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bmclaurin · 21 October 2018, 03:46 AM

First post here. Picked up my first ever Rolex a few days ago, a pre-owned polar 216570 from Tourneau in Las Vegas. I live in Vegas, so I’m fortunate to have such a plentiful selection of fine watches all over town. But I can tell you, there are practically no Rolex sport models to be found, even here. I’ve been on the hunt for a BLNR, but refuse to pay over retail, so I’ll likely be waiting/hunting for a while. In the meantime, I stumbled across this fantastic pre-owned Explorer a few days ago at Tourneau, and I just couldn’t pass it up.

I’m no collector, but I have a couple/few decent pieces I’ve accumulated over the years. My previous daily driver is the Omega Planet Ocean 600M 43.5mm, which has been fantastic ever since I bought it about 5 years ago.

But dang, this Rolex is simply on another level. It is so balanced and comfortable. I can wear it literally all day with zero fatigue or discomfort. I practically forget it’s there, which is essentially impossible with the giant PO.

And as an added bonus, my Watch Tracker app tells me I’m running +0.2s/day. Are you freaking kidding me??!!

Anyway, cheers and hello.

NorthCoaster · 21 October 2018, 04:13 AM

Congratulations, really classy piece.

tlbarrs · 21 October 2018, 04:13 AM

Congrats it’s a real stunner I love my black dial Explorer ii ��

opaline460 · 21 October 2018, 04:31 AM

Congrat! I have 1 black dial.

Jerz616 · 21 October 2018, 04:43 AM

I have the same one and I love it. I wanted to add a black dial to my list but didn’t want to have 2 of this same model. So I picked up a GMT II and I have to say it’s going to give my polar a run for its money. But I’ll hav Enzo issues switching between the 2.

t65tampa · 21 October 2018, 04:47 AM

Congrats! It’s a great watch. I just bought my second one last month. Had a G-Serial but sold it a few years back. Was a mistake, so found a new one I couldn’t pass on. Enjoy!

crazymcmichael · 21 October 2018, 04:48 AM

congratz great piece and it is about the coolest one in the collection

schoolboy · 21 October 2018, 04:55 AM

Congrats :D

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Daveh3196 · 21 October 2018, 04:58 AM

Congrats. I’m liking to polar more and every day.

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JayHantz · 21 October 2018, 04:59 AM

Congrats on such a great and iconic watch!

ROLEXster · 21 October 2018, 04:59 AM

Congrats.
Its an awesome watch.... it fits nicely on you.

DocMorpheus · 21 October 2018, 05:02 AM

Lovely piece. Very under appreciated.

jlovda · 21 October 2018, 05:04 AM

I love my black dial.

Odie-r · 21 October 2018, 05:08 AM

Slick. Congrats!

2001jesper · 21 October 2018, 05:09 AM

Looks fantastic! Congrats!

Mr. Superlative · 21 October 2018, 05:24 AM

I've had my Exp II (polar) for six years now, and still love as much as the day I collected it. Fantastic watch, very underrated. Congrats on the purchase and wear it in good health.

DoctorA · 21 October 2018, 05:27 AM

Real nice! Congratulations!!

RHIII · 21 October 2018, 05:28 AM

Welcome!!! And Congrats!!!!

Tzachi · 21 October 2018, 05:34 AM

Congrats on a great looking watch

Jcp2448 · 21 October 2018, 06:30 AM

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Harry-57 · 21 October 2018, 06:39 AM

Great watch. My first Rolex. I got hooked on the brand at that point. There's nothing quite like Rolex for cost versus quality and there's no other Rolex quite like the Polar.

Nikrnic · 21 October 2018, 07:10 AM

Enjoy!! The Polar is a great piece. No more underdog status for that one.
Loving mine too..

hello..

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AJM914 · 21 October 2018, 07:12 AM

Congrats!

Gerardus · 21 October 2018, 07:17 AM

Congratz!

T01 · 21 October 2018, 08:01 AM

Nice pickup!

Dr.Smellody · 21 October 2018, 08:15 AM

Excellent choice! Congratulations!!!

Pauln · 21 October 2018, 08:41 AM

Very nice.

jenedla · 21 October 2018, 08:52 AM

This watch can be polarizing (pardon the pun:), but I love it. Looks great on your wrist!

TickTockChuck · 21 October 2018, 08:59 AM

Congratulations on your great looking Polar Explorer II! That's amazing accuracy you reported! The Polar is a Rolex classic indeed. Enjoy and wear it in good health. Cheers!

harvey · 21 October 2018, 09:00 AM

After the white dialled Daytona, this my next favourite white dialled reference. Perfect for summer months...

21 October 2018, 03:46 AM	#1
bmclaurin "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Las Vegas Watch: SD4K Posts: 435	New (to me) polar 216570 First post here. Picked up my first ever Rolex a few days ago, a pre-owned polar 216570 from Tourneau in Las Vegas. I live in Vegas, so I’m fortunate to have such a plentiful selection of fine watches all over town. But I can tell you, there are practically no Rolex sport models to be found, even here. I’ve been on the hunt for a BLNR, but refuse to pay over retail, so I’ll likely be waiting/hunting for a while. In the meantime, I stumbled across this fantastic pre-owned Explorer a few days ago at Tourneau, and I just couldn’t pass it up. I’m no collector, but I have a couple/few decent pieces I’ve accumulated over the years. My previous daily driver is the Omega Planet Ocean 600M 43.5mm, which has been fantastic ever since I bought it about 5 years ago. But dang, this Rolex is simply on another level. It is so balanced and comfortable. I can wear it literally all day with zero fatigue or discomfort. I practically forget it’s there, which is essentially impossible with the giant PO. And as an added bonus, my Watch Tracker app tells me I’m running +0.2s/day. Are you freaking kidding me??!! Anyway, cheers and hello. Attached Images

