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Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 3,753 | Quote: Originally Posted by jlovda Going through many threads here I have not found a definitive answer as to why the Exp II is the sport watch very few people want. They don't come up in any sport watch conversations and seem to depreciate in value rapidly in the used market. They appear to be the only large sports model that languishes on dealer's shelves. Is it simply because it doesn't have a rotating bezel? They must sell enough of them to stay in the line. Any thoughts? Lack of a proper bezel would be my guess. |
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| #62 |
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Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: USA Posts: 1 | In my case, it was the first Rolex I wanted - precisely because it was a little different than the others. |
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| #63 |
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Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Dave Location: USA Watch: Black Dial 216570 Posts: 114 | Quote: Originally Posted by superlativechrono I love how the 216570 can Polar-ize people 🙄 And my favorite version seems to leave some people in the dark. |
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| #64 |
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Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Bob Location: Paradise CA Posts: 920 | I have a Polar from around 1999. It has lug holes which I very much like. But, my wife decided she likes it also. So, I had two links removed for her to wear it. I really miss it but have others to wear. As she wears it less, I hope to put the links back in and get it on my wrist. One of the things I like about it, is that it is not readily recognized as a Rolex. It allows me to wear it incognito when I feel the need. __________________ |
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| #65 |
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Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 33,270 | Did the "why would anyone buy a WG watch" thread not stir up enough controversy for you? Need more? Try a little positivity in your approach...you'll find it works wonders. |
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| #66 |
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Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,653 | I love the 16570 more and more each day. My AD knows that I want one and a black (tritium) dial showed up last week up but the bezel was not in 100% perfect condition the way I want it. I'm still waiting and like always I'm not in any rush. |
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| #67 |
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Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Toronto Posts: 249 | I think that people starting to appreciate older exp 2 (16570) especially with polar dial since new one 216570 is bigger and chunkier. |
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| #68 |
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Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Houston Posts: 294 | Plenty of love __________________ |
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| #69 |
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Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: Da Island, MA Watch: My fav: Daytona! Posts: 31,127 | There's no lack of love on my part. GMT movement, stealthy appearance, and rugged as hell, what's not to love!!!
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| #70 |
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Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: John Location: Midwest Watch: 5513,1675,216570 Posts: 1,378 | Quote: Originally Posted by watchwatcher Did the "why would anyone buy a WG watch" thread not stir up enough controversy for you? Need more? Try a little positivity in your approach...you'll find it works wonders. Here is the bottom line reason for my questions regarding the Exp II. I bought the watch on the second day of a special vacation to Norway with my wife to go round trip on the Hurtigruten ferry from Bergen to Kerkenes and back. I would admit I really wanted a GMT or Sub but a black Exp II was the only sport watch the dealer had. Tt did look very nice. I took it. This was a big, big purchase for me even at the tax rebate price. On day nine of the boat ride near Tromso, my wife suffered what appears to be a small stroke. Two days in the hospital with multiple tests such as a CAT scan, MRI and EEG plus when we checked out had to pay for four nights plus food that were part of the boat trip plus airfares to get back to Bergen. I have not received the bill from the hospital yet but Medicare pays nothing for foreign hospital expenses. I probably bought a VERY nice new car, I'm guessing at least $20K-$25K. I am trying as hard as I can to love the watch but I will probable end up selling it ... if anybody wanted this model, at a fair price. BTW, my wife appears to be 98% OK now. More doctor's visits now that we are home. Thanks |
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| #71 |
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Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,653 | Quote: Originally Posted by jlovda Here is the bottom line reason for my questions regarding the Exp II. I bought the watch on the second day of a special vacation to Norway with my wife to go round trip on the Hurtigruten ferry from Bergen to Kerkenes and back. I would admit I really wanted a GMT or Sub but a black Exp II was the only sport watch the dealer had. Tt did look very nice. I took it. This was a big, big purchase for me even at the tax rebate price. On day nine of the boat ride near Tromso, my wife suffered what appears to be a small stroke. Two days in the hospital with multiple tests such as a CAT scan, MRI and EEG plus when we checked out had to pay for four nights plus food that were part of the boat trip plus airfares to get back to Bergen. I have not received the bill from the hospital yet but Medicare pays nothing for foreign hospital expenses. I probably bought a VERY nice new car, I'm guessing at least $20K-$25K. I am trying as hard as I can to love the watch but I will probable end up selling it ... if anybody wanted this model, at a fair price. BTW, my wife appears to be 98% OK now. More doctor's visits now that we are home. Thanks Glad she's OK now John. All the best for you guys. |
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| #72 |
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Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: Steve Location: Maine Watch: Explorer II 16570 Posts: 1,396 | The 16570 receives plenty of love from me. Waiting for its return from RSC service to keep it going for another decade or more. It�s probably my favorite model. I tried on the 42mm 6-digit reference, my it was a little too large for my taste. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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| #73 |
