Sub.c 116610LV or Explorer II 42mm 216570

[nikhsub1]

The Exp 2 bezel is underwhelming IMO. SubC

[Im Lauf der Zeit]

If it's the first of many, the black insert Sub. If it will be first and last, an Explorer 2.

[luvsub]

Ln

[Nycturbovr6]

If you have more than one rolex I would say Lv 1000 percent but since it's the only one Ln

[AK797]

Originally Posted by Nycturbovr6

If you have more than one rolex I would say Lv 1000 percent but since it's the only one Ln

[Angrypuppy]

Exp II. Good luck.


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[ssultan]

I'd say the LN if this is going to be your one and only. I love mine. You can get the LV next.

[toneafficianado]

Explorer 2 Polar! Sits lower than Sub because it's back is not as tall. Very comfortable daily wearer.

[JayAK]

Exp ii black dial

[floater156]

Question for those that own both models. Which one do you find more comfortable to wear?

[antbkny]

116610LN gets my vote. It's just a beautiful do all watch

[Eric Chan]

All fantastic choices. However, for your first Rolex, it must be the 116610 LN. Arguably one of, if not the most versatile Rolex ever.

[sheldonsmith]

Oh, between the two, I'd go Exp II. I have some thoughts posted at http://www.minus4plus6.com/216570.htm. Nonetheless, the Orange 24 hour hand is what does it for me (as well as the land based functions that the 24 hour hand brings). If diving, another story, but for desk adventures, I'd go Exp II.

[sea-dweller]

I voted SubC LN

[tkerrmd]

Originally Posted by gwalker

As an only watch has to be the black SubC. Green just looks funny with some things. I absolutely love the LV but like the DSSD better part of a collection and not the best choice to wear daily. I like the Sub much more than the ExpII 42mm. The ExpII is growing on me but still the only watch in Rolexes current lineup that comes close to the SubC LN as an only watch is the GMTIIc.

Good answer

[steve.r]

Polar Exp II for me. Not sure why the comment that the bezel is underwhelming, as it is there for a purpose and does it well.

[redsubby]

I personally like the LV best, but as your first ever Rolex, you may want the LN just to be conservative.

[Qristian]

I have LVc and Polar 216570. Polar is much more comfortable in wrist. The caseback is flatter and the size, including the crown, is perfect. But if I was a one watch person and buying my first Rolex watch, the SubC LN would get my vote.

[jack81]

I was in your situation 3 years ago. White expII and hulk. I choosed polar expII. Fast forward 3 years still couldnt forget hulk. Especially lots of great pics posted here. So this year i add the magnificient hulk. In your case for the first one i am going to suggest black sub. And add hulk in the future.

[busytimmy]

I purchased the Explorer II (polar) first and then the SubC LV (within the same month). Fast forward two years and I've just sold my Explorer II and wearing the LVc more and more.

Having said that, I think it's a personal decision you need to come to. Sometimes you won't know until you try a few different approaches.

[Ruud Van Driver]

I asked a similar question on here last month, but slightly more simple: Sub C black or green. I chose the green and I love it. It's not everyone's cup of tea but then I have to wear it, not them.

The advice I was given was try them both (all four in your case) and see which one sings to you the loudest. There is no wrong answer here as they're all awesome pieces. Unless, of course, you pick the watch that your wife/girlfriend/mother/priest/social worker prefers. But you wouldn't do that, would you? Would you?

Alternatively, ask the dealer for interest free credit and buy one of each

Good luck and let us know which you choose.

[esdeezy]

116610LN! it can be your one and only rolex too, not just your first rolex. But once you get one, you will want another if you keep sticking around this forum.

[ragingcao]

Submariner is a no brainer!
LN is a great choice but love the LV sunburst dial. We all need green in our lives

[venom43]

For me.....Explorer 2 "polar".
Perfect for just about everything.

[Rashid.bk]

"First" as in more to come, then LVc. But if first like just getting my only Rolex then maybe the Submariner LN(black) is the best choice.
I vote LVc.

[Psmith]

I hope the OP has made his decision, seeing as this thread is 2½ years old!

[floater156]

Originally Posted by Rashid.bk

"First" as in more to come, then LVc. But if first like just getting my only Rolex then maybe the Submariner LN(black) is the best choice.
I vote LVc.

I bumped it because I'm currently facing the same scenario.

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[nintendo]

Subc as the first! Then add exp42 black

[Quake1028]

In my order of preference:

Sub C 116610LN
Sub C 116610LV
Explorer II 42mm 216570 White
Explorer II 42mm 216570 Black

[Nycturbovr6]

My Lv says hi!