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Leicaman · 28 October 2022, 10:06 PM

Just over two years ago I decided I wanted a Polar Explorer 216570. Here in Japan I have had no dealings with any ADs. Back in the U.K. , my parents have a reasonable relationship with an AD so I asked if they could ask for the watch back there and then get it when they next flew over to see me.
Thinking it might take a year or so to acquire the watch, I was surprised when just short of two weeks later, their AD called them and said my watch had come in.
The only problem was that Japan’s borders were pretty much locked down so they couldn’t come over to visit. We had just taken delivery of an even more special package, our second son, so we weren’t planning to fly back to the U.K. with him.
Finally Japan has eased its borders and my parents flew in a couple of days ago. I went to a local AD to get the bracelet fitted today and now I can finally wear this stunner.

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brandrea · 28 October 2022, 10:08 PM

Congratulations all around.

That’s a great watch and an even better family incoming

skipstar · 28 October 2022, 10:14 PM

Congrats on both!

AEV · 28 October 2022, 10:22 PM

Congrats on both ends.

Great wrist shot. Hopefully availability is getting better for those waiting.

HiBoost · 28 October 2022, 11:38 PM

Great story, congrats!

Johnnyho87 · 29 October 2022, 12:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leicaman

Just over two years ago I decided I wanted a Polar Explorer 216570. Here in Japan I have had no dealings with any ADs. Back in the U.K. , my parents have a reasonable relationship with an AD so I asked if they could ask for the watch back there and then get it when they next flew over to see me.
Thinking it might take a year or so to acquire the watch, I was surprised when just short of two weeks later, their AD called them and said my watch had come in.
The only problem was that Japan’s borders were pretty much locked down so they couldn’t come over to visit. We had just taken delivery of an even more special package, our second son, so we weren’t planning to fly back to the U.K. with him.
Finally Japan has eased its borders and my parents flew in a couple of days ago. I went to a local AD to get the bracelet fitted today and now I can finally wear this stunner.

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Fits wonderfully on your wrist. Congrats!

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alex.cicollo · 29 October 2022, 02:42 AM

Congrats? Beautiful!!

I was in Tokyo a few days ago and spent hours in Nakano Broadway!

Love Japan

Brian Page · 29 October 2022, 02:53 AM

Congrats! One of my favorites!

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Pop Art Suzy · 29 October 2022, 02:56 AM

Gorgeous watch! Congratulations on both of your "deliveries."

ltmgeller · 29 October 2022, 02:59 AM

Congrats!!!

storii · 29 October 2022, 03:25 AM

Congratulations!

DC116710LN · 29 October 2022, 04:12 AM

Looks great!

Robf52 · 29 October 2022, 04:19 AM

Congrats all around!

SS Oyster · 29 October 2022, 04:31 AM

Congrats! Great watch.

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S’portEye · 29 October 2022, 06:13 AM

Awesome pick up. Why did you not ask them to ship it to you earlier?

CarlOver · 29 October 2022, 06:37 AM

That is the previous gen Explorer II. Was this sourced from a reseller or somehow NOS?

Leicaman · 29 October 2022, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by S’portEye

Awesome pick up. Why did you not ask them to ship it to you earlier?

I guess it just felt nicer that they would bring it with them when they came to see us. Admittedly, I didn’t realise it would be two years, but at the same time I wasn’t in any huge hurry to get the watch. I knew I already had it back in the U.K. so just needed a big dollop of patience.

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4 Aussies · 29 October 2022, 09:50 AM

Congrats!!

Leicaman · 29 October 2022, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by CarlOver

That is the previous gen Explorer II. Was this sourced from a reseller or somehow NOS?

Correct , it’s the 216570. Was bought at an AD two years ago when it was the current model in the collection. Not bought through a reseller or NOS.

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Baiv · 29 October 2022, 10:09 AM

Awesome story

rfs · 29 October 2022, 12:13 PM

Congrats

Blanch · 29 October 2022, 12:56 PM

Nice.

Quin · 30 October 2022, 12:51 AM

Congrats

fskywalker · 30 October 2022, 12:52 AM

Congrats!!

