Missing my Polar Explorer

[Otto]

I ran into a guy at the dog park yesterday and he and I struck up a watch conversation. He was wearing a new Polar Explorer he picked up recently. Having parted with mine not too long ago, l'm trying to remember why I traded it for another watch. I think maybe I wanted the other watch more, that maybe the Explorer sat a bit big on my wrist, whatever; the typical rationalizations I use when I want a new watch that requires a trade. In any event, I am now missing my Polar Explorer. Sigh... I just can't have them all!


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[carlhaluss]

Happened to me before with a couple other watches. One of them, I just waited until I could afford it and bought another just like it. Guess what? After I had it a while, I noticed that the same things bothered me that bothered me in the first one, so I ended up flipping it - again. It could go either way. BTW, the watch I am talking about is an Omega Speedmaster, the Moonwatch.

[116500LN]

It happens to the best of us. Sold a 116600 and had to rush to buy another one after they discontinued it. Now I'm never letting it go. Sold a Speedmaster Professional and now it's also a keeper. I'm currently contemplating selling a BLNR, now I'm trying to figure out if I'll regret it.

[904VT]

I just started wearing mine after not wearing for a long while and definitely know what you mean about missing it. I'm thinking my polar will be back in the regular rotation. Love it for a travel watch, which is what I usually use it for.

[Swiss Mad!]

Originally Posted by 116500LN

It happens to the best of us. Sold a 116600 and had to rush to buy another one after they discontinued it. Now I'm never letting it go. Sold a Speedmaster Professional and now it's also a keeper. I'm currently contemplating selling a BLNR, now I'm trying to figure out if I'll regret it.

Yes - I think you will most probably regret selling the BLNR.

If your not sure about it, try putting it away for a couple of months rather than selling it.

You may find that when you do go back to it after a short break you fall in love with it all over again.

I did exactly the same with one of my Seamaster's that I hadn't worn in a while.

Now it's back in rotation as a daily wearer with a couple of other old favorites and I am SO glad I didn't let it go.

Regards


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[Quicksilver]

I know the feeling. I sold my Datejust 116334 a few years back and instantly regretted it. I have just re-bought the same model!! Some watches get under your skin - especially the ones you sell because you think you won't miss them.

[Loevhagen]

The 216570 was my first new 6-digit Rolex. Sold it - but bought back the exact watch almost one year later. And here it is.

[GreatCircle]

Originally Posted by Loevhagen

The 216570 was my first new 6-digit Rolex. Sold it - but bought back the exact watch almost one year later. And here it is.

Absolute stunning picture sir!

[Otto]

Originally Posted by Loevhagen

The 216570 was my first new 6-digit Rolex. Sold it - but bought back the exact watch almost one year later. And here it is.

Great photo of a great watch!



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[OldOak]

I did the same with the older version red hand. I miss it now!
I love the bigger size but I just with the carried the thin red hand forward and not the fat orange one!


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[Mirx]

Originally Posted by Loevhagen

The 216570 was my first new 6-digit Rolex. Sold it - but bought back the exact watch almost one year later. And here it is.

That is a fantastic picture.

Love the blue on the hands/markers matching your top!

[1William]

I have been there and bought some back and other I have moved on from. I typically will part with a watch so that I can get something that I want more but as soon as it arrives I miss what I gave up. Buy it back. They are not expensive, either new or used.

[brandrea]

Never too late to right a wrong Otto

[JLM3]

My favorite Rolex that I own .

[travisb]

I can relate. It's been a while since I parted with my Polar 216570 but really missing it lately. A trip to the AD may be in order.

[travisb]

Originally Posted by Loevhagen

The 216570 was my first new 6-digit Rolex. Sold it - but bought back the exact watch almost one year later. And here it is.

Crazy good shot!!

[mps354]

Originally Posted by Loevhagen

The 216570 was my first new 6-digit Rolex. Sold it - but bought back the exact watch almost one year later. And here it is.

Amazing photo!

[Annan]

Whenever I see a great picture of the 216570 it makes me miss mine too. I let it go after a year because it was simply too big for me and will not get another one.

[TimeOnHand]

My Polar Explorer is one of my fav watches... It always brightens up my day!

[josephvman]

I have lots of watches, but this could easily be my only one and I'd be happy with it.

[blackbard]

Sold mine to fund a reverso, then bought it back because it was the MOST versatile watch I own...