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mray6375 · 26 November 2018, 01:04 PM

I have a BLNR and a 116610LV. I think my next purchase will be the polar Explorer. What are your thoughts between the 5 and 6 digit? I think the 40 mm is probably more my size.

2th_doc · 26 November 2018, 01:07 PM

5 digit.

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pigman08 · 26 November 2018, 01:32 PM

I've been thinking about this lately myself, and the 16570 is the front runner for me. The hands are too wide for my liking on the 6 digit. While I can appreciate the functionality of the larger hands and indices considering its intended use in prolonged total darkness, the aesthetics of the 5 digit model are much more to my liking.

10klakes · 26 November 2018, 03:08 PM

I own both (5 digit black dial / 6 digit polar) and imo the 216570 polar is the winner. Granted, I have a 7.25” wrist and prefer 40mm - 43mm watches. I love the white dial in 42mm.

Rolex does not produce many white dial variants in the professional line up, let alone on a brushed bracelet. The orange GMT hand is a nice throwback to the 1655. The case size is a lower profile so it slides under the sleeve or cuff. It’s not super common in the wild, it’s accessible through an AD, and imo it’s a home run-

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RastabanStar · 26 November 2018, 03:16 PM

All comes down to your preference on size. Do you want something more subdued or with more wrist presence? I prefer (and own) the 5 digit, but the 6 digit is a beautiful piece with a better bracelet. What is the rest of your collection like? If you mostly have under 42mm watches, then the new 6 digit model will give you an opportunity to get a more substantial watch.

Godfather111 · 26 November 2018, 03:25 PM

6-digit

Gotta love the pop of that orange GMT hand.

eonflux · 26 November 2018, 03:35 PM

6

Better bracelet and clasp
Improved legibility

Recaro18 · 26 November 2018, 03:57 PM

5 Digit!!

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Pict · 26 November 2018, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by recaro18

5 Digit!!

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Lovely^^ or

Dr.Smellody · 26 November 2018, 04:14 PM

5

6 is way too big.

importstunna · 26 November 2018, 04:44 PM

The proportion on 5 digits looks best to me.

Justindo · 26 November 2018, 04:55 PM

I prefer the six digit.

SS Oyster · 26 November 2018, 05:06 PM

6 digit has many enhancements, which are incredible starting with 42mm size, super-maxi dial, 3187 movement and terrific solid link bracelet!

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maylebox · 26 November 2018, 05:09 PM

Cinco

SearChart · 26 November 2018, 05:30 PM

I love the 5 digit polar

Harry-57 · 26 November 2018, 06:01 PM

The 5 digit models feel comparatively light and insubstantial to me. You're paying for quite a lot of air in the bracelet. They both look great though.

As ever it comes down to personal preference. It works well for me, visually and on my wrist at 42mm. It's super legible and the long lasting, fat lumes are beautiful. Happily for you, both are easy to get and not appreciating rapidly.

You can't go wrong either way.

DP63 · 26 November 2018, 07:01 PM

Love the 5 digit models, especially the black dial ....

faimag · 26 November 2018, 07:04 PM

5 for me too, but I am biased

mailman · 26 November 2018, 07:40 PM

6 digit for me in this model

D111s · 26 November 2018, 09:10 PM

I prefer the 6 digit but would rather it was 40mm

037 · 26 November 2018, 09:12 PM

Your other watches wear large for their sizes so I'd vote 6-digit in this case. If you can, try one on before buying.

If the rest of your collection were 5-digit then I'd say 16570 without hesitation.

Fat_ninja · 26 November 2018, 09:16 PM

5. Digit

Onequik135i · 26 November 2018, 09:44 PM

The Explorer II is one of the few 6 digits I actually prefer so its a tough choice personally, but you can see in my sig below I’m biased towards 5 digit models anyway. I say go with what you like being you already own 2 6 digit models, but if you do choose a 5 digit then I would opt for the newer version w engraved Rehaut & 3186 movement.

Manu77 · 26 November 2018, 09:47 PM

Allways 5

KeithP · 26 November 2018, 09:55 PM

6 digit. The 5 is a stripped GMT. Though it is a cool watch, I’d take a GMT.
The 6 digit is its own unique animal in the lineup, and all changes from the five were for the sake of legibility in extreme conditions. To me it’s the closest model today to the old school, true tool watch lineage. But you should get what you like!

Beckster · 26 November 2018, 10:14 PM

5 for sure. Better proportions.