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Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 23,317 | Quote: Originally Posted by jlovda Here is the bottom line reason for my questions regarding the Exp II. I bought the watch on the second day of a special vacation to Norway with my wife to go round trip on the Hurtigruten ferry from Bergen to Kerkenes and back. I would admit I really wanted a GMT or Sub but a black Exp II was the only sport watch the dealer had. Tt did look very nice. I took it. This was a big, big purchase for me even at the tax rebate price. On day nine of the boat ride near Tromso, my wife suffered what appears to be a small stroke. Two days in the hospital with multiple tests such as a CAT scan, MRI and EEG plus when we checked out had to pay for four nights plus food that were part of the boat trip plus airfares to get back to Bergen. I have not received the bill from the hospital yet but Medicare pays nothing for foreign hospital expenses. I probably bought a VERY nice new car, I'm guessing at least $20K-$25K. I am trying as hard as I can to love the watch but I will probable end up selling it ... if anybody wanted this model, at a fair price. BTW, my wife appears to be 98% OK now. More doctor's visits now that we are home. Thanks Sorry to head aboit your wife. I hope it all works out well. But I�m lost on how that translates into your original post. __________________ IG: gsmotorclub (Both mostly just car stuff) |
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| #74 |
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Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Here Watch: Sub 114060, 216570 Posts: 2,153 | Love my 216570 coolest true enthousiast watch in the current lineup+ it gets harder to find nowadays |
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| #75 |
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Join Date: May 2018 Location: Philippines Posts: 1,823 | Unfortunately the Exp2 does not sing to me. |
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| #76 |
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Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Gabriel Location: London, UK Posts: 1,544 | I think it is a great reference, and an under the radar Rolex too __________________ Gone but not forgotten 16610LV 1016 |
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| #77 |
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Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,644 | 40mm is still one of the really good deals. |
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| #78 |
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Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Houston Posts: 294 | Quote: Originally Posted by Oceanblue Owned two for a short while. Always felt like I was going to scratch or ding the bezel. Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk That�s one of my fears too __________________ |
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| #79 |
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Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Watch: Good ones Posts: 7,416 | Have owned my Polar for approx. eight years. I am careful with my watches, but not a scratch on the bezel. |
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| #80 |
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Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Cali Posts: 68 | Comment Quote: Originally Posted by superdog I�ve got a comment, to your comment, but i�d get banned. And i�m not quite ready for that. +1 |
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| #81 |
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Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Mark Location: Washington State Watch: SUBS and GMT's! Posts: 9,665 | Love this old tritium model. Almost vintage now. Die hard Sub guy but this fits in nicely with my Subs. If they made a White dialed Sub then you know...but wanted a white dialed sport watch. I have owned 4 of these over the years so it has come in and out of favor with me. __________________ |
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| #82 |
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Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 22 | I have great love for the explorer. As a young active family man the Rolex SS sports models appeal to me greatly and it�s the explorer II 216570 I�m drawn to for several reasons 1) it�s a lot less common that a submariner and goes under the radar |
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| #83 |
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Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Harry Location: England Posts: 6,911 | No love? Big love here. But I only need of them. So that's what I've got. It was my first Rolex and as my collection stands, if I had to keep just the one, it would also be my last Rolex. |
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| #84 |
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Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,653 | Quote: Originally Posted by droptopman Love this old tritium model. Almost vintage now. Die hard Sub guy but this fits in nicely with my Subs. If they made a White
dialed Sub then you know...but wanted a white dialed sport watch. I have owned 4 of these over the years so it has come in and out of favor with me. Looks fantastic my friend. Hold on to it no matter what. I hope my AD gets this exact model for me but great condition pieces are not easy to come by. |
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Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Mark Location: Washington State Watch: SUBS and GMT's! Posts: 9,665 | Thanks brother. Good luck on the hunt. This is the nicest one I have ran across. I wanted a tritium model and lug holes. __________________ |
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| #86 |
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Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Far Far Away Watch: tick-tock Posts: 1,206 | Explorer II is a great watch. Asking myself the same question: "why it's not as popular in the Rolex lineup". Of course one can get GMT II for almost the same price. But Exp II is totally different looking watch and can be used in collection with others. I'm contemplating to purchase one as my third Rolex(Land). |
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| #87 |
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Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Galaxy Watch: Explorer Posts: 887 | Quote: Originally Posted by lenfried29 Explorer II is a great watch. Asking myself the same question: "why it's not as popular in the Rolex lineup". Of course one can
get GMT II for almost the same price. But Exp II is totally different looking watch and can be used in collection with others. I'm contemplating to purchase one as my third Rolex(Land). Both Tom Hardy and Prince Harry sport the Polar. |
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| #88 |
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Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 33,270 | Quote: Originally Posted by superdog Sorry to head aboit your wife. I hope it all works out well. But I�m lost on how that translates into your original post. x2. And I might add if you're selling it (really can't tell from your post), then you're not allowed to discuss it here in the general forum. All the best to you and your wife. |
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| #89 |
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Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Jason Location: Boston Watch: 116610LN Posts: 1,609 | I absolutely love mine. It gets most of my wrist time. Most comfortable watch I own!! |
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| #90 |
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Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Jeff Location: Arizona Watch: is recovered!! Posts: 4,204 | Plenty of love in my house. Mine gets 90% of my wrist time. __________________ |
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