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jlc123 · 28 April 2014, 08:13 AM

I've recently fallen in love with the Polar 216570. Does anyone have any comparison shots to a Speedy Pro? If not, any pics and opinions on the size would be highly appreciated, thanks!

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swils8610 · 28 April 2014, 09:07 AM

Speedy Pro and 216570 are both 42mm. I do feel the Explorer wears a little bigger than the Speedy.

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jlc123 · 28 April 2014, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by swils8610

Speedy Pro and 216570 are both 42mm. I do feel the Explorer wears a little bigger than the Speedy.

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Do you have both? Any pics?

DCheeta · 28 April 2014, 09:21 AM

They are both 42mm, as advertised. I also think the 216570 feels a little larger on the wrist, probably because the case is thicker and the bezel seems a little more wide.

First photo is side-by-side comparison. Second photo is the same, but shows yellow lines to illustrate the same diameter.

viper9669 · 28 April 2014, 10:28 AM

The Explorer II wears a bit larger on the wrist, and the Speedmaster Pro is lighter.

Get the Rolex first 👍

JP Chestnut · 28 April 2014, 10:30 AM

The lug to lug on the Explorer 2 seemed longer than the Speedy Pro when I tried it on. So much larger, in fact, that it overhung my wrist while the Speedy does not.

swils8610 · 28 April 2014, 12:12 PM

I did own both...still have the Explorer sold the Speedy sadly.

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jlc123 · 28 April 2014, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by DCheeta

They are both 42mm, as advertised. I also think the 216570 feels a little larger on the wrist, probably because the case is thicker and the bezel seems a little more wide.

First photo is side-by-side comparison. Second photo is the same, but shows yellow lines to illustrate the same diameter.

Very helpful, thank you.

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jlc123 · 28 April 2014, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by viper9669

The Explorer II wears a bit larger on the wrist, and the Speedmaster Pro is lighter.

Get the Rolex first 👍

I already have the Speedy and love it, but I'm thinking the 216570 may be my next addition.

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Chainring · 28 April 2014, 12:53 PM

The Explorer II wears larger and heavier. Lug to Lug on the Explorer II is 50.11mm and 47.78mm on the Speedmaster. At least that's what I measured on mine. Sorry about the pic. It's all I have right now.

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sierra11b · 28 April 2014, 01:23 PM

If you own the speedy do it. I own both and love the way both wear.

jlc123 · 28 April 2014, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Chainring

The Explorer II wears larger and heavier. Lug to Lug on the Explorer II is 50.11mm and 47.78mm on the Speedmaster. At least that's what I measured on mine. Sorry about the pic. It's all I have right now.

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Thanks! You have a great collection, which is your favorite?

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viper9669 · 28 April 2014, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by sierra11b

If you own the speedy do it. I own both and love the way both wear.

Yes, what he said👍

mike · 28 April 2014, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Chainring

The Explorer II wears larger and heavier. Lug to Lug on the Explorer II is 50.11mm and 47.78mm on the Speedmaster. At least that's what I measured on mine. Sorry about the pic. It's all I have right now.

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Man...What a killer collection.

Annan · 28 April 2014, 08:25 PM

You absolutely have to try the EXPII on. From its first release and subsequent pictures I saw on TRF I just knew it was too big for my tastes. I was wrong!

Ru4scuba · 28 April 2014, 09:17 PM

I have both...size difference isn't as noticeable as the weight IMHO.

77T · 28 April 2014, 09:55 PM

I also believe Rolex measures the case diameter vs. bezel. The new Expl.II bezel slightly over hangs the case and lends a larger visual presence vs. the Speedy IMHO.

Metalheart · 29 April 2014, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Ru4scuba

I have both...size difference isn't as noticeable as the weight IMHO.

50th Anniv Speedy Pro! Nice, congrats!!

jlc123 · 29 April 2014, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Ru4scuba

I have both...size difference isn't as noticeable as the weight IMHO.

Speedy seems to fit you similarly to how it fits me, mind posting a wrist shot of your 216570? Thanks!

Ru4scuba · 29 April 2014, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Metalheart

50th Anniv Speedy Pro! Nice, congrats!!

Thx!

Here is a pic of the EXPII but I need a better top down shot.

This one is better

Ed Man · 29 April 2014, 11:35 PM

Love the Exp II.

sdthtyuj · 29 April 2014, 11:45 PM

Do you have both? Any pics? [img]http://***************/hu4g.jpg[/img][img]http://********************/huht.jpg[/img]

strafer_kid · 30 April 2014, 07:55 AM

I had both but flipped the Explorer a short while ago. Would agree with what someone said earlier about the Explorer feeling slightly bigger, though both wear very nicely

Chainring · 30 April 2014, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by jlc123

Thanks! You have a great collection, which is your favorite?

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I really couldn't say which is my favorite. I love them all. I can't say which is my favorite but probably the Agua Terra is my least favorite which is weird since it is probably the one I lusted after most before I got it. There is nothing wrong with it and in certain light the dial just pops and the crystal is so clear sometimes it looks as if it doesn't have one. But truthfully I'm thinking about flipping it for a Pelagos.

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Man...What a killer collection.

Too kind, Mike. Thank you.

jlc123 · 30 April 2014, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Ru4scuba

Thx!

