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MrBKoo · 14 May 2013, 04:00 PM

I was wondering which model would be best for everyday wear (work, etc)? My work is very physical, I work in law enforcement, in sand and dirt, and can be subject to dings here and there. Would appreciate your insight!

U5512 · 14 May 2013, 04:18 PM

Given that your work environment is quite physical, how about a G-Shock instead?

capote · 14 May 2013, 04:37 PM

Both are equally tough, if you need a date go for the 16570, if you want more versitility go with the 14270 (or even 114270 for the SEL)

SLS · 14 May 2013, 08:15 PM

As stated, the date feature would be nice and the polished bezel of the Exp 1 is polished so it may show more wear. Plus the Exp II wears a little smaller than other 40mm and fits under the cuff nicely. The Exp II gets my vote.
Scott

Jannal · 14 May 2013, 10:26 PM

16570

Tools · 14 May 2013, 11:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrBKoo

I was wondering which model would be best for everyday wear (work, etc)? My work is very physical, I work in law enforcement, in sand and dirt, and can be subject to dings here and there. Would appreciate your insight!

16570 is my go-to watch when things get adventurous or physical.. Plus it has the added benefit of a 24 hr time format..

Betelc · 15 May 2013, 12:03 AM

14270 for its versatility.

petenyc · 15 May 2013, 12:16 AM

16570

sea-dweller · 15 May 2013, 01:02 AM

I would get an Explorer II, but for your line of work, a G Shock is likely the best.

fishingbear · 15 May 2013, 04:56 AM

16570 would be perfect.
Great watch, tough as nails and flys under the radar.

cop414 · 15 May 2013, 04:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by U5512

Given that your work environment is quite physical, how about a G-Shock instead?

Quote:

Originally Posted by sea-dweller

I would get an Explorer II, but for your line of work, a G Shock is likely the best.

I worked 26 years as a cop on the streets and always put my good watch in my locker at the beginning of my shift and wore some type of G shock. No way am I going to ruin my good watch because of some dirtbag that I'm wresteling with. Just an old cops .02...

Who's going to pay for the repair of your watch when it gets damaged? The dirtbag? Your employer? You? I think that you know the answer to this one.

at7724 · 16 May 2013, 02:37 PM

Explorer II. Without a doubt.

FNFZ4 · 16 May 2013, 03:27 PM

16570 hands down. I was never a fan of the explorer I

luvsub · 16 May 2013, 04:05 PM

Exp II

mmmk604 · 16 May 2013, 04:11 PM

ExpII would be my pick if I were in your shoes!

soho · 16 May 2013, 08:08 PM

I like the 16570 better overall, but like the 14270 better for dressing up.

Thatguy · 16 May 2013, 11:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cop414

I worked 26 years as a cop on the streets and always put my good watch in my locker at the beginning of my shift and wore some type of G shock. No way am I going to ruin my good watch because of some dirtbag that I'm wresteling with. Just an old cops .02...

Who's going to pay for the repair of your watch when it gets damaged? The dirtbag? Your employer? You? I think that you know the answer to this one.

Insurance?

Speed · 16 May 2013, 11:48 PM

Insurance?

Maybe once for major damage...but not ongoing issues.

ggbjr · 16 May 2013, 11:53 PM

14270. Perfect for daily wear.

Chainring · 17 May 2013, 12:44 PM

I would love to have either watch (but would probably go with the 40mm Explorer II) but I wouldnt wear it on duty. Ask yourself how many watches have been ripped off, how much gear has fallen off running through an alley or crawling through a tight space. When the adrenaline gets going things like your watch getting ripped off or the crystal getting shattered might go unnoticed until much later.

14 May 2013, 04:00 PM	#1
MrBKoo "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Bo Location: New York Watch: Explorer II Posts: 52	Rolex explorer 14270 or 16570? I was wondering which model would be best for everyday wear (work, etc)? My work is very physical, I work in law enforcement, in sand and dirt, and can be subject to dings here and there. Would appreciate your insight!

14 May 2013, 08:15 PM	#4
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	As stated, the date feature would be nice and the polished bezel of the Exp 1 is polished so it may show more wear. Plus the Exp II wears a little smaller than other 40mm and fits under the cuff nicely. The Exp II gets my vote. Scott __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

14 May 2013, 10:26 PM	#5
Jannal "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 685	16570 __________________ Bell & Ross: BRS-98S Casio: G-Shock GW-5000U / GW-5000-1JF / DW-5035D 35th / DW-5030C 30th / DW-5000SP 20th / DW-5600C-9CV / Marlin W-450 Panerai: Luminor 000i Seiko: SBGX117 / SBGX335

16 May 2013, 03:27 PM	#13
FNFZ4 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Alfred Location: DC Metro Watch: None Posts: 29,368	16570 hands down. I was never a fan of the explorer I __________________ NEED PC HELP? ASK HERE! Watches: Patek 5205G \| Patek 5167A \| 16613 Serti \| 116718 Green \| 216570 Black \| 16700 Pepsi Wish list: Patek 5726/1 \| AP RG Ceramic \| Patek 5712 \| Patek 5130

14 May 2013, 04:37 PM	#3
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	Both are equally tough, if you need a date go for the 16570, if you want more versitility go with the 14270 (or even 114270 for the SEL)

15 May 2013, 12:03 AM	#7
Betelc "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Singapore Posts: 314	14270 for its versatility.

15 May 2013, 12:16 AM	#8
petenyc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: pete Location: NYC Watch: 116610LN Posts: 1,011	16570

15 May 2013, 01:02 AM	#9
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	I would get an Explorer II, but for your line of work, a G Shock is likely the best.

15 May 2013, 04:56 AM	#10
fishingbear 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: George Location: Alabama Watch: GMTsSubLVEx2SDDayt Posts: 4,549	16570 would be perfect. Great watch, tough as nails and flys under the radar.

16 May 2013, 02:37 PM	#12
at7724 Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Home! Posts: 148	Explorer II. Without a doubt.

16 May 2013, 04:05 PM	#14
luvsub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SF, south bay Posts: 5,222	Exp II

16 May 2013, 04:11 PM	#15
mmmk604 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Canada Watch: 116610LN Posts: 1,594	ExpII would be my pick if I were in your shoes!

16 May 2013, 08:08 PM	#16
soho 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Planet Earth Watch: Varies Posts: 2,057	I like the 16570 better overall, but like the 14270 better for dressing up.

16 May 2013, 11:48 PM	#18
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Insurance? Maybe once for major damage...but not ongoing issues.

16 May 2013, 11:53 PM	#19
ggbjr "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Raleigh Posts: 34	14270. Perfect for daily wear.

17 May 2013, 12:44 PM	#20
Chainring "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Steve Location: Grand Junction CO Watch: A few, not enough. Posts: 1,725	I would love to have either watch (but would probably go with the 40mm Explorer II) but I wouldnt wear it on duty. Ask yourself how many watches have been ripped off, how much gear has fallen off running through an alley or crawling through a tight space. When the adrenaline gets going things like your watch getting ripped off or the crystal getting shattered might go unnoticed until much later.

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