How come the 16570 is not extremely popular?

[othelo]

How is possible to do that?

[watchmavan]

Love my A series. But of a mixed up model. Has A serial and superlinova but drilled lugs and lollow end links. Yr 2000. Neo vintage now.



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[Tzachi]

Owning black and white, I think Explorer II is a great watch, it was indeed way underrated, but closed the gap with current pricing. I don't see it going much from current point as it is a niche for WIS only and most people wont take it as a Rolex icon.
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BTW as much as I love it, it dosn't fit my 6.5 wrist as nice as other sport models. Too flat.

[capote]

Way back before the artificial shortage game it was deemed a lesser watch by most because it had a fixed bezel (even if it for years shared movement with the GMT). I guess it has the same relationship to the GMT as the YM has to the Submariner. I have been wearing mine daily for 10 years without issue.

[htc8p]

16570 polar explorer will gain it’s charm as time goes by. I think it was just eclipsed by the sub. It is more popular than the exp2


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[codecow]

If you’re going to get one, I think this is the right reference to get.

[Wrathchild]

Forget what is popular, choosing what resonates with your personal taste and brings you joy is paramount. Trends may come and go, don’t let it dictate what you should buy.

[0nly5iv3Digits]

I absolutely hated the 16570s back in the day. They are just so “odd-ball” in the Rolex line-up that I suspect most watch people find them to deviate from what Rolex is - comparing to DJs, subs, gmts etc.

Once it was on my wrist for the first time though…. Wow what a magical experience! I prefer it over the 16610s and some days over the 16710 as well. The white dial is just “special”. But it’s definitely a watch that looks better on wrist than in pictures I think. Kind of a sleeper in that sense. I think it perhaps my favourite 5 digit piece.

[Polarexplorerii]

I bought my Z serial about 3 yrs ago for $5,800. It is the watch that got me into Rolex.

[168000]

Thanks for creating a post of the 16570. I always wondered the same. Too bad for the haters, they don’t know what they are missing with this watch.
Lots have been said: slim, discret, robust, tough and somehow dressy, gmt… it is just a great watch.
Mine with the 3186 spend lots of time on my wrist.
The lack of popularity comes also maybe because the watch was never in a movie or on a movie star’s wrist.
If magnum pi had an Eii maybe things would be different today.

Here is mine
https://www.rolexforums.com/attachme...1&d=1703910944

[PepsiBezel]

This is my second 16570… I moved on from my first but that made me appreciate it all the more.

[Tri-National-Man]

..Re acquired a 16570.. This one an early F series..Would have preferred a drilled lug hole case, as strap changing is fiddlier, but aren’t these one of the best looking Rolex professionals on a nato strap..? Still in honeymoon period with it 🥰

[PepsiBezel]

Originally Posted by Tri-National-Man

..Re acquired a 16570.. This one an early F series..Would have preferred a drilled lug hole case, as strap changing is fiddlier, but aren’t these one of the best looking Rolex professionals on a nato strap..? Still in honeymoon period with it 🥰

From another re-acquired owner - Congrats! I went from lug holes to no holes (16570T) and I find that, contrary to forum lore, the no holes cases are easier to swap bracelets with a Bergeron tweezers — less scraps on the side of the case.

Agree completely that the radial brushed bezel goes great with a NATO!

[Polarexplorerii]

It's a cool watch..

[BillA]

If you prefer not to pay crazy prices for current models from the grey market, this 5-digital serial is a winner.

[Polarexplorerii]

Originally Posted by BillA

If you prefer not to pay crazy prices for current models from the grey market, this 5-digital serial is a winner.

Even this model has gone up a few thousand..

[painexpert]

16570 is a great watch.

[sien]

I believe attention has not shifted to it yet, but of course its time will come.

[Polarexplorerii]

Originally Posted by sien

I believe attention has not shifted to it yet, but of course its time will come.

I really don't think so, look at the Discontinued Black GMT with the green hand...

[royalflushness]

For whatever reason this watch really caught my eye when I first started collecting. Perhaps its the perfect size or the way the black lacquer dances with the pure white dial. I finally pulled the trigger on a nice 1999 P Serial (open lug holes w SEL) 6 months ago. I wear it everyday as a daily. Dont really care if the value goes up or not I dont plan on ever selling it. Perfect under the radar travel watch and if you know, you know.

[piratfisk]

Originally Posted by royalflushness

For whatever reason this watch really caught my eye when I first started collecting. Perhaps its the perfect size or the way the black lacquer dances with the pure white dial. I finally pulled the trigger on a nice 1999 P Serial (open lug holes w SEL) 6 months ago. I wear it everyday as a daily. Dont really care if the value goes up or not I dont plan on ever selling it. Perfect under the radar travel watch and if you know, you know.

I love the polar 16570s... I saw a black one on a fellow traveler's wrist from TIJ --> LAP. I smiled to myself because I thought that that's such a perfect watch to travel with. Not as blingy as some of the GMT2s, but does everything you'd want a vacation watch to do.

[East of Eden]

Originally Posted by royalflushness

For whatever reason this watch really caught my eye when I first started collecting. Perhaps its the perfect size or the way the black lacquer dances with the pure white dial. I finally pulled the trigger on a nice 1999 P Serial (open lug holes w SEL) 6 months ago. I wear it everyday as a daily. Dont really care if the value goes up or not I dont plan on ever selling it. Perfect under the radar travel watch and if you know, you know.

I put an Everest rubber strap on mine and it’s an even more under the radar travel watch

[Polarexplorerii]

Originally Posted by East of Eden

I put an Everest rubber strap on mine and it’s an even more under the radar travel watch

What color? Post a pic please..

[jamesbondOO7]

I had one, such a comfortable watch.

[jamesbondOO7]

[Polarexplorerii]

One thing I can say about it, it is very comfortable to wear..

[Recaro18]

Love em!

My V-Serial 3186

[Mccall86]

Interesting thread. Enjoyed reading through the responses. I've been trying to decide between a 16610 and 16570 as my next acquisition for a while. The more I read of people's experiences with the exp II the more I'm leaning in that direction. I know the sub is iconic, but I appreciate the more under-the-radar aspect of the exp II, along with the fact that everyone has a sub and I generally like to be different. Also the GMT function would be more useful to me than the rotating bezel and I don't dive either. I currently daily a DJ36 but it's over 40 years old and I don't exactly baby my watches so I would like to find something a little more practical to wear everyday.

[Tools]

Originally Posted by Mccall86

Interesting thread. Enjoyed reading through the responses. I've been trying to decide between a 16610 and 16570 as my next acquisition for a while. The more I read of people's experiences with the exp II the more I'm leaning in that direction. I know the sub is iconic, but I appreciate the more under-the-radar aspect of the exp II, along with the fact that everyone has a sub and I generally like to be different. Also the GMT function would be more useful to me than the rotating bezel and I don't dive either. I currently daily a DJ36 but it's over 40 years old and I don't exactly baby my watches so I would like to find something a little more practical to wear everyday.

The Exp II is my go-to watch for most everyday adventures. Bulletproof and plenty of capability.

I do wear a Sub or Sub Date too, but the Sub has become more of a "statement" watch rather than a practical choice for most activities.

[Emdi]

I would say the 5-digit Explorer II are sleeper. They are behind the big names like Sub, GMT and Daytona etc. If you have the option to buy one piece in an good condition - take it!