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rootbeer7 · 14 December 2016, 08:17 AM

Obviously I can make my own decision but I'm interested in opinions. I have the opportunity to make a direct trade, both full sets recently serviced and great condition. I'm finding the Big Block a little heavy and after 3 years feel it might be time for a change. Thanks

JP Chestnut · 14 December 2016, 10:56 AM

The Exp2 is a wonderfully comfortable watch. Nice flat case back. Rolex versus Tudor. VJ 7750 wobble versus in house movement.

yjfang · 14 December 2016, 11:12 AM

Tudor Big Block chronographs are sweet watches but the 5 digit EXP2 is even sweeter. Tudor watches are in general just a bit too thick or tall for my taste. I would go for the trade.

MorningTundra · 14 December 2016, 11:21 AM

Keep the BB. The E2 may wear smaller but isn't noticeably lighter. The BB is way manlier

Sent from my cracked, broken, hand wound Phone

douglasf13 · 14 December 2016, 12:21 PM

Big Blocks are pretty awesome, but the EP2 is my favorite watch of all, so that would be my vote. It's just so comfortable, even compared to my 16610, and it looks great.

Thegr8one · 14 December 2016, 01:52 PM

What reference # is the big block? Is it in the 94XXX or 791XX families? If so, I would most definitely hang onto it. These big blocks are getting more and more rare and their prices are going through the roof. The 16570, although a great watch, are a dime a dozen.

I have the 79180 and I like to change up the bracelet to either a nato or leather strap ever once in awhile. Not only does it lighten it up, but gives it a new look and feel.

Good luck.

rootbeer7 · 15 December 2016, 07:16 AM

This is the potential new piece. One of the last 3185 pre engraved rehaut, approx 2007.

goldenpauls · 15 December 2016, 08:03 AM

Hi Rootbeer, Still can't decide whether to sell my own 2006 16570 full set Polar but prices seem to change weekly......do you mind if I ask how much the 2007 one was ?? If you prefer not to publicise, i'm happy for you to PM me.
Thanks.

tommy91 · 15 December 2016, 09:15 AM

16570

MorningTundra · 15 December 2016, 02:11 PM

There seem to be a lot of 16570s in circulation and on the market. Same can't be said for 94xxx or 791xxx. Once you part with it, you'll likely never own one as good again. IMHO, you're trading down from iconic vintage to high production modern classic... but hey, if you're bored, change is good!

Sent from my cracked, broken, hand wound Phone

rootbeer7 · 25 December 2016, 06:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MorningTundra

There seem to be a lot of 16570s in circulation and on the market. Same can't be said for 94xxx or 791xxx. Once you part with it, you'll likely never own one as good again. IMHO, you're trading down from iconic vintage to high production modern classic... but hey, if you're bored, change is good!

Sent from my cracked, broken, hand wound Phone

I had to return to this post and thank you. Still have the Big Block!

Thegr8one · 25 December 2016, 07:27 AM

Good to hear.

sea-dweller · 25 December 2016, 10:58 AM

I would!

MorningTundra · 25 December 2016, 11:57 AM

Good to hear. Keep saving and shopping for that 16570 too.

Sent from my cracked, broken, hand wound Phone

Engi. · 26 December 2016, 02:26 AM

I would keep the Big Block

dualcarb · 26 December 2016, 02:55 AM

I would keep the big block and save up for the explorer.

Gerardus · 26 December 2016, 05:56 AM

I dev. would keep the BB and save up for THE most (male!) comfortable Rolex toolwatch 16570 ;) (photo is mine, piece acquired this year)

rootbeer7 · 26 December 2016, 06:46 AM

...part of the decision to keep remains solely in my wife's hands (or wrist)!!!

