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Old 4 June 2024, 12:23 AM   #31
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The Explorer II Polar really is a piece that needs to be seen in person. The contrast of the stark white dial, the matte black hands and indices is so unique. Add in the orange 24 - hour hand and text, and the blue lume. It might be the most underrated watch in the catalog.

You got very lucky on this purchase - congrats! There are many variables to accessing a purchase, most of the time obtaining a Polar is very difficult.
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Old 4 June 2024, 02:20 AM   #32
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The Explorer II Polar really is a piece that needs to be seen in person. The contrast of the stark white dial, the matte black hands and indices is so unique. Add in the orange 24 - hour hand and text, and the blue lume. It might be the most underrated watch in the catalog.

You got very lucky on this purchase - congrats! There are many variables to accessing a purchase, most of the time obtaining a Polar is very difficult.
Completely agree with all the above. Even though I’ve tried it on over the last couple years in store, I didn’t fully appreciate the complexity of the watch until I wore it all day. Every time I looked down I smiled. As someone who travels quite a bit for work I’m looking forward to getting a lot of use out this piece.
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Old 4 June 2024, 03:06 AM   #33
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Congratulations! It is a superb watch that garners much attention. Could be good or bad. But it is my daily and I love it.
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Old 4 June 2024, 05:43 AM   #34
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Completely agree with all the above. Even though I’ve tried it on over the last couple years in store, I didn’t fully appreciate the complexity of the watch until I wore it all day. Every time I looked down I smiled. As someone who travels quite a bit for work I’m looking forward to getting a lot of use out this piece.
I agree, in artificial light it doesn't pop as much because the lume plots turn to an off white. But, in a room full of natural light the lume plots are as white as the dial and there's whole different look.
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I agree, in artificial light it doesn't pop as much because the lume plots turn to an off white. But, in a room full of natural light the lume plots are as white as the dial and there's whole different look.
Thank you for this description. I struggle to evaluate watches in non natural light and this helps.

What is the watch like in low light conditions - sunset or dawn?
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Old 4 June 2024, 10:12 AM   #36
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Old 5 June 2024, 01:43 AM   #37
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Thank you for this description. I struggle to evaluate watches in non natural light and this helps.

What is the watch like in low light conditions - sunset or dawn?
I guess it depends if the lume is charged or not. If the lume is at all charged, which it usually is, the plots will have at least a blue hue to them.
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Old 5 June 2024, 11:32 AM   #38
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Thank you for this description. I struggle to evaluate watches in non natural light and this helps.

What is the watch like in low light conditions - sunset or dawn?
Just got a back from a walk at dusk. No issue with visibility and even had a slight hint of lume. I would equate the lume to using a dimmer switch. It had just a little bit shining. I’ve attached a picture but it’s low quality to meet the upload standards.
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It seems that I have been seeing quite a few 226570 incomings. Mostly white dials. There is one I haven't noticed yet though.

Mine!!!

Ugh. 6 months and waiting.

Congrats OP!! What an amazing watch!
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Old 5 June 2024, 11:47 AM   #40
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I just got on the list myself. I really don't want to wait 2 years. Grey market might be my only way...
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Old 5 June 2024, 11:35 PM   #41
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It is indeed a great reference.
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Old 22 June 2024, 01:30 AM   #42
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Just took my Explorer II swimming in Barcelona with a view of the Basílica de la Sagrada Família!


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Old 22 June 2024, 02:21 AM   #44
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I love the Exp2 Polar. Always reminds me of the very fond feelings I had as a kid enjoying orange whips and orange creamsicles. Congratulations!
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Old 22 June 2024, 02:58 AM   #45
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Heck, maybe it's just perception, but it seems I've seen a lot of these incoming lately.

It makes me excited because I just hit my three month mark of waiting at an AD with a previous purchases. Hopefully soon.

Congrats OP! It looks smashing on your wrist.
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Great reference, congratulations!
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Old 25 June 2024, 04:14 AM   #52
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Congratulations on a great pick up......

Wasn't a fan at first from photos....but since I tried in on, I've bever looked back.
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Congratulations on a great pick up......

Wasn't a fan at first from photos....but since I tried in on, I've bever looked back.

Completely agree! I always liked it but once I bought it and wore it for a couple days it was a different feeling and appreciation!


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