp __________________

4 January 2015, 10:16 PM	#7
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	Love my 16570. Get a second, third, fourth, etc (you get the picture) watch __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

4 January 2015, 11:04 PM	#9
Rolextraderflorida "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Brett Location: Florida Watch: 228238 Posts: 1,408	I love the polar dial...I actually prefer it on the 16570. Here is one that I had. Attached Images

5 January 2015, 07:15 AM	#11
hdrazor251 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Jeff Location: Arizona Watch: is recovered!! Posts: 4,255	I love clean look and readability of the polar 16570. It gets 3x more wrist time than my GMT II. __________________ 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

4 January 2015, 07:06 PM	#2
wdin "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: N/A Posts: 679	Not here. I love the polar as it is. If I get bored of it, I swap watches altogether and wear a black dial watch or blue dial or slate dial... you'll get the idea. But to swap out the dial. I won't do it. That's why some of us have more than one watch..

4 January 2015, 08:46 PM	#3
steve.r "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Steve Location: China Watch: ExII & GMT Master Posts: 334	I think (from my reading here) that there is quite a healthy following for white dial, ref the thread about white dials here: http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=389639 I have the Exp II 216570, and love it, I don't have any regret at all about buying it and wear it daily. I do have a black faced GMT Master 16700, so like mentioned above, if I want a black face, I just change my watch.

4 January 2015, 09:49 PM	#5
MrSimba "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: uk Watch: DSSD & ExpII Posts: 259	216570 here also & love both dials They are both keepers!

4 January 2015, 09:52 PM	#6
NukeMan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Jonas Location: Stockholm, Sweden Posts: 988	Love the black dial, not overly fond of the white. Why? Beats me, just emotions.

4 January 2015, 10:57 PM	#8
rle737ng "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Real Name: Randy Location: PTC, GA Watch: 16710 Posts: 565	Love mine.

5 January 2015, 03:43 AM	#10
rollerball Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: United States Posts: 245	The white dial plus the metallic bezel makes the watch look more substantial. I think the white dial is the best color for the Explorer II.

5 January 2015, 09:15 AM	#12
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,044	For some strange reason, I like the polar on the 16570 and the black dial on the 216570...I have no idea why.

5 January 2015, 12:34 PM	#13
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	I had both the polar and black dialed versions, but recently, decided to part with the black dialed one. Just have the polar version for now:

5 January 2015, 02:46 PM	#14
Tri-Tip "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: CA, USA Watch: Out!!! Posts: 6,474	I went with the Polar 216570 as I already have a Sub-C and wanted the white dial.

5 January 2015, 04:25 PM	#15
Nycturbovr6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: New York Posts: 7,630	The key to not getting tired of a watch is the beauty of rotation. Switch it up and then when you go back it feels like a new watch

5 January 2015, 04:34 PM	#16
overthehill Banned Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: www.watchpics.org Watch: SubC date, BLNR Posts: 414	is it true that tha bezel get scratch easily?

8 January 2015, 03:43 AM	#20
adamlea "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Great Plains Watch: Exp II 216570 Blk Posts: 1,190	I felt cold towards the Polar too, which is why I went black. While others would disagree, I think the Exp II in black looks better and is more legible. Like any aesthetic, it's all boils down to personal preference.

8 January 2015, 04:05 AM	#21
GFLRolex "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Europe Watch: 116200 Posts: 47	On pictures, the white 16570 appealed a lot to me. I wanted to get one. But after trying on both models, I went for the black one. No regrets.

8 January 2015, 06:24 AM	#22
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,833	I really like bith sizes. Polar. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

11 January 2015, 11:35 AM	#25
vtsnowplow "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: US Posts: 345	I miss mine and why I am looking for one again.

11 January 2015, 12:52 PM	#26
Bryanli88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Canada Watch: Too Many Posts: 225	Polar is the way to go with either new or old exp 2.

11 January 2015, 02:10 PM	#27
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,693	The Exp II has the least bling factor of any Rolex made imho. Almost no shiny surfaces; it's a true tool watch. Tools are hard to get excited about unless there's a need for them. Pretty far down the jewelry scale imho. I like mine but it's not flashy in the least. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

11 January 2015, 02:17 PM	#28
antbkny "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Anthony Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Dblue Posts: 6,723	Not a fan of any white faced rolex

11 January 2015, 10:42 PM	#29
RLROCK "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Richard Location: New Jersey Watch: Depends on my mood Posts: 515	My 16570 in white gets the most wrist time because it's my everyday watch and my least expensive Rolex. I enjoy the rotation among my collection of Rolex, Omega, Panerai and Breitling, with the grail being the 116333 with the green slate dial. IMO, if you have a diverse collection, you'll never get tired of the ones you like and love. __________________ 116333, 116610LV, 116710LN, 126300, 126710BLNR, Omega Seamaster 300 Master Co-axial, Breitling Premier B01 Chronograph, Breitling Superocean 42, PAM 392, PAM 973 Submersible

11 January 2015, 10:47 PM	#30
tomfang "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Taipei, Taiwan Watch: SUB-D(V) Posts: 102	Enjoying the wrist time with perlon strap! Attached Images

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