16610LV Kermit or 216570 Exp II

[tomilg]

Okay, I am buying a new "to me" Rolex when I fly to Orlando on Wednesday for a business conference. I want some feedback from the peanut gallery on their thoughts between the two. I love both references, and I'm certainly open to either, based on condition, etc.

Here is my collection:
- 16610 ("R" Serial #, which is the first year for the 16610 reference)
- 5513 from 1981 (my favorite)
- 16710 GMT II Pepsi (Y Serial)
- 16570 Polar (W Serial)
- 116600 SD4K on an Everest Strap (black rubber)

My options:
Explorer II with a black dial (216470) from DavidSW.
- love this reference and think it would be a great addition next to the older Polar that I already have.

16610LV Kermit
- It's a local guy who claims it's never been worn, still stickered, and a good price. Based on the bezel, it's from a later year of production (not a Flat 4 bezel)

I love both of these references, price is similar (within $500), both offer full box/papers.....and I think I probably answered my own question!!!

As a caveat, yes I have handled the Hulk, and yes, I like it but it just doesn't sing to me like the Kermit does....