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Old 25 October 2012, 05:34 PM   #31
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Unless you specifically need a smaller/lighter watch I would get the 216570

You get all of the latest updates, and it's not really that big imho. 42 mm is pretty much a standard size these days. I've owned both and prefer the new one by far
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Old 25 October 2012, 06:04 PM   #32
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I prefer the 16570.
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Old 25 October 2012, 06:13 PM   #33
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216570.
Everything about it tops the previous gen in my opinion.
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Old 25 October 2012, 07:12 PM   #34
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16570. Beautifully understated.
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Old 25 October 2012, 10:15 PM   #35
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"Pulled the trigger"

Many thanks for all your advice. Having been wearing the 16570 for a day or two I exchanged it today for the 216570 and there is nothing as pleasing as knowing that you have made the right decision. For all the great attributes of the 15670, the new model feels like a big improvement in all its features. Also, the size is a better balance for the brushed steel bezel finish - i.e. more presence, but not too much.
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Old 25 October 2012, 10:18 PM   #36
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They are both great however I prefer the red 24 hour hand and the slimmer hands. That said, I prefer the clasp of the 216570. All things considered, I acquired the 16570 and am very happy with the decision.
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Old 25 October 2012, 10:38 PM   #37
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I tried both. End up with this.

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Old 25 October 2012, 10:56 PM   #38
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The new version is beautiful, particularly the 24hr hand, but gawd its too big. As is the trend lately, bigger is apparently better and fat cushion oysters are the rage. Rolex was built on a tradition of being timelessly classic, not trendy...go for the 16570.
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Old 25 October 2012, 11:08 PM   #39
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Agreed, but even Rolex need to evolve. Bracelets aside, which I think we all agree have been recently improved across all models (not before time), there is a tricky balance to ensure they are classic (i.e. consistent with previous models) but not dated.
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Old 25 October 2012, 11:58 PM   #40
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Congrats! Enjoy your new EXP!!
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Old 26 October 2012, 01:57 AM   #41
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Of the two i would go 42mm. The older explorer never did it for me, but the white dialed 42mm version is really growing on me
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Old 26 October 2012, 02:15 AM   #42
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I have the polar 42 and can definitely see the charm of the older 40 polar.., but well, my choice is clear on this.

I also have the black exp42, after having it, to my own surprise, i found out its as every bit as nice as the iconic sub c. Since i have to choose either one to keep. Hence i let go of the 116610ln. Maybe someday i will revisit the sub with the 114060.

Congrats for the OP for the decision made. WeAr it in good health. Cheers
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Old 26 October 2012, 02:18 AM   #43
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Old 26 October 2012, 03:20 AM   #44
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Mine is a 216570 polar. Love the larger hands that are more easily seen! And it's very bright in low light conditions. I'd go with the 216570 due to the larger hands and the better bracelet. Oddly though, the longer I have the watch the more I would forego the orange hand; though it's beautiful, I find I really don't use it much & the large arrow design can be a little confusing with the hour hand at night.

Either way you've got a pleasant decision ahead of you.
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Old 26 October 2012, 03:29 AM   #45
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16570 in white and 216570 in black, IMO.
I kinda have to agree on this

though for me is the 16750 in white ONLY ...
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Old 26 October 2012, 06:03 AM   #46
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16570 for me. I love the proportion of the watch but I'm not a fan of big watches any more. Nothing over 40mm for me ever again!
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