![]() |
ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX
ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX
|
![]() |
#1 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Nov 2022
Location: USA
Posts: 82
|
16570 vs 16710 as Travel Watch
Debating between picking up a 16570 and a 16710 as a travel watch and wondering how the bezels hold up generally to regular wear. Looking to get either as my only travel watch and maybe add a rubber strap as well. If I get the 16710 would likely get all of the different bezels to go with it. Recognizing the Pepsi bezel would stand out the most on these, do the older models generally wear a little more discreet than the updated versions available now. Thanks!
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#2 | |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2022
Location: USA
Posts: 129
|
Quote:
|
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#3 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2023
Location: Mont Boron
Watch: ing the detectives
Posts: 193
|
In my opinion it all depends on how one typically travels:
If one is more of an adventure-oriented backpack tourist, the Explorer is probably the better choice, as it's a bit more discreet and less noticeable. On the other hand, if travel is going to fancy restaurants and playing golf, the GMT would be the more suitable watch.
__________________
"I give you the mausoleum of all hope and desire [...] not that you may remember time, but that you might forget it now and then..." |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#4 |
TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron
Join Date: May 2007
Real Name: Larry
Location: Mojave Desert
Watch: GMT's
Posts: 43,342
|
I wear both often when traveling and it usually boils down to what adventures are planned or just which one I feel like at the time. With the newer movements the older rotating bezel is not as useful as it once was.
The non-moveable bezel on the Exp II is much more durable than the GMT.
__________________
(Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#5 |
2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: USA
Watch: Casio F91W
Posts: 927
|
16570 way under the radar relative to any bezel on the 16710. Plus way cheaper.
__________________
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#6 |
Banned
Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: USA
Posts: 72
|
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#7 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Colorado
Posts: 451
|
Although my 16710 is among my favorites, my 16570 is my frequent travel companion. As others have said, it has a great under the radar look, and, in my case, mine has just the right amount of wear so I don’t worry about bumps and bruises (though they don’t often occur as that’s why I have my Timex). The independent hour hand is handy!
I travel with my 16710 from time to time, only because it’s among my favorites and, after all, life is short. I always have a Casio or Timex in my travel case. ![]() ![]() M Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#8 |
2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jul 2013
Real Name: Brian (TBone)
Location: canada
Watch: es make me smile
Posts: 75,940
|
The Explorer is more low key IMO.
Personally, I’d rather get the 16710 and have the option to switch bezels from plain black, to a pop of colour ![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#9 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2020
Real Name: Henry
Location: USA
Posts: 4,280
|
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#10 |
2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Dec 2006
Real Name: D'OH!
Location: Kentucky
Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3
Posts: 35,978
|
I gotta have a rotating bezel. It adds so much more functionality. So the 16710 for me. And that doesn't even include the additional aesthetic choices the 16710 brings to the table.
dP
__________________
TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band ![]() Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation ![]() The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#11 |
Banned
Join Date: Aug 2023
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posts: 76
|
Both are great options but IMHO 16570 for the win.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#12 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2019
Location: San Jose
Watch: 114060 & 16570
Posts: 697
|
I only have the 16570, but it’s a great under the radar travel watch!
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#13 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: EARTH
Watch: What is "watch"?
Posts: 1,015
|
They are literally the same watch minus the rotatable bi-color bezel. Prefer my 16570, honestly. Classier piece imo and a lot less “loud”
__________________
“UNpolished or I’m not interested” 😎 ![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#14 |
2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: USA
Posts: 6,210
|
I own both and wear the 16570 more. Love it so much, I just picked up a black dial to go with my polar.
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#15 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: EARTH
Watch: What is "watch"?
Posts: 1,015
|
I also own both and feel the same way
__________________
“UNpolished or I’m not interested” 😎 ![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#16 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2014
Real Name: Stephen
Location: Beach
Watch: 16660
Posts: 9,265
|
I own both. I wear both often. If forced to choose, I’d likely go polar 16570. But man, they are great together, one white dial; one black dial. One fixed, metal bezel; one with the oh so good aluminum bezel (pick your colors). A real Sophie’s Choice.
![]() ![]()
__________________
"Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm." --- RWE |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#17 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2009
Real Name: Gerardus
Location: down the drain
Watch: ♕
Posts: 12,009
|
Both excellent choices. Current wearing my Explorer II ⌚️
![]() traveling around here in Thailand ![]()
__________________
♕126610 ♕126333 Breitling Avenger A17318 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#18 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Dayona
Posts: 2,269
|
The 16710! With two bracelets and the three different bezel inserts (plus the faded ones) you have many options to play with!
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#19 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2020
Location: Underground
Posts: 2,406
|
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#20 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: USA
Posts: 522
|
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#21 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2019
Location: Uk
Watch: RolexGMT/Tudor7928
Posts: 3,571
|
The 16570 for me would be more low key especially as you want it for travelling but comparing the two the 16710 is a way better watch especially if you get the different inserts
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#22 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2023
Location: Pompano Beach, FL
Posts: 593
|
16570, much more low key, especially on a rubber strap. Recently went to Mexico with mine.
__________________
Watches: More than I need, not as many as I want. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#23 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2012
Real Name: Rob
Location: Virginia
Watch: Sub/Polar/OP/BB
Posts: 4,588
|
Between the two, I'd go 16570.
I've learned over time, I find a timing bezel more useful than a GMT hand. With my Sub and Polar out of production and hard to replace, I usually travel with a Seiko, Tudor, or my OP. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#24 |
2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: USA
Watch: Neo-Vintage
Posts: 1,194
|
IMG_3610.jpeg
For travel, I’d go 16710 because of the rotating bezel. Though, as others have mentioned the 16570 is more low key. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#25 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2021
Real Name: Stephen
Location: Austin
Watch: Explorer II
Posts: 104
|
I've worn my 16570 all over the world. Primarily because it was my only watch for 25 years. But even after acquiring other watches, I still travel with it as it's under the radar and the GMT function is useful. But you really can't go wrong between the two, both are classics.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#26 |
2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Oct 2019
Real Name: Ron
Location: Detroitish
Watch: GMT II/Sub/Exp II
Posts: 2,445
|
The 16570 is my travel watch. Might slap on the jubilee when I go to CUN next month...
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#27 |
2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: USA
Watch: YM42 Ti
Posts: 2,617
|
Two great options. Can’t go wrong with either. If traveling to countries where they may chop your arm off for a watch, the Explorer would be the way to go.
__________________
Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#28 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Dayona
Posts: 2,269
|
If travelling to counties where they may chop you off for a watch - just don’t wear a Rolex or an expensive watch. A 16570 is not low key at all go watch thieves eyes. It has all the Rolex DNA to be recognized: oyster bracelet, cyclope, oyster case
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#29 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2012
Real Name: Rob
Location: Virginia
Watch: Sub/Polar/OP/BB
Posts: 4,588
|
Agreed. Those places are Seiko places.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#30 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2023
Location: Pompano Beach, FL
Posts: 593
|
That’s why I have a rubber strap on mine. And a 16570 isn’t exactly a high dollar target watch
__________________
Watches: More than I need, not as many as I want. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | |
|
|
*Banners
Of The Month*
This space is provided to horological resources.