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bas0617 · 5 October 2018, 06:10 AM

I finally bit the proverbial bullet and picked up a Polar!

Although somewhat under appreciated in a family surrounded by the likes of the Batman, Pepsi, and other well sought after sport watches I love my Polar!

Managed to find a full set 16570, including original purchase receipt and all hangtags from the Wynn in 2006.

This bad boy is going to get a lot of wrist time.

Odie-r · 5 October 2018, 06:13 AM

Love that reference. Congrats!

AJM914 · 5 October 2018, 06:20 AM

Congrats!

NJRolexFan · 5 October 2018, 06:45 AM

Nice pickup!

FTX I · 5 October 2018, 06:48 AM

Love it. Huge congrats.

Jcp2448 · 5 October 2018, 06:49 AM

Congratulations

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travisb · 5 October 2018, 07:00 AM

Great reference and congratulations!

uansari1 · 5 October 2018, 07:01 AM

One of my favorites! Congratulations!

R!$ · 5 October 2018, 07:20 AM

congrats

SG56 · 5 October 2018, 07:25 AM

Congratulations!!

|404| · 5 October 2018, 07:27 AM

Very nice, congratulations. Out of interest, what put you off the newer 42mm? Size or?

Vinyasa · 5 October 2018, 07:27 AM

Congratulations, fabulous reference. I love mine! Adventures await you.

bas0617 · 5 October 2018, 07:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by |404|

Very nice, congratulations. Out of interest, what put you off the newer 42mm? Size or?

Size, bezel font, and the GMT Hand styling. Just overall not a fan of the new one. I think this reference is on its upswing in value as well, which never hurts!

boom! · 5 October 2018, 07:50 AM

Fantastic pick up and my all time favorite.

RJRJRJ · 5 October 2018, 07:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bas0617

Size, bezel font, and the GMT Hand styling. Just overall not a fan of the new one. I think this reference is on its upswing in value as well, which never hurts!

I'm more a fan of the six digits, but this is one that I believe is better as a five digit.

droptopman · 5 October 2018, 07:53 AM

Very nice example. Congrats! Love the 16570. I agree they are starting to show some promise market wise.

RichM · 5 October 2018, 07:54 AM

Nice pickup.

Congrats

ssbb · 5 October 2018, 08:06 AM

Nice watch. Congrats.

Navarino · 5 October 2018, 08:09 AM

Congrats on the Exp II! Very clean watch!

uniqueMR · 5 October 2018, 08:12 AM

Congrats

T01 · 5 October 2018, 08:17 AM

Congrats!

Tobias · 5 October 2018, 09:00 AM

Congratulations! I share all your reasons for passing on the updated 42mm version of this watch.

My daily beater is currently a 16570 from 2007. It’s a great watch in my opinion.

vladamir15 · 5 October 2018, 09:36 AM

Congrats!

JR16 · 5 October 2018, 09:40 AM

Congrats! Wearing mine as I type this. Definitely prefer the 5 over 6 dig exp2!

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faz · 5 October 2018, 09:42 AM

5 digit explorer IIs are really nice, both in black and white. Congrats!

fishingbear · 5 October 2018, 09:42 AM

Love it! Such a simplified understated tough tool watch, congratulations.

r8t3d_M · 5 October 2018, 10:05 AM

Congratulations! Loved my polar since the moment I first got it. Hope you enjoy yours!

Geo444 · 5 October 2018, 10:24 AM

Congratulations, my 1997 16570 is my go to watch.

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DoctorA · 5 October 2018, 10:30 AM

It’s a very classy and beautiful watch!
Congratulations on a great gem!

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TickTockChuck · 5 October 2018, 10:50 AM

Congratulations on your great looking Polar Explorer II ! I've always considered it one the iconic Rolex sports watches and was often featured in Rolex Ads. I always think of the great polar expeditions when I see one. May you enjoy and wear it in good health. Cheers!

5 October 2018, 06:10 AM	#1
bas0617 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Real Name: Brad Location: California Watch: 16610LV Posts: 86	Been a long time coming I finally bit the proverbial bullet and picked up a Polar! Although somewhat under appreciated in a family surrounded by the likes of the Batman, Pepsi, and other well sought after sport watches I love my Polar! Managed to find a full set 16570, including original purchase receipt and all hangtags from the Wynn in 2006. This bad boy is going to get a lot of wrist time. Attached Images

5 October 2018, 06:13 AM	#2
Odie-r "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: London Posts: 4,452	Love that reference. Congrats! __________________ @watchtheleftwrist

5 October 2018, 06:20 AM	#3
AJM914 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: AJ Location: NY Watch: ♕ Posts: 6,761	Congrats! __________________

5 October 2018, 07:01 AM	#8
uansari1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Doha, Qatar Watch: Polar 16570 Posts: 535	One of my favorites! Congratulations! __________________ Explorer II 16570 Polar (3186) GMT Master II 116710LN GMT Master II 126710BLRO (jubilee) Explorer 124270 Omega Seamaster GMT 50th Anniversary

5 October 2018, 07:25 AM	#10
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5 October 2018, 06:45 AM	#4
NJRolexFan 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: NJ Posts: 324	Nice pickup!

