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d999ss · 18 March 2016, 10:50 PM

It's been almost 11 months and I couldn't be happier with my 216570BD. In the beginning, I wanted to go vintage, but instead opted for new because it was my first high end automatic and I wanted to start the watches story. I'm glad I did, it's so fun to think back at all the memories I've had with this watch over the year. Secondly, I had always preferred a black bezel over steel. Now it's the other way around and surprising after the release of the new black bezel Daytona, I find myself leaning towards the current steel bezel models. Weird I know, this is something I never thought would be possible.

Originally I wanted a Sub, but instead went with my gut and choose something different that I wasn't going to see daily and with a black dial this is watch is particularly under the radar. Just how I like it. But what about the color? Traditionally I shied away from color, now I see the orange 24hr hand as the perfect amount of character and style.

Lastly, I'm not saying 42mm is perfect size but at this point, 40mm feels too small for this watches intended purpose. The EXP II face is super easy to read and the watch feels remarkably comfortable and robust. Now with such an incredible showing at Baselworld this year, you would think that I would wish for something else but, this is not the case. 11 months ago I bought the perfect watch and it goes to show that with enough scrutiny you can find a watch that will fit your needs and align with the idea of having one watch to do it all.

Psmith · 18 March 2016, 10:53 PM

It's a great piece - the best of the sporties imho

MickCollins1916 · 18 March 2016, 11:02 PM

Good for you, she's a beauty!

cop414 · 18 March 2016, 11:15 PM

Fabulous watch, great pic!

brettpaul · 18 March 2016, 11:16 PM

Congrats!

ppalasthira · 18 March 2016, 11:36 PM

Congrats! The exp is definitely the best for a do it all piece. The 42mm size is not big at all by today's standards.

Danny83 · 18 March 2016, 11:44 PM

Nice shot

sea-dweller · 19 March 2016, 01:16 AM

Looks great!

sensui · 19 March 2016, 01:50 AM

Mine will be here very soon. You have great taste!

opaline460 · 19 March 2016, 02:23 AM

Nice piece 1 day I'll have 1 too.

Daytona88 · 19 March 2016, 03:03 AM

It's a beauty!

18 March 2016, 10:50 PM	#1
d999ss "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: LA Watch: EXPLORER II Posts: 126	It's been almost 11 months It's been almost 11 months and I couldn't be happier with my 216570BD. In the beginning, I wanted to go vintage, but instead opted for new because it was my first high end automatic and I wanted to start the watches story. I'm glad I did, it's so fun to think back at all the memories I've had with this watch over the year. Secondly, I had always preferred a black bezel over steel. Now it's the other way around and surprising after the release of the new black bezel Daytona, I find myself leaning towards the current steel bezel models. Weird I know, this is something I never thought would be possible. Originally I wanted a Sub, but instead went with my gut and choose something different that I wasn't going to see daily and with a black dial this is watch is particularly under the radar. Just how I like it. But what about the color? Traditionally I shied away from color, now I see the orange 24hr hand as the perfect amount of character and style. Lastly, I'm not saying 42mm is perfect size but at this point, 40mm feels too small for this watches intended purpose. The EXP II face is super easy to read and the watch feels remarkably comfortable and robust. Now with such an incredible showing at Baselworld this year, you would think that I would wish for something else but, this is not the case. 11 months ago I bought the perfect watch and it goes to show that with enough scrutiny you can find a watch that will fit your needs and align with the idea of having one watch to do it all.

18 March 2016, 10:53 PM	#2
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	It's a great piece - the best of the sporties imho __________________

18 March 2016, 11:15 PM	#4
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,234	Fabulous watch, great pic! __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

18 March 2016, 11:16 PM	#5
brettpaul "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Brett Location: Bahrain, Dubai Watch: Rolex and AP Posts: 5,538	Congrats! __________________ Photostream on Instagram brett_in_bahrain

19 March 2016, 01:16 AM	#8
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Looks great! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

18 March 2016, 11:02 PM	#3
MickCollins1916 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Bill Location: Baltimore, MD Watch: 116600 SD4K Posts: 3,282	Good for you, she's a beauty!

18 March 2016, 11:36 PM	#6
ppalasthira Banned Join Date: May 2007 Location: ASK Watch: SubC.5711.D500 Posts: 2,236	Congrats! The exp is definitely the best for a do it all piece. The 42mm size is not big at all by today's standards.

18 March 2016, 11:44 PM	#7
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,312	Nice shot

19 March 2016, 01:50 AM	#9
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,443	Mine will be here very soon. You have great taste!

19 March 2016, 02:23 AM	#10
opaline460 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: US Posts: 3,386	Nice piece 1 day I'll have 1 too.

19 March 2016, 03:03 AM	#11
Daytona88 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: USA Watch: 5712 Posts: 2,621	It's a beauty!

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