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shie6523 · 4 October 2021, 10:40 PM

Hi,

I'm thinking of swapping my 2005/06 D serial Sea-Dweller (serviced by Rolex in November 2020) for the following Explorer 2 polar:

https://www.blowers-jewellers.co.uk/...orer-ii-16570/

The reason I'm thinking of swapping it is that over the years I have warmed towards the Explorer 2 polar, and in particular, the white-dialled version. I also prefer 5 digits over 6 digits so the 216570/226570 is a no-go for me.

What are people's thought's on this swap? and what are your thought's on the Explorer 2 in the link provided.

Thanks,
Darren.

hamidsalman · 4 October 2021, 10:47 PM

Hey,

It's a personal choice but i would never do it!

1. SD is a beautiful beautiful piece
2. It holds its value a lot better than Explorer.

But in the end it's your choice.

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shie6523 · 4 October 2021, 10:58 PM

The SD is a beautiful piece but I've always had an affection for the Explorer 2. I'm not too worried about value retention as I'd keep the Explorer 2 for life.

hamidsalman · 4 October 2021, 10:59 PM

Looks like you already know what you want then!

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JonaG · 4 October 2021, 11:18 PM

I have both and would not swap the 16600 for a 16570. The SD is a superior watch - pretty much top of the tree in the 5-digit Rolex catalogues of the past.

Viking · 5 October 2021, 12:19 AM

I have never owned a SD, but, I can tell you that my 16750 polar has slowly evolved to being my favorite watch. It can do anything and be taken anywhere. It looks just as nice with a suit as it does with shorts and a t-shirt.

Because of the fixed steel bezel, I don't need to worry about knocking it around or scratching it as much as I do with my 16710 GMT.

kegan · 5 October 2021, 01:27 AM

Both would be a near perfect two watch collection as you probably are figuring out as you make this difficult decision.

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hutch300 · 5 October 2021, 01:50 AM

I think long term you might regret it. Only do it if you do not like the SD. I love them as the tank of the 5 digit case.

Tools · 5 October 2021, 02:01 AM

Historically the Explorer II has seen some of the biggest value-retention jumps than other models.

The 16570 will likely continue in this trending as seen by the previous Exp II generations.

The SD is a niche watch, with a relatively small following. The Exp II can be worn, anywhere, and is comfortable both physically and mentally.

Ideally you could have both. But when you can reasonably only have one, you choose the one that is the one that you want to put on your wrist every day.

karleone · 5 October 2021, 02:19 AM

No way I would do this trade!

fania123 · 5 October 2021, 02:40 AM

Save up and get the explorer also you'll be glad you did. Otherwise flip a coin. when it's in the air, you'll know which side you're hoping for. Here’s a picture of both of mine couldn’t imagine selling one for the other though.

1995akcoop · 5 October 2021, 12:28 PM

Hell no.

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4 October 2021, 10:40 PM	#1
shie6523 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: UK Posts: 81	Opinion on swapping my 05/06 16600 for a 2009 16570 Hi, I'm thinking of swapping my 2005/06 D serial Sea-Dweller (serviced by Rolex in November 2020) for the following Explorer 2 polar: https://www.blowers-jewellers.co.uk/...orer-ii-16570/ The reason I'm thinking of swapping it is that over the years I have warmed towards the Explorer 2 polar, and in particular, the white-dialled version. I also prefer 5 digits over 6 digits so the 216570/226570 is a no-go for me. What are people's thought's on this swap? and what are your thought's on the Explorer 2 in the link provided. Thanks, Darren.

4 October 2021, 11:18 PM	#5
JonaG "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: East Watch: ... Posts: 1,171	I have both and would not swap the 16600 for a 16570. The SD is a superior watch - pretty much top of the tree in the 5-digit Rolex catalogues of the past. __________________ Yacht-Master 126622, GMT-Master II 16710, Submariner 114060, Sea-Dweller 16600, Panerai Luminor PAM111 Lange Saxonia Moon Phase 384.029, Tudor Black Bay Harrods M79230G.

5 October 2021, 12:19 AM	#6
Viking "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Real Name: Greg Location: Michigan Posts: 136	I have never owned a SD, but, I can tell you that my 16750 polar has slowly evolved to being my favorite watch. It can do anything and be taken anywhere. It looks just as nice with a suit as it does with shorts and a t-shirt. Because of the fixed steel bezel, I don't need to worry about knocking it around or scratching it as much as I do with my 16710 GMT. __________________ GMT Master II BLRO (16710), Explorer II polar (16570), Jaeger LeCoultre Master Control, Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight, Seiko SKX009

5 October 2021, 02:01 AM	#9
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	Historically the Explorer II has seen some of the biggest value-retention jumps than other models. The 16570 will likely continue in this trending as seen by the previous Exp II generations. The SD is a niche watch, with a relatively small following. The Exp II can be worn, anywhere, and is comfortable both physically and mentally. Ideally you could have both. But when you can reasonably only have one, you choose the one that is the one that you want to put on your wrist every day. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

5 October 2021, 02:40 AM	#11
fania123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: PHILA Posts: 1,726	Save up and get the explorer also you'll be glad you did. Otherwise flip a coin. when it's in the air, you'll know which side you're hoping for. Here’s a picture of both of mine couldn’t imagine selling one for the other though. Attached Images

4 October 2021, 10:47 PM	#2
hamidsalman "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: London Posts: 18	Hey, It's a personal choice but i would never do it! 1. SD is a beautiful beautiful piece 2. It holds its value a lot better than Explorer. But in the end it's your choice. Sent from my SM-G986B using Tapatalk

4 October 2021, 10:58 PM	#3
shie6523 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: UK Posts: 81	The SD is a beautiful piece but I've always had an affection for the Explorer 2. I'm not too worried about value retention as I'd keep the Explorer 2 for life.

4 October 2021, 10:59 PM	#4
hamidsalman "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: London Posts: 18	Looks like you already know what you want then! Sent from my SM-G986B using Tapatalk

5 October 2021, 01:27 AM	#7
kegan "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Anchorage Alaska Posts: 606	Both would be a near perfect two watch collection as you probably are figuring out as you make this difficult decision. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

5 October 2021, 01:50 AM	#8
hutch300 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Real Name: Jeff Location: PNW Posts: 1,482	I think long term you might regret it. Only do it if you do not like the SD. I love them as the tank of the 5 digit case.

5 October 2021, 02:19 AM	#10
karleone "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Dayona Posts: 2,269	No way I would do this trade!

5 October 2021, 12:28 PM	#12
1995akcoop "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,162	Hell no. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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