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misterpeanut · 14 March 2015, 10:42 AM

I've tried to fall in love with the 216570 Polar, but can't get over the fat minute hand. So, I've been in the market for a 16570 as my first Rolex purchase and prospective daily wearer. I would have preferred one with the 3186 movement, but I haven't had much luck negotiating for one lately.

As an alternative, I can purchase an F-series polar (SEL, no holes) for about $4,000. Otherwise mint condition, but no box or papers.

I've taken an informal survey of similar pieces that have sold in classifieds, but I would certainly appreciate the community's opinion. Assuming no issues with the seller, does this strike you all as an acceptable price?

judson · 14 March 2015, 12:38 PM

Six months ago I paid that amount for a LNIB fully stickered polar. Sounds high to me but I haven't checked the sale section lately.

sdwtchlvr · 14 March 2015, 12:51 PM

That sounds about right for an F series, even with no box or papers assuming it's in mint condition. Sounds like judson scored an amazing deal but that's certainly not the norm.

tjbender · 14 March 2015, 01:09 PM

I would say $4k is fair for an F.

frequentflyer · 14 March 2015, 01:22 PM

Sounds about right to me.

Jason71 · 14 March 2015, 01:24 PM

The price is in-line, but I bought a mint Z-serial 16570 within the last 4 months for $4,000 with box but no papers. I think you could do a little better honestly. I guess it depends on what you want.

sea-dweller · 14 March 2015, 01:33 PM

Roughly 4K, and should be with boxes and papers. Get 'em while you can at these prices. A few years from now, when the prices jump, you'll regret not buying!

Old Expat Beast · 14 March 2015, 02:11 PM

If you feel like a vacation in Hong Kong I'm selling a Polar 3186 with box and recent RSC service for 4,770 but trademark laws mean I can't ship to the states. Sorry.

dshin525 · 14 March 2015, 11:51 PM

A few mos back i picked up a T-series for $3800. Box/papers and it had just gotten serviced by RSC with receipt and warranty card. I was happy with the price.

14 March 2015, 10:42 AM	#1
misterpeanut "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Va Posts: 49	Fair Price for 16570 Polar? I've tried to fall in love with the 216570 Polar, but can't get over the fat minute hand. So, I've been in the market for a 16570 as my first Rolex purchase and prospective daily wearer. I would have preferred one with the 3186 movement, but I haven't had much luck negotiating for one lately. As an alternative, I can purchase an F-series polar (SEL, no holes) for about $4,000. Otherwise mint condition, but no box or papers. I've taken an informal survey of similar pieces that have sold in classifieds, but I would certainly appreciate the community's opinion. Assuming no issues with the seller, does this strike you all as an acceptable price?

14 March 2015, 01:24 PM	#6
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	The price is in-line, but I bought a mint Z-serial 16570 within the last 4 months for $4,000 with box but no papers. I think you could do a little better honestly. I guess it depends on what you want. __________________ 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

14 March 2015, 01:33 PM	#7
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Roughly 4K, and should be with boxes and papers. Get 'em while you can at these prices. A few years from now, when the prices jump, you'll regret not buying! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

14 March 2015, 12:38 PM	#2
judson "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: USA Watch: changes depending Posts: 800	Six months ago I paid that amount for a LNIB fully stickered polar. Sounds high to me but I haven't checked the sale section lately.

14 March 2015, 12:51 PM	#3
sdwtchlvr "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: SoCal Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,308	That sounds about right for an F series, even with no box or papers assuming it's in mint condition. Sounds like judson scored an amazing deal but that's certainly not the norm.

14 March 2015, 01:09 PM	#4
tjbender 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Tim Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 2,428	I would say $4k is fair for an F.

14 March 2015, 01:22 PM	#5
frequentflyer "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: UAE Watch: GMT IIc, 16750 Posts: 286	Sounds about right to me.

14 March 2015, 02:11 PM	#8
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,826	If you feel like a vacation in Hong Kong I'm selling a Polar 3186 with box and recent RSC service for 4,770 but trademark laws mean I can't ship to the states. Sorry.

14 March 2015, 11:51 PM	#9
dshin525 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: David Location: Seoul Watch: 16710 Pepsi Posts: 331	A few mos back i picked up a T-series for $3800. Box/papers and it had just gotten serviced by RSC with receipt and warranty card. I was happy with the price.

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