21 October 2018, 04:43 AM	#5
Jerz616 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Real Name: Ryan Location: Delaware Watch: 216570, 116710LN Posts: 185	I have the same one and I love it. I wanted to add a black dial to my list but didn’t want to have 2 of this same model. So I picked up a GMT II and I have to say it’s going to give my polar a run for its money. But I’ll hav Enzo issues switching between the 2. Attached Images

21 October 2018, 04:47 AM	#6
t65tampa "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,262	Congrats! It’s a great watch. I just bought my second one last month. Had a G-Serial but sold it a few years back. Was a mistake, so found a new one I couldn’t pass on. Enjoy! __________________ t65tampa

21 October 2018, 05:02 AM	#12
DocMorpheus "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 191	Lovely piece. Very under appreciated. __________________ ________________________________ 116710BLNR 16600 16570 Black dial, Tritium 216570 White dial 16014 16030 Speedmaster MOTM Seamaster Pro 300 Reverso Grande GMT

21 October 2018, 05:08 AM	#14
Odie-r "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: London Posts: 4,452	Slick. Congrats! __________________ @watchtheleftwrist

21 October 2018, 04:13 AM	#2
NorthCoaster "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Real Name: Chris Location: Northern Ireland Watch: GMT 2 116710LN Posts: 53	Congratulations, really classy piece.

21 October 2018, 04:13 AM	#3
tlbarrs "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Mark Location: uk Derbyshire Posts: 434	Congrats it’s a real stunner I love my black dial Explorer ii ��

21 October 2018, 04:31 AM	#4
opaline460 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: US Posts: 3,386	Congrat! I have 1 black dial.

21 October 2018, 04:48 AM	#7
crazymcmichael "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Here Watch: Sub 114060, 216570 Posts: 2,157	congratz great piece and it is about the coolest one in the collection

21 October 2018, 04:55 AM	#8
schoolboy Banned Join Date: Nov 2017 Real Name: Jesus Location: Texas Watch: 116234 Posts: 8,721	Congrats :D Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

21 October 2018, 04:58 AM	#9
Daveh3196 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: PA USA Watch: Explorers Posts: 279	Congrats. I’m liking to polar more and every day. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

21 October 2018, 04:59 AM	#10
JayHantz 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: Texas Watch: @Escapementt Posts: 9,844	Congrats on such a great and iconic watch!

21 October 2018, 04:59 AM	#11
ROLEXster "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Vancouver, BC Watch: is on BS wait list Posts: 990	Congrats. Its an awesome watch.... it fits nicely on you.

21 October 2018, 05:04 AM	#13
jlovda "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: John Location: Midwest Watch: 5513,1675,216570 Posts: 1,505	I love my black dial.

21 October 2018, 05:09 AM	#15
2001jesper "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Jesper Location: Earth Watch: 116234 Posts: 1,772	Looks fantastic! Congrats!

21 October 2018, 05:24 AM	#16
Mr. Superlative "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Planet Earth Watch: Me Now Posts: 858	I've had my Exp II (polar) for six years now, and still love as much as the day I collected it. Fantastic watch, very underrated. Congrats on the purchase and wear it in good health.

21 October 2018, 05:27 AM	#17
DoctorA "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: USA Posts: 6,545	Real nice! Congratulations!! __________________ Wear the watch you like, not the one they tell you to wear!

21 October 2018, 05:28 AM	#18
RHIII Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Roger Location: ... Watch: AP/Rolex/PP Posts: 6,309	Welcome!!! And Congrats!!!!

21 October 2018, 05:34 AM	#19
Tzachi 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 353	Congrats on a great looking watch

21 October 2018, 06:30 AM	#20
Jcp2448 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Miramar Posts: 67	Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk

21 October 2018, 06:39 AM	#21
Harry-57 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Harry Location: England Posts: 10,676	Great watch. My first Rolex. I got hooked on the brand at that point. There's nothing quite like Rolex for cost versus quality and there's no other Rolex quite like the Polar.

21 October 2018, 07:10 AM	#22
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,172	Enjoy!! The Polar is a great piece. No more underdog status for that one. Loving mine too.. hello.. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

21 October 2018, 07:12 AM	#23
AJM914 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: AJ Location: NY Watch: ♕ Posts: 6,761	Congrats! __________________

21 October 2018, 07:17 AM	#24
Gerardus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Gerardus Location: often in the air Watch: ♕ Posts: 12,142	Congratz! __________________ ♕126610 ♕126333 ♕116300

21 October 2018, 08:01 AM	#25
T01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: T Location: AZ, NV, CA Posts: 6,490	Nice pickup!

21 October 2018, 08:15 AM	#26
Dr.Smellody "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Salem, OR Posts: 5,416	Excellent choice! Congratulations!!!

21 October 2018, 08:41 AM	#27
Pauln "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Paul Location: Colorado Watch: Explorer Posts: 1,543	Very nice.

21 October 2018, 08:52 AM	#28
jenedla "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: USA Watch: can't choose Posts: 330	This watch can be polarizing (pardon the pun:), but I love it. Looks great on your wrist!

21 October 2018, 08:59 AM	#29
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! That's amazing accuracy you reported! The Polar is a Rolex classic indeed. Enjoy and wear it in good health. Cheers!

21 October 2018, 09:00 AM	#30
harvey "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: rolexforums.com Posts: 5,437	After the white dialled Daytona, this my next favourite white dialled reference. Perfect for summer months...

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