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22 June 2024, 05:05 AM | #1 |
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After some deliberation I decided to pull the trigger and pick up a 16570. I had always admired them as a kid and always wanted one. My father always had a 16750 (now mine) that I always liked, but frequently passing AD’s in the malls and seeing the Explorer II advertisements of the era I always saw it like my dads watch but more rugged, and cooler and modern. So I am happy to pick up this 07 variant. I only have so many that I can own however, so one had to go to make it happen. I had to say goodbye to my Milgauss. I always loved it and am sure I will miss it, but I’ve always sort of admired the more tool like watches of Rolex, and despite the Milgauss’s beauty it just didn’t fit me essentially. Definitely a beautiful watch though.
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22 June 2024, 05:22 AM | #2 |
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Congratulations (and condolences)
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22 June 2024, 05:29 AM | #3 |
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Congrats! That’s a much nicer piece than the Milgauss. Well done!
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22 June 2024, 05:31 AM | #4 |
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Congratulations. A superb pick up.
I'd find it very difficult to let my Z Blue go (right up until the second I decided to let it go). |
22 June 2024, 05:42 AM | #5 |
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Lovely watch, it’s such a good looking piece ..
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22 June 2024, 05:56 AM | #6 |
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Good move. The Polar looks better on your wrist. Milgauss wears bigger than its dimensions.
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22 June 2024, 06:28 AM | #7 |
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Great move, OP! Love my 16570 Polar dial! A very special piece in the Rolex lineup. Still and underrated piece for sure!
Happy to see you've got the dial with the "thicker" hour marker surrounds ;)
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22 June 2024, 06:36 AM | #8 |
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Congrats OP, I'd have made the same swap
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22 June 2024, 06:41 AM | #9 |
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Congrats on the exp II polar, it’s a lovely piece and you’ll find it can wear well for all occasions.
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22 June 2024, 07:25 AM | #10 |
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Congratulations on your new polar.
Excellent move. |
22 June 2024, 07:41 AM | #11 |
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Love my Polar!
Gotta break down and get it serviced though.
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22 June 2024, 09:49 AM | #12 | ||||||
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Thank you! I really appreciate it! Thank you!
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22 June 2024, 10:00 AM | #13 |
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Very nice Congrats!
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22 June 2024, 10:05 AM | #14 |
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Congrats!!
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22 June 2024, 11:25 PM | #15 |
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Congratulations.
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23 June 2024, 01:17 AM | #16 |
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Thank you all! I really appreciate it!
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23 June 2024, 01:20 AM | #17 |
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Congrats!!!
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23 June 2024, 01:25 AM | #18 |
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Great addition, big congrats!
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23 June 2024, 01:28 AM | #19 |
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Congratulations, that Exp II looks real good! 5 digits are peak Rolex!
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23 June 2024, 12:16 PM | #20 |
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I couldn't bring myself to get rid of either (yes two in total) of my quality watches. I've worn them often and there are too many memories. You seem fine with it OP so congrats!
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23 June 2024, 12:36 PM | #21 |
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I too own the 16570. Bought it new in 1994, my first Rolex. I'm curious about the "thicker" hour markers on the 16570? Could you please explain as I've never heard about these differentiations. Thank you.
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23 June 2024, 01:52 PM | #22 |
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Thank you all! I really appreciate it!
I agree as well on 5 digits being the best. I’ve always really been a 5 digit guy. The proportions are absolutely perfect.
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23 June 2024, 09:51 PM | #23 |
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Nice pick up! Enjoy in good health.
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23 June 2024, 10:47 PM | #24 |
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I approve your exchange Milg/ExpII , Then... 5 digits always. Congrats!
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23 June 2024, 10:53 PM | #25 |
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I approve! Polar is a special tool watch. Wear in great health!
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24 June 2024, 05:17 AM | #26 |
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Thanks guys I appreciate the kind words and wishes! Happy to put another 5 digit back in the box
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24 June 2024, 06:52 AM | #27 |
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Congrats
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24 June 2024, 02:02 PM | #28 |
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Amazing! Sick reference
I loved mine and took it all over the place Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
24 June 2024, 02:19 PM | #29 |
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Sounds like you made the right move for you.
Congrats on the Explorer II. |
25 June 2024, 12:17 PM | #30 |
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Thank you all! I appreciate it.
I’ve always loved the sort of adventure idea behind them. I really like that pic with the FJ GGGMT. Hopefully I can’t get mine on some similar adventures. At least that’s the plan.
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