Here is a pic of the EXPII but I need a better top down shot.

This one is better

That looks spectacular on you!

jlc123 · 30 April 2014, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Chainring

I really couldn't say which is my favorite. I love them all. I can't say which is my favorite but probably the Agua Terra is my least favorite which is weird since it is probably the one I lusted after most before I got it. There is nothing wrong with it and in certain light the dial just pops and the crystal is so clear sometimes it looks as if it doesn't have one. But truthfully I'm thinking about flipping it for a Pelagos.

Too kind, Mike. Thank you.

That's funny, I spent almost 2 years lusting after an opaline AT, sold it after a couple months. Also, can you pick between the LV and Explorer II?

Nycturbovr6 · 30 April 2014, 12:28 PM

I'm really starting to like the black dial

jlc123 · 30 April 2014, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Nycturbovr6

I'm really starting to like the black dial

I strongly prefer the polar, but I've gone from hating the black to liking it a lot.

Ru4scuba · 30 April 2014, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by jlc123

That looks spectacular on you!

Thx! Really loving the look and feel of this watch.

Cru Jones · 30 April 2014, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by DCheeta

They are both 42mm, as advertised. I also think the 216570 feels a little larger on the wrist, probably because the case is thicker and the bezel seems a little more wide.

First photo is side-by-side comparison. Second photo is the same, but shows yellow lines to illustrate the same diameter.

super pix! the yellow lines really help see what's the same (diameter) and different (lugs).

28 April 2014, 08:13 AM	#1
jlc123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: United States Watch: Overseas Posts: 992	216570 Size Comparison I've recently fallen in love with the Polar 216570. Does anyone have any comparison shots to a Speedy Pro? If not, any pics and opinions on the size would be highly appreciated, thanks! Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk

28 April 2014, 10:28 AM	#5
viper9669 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Real Name: Patrick Location: SIN Watch: Rolex Posts: 5,066	216570 Size Comparison The Explorer II wears a bit larger on the wrist, and the Speedmaster Pro is lighter. Get the Rolex first 👍

28 April 2014, 08:25 PM	#15
Annan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Ron Location: Arizona, USA Watch: 116233 Posts: 3,180	You absolutely have to try the EXPII on. From its first release and subsequent pictures I saw on TRF I just knew it was too big for my tastes. I was wrong! __________________ *so many Rolexes.....so little time*

28 April 2014, 09:55 PM	#17
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,016	I also believe Rolex measures the case diameter vs. bezel. The new Expl.II bezel slightly over hangs the case and lends a larger visual presence vs. the Speedy IMHO. __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

28 April 2014, 09:07 AM	#2
swils8610 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: shannon Location: usa Posts: 9,210	Speedy Pro and 216570 are both 42mm. I do feel the Explorer wears a little bigger than the Speedy. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

28 April 2014, 09:21 AM	#4
DCheeta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: NYC Posts: 7,181	They are both 42mm, as advertised. I also think the 216570 feels a little larger on the wrist, probably because the case is thicker and the bezel seems a little more wide. First photo is side-by-side comparison. Second photo is the same, but shows yellow lines to illustrate the same diameter.

28 April 2014, 10:30 AM	#6
JP Chestnut Banned Join Date: May 2012 Location: Ann Arbor MI Watch: Rolex Ref 16600 Posts: 3,908	The lug to lug on the Explorer 2 seemed longer than the Speedy Pro when I tried it on. So much larger, in fact, that it overhung my wrist while the Speedy does not.

28 April 2014, 12:12 PM	#7
swils8610 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: shannon Location: usa Posts: 9,210	I did own both...still have the Explorer sold the Speedy sadly. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

28 April 2014, 12:53 PM	#10
Chainring "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Steve Location: Grand Junction CO Watch: A few, not enough. Posts: 1,725	The Explorer II wears larger and heavier. Lug to Lug on the Explorer II is 50.11mm and 47.78mm on the Speedmaster. At least that's what I measured on mine. Sorry about the pic. It's all I have right now.

28 April 2014, 01:23 PM	#11
sierra11b "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Eric Location: California Watch: MkXVIII, 3570.50 Posts: 1,966	If you own the speedy do it. I own both and love the way both wear.

28 April 2014, 09:17 PM	#16
Ru4scuba "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Chris Location: NCR Watch: Today's watch Posts: 736	I have both...size difference isn't as noticeable as the weight IMHO.

29 April 2014, 11:35 PM	#21
Ed Man Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Edmond Location: Michigan Watch: 114060/116334 Posts: 737	Love the Exp II.

29 April 2014, 11:45 PM	#22
sdthtyuj "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: mr Posts: 8	Do you have both? Any pics? [img]http://*************/hu4g.jpg[/img][img]http://******************/huht.jpg[/img]

30 April 2014, 07:55 AM	#23
strafer_kid "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Kenny Location: northern ireland Watch: SDs, Subs & GMTs Posts: 5,136	I had both but flipped the Explorer a short while ago. Would agree with what someone said earlier about the Explorer feeling slightly bigger, though both wear very nicely

30 April 2014, 12:28 PM	#27
Nycturbovr6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: New York Posts: 7,630	I'm really starting to like the black dial

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