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28 October 2022, 10:06 PM	#1
Leicaman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Japan Posts: 151	Got the watch within two weeks but waited two years to get it. Just over two years ago I decided I wanted a Polar Explorer 216570. Here in Japan I have had no dealings with any ADs. Back in the U.K. , my parents have a reasonable relationship with an AD so I asked if they could ask for the watch back there and then get it when they next flew over to see me. Thinking it might take a year or so to acquire the watch, I was surprised when just short of two weeks later, their AD called them and said my watch had come in. The only problem was that Japan’s borders were pretty much locked down so they couldn’t come over to visit. We had just taken delivery of an even more special package, our second son, so we weren’t planning to fly back to the U.K. with him. Finally Japan has eased its borders and my parents flew in a couple of days ago. I went to a local AD to get the bracelet fitted today and now I can finally wear this stunner. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

28 October 2022, 10:14 PM	#3
skipstar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Real Name: Kevin Location: Northeast Watch: My first, Sub Date Posts: 1,941	Congrats on both! __________________ 116610LN \| 126610LV \| 126710 BLRO \| 116500LN \| 124300 Green, Wife’s \| 126334 Blue w/Diamonds, Wife’s \| 126710 BLNR Wife’s Tudor M79360N-0002 \| M79230B-006 Wife’s

29 October 2022, 02:56 AM	#9
Pop Art Suzy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2022 Real Name: Suzanne Location: Colorado Watch: Rolex Datejust Posts: 813	Gorgeous watch! Congratulations on both of your "deliveries." __________________ “Art is anything you can get away with.” - Andy Warhol

29 October 2022, 02:59 AM	#10
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29 October 2022, 04:19 AM	#13
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28 October 2022, 10:08 PM	#2
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,089	Congratulations all around. That’s a great watch and an even better family incoming

28 October 2022, 10:22 PM	#4
AEV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Europe Watch: AP & Rolex Posts: 1,525	Congrats on both ends. Great wrist shot. Hopefully availability is getting better for those waiting.

28 October 2022, 11:38 PM	#5
HiBoost "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: USA Posts: 1,528	Great story, congrats!

29 October 2022, 02:42 AM	#7
alex.cicollo 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: Alex Location: Europe Watch: A few Posts: 2,236	Congrats? Beautiful!! I was in Tokyo a few days ago and spent hours in Nakano Broadway! Love Japan

29 October 2022, 02:53 AM	#8
Brian Page "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: USA Posts: 6,624	Congrats! One of my favorites! Sent from my SM-F936U1 using Tapatalk

29 October 2022, 03:25 AM	#11
storii "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: New Jersey Watch: 126610LV Posts: 42	Congratulations!

29 October 2022, 04:12 AM	#12
DC116710LN "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: US Posts: 1,057	Looks great!

29 October 2022, 04:31 AM	#14
SS Oyster 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 9,218	Congrats! Great watch. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

29 October 2022, 06:13 AM	#15
S’portEye "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: Shreveport Posts: 1,416	Awesome pick up. Why did you not ask them to ship it to you earlier?

29 October 2022, 06:37 AM	#16
CarlOver "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: US Posts: 2,219	That is the previous gen Explorer II. Was this sourced from a reseller or somehow NOS?

29 October 2022, 09:50 AM	#18
4 Aussies 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Real Name: Randy Location: Midwest USA Watch: Blue Sky Posts: 3,164	Congrats!!

29 October 2022, 10:09 AM	#20
Baiv Banned Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Usa Watch: SubLV Posts: 402	Awesome story

29 October 2022, 12:13 PM	#21
rfs "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: USA Posts: 2,391	Congrats

29 October 2022, 12:56 PM	#22
Blanch "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 587	Nice.

30 October 2022, 12:51 AM	#23
Quin Banned Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: USA Posts: 86	Congrats

30 October 2022, 12:52 AM	#24
fskywalker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Francisco Location: San Juan, PR Watch: Is Ticking ! Posts: 25,180	Congrats!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Francisco ♛ 16610 / 116264 Ω 168.022 / 2535.80.00 / 310.30.42.50.01.002 / 210.90.42.20.01.001 Zenith 02.480.405 2FA security enabled

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