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supernova · 9 October 2018, 02:36 AM

I've recently acquired a 16750 polar ExpII G-serial (which I think is quite rare?). At first it was one of the select few Rolex sports in my budget (also have a 116710LN GMT), and wanted something a bit different to my other watch.

Initially, I was on the fence on black or white dial and thought about it for ages, and settled in end for the polar, but it has different growing more and more on me as the days go past looking at the crisp white dial.

However, I have had a couple of different friends comment that do I not think that it suits "older" people (I'm early 30s for ref).

Was slightly taken back by this but do any others ever get this comment about this watch or thoughts?

Btw, here's mine,

tie219 · 9 October 2018, 02:44 AM

That's ridiculous, it looks great on your for one, and you should always wear what YOU like. Theres an older salesman at my AD in NJ who wears a polar exp II, looks great on him.

doramas · 9 October 2018, 02:52 AM

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Originally Posted by tie219

that's ridiculous, it looks great on your for one, and you should always wear what you like. Theres an older salesman at my ad in nj who wears a polar exp ii, looks great on him.

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Heff · 9 October 2018, 02:54 AM

Early 30’s is considered “older people”?

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JayHantz · 9 October 2018, 02:56 AM

Agreed. It looks good on you and you like it!

sillo · 9 October 2018, 02:56 AM

Yeah, I wouldn't bother listening as long as you love it. Personally I think the sport models in general don't have a age restriction.

supernova · 9 October 2018, 03:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Heff

Early 30’s is considered “older people”?

I mean they commented that the ExpII looks too "old" for me in that it would suit someone much older than myself, in that my 116710LN much more suited my age...

BVLDARI · 9 October 2018, 03:09 AM

nope, never heard that until today.

subprimero · 9 October 2018, 03:09 AM

Google Ed Viesturs a real Rolex explorer.

droptopman · 9 October 2018, 03:12 AM

Nonsense. Exp II is super versatile and suits any age. Probably the most underrated professional model in the Rolex lineup. For those that do not like Daytona's it is the only white dial in the pro series.

Onequik135i · 9 October 2018, 03:17 AM

46 here & wear mine several times a week. Love the 16570 w engraved Rehaut, yours looks sweet.

hondauk · 9 October 2018, 03:48 AM

65 and I wear it everyday at work. Of all my Rolex I wear it most

Nikrnic · 9 October 2018, 03:49 AM

I don't get it, maybe I'm old but that sounds like a silly comment to me.

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Mephist · 9 October 2018, 03:55 AM

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Originally Posted by supernova

However, I have had a couple of different friends comment that do I not think that it suits "older" people (I'm early 30s for ref).

I walked around with one of these wean I was around age 23-25. Never heard this. Now that I am barely 31 I walk around with Datejust. If anything I could perhaps understand someone saying that about a Datejust with fluted bezel and jubilee, but not an Explorer II

Rizone · 9 October 2018, 03:57 AM

So you are too young for this watch, is that what you are saying from your second post?

Jhowton23 · 9 October 2018, 04:05 AM

1- your friends use "old" super loosely. i'm 25 and wouldnt even consider you old.
2- that watch is timeless and ageless. theyre wrong

rgwarden · 9 October 2018, 04:17 AM

‘Friends’?

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adawil2002 · 9 October 2018, 04:40 AM

LOL...bought my Explorer II when I was 17, I'm 50 now.

johnnyjazz · 9 October 2018, 04:48 AM

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Originally Posted by adawil2002

LOL...bought my Explorer II when I was 17, I'm 50 now.

That looks faaaaaaantastic. Well done.