14 December 2016, 08:17 AM	#1
rootbeer7 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: london Posts: 6,157	Big Block for Explorer 2 16570 Obviously I can make my own decision but I'm interested in opinions. I have the opportunity to make a direct trade, both full sets recently serviced and great condition. I'm finding the Big Block a little heavy and after 3 years feel it might be time for a change. Thanks

14 December 2016, 11:21 AM	#4
MorningTundra "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Morningtundra Location: USA, UK & HKG Posts: 1,038	Big Block for Explorer 2 16570 Keep the BB. The E2 may wear smaller but isn't noticeably lighter. The BB is way manlier Sent from my cracked, broken, hand wound Phone

15 December 2016, 07:16 AM	#7
rootbeer7 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: london Posts: 6,157	This is the potential new piece. One of the last 3185 pre engraved rehaut, approx 2007. Attached Images

25 December 2016, 10:58 AM	#13
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	I would! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

26 December 2016, 05:56 AM	#17
Gerardus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Gerardus Location: often in the air Watch: ♕ Posts: 12,142	I dev. would keep the BB and save up for THE most (male!) comfortable Rolex toolwatch 16570 ;) (photo is mine, piece acquired this year) Attached Images __________________ ♕126610 ♕126333 ♕116300

14 December 2016, 10:56 AM	#2
JP Chestnut Banned Join Date: May 2012 Location: Ann Arbor MI Watch: Rolex Ref 16600 Posts: 3,908	The Exp2 is a wonderfully comfortable watch. Nice flat case back. Rolex versus Tudor. VJ 7750 wobble versus in house movement.

14 December 2016, 11:12 AM	#3
yjfang "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: JF Location: Los Angeles Watch: Rolex Sub 1680 Posts: 1,426	Tudor Big Block chronographs are sweet watches but the 5 digit EXP2 is even sweeter. Tudor watches are in general just a bit too thick or tall for my taste. I would go for the trade.

14 December 2016, 12:21 PM	#5
douglasf13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: USA Posts: 5,622	Big Blocks are pretty awesome, but the EP2 is my favorite watch of all, so that would be my vote. It's just so comfortable, even compared to my 16610, and it looks great.

14 December 2016, 01:52 PM	#6
Thegr8one "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Canada Watch: 79090 & 79180 Posts: 227	What reference # is the big block? Is it in the 94XXX or 791XX families? If so, I would most definitely hang onto it. These big blocks are getting more and more rare and their prices are going through the roof. The 16570, although a great watch, are a dime a dozen. I have the 79180 and I like to change up the bracelet to either a nato or leather strap ever once in awhile. Not only does it lighten it up, but gives it a new look and feel. Good luck.

15 December 2016, 08:03 AM	#8
goldenpauls "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Southampton, UK Watch: Sub 14060M Posts: 79	Hi Rootbeer, Still can't decide whether to sell my own 2006 16570 full set Polar but prices seem to change weekly......do you mind if I ask how much the 2007 one was ?? If you prefer not to publicise, i'm happy for you to PM me. Thanks.

15 December 2016, 09:15 AM	#9
tommy91 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: . Location: . Posts: 1,343	16570

15 December 2016, 02:11 PM	#10
MorningTundra "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Morningtundra Location: USA, UK & HKG Posts: 1,038	There seem to be a lot of 16570s in circulation and on the market. Same can't be said for 94xxx or 791xxx. Once you part with it, you'll likely never own one as good again. IMHO, you're trading down from iconic vintage to high production modern classic... but hey, if you're bored, change is good! Sent from my cracked, broken, hand wound Phone

25 December 2016, 07:27 AM	#12
Thegr8one "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Canada Watch: 79090 & 79180 Posts: 227	Good to hear.

25 December 2016, 11:57 AM	#14
MorningTundra "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Morningtundra Location: USA, UK & HKG Posts: 1,038	Good to hear. Keep saving and shopping for that 16570 too. Sent from my cracked, broken, hand wound Phone

26 December 2016, 02:26 AM	#15
Engi. Banned Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: USA Posts: 66	I would keep the Big Block

26 December 2016, 02:55 AM	#16
dualcarb "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Patrick Location: HK/Malaysia Watch: Lover Posts: 1,223	I would keep the big block and save up for the explorer.

26 December 2016, 06:46 AM	#18
rootbeer7 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: london Posts: 6,157	...part of the decision to keep remains solely in my wife's hands (or wrist)!!! Attached Images

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