Psmith · 26 November 2018, 11:11 PM

Have you tried either of them yet?
All good fun, but people will mostly post their personal preference here. Mine being the 216570, having owned both models - I prefer the size and all of the upgrades, especially the bracelet and clasp. The orange hand is a nice nod to the original.

Ravager135 · 26 November 2018, 11:18 PM

Both are great. The 5 digit Explorer II is some of the best value in the Rolex market. It is difficult to go backwards on the bracelet. I have a 5 digit Submariner Date and as much as I love the charm of the smaller case and scaled down size, the bracelet is inferior technically even if it does the same job. I'm wearing my 6 digit Explorer II at work today and I love it. There are many who don't, but I think the larger case size and availability in a white dial is a nice contrast to the GMT-Master II.

strafer_kid · 26 November 2018, 11:36 PM

I have never had a five digit Explorer II though picked up the six digit with black dial, fairly soon after release. Thought it was a great watch, very well designed and constructed but just felt it was a little too big on the wrist even though it sat fairly flat. Would not rule out another one though if the opportunity presented!

fishingbear · 26 November 2018, 11:41 PM

I own both and love them both. Try them both on before you buy and you won’t go wrong with which reference you choose.

26 November 2018, 01:04 PM	#1
mray6375 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Real Name: Mike Location: Fort Worth, Texas Watch: BLNR, 116610LV Posts: 312	5 or 6 digit polar Explorer I have a BLNR and a 116610LV. I think my next purchase will be the polar Explorer. What are your thoughts between the 5 and 6 digit? I think the 40 mm is probably more my size.

26 November 2018, 01:32 PM	#3
pigman08 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Mike Location: Tn Watch: 16610,16710,214270 Posts: 454	I've been thinking about this lately myself, and the 16570 is the front runner for me. The hands are too wide for my liking on the 6 digit. While I can appreciate the functionality of the larger hands and indices considering its intended use in prolonged total darkness, the aesthetics of the 5 digit model are much more to my liking. __________________ ♛- 16610 (1999) ♛- 16710 (2018) ♛- 214270 (2018) ♛- Yet to be determined, but a white 16520 is on the short list. (I believe that I'll be able to read it better than my old 116520)

26 November 2018, 03:57 PM	#8
Recaro18 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: RiCkY Location: West Coast Watch: 16520 Posts: 12,439	5 Digit!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Passion for Mechanical Timepieces! IG: @crown_in_oyster_case (Make sure you're dealing with me, Meta Verified with Blue check mark!) ~Connecting people through my passion, one timepiece at a time~

26 November 2018, 07:01 PM	#17
DP63 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Real Name: DP Location: Scotland Watch: 18078 Posts: 795	Love the 5 digit models, especially the black dial .... __________________ 114060 - 116200 - 114300 - 18078

26 November 2018, 07:40 PM	#19
mailman TRF Moderator & SubLV41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,510	6 digit for me in this model __________________ JJ

26 November 2018, 01:07 PM	#2
2th_doc "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Atl Posts: 920	5 digit. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

26 November 2018, 03:08 PM	#4
10klakes "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: USA Watch: Collector Posts: 1,482	I own both (5 digit black dial / 6 digit polar) and imo the 216570 polar is the winner. Granted, I have a 7.25” wrist and prefer 40mm - 43mm watches. I love the white dial in 42mm. Rolex does not produce many white dial variants in the professional line up, let alone on a brushed bracelet. The orange GMT hand is a nice throwback to the 1655. The case size is a lower profile so it slides under the sleeve or cuff. It’s not super common in the wild, it’s accessible through an AD, and imo it’s a home run- Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

26 November 2018, 03:16 PM	#5
RastabanStar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 343	All comes down to your preference on size. Do you want something more subdued or with more wrist presence? I prefer (and own) the 5 digit, but the 6 digit is a beautiful piece with a better bracelet. What is the rest of your collection like? If you mostly have under 42mm watches, then the new 6 digit model will give you an opportunity to get a more substantial watch.

26 November 2018, 03:25 PM	#6
Godfather111 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Real Name: Marco Location: Location,Location Watch: Your Step Posts: 277	6-digit Gotta love the pop of that orange GMT hand.

26 November 2018, 03:35 PM	#7
eonflux "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: SNA Posts: 3,637	6 Better bracelet and clasp Improved legibility

26 November 2018, 04:14 PM	#10
Dr.Smellody "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Salem, OR Posts: 5,414	5 6 is way too big.