Mr Kram · 9 October 2018, 04:50 AM

what does age have to do with any watch? LOL

tyler1980 · 9 October 2018, 05:00 AM

are they making the explorer II in TT now?

nikesupremedunk · 9 October 2018, 05:11 AM

While I don’t agree with the statement that polar exp2 is for old people, I can definitely see where they’re coming from. Had the opportunity to try out a polar 16570 and it didn’t look as sporty as I thought. Maybe it was the white dial but it did kind of look like an older person watch. It definitely depends on the individual wearing the watch and unfortunately didn’t look that great on me.

tyler1980 · 9 October 2018, 05:14 AM

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Originally Posted by nikesupremedunk

While I don’t agree with the statement that polar exp2 is for old people, I can definitely see where they’re coming from. Had the opportunity to try out a polar 16570 and it didn’t look as sporty as I thought. Maybe it was the white dial but it did kind of look like an older person watch. It definitely depends on the individual wearing the watch and unfortunately didn’t look that great on me.

i have the 42mm version in black, but to me its more sporty than either of my GMTII's and is definitely by far the most casual looking one. The older version has that same vibe.

To me, the more casual it is, the more youthful it is. When i have to act like a grown up, I cant wear sweatpants and that's my im wearing sweatpants all day watch

crazymcmichael · 9 October 2018, 05:16 AM

Well no... It is a perfectly sign of taste.. More than any other reference LOL..

supernova · 9 October 2018, 05:17 AM

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Originally Posted by adawil2002

LOL...bought my Explorer II when I was 17, I'm 50 now.

Wow, that's amazing and still looking great!

I probably worded a bit ambiguous, not saying that my friends were saying I'm old, but that the ExpII suited someone that was alot older than me.

Anyways, from the comments, seems like that's not the case either!

jlovda · 9 October 2018, 05:45 AM

If every Rolex model was available off the shelf and cost the same you could verify your premise on what older customers would buy.

Harry-57 · 9 October 2018, 05:49 AM

I think you need different friends.

cerbera · 9 October 2018, 05:51 AM

I think it is a beautiful watch, and cant agree with the " for older people" comment. I have my eye on one to go with mu Submariner and GMT and the polar face would be my choice as well.

JacksonStone · 9 October 2018, 05:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Heff

Early 30’s is considered “older people”?

Only to people under 30. Once they hit 40, they'll realize how stupid they were for thinking that.

Aldwyn · 9 October 2018, 06:15 AM

ha! I am 50, and my Exp2 has become my daily wearer.

9 October 2018, 02:36 AM	#1
supernova "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Europe/Asia Watch: AP/Rolex Posts: 1,325	Polar ExpII for older people? I've recently acquired a 16750 polar ExpII G-serial (which I think is quite rare?). At first it was one of the select few Rolex sports in my budget (also have a 116710LN GMT), and wanted something a bit different to my other watch. Initially, I was on the fence on black or white dial and thought about it for ages, and settled in end for the polar, but it has different growing more and more on me as the days go past looking at the crisp white dial. However, I have had a couple of different friends comment that do I not think that it suits "older" people (I'm early 30s for ref). Was slightly taken back by this but do any others ever get this comment about this watch or thoughts? Btw, here's mine,

9 October 2018, 02:56 AM	#6
sillo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Sean Location: NY Watch: 5 Digit Posts: 2,840	Yeah, I wouldn't bother listening as long as you love it. Personally I think the sport models in general don't have a age restriction. __________________ 14060 \| 16570 \| 16600 \| 16700 \| 16800 \| 79260 @TheGMTHand

9 October 2018, 03:12 AM	#10
droptopman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Mark Location: Washington State Watch: SUBS and GMT's! Posts: 9,664	Nonsense. Exp II is super versatile and suits any age. Probably the most underrated professional model in the Rolex lineup. For those that do not like Daytona's it is the only white dial in the pro series. __________________ Judge Smails: Ty, what did you shoot today? Ty: Oh, Judge, I don't keep score. Judge Smails: Then how do you measure yourself with other golfers? Ty: By height.

