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pah5153 · 21 July 2020, 12:51 PM

I have been trying to get this watch for years. My friend bought it in 1994 and has decided to downsize some what. The good side is that he gave me what I consider a very good price, the bad side is that it has never been serviced so off to the shop tomorrow for a service.

Checking1234 · 21 July 2020, 12:54 PM

Congrats Pat! Wear in good health!

HACKNSACK44 · 21 July 2020, 01:05 PM

Congrats!!

Nikrnic · 21 July 2020, 01:06 PM

Thats nice of him. Congrats to you! Thats a good looker and taking on that natural vanilla patina on the hands and markers.. Enjoy!!...

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Oldfellow · 21 July 2020, 03:41 PM

Congratulations, a great looking Polar aging nicely.

interestedwatcher · 21 July 2020, 04:03 PM

That's a lovely patina. It goes without saying, but no service hands or dials!

If it's still running I'd wear it for a week or so before service, just to enjoy it haha

btinl · 21 July 2020, 04:05 PM

nice patina!

x2046 · 21 July 2020, 06:53 PM

Great choice! Congratulations

Verdi · 21 July 2020, 09:59 PM

Congrats on the purchase, its a nice full set.

You mentioned it was never serviced....out of curiosity, did the previous owner had it polished at some point?!

brandrea · 21 July 2020, 10:01 PM

Congratulations

Nice to keep it in the family, so to speak

pah5153 · 21 July 2020, 11:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by interestedwatcher

That's a lovely patina. It goes without saying, but no service hands or dials!

If it's still running I'd wear it for a week or so before service, just to enjoy it haha

I use an independent watchmaker and he dosen't believe in replacement of dials and hands.

pah5153 · 21 July 2020, 11:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Verdi

Congrats on the purchase, its a nice full set.

You mentioned it was never serviced....out of curiosity, did the previous owner had it polished at some point?!

It has never been polished, and as long as I own it it never will be.

1William · 22 July 2020, 12:06 AM

Congratulations.

Tools · 22 July 2020, 12:41 AM

One of my favorites.

John S · 22 July 2020, 01:02 AM

The 1st generation of Explorer 2 was born at 1971, ref: 1655. The 2nd generation at 1988, ref: 16550 (2 years only). On both generations, the color of the index will change as time goes by.

Starting from 1990, Rolex made the 3rd generation, ref: 16570. The color of the index will not change (my friend has one).

Therefore, in terms of re-sale value, the 16550 is the most valuable verison, because of it's limited production.

Polarexplorerii · 22 July 2020, 01:37 AM

congrats! I love mine

erhein · 22 July 2020, 01:57 AM

I never cared for the 216570 because the size and proportions seemed wrong. That's just me. Once I saw the 16570, however, I had to have one. So simple and understated, but a total workhorse. You'll love wearing it. Congrats!

iliketime · 22 July 2020, 02:46 AM

that has developed some nice patina there!!! congrats on the new piece

GONZO2LR · 22 July 2020, 03:14 AM

very nice looking….congratulations....

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22 July 2020, 01:02 AM	#15
John S "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Real Name: John Location: Earth Posts: 193	The 1st generation of Explorer 2 was born at 1971, ref: 1655. The 2nd generation at 1988, ref: 16550 (2 years only). On both generations, the color of the index will change as time goes by. Starting from 1990, Rolex made the 3rd generation, ref: 16570. The color of the index will not change (my friend has one). Therefore, in terms of re-sale value, the 16550 is the most valuable verison, because of it's limited production. __________________ Patek Philippe Calatrava 6119G, Piaget Polo Skeleton GOA45001, JLC Master Control Calendar 4148420

22 July 2020, 01:57 AM	#17
erhein "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Ed Location: Arizona Watch: Rolex Posts: 507	I never cared for the 216570 because the size and proportions seemed wrong. That's just me. Once I saw the 16570, however, I had to have one. So simple and understated, but a total workhorse. You'll love wearing it. Congrats! __________________ As Abe Lincoln said, "You can fool some of the people some of the time, but not all of the time, most of the time." Or something like that.

21 July 2020, 12:54 PM	#2
Checking1234 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Everywhere Posts: 40	Congrats Pat! Wear in good health!

21 July 2020, 01:06 PM	#4
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,171	Thats nice of him. Congrats to you! Thats a good looker and taking on that natural vanilla patina on the hands and markers.. Enjoy!!... Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk

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Oldfellow 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Australia Posts: 2,192	Congratulations, a great looking Polar aging nicely.

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interestedwatcher 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: Hobart Posts: 1,030	That's a lovely patina. It goes without saying, but no service hands or dials! If it's still running I'd wear it for a week or so before service, just to enjoy it haha

21 July 2020, 04:05 PM	#7
btinl 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: . Watch: on my wrist Posts: 1,967	nice patina!

21 July 2020, 06:53 PM	#8
x2046 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Real Name: Daryl Location: Singapore Posts: 941	Great choice! Congratulations

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brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 77,931	Congratulations Nice to keep it in the family, so to speak

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1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,676	Congratulations.

22 July 2020, 01:37 AM	#16
Polarexplorerii "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: SA,TX Watch: 16570,BLNR,116610 Posts: 2,241	congrats! I love mine

22 July 2020, 02:46 AM	#18
iliketime "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Real Name: Jack Location: NYC Watch: 16570, 16710 Posts: 1,535	that has developed some nice patina there!!! congrats on the new piece

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GONZO2LR "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Real Name: Luis Location: Texas Watch: SS Submariner Date Posts: 1,390	very nice looking….congratulations....

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