5 October 2018, 06:48 AM	#5
FTX I "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,654	Love it. Huge congrats.

5 October 2018, 06:49 AM	#6
Jcp2448 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Miramar Posts: 67	Congratulations Sent from my SM-N950U1 using Tapatalk

5 October 2018, 07:00 AM	#7
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,489	Great reference and congratulations!

5 October 2018, 07:20 AM	#9
R!$ Banned Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: SoCal Posts: 2,405	congrats

5 October 2018, 07:27 AM	#11
\|404\| Banned Join Date: Sep 2018 Real Name: James Location: Wimbledon, London Posts: 451	Very nice, congratulations. Out of interest, what put you off the newer 42mm? Size or?

5 October 2018, 07:27 AM	#12
Vinyasa "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: Steve Location: Maine Watch: Explorer II 16570 Posts: 1,396	Congratulations, fabulous reference. I love mine! Adventures await you.

5 October 2018, 07:50 AM	#14
boom! Banned Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: United State Watch: Rolex Posts: 75	Fantastic pick up and my all time favorite.

5 October 2018, 07:53 AM	#16
droptopman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Mark Location: Washington State Watch: SUBS and GMT's! Posts: 9,664	Very nice example. Congrats! Love the 16570. I agree they are starting to show some promise market wise. __________________ Judge Smails: Ty, what did you shoot today? Ty: Oh, Judge, I don't keep score. Judge Smails: Then how do you measure yourself with other golfers? Ty: By height.

5 October 2018, 07:54 AM	#17
RichM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Richie Location: "Nowhere Man" Watch: out now,take care! Posts: 29,770	Nice pickup. Congrats __________________ "I love to work at nothing all day" TRF #139960

5 October 2018, 08:06 AM	#18
ssbb "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Canada Posts: 15	Nice watch. Congrats.

5 October 2018, 08:09 AM	#19
Navarino 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: USA Posts: 3,411	Congrats on the Exp II! Very clean watch!

5 October 2018, 08:12 AM	#20
uniqueMR 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: USA Watch: P A T E K Posts: 4,706	Congrats __________________ A. Lange & Sohne \| Audemars Piguet \| F.P.Journe \| Omega \| Patek Philippe \| Rolex \| Tudor \| ...and Othersss

5 October 2018, 08:17 AM	#21
T01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: T Location: AZ, NV, CA Posts: 6,490	Congrats!

5 October 2018, 09:00 AM	#22
Tobias "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 121	Congratulations! I share all your reasons for passing on the updated 42mm version of this watch. My daily beater is currently a 16570 from 2007. It’s a great watch in my opinion.

5 October 2018, 09:36 AM	#23
vladamir15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: N/A Watch: AP, VC, Breguet Posts: 1,581	Congrats! __________________ The Most Valuable Commodity is Time Audemars, Vacheron, Breguet, Jaquet Droz, JLC, Rolex, Omega, Cartier

5 October 2018, 09:40 AM	#24
JR16 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Posts: 6,253	Congrats! Wearing mine as I type this. Definitely prefer the 5 over 6 dig exp2! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

5 October 2018, 09:42 AM	#25
faz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Real Name: Faz Location: California Watch: like'em all Posts: 4,689	5 digit explorer IIs are really nice, both in black and white. Congrats! __________________ -Faz Instagram @fazmoto

5 October 2018, 09:42 AM	#26
fishingbear 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: George Location: Alabama Watch: GMTsSubLVEx2SDDayt Posts: 4,549	Love it! Such a simplified understated tough tool watch, congratulations.

5 October 2018, 10:05 AM	#27
r8t3d_M "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Real Name: Felipe Location: NYC Watch: Me ;) Posts: 2,894	Congratulations! Loved my polar since the moment I first got it. Hope you enjoy yours!

5 October 2018, 10:24 AM	#28
Geo444 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Nh Watch: 16610 16570 Polar Posts: 127	Congratulations, my 1997 16570 is my go to watch. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

5 October 2018, 10:30 AM	#29
DoctorA "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: USA Posts: 6,545	It’s a very classy and beautiful watch! Congratulations on a great gem! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Wear the watch you like, not the one they tell you to wear!

5 October 2018, 10:50 AM	#30
TickTockChuck "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Real Name: Chuck Location: Canada Watch: Rolex 116610LV Posts: 2,270	Congratulations on your great looking Polar Explorer II ! I've always considered it one the iconic Rolex sports watches and was often featured in Rolex Ads. I always think of the great polar expeditions when I see one. May you enjoy and wear it in good health. Cheers!

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