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30 August 2016, 05:05 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: CT
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Sub or Polar Explorer II
Looking to replace the SD I sold many years ago and have narrowed it down to a Sub or a Polar Explorer II. I know that they are very different watches but I am leaning towards the Polar as the Sub is the most copied watch of all time.
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30 August 2016, 06:25 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: The Matrix
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Let the Polar Bear rampage !
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30 August 2016, 06:26 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Real Name: gus
Location: East Coast
Watch: APK & sometimes Y
Posts: 26,599
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My favorite two.
Sub first / polar 2nd.
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30 August 2016, 06:30 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Real Name: Larry
Location: Kentucky
Watch: Yes
Posts: 35,047
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Can't go wrong with either...if you're leaning toward the polar I think that's an excellent choice.
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30 August 2016, 06:43 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2013
Real Name: Josh
Location: Canada
Watch: undecided
Posts: 4,777
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I would pick polar explorer over black sub in a collection. But the problem is that my collection would also have a black sub
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30 August 2016, 06:48 AM
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Join Date: May 2014
Location: The aperture
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Funny. I just sold my 114060 and the 216570 "Polar".
The 14060 wears better and the 216570 is a tad too big. Apart from that; their both great watches. |
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30 August 2016, 06:50 AM
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Real Name: Rob
Location: Cape Cod
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I'd go sub,I have never been interested in the exp ii,it might be the only Rolex that has never peaked my interest for some reason.Dont know why but then again my opinion isn't worth much,hahaha.buy what you like the best.
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30 August 2016, 06:54 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2014
Real Name: Clive
Location: The Alps
Watch: collections change
Posts: 6,284
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Polar.....my favourite Rolex that to most people is so un-Rolex.
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30 August 2016, 07:23 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: NY
Watch: SubC / ExpII polar
Posts: 121
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First the sub then the polar.
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30 August 2016, 07:34 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Planet Earth
Watch: BLNR/SubCND/Speedy
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I would go with Sub first as well.
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30 August 2016, 07:36 AM
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Location: Kentucky
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Sub
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30 August 2016, 07:36 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2014
Real Name: Steve
Location: China
Watch: ExII & GMT Master
Posts: 334
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Polar first every time.
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30 August 2016, 07:46 AM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
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Real Name: Richard
Location: GA
Watch: YTBD
Posts: 23,509
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Sub first
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30 August 2016, 08:13 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: NYC/South Fl
Watch: Rolex, Patek
Posts: 3,693
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I'd go polar. Two time zones and just as rugged as a Sub.
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30 August 2016, 08:20 AM
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I only wish the Explorer II had been left at 40mm. I have a white dial 40mm Explorer II, but I'd love to own the new one in 40mm instead of 42mm.
As far as the Sub goes, I much prefer the Sea Dweller. |
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30 August 2016, 08:30 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Canada
Watch: Sub
Posts: 588
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Sub
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30 August 2016, 08:36 AM
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Join Date: May 2016
Real Name: John Verkerk
Location: The Netherlands
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Sub definitely.
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30 August 2016, 08:41 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Real Name: Me
Location: Australia
Watch: Daytona 116500LN
Posts: 677
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Exp is cheaper. Is that a factor? One of each is probably the best way to go.
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30 August 2016, 10:10 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2014
Real Name: Angelo
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Watch: Rolex Submariner
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I'd go for the Exp II, but then again I'm not a huge Sub fan.
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30 August 2016, 10:13 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2015
Real Name: JohnLT
Location: Boston
Watch: time fly
Posts: 618
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Sub is the king of versatility.
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30 August 2016, 10:19 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: NOLA
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I'd go Polar. Pretty much nothing else like it!
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30 August 2016, 10:20 AM
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Real Name: Mike
Location: CT
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Two great options...I bet you will eventually end up with both
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30 August 2016, 10:23 AM
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Location: UK
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Sub first
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30 August 2016, 10:55 AM
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Real Name: Brian
Location: CA dreamin'
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I didn't like the font on the new Polar. I tried it on a few times, couldn't figure out what was "not right" then concluded it was the bezel. Maybe it's a little too bold? I don't know. I can't stand the Breitling fonts either.
Maybe a vintage one for me instead. 
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30 August 2016, 11:02 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: ATL
Watch: Rolex
Posts: 683
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Sub for sure. It's the more versatile of the two.
The 40mm exp II does wear very well, very comfortable.
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30 August 2016, 11:33 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: USA
Posts: 47
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Can't go wrong with either but the polar is special.
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30 August 2016, 11:47 AM
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Real Name: Roger
Location: Colorado
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Quote:
+1 
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Current Collection: Rolex 126619LB, 116710BLNR, and 216570 polar Explorer II; Omega Apollo 8 Speedmaster and Planet Ocean 42; Tudor BB Bronze Bucherer Blue Edition; Nomos Neomatik 42; Breitling Aerospace, Avenger Blackbird, & SuperOcean 44; Doxa 300 Pro Carbon; Stowa Limette; Laco Napa Flieger; Mickey Mouse Timex Electric; and dare I say it...an Apple Watch too |
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30 August 2016, 12:19 PM
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NEVER ARGUE WITH AN IDIOT. FIRST THEY WILL DRAG YOU DOWN TO THEIR LEVEL. THEN, THEY WILL BEAT YOU WITH EXPERIENCE.
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30 August 2016, 12:30 PM
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2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member
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Real Name: Rod
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Watch: Rolex
Posts: 766
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Exp II Polar (6 digit reference). One of my favorite watch in my collection. Very underrated.
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30 August 2016, 12:40 PM
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2024 Pledge Member
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Real Name: Fred
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In this contest, sub wins for me.
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