9 October 2018, 03:17 AM	#11
Onequik135i "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Tampa, Florida Watch: 116610LV Posts: 2,521	46 here & wear mine several times a week. Love the 16570 w engraved Rehaut, yours looks sweet. __________________ 126710BLRO-0001 / 116610LV / 116613LB / Ed White 321 / PAM24 / PAM111

9 October 2018, 05:00 AM	#21
tyler1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 17,622	are they making the explorer II in TT now? __________________ Instagram: tyler.watches current collection: Patek 5164A, Patek 5524G, Rolex Platinum Daytona 116506, Rolex Sea Dweller 43 126600, Rolex GMT II 116710LN, AP 15400ST (silver), Panerai 913, Omega Speedmaster moonwatch, Tudor Black Bay (Harrods Edition)

9 October 2018, 02:44 AM	#2
tie219 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Real Name: Troy Location: Houston, TX Watch: 16710 GMT, BBR Posts: 926	That's ridiculous, it looks great on your for one, and you should always wear what YOU like. Theres an older salesman at my AD in NJ who wears a polar exp II, looks great on him.

9 October 2018, 02:54 AM	#4
Heff "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Germany Watch: Speedmaster Pro Posts: 1,023	Early 30’s is considered “older people”? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

9 October 2018, 02:56 AM	#5
JayHantz 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: Texas Watch: @Escapementt Posts: 9,844	Agreed. It looks good on you and you like it!

9 October 2018, 03:09 AM	#8
BVLDARI "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 923	nope, never heard that until today.

9 October 2018, 03:09 AM	#9
subprimero "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: John Location: Texas Watch: 14060 Posts: 3,432	Google Ed Viesturs a real Rolex explorer.

9 October 2018, 03:48 AM	#12
hondauk "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Graham Location: East Yorkshire UK Watch: Day Date Tridor Posts: 146	65 and I wear it everyday at work. Of all my Rolex I wear it most

9 October 2018, 03:49 AM	#13
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,172	I don't get it, maybe I'm old but that sounds like a silly comment to me. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

9 October 2018, 03:57 AM	#15
Rizone "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: northeast Posts: 51	So you are too young for this watch, is that what you are saying from your second post?

9 October 2018, 04:05 AM	#16
Jhowton23 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: John Location: Northern VA Posts: 232	1- your friends use "old" super loosely. i'm 25 and wouldnt even consider you old. 2- that watch is timeless and ageless. theyre wrong

9 October 2018, 04:17 AM	#17
rgwarden "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: London Watch: 124270 Posts: 537	‘Friends’? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

9 October 2018, 04:50 AM	#20
Mr Kram "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Real Name: Mark Location: Los Angeles Posts: 876	what does age have to do with any watch? LOL

9 October 2018, 05:11 AM	#22
nikesupremedunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Real Name: Andrew Location: NYC Posts: 1,227	While I don’t agree with the statement that polar exp2 is for old people, I can definitely see where they’re coming from. Had the opportunity to try out a polar 16570 and it didn’t look as sporty as I thought. Maybe it was the white dial but it did kind of look like an older person watch. It definitely depends on the individual wearing the watch and unfortunately didn’t look that great on me. __________________ \| 116234 DJ36 \| 116610LN SubC \| 116520 Daytona \| BlackBay 58 Blue \|

9 October 2018, 05:16 AM	#24
crazymcmichael "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Here Watch: Sub 114060, 216570 Posts: 2,157	Well no... It is a perfectly sign of taste.. More than any other reference LOL..

9 October 2018, 05:45 AM	#26
jlovda "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: John Location: Midwest Watch: 5513,1675,216570 Posts: 1,496	If every Rolex model was available off the shelf and cost the same you could verify your premise on what older customers would buy.

9 October 2018, 05:49 AM	#27
Harry-57 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Harry Location: England Posts: 10,439	I think you need different friends.

9 October 2018, 05:51 AM	#28
cerbera "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Scotland Posts: 11	I think it is a beautiful watch, and cant agree with the " for older people" comment. I have my eye on one to go with mu Submariner and GMT and the polar face would be my choice as well.

9 October 2018, 06:15 AM	#30
Aldwyn "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Maryland Watch: GMT Mast II 116713 Posts: 200	ha! I am 50, and my Exp2 has become my daily wearer.

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