26 November 2018, 04:44 PM	#11
importstunna "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: World Watch: BLNR Posts: 855	The proportion on 5 digits looks best to me.

26 November 2018, 04:55 PM	#12
Justindo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: California Posts: 2,176	I prefer the six digit.

26 November 2018, 05:06 PM	#13
SS Oyster 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 9,218	6 digit has many enhancements, which are incredible starting with 42mm size, super-maxi dial, 3187 movement and terrific solid link bracelet! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

26 November 2018, 05:09 PM	#14
maylebox "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 881	Cinco

26 November 2018, 06:01 PM	#16
Harry-57 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Harry Location: England Posts: 10,669	The 5 digit models feel comparatively light and insubstantial to me. You're paying for quite a lot of air in the bracelet. They both look great though. As ever it comes down to personal preference. It works well for me, visually and on my wrist at 42mm. It's super legible and the long lasting, fat lumes are beautiful. Happily for you, both are easy to get and not appreciating rapidly. You can't go wrong either way.

26 November 2018, 07:04 PM	#18
faimag "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: US, SG, DK, GR Watch: Reverso Posts: 3,089	5 for me too, but I am biased

26 November 2018, 09:10 PM	#20
D111s "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Hampshire UK Watch: A few Posts: 452	I prefer the 6 digit but would rather it was 40mm

26 November 2018, 09:12 PM	#21
037 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: USA Posts: 6,173	Your other watches wear large for their sizes so I'd vote 6-digit in this case. If you can, try one on before buying. If the rest of your collection were 5-digit then I'd say 16570 without hesitation.

26 November 2018, 09:16 PM	#22
Fat_ninja Banned Join Date: May 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: USA Watch: P-01 Posts: 11,772	5. Digit

26 November 2018, 09:44 PM	#23
Onequik135i "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Tampa, Florida Watch: 116610LV Posts: 2,573	The Explorer II is one of the few 6 digits I actually prefer so its a tough choice personally, but you can see in my sig below I’m biased towards 5 digit models anyway. I say go with what you like being you already own 2 6 digit models, but if you do choose a 5 digit then I would opt for the newer version w engraved Rehaut & 3186 movement. __________________ 16750 / 116610LV / 116613LB / Ed White 321 / PAM111 / PAM170

26 November 2018, 09:47 PM	#24
Manu77 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Spain Posts: 133	Allways 5

26 November 2018, 09:55 PM	#25
KeithP "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Real Name: Keith Location: NYC Watch: AK 126900/SM 300M Posts: 1,664	6 digit. The 5 is a stripped GMT. Though it is a cool watch, I’d take a GMT. The 6 digit is its own unique animal in the lineup, and all changes from the five were for the sake of legibility in extreme conditions. To me it’s the closest model today to the old school, true tool watch lineage. But you should get what you like!

26 November 2018, 10:14 PM	#26
Beckster "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Singapore Watch: 16710 BLRO Posts: 836	5 for sure. Better proportions. __________________ Rolex Only Please

26 November 2018, 11:11 PM	#27
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Have you tried either of them yet? All good fun, but people will mostly post their personal preference here. Mine being the 216570, having owned both models - I prefer the size and all of the upgrades, especially the bracelet and clasp. The orange hand is a nice nod to the original. __________________

26 November 2018, 11:18 PM	#28
Ravager135 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 4,224	Both are great. The 5 digit Explorer II is some of the best value in the Rolex market. It is difficult to go backwards on the bracelet. I have a 5 digit Submariner Date and as much as I love the charm of the smaller case and scaled down size, the bracelet is inferior technically even if it does the same job. I'm wearing my 6 digit Explorer II at work today and I love it. There are many who don't, but I think the larger case size and availability in a white dial is a nice contrast to the GMT-Master II.

26 November 2018, 11:36 PM	#29
strafer_kid "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Kenny Location: northern ireland Watch: SDs, Subs & GMTs Posts: 5,136	I have never had a five digit Explorer II though picked up the six digit with black dial, fairly soon after release. Thought it was a great watch, very well designed and constructed but just felt it was a little too big on the wrist even though it sat fairly flat. Would not rule out another one though if the opportunity presented!

26 November 2018, 11:41 PM	#30
fishingbear 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: George Location: Alabama Watch: GMTsSubLVEx2SDDayt Posts: 4,548	I own both and love them both. Try them both on before you buy and you won’t go wrong with which reference you choose.

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