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14 January 2022, 12:48 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Kentucky
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Incoming and a Lesson
It’s been almost 2 years since I had an incoming and In that time frame I let go of 3 watches, one of them being my Exp2 polar. It was the watch that got me excited about watches as a kid and have always loved. I always thought the 42mm version I had was a bit big which is ultimately why I let it go. However, my collection never felt right without an Exp2, so decided to pull the trigger on the 16570!
Now, the lesson. I went back and forth about what to do given the crazy prices these are going for today. Especially, the newer 3186 versions. However, It’s a weird thing, but I really like the engraved rehaut and the only way to get that is to pay up. Fast forward and while I had to pay a pretty penny to get exactly what I wanted, it quickly didn’t matter when I realize that I was able to fill a gap in my collection with a watch I love. The extra couple of grand in the long run just won’t matter and once you put what you love on the wrist, the “investment” value just doesn’t matter. Now for the customary wrist shot  Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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14 January 2022, 12:54 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: USA
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Congrats! I totally agree!
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14 January 2022, 12:56 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: USA
Watch: Rolex/AP/PP/ALS
Posts: 5,970
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Congrats, great timepiece!
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Rolex: 116621, 126333, 126711CHNR, 114060, 116500LN White, 126660 JC, 126710BLNR, 126710BLRO, 116610LV, 126610LN, 126610LV, 116508 YG Green Dial, 124300 Turquoise, 126719BLRO Meteorite dial, 228235 Olive dial ,126755SARU, 116505 RG Black dial, 326934 Blue Sky D. AP: 15451ST Blue, 15500OR w/Bracelet, 14790SA, 14790BA, 26022BC(Salmon) PP: 5524R, 5712G, ALS: Time Zone 136.032, Cartier: WGSA0030, WSSA0061, YG Oct. 2965, Carree 2961, YG Carree, Tank W5000156 Breguet: 7137BA, MontBlanc: 109996" |
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14 January 2022, 01:00 AM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Aug 2009
Real Name: Travis
Location: FL / NYC
Watch: Yes..
Posts: 32,632
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100%! Congratulations!
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14 January 2022, 01:14 AM
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2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Real Name: Danny
Location: Bay Area CA
Watch: Yellow Gold
Posts: 20,215
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Congrats looks great
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14 January 2022, 01:15 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: Spain
Posts: 133
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My favorite Rolex!!! Congrats!!
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14 January 2022, 01:30 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Real Name: Larry
Location: Kentucky
Watch: Yes
Posts: 34,649
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Looking good, my Kentucky brother!
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14 January 2022, 01:53 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2021
Location: USA
Posts: 270
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Cool looking watch.
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14 January 2022, 01:54 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2013
Real Name: Nick
Location: Las Vegas
Watch: 1601
Posts: 10,537
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Congratulations
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14 January 2022, 01:56 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2019
Location: KY
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14 January 2022, 01:59 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Dayona
Posts: 2,143
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This is so much nicer than the current model! And looks like it’s in excellent condition. Well done and congrats!
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14 January 2022, 02:03 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Real Name: The Mystro ;)
Location: Central Pa.
Posts: 14,990
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Congrats. Great score. As far as the money goes, not compromising on a luxury watch purchase is far less expensive than compromising.
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14 January 2022, 02:10 AM
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2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jun 2018
Real Name: Jonathan
Location: Texas
Watch: @Escapementt
Posts: 9,843
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Great looking Explorer! Congratulations and thanks for sharing, I agree with you 100%.
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14 January 2022, 02:26 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2019
Real Name: Ron
Location: Detroitish
Watch: GMT II/Sub/Exp II
Posts: 2,405
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14 January 2022, 03:34 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Los Angeles
Watch: Explorer
Posts: 1,789
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Congrats on that one!
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16610 ♛ 16610LV ♛ 214270 MK2 "Life is far too short not to wear a Rolex!" |
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14 January 2022, 03:38 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2020
Real Name: Alex
Location: Canada
Posts: 1,576
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OP, I love that reference. Looks great on you. Congrats!
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Submariner Date 116610LN | GMT-Master II 126710BLNR on Jubilee | Explorer Rolesor 124273 | Explorer II Polar 226570 |
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14 January 2022, 03:40 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: SoCal
Watch: Rolex & AP
Posts: 4,535
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Congrats on getting it back!
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14 January 2022, 04:09 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2019
Location: SA,TX
Watch: 16570,BLNR,116610
Posts: 2,207
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Congrats, I love my 16570!
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14 January 2022, 04:33 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2021
Location: UK
Posts: 231
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Looks great! Really like the size of the 16570 over the new model.
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♛ GMT 126710BLRO ♛ Sub 126610LN Ω Speedy Pro 3570.50 Ω Speedy Pro Moon Phase 3575.20 |
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14 January 2022, 04:41 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2011
Real Name: Jason
Location: Essex, UK
Watch: 14060M
Posts: 2,943
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So much nicer than the newer models. My favorite Explorer II by miles.
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14 January 2022, 05:07 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2019
Real Name: Joseph
Location: USA
Posts: 2,533
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Congratulations!!
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14 January 2022, 05:28 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2019
Location: Tennessee
Watch: Sky Dweller
Posts: 631
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Fantastic! This isn’t a practice life! Don’t settle!
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14 January 2022, 05:31 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Nov 2021
Location: SF Bay Area
Posts: 335
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Congrats! Good mindset and great way to enjoy the Exp2 polar.
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14 January 2022, 05:34 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jun 2013
Real Name: Richard
Location: USA
Watch: me set the time
Posts: 2,518
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Nice
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14 January 2022, 05:39 AM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Oct 2009
Real Name: Gary
Location: USA
Watch: Daytona
Posts: 11,222
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Beautiful, congrats!
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14 January 2022, 06:35 AM
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Location: Sur
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Great watch and attitude.
Congratulations |
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14 January 2022, 06:43 AM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: NYC
Posts: 328
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Congrats on a wonderful watch.
And yes, whenever you buy what you love and not a price, you forget what you paid. |
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14 January 2022, 06:45 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Brasil
Posts: 1,763
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Congratulations!
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14 January 2022, 06:48 AM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jul 2016
Real Name: Nash
Location: Europe
Watch: Rolex Only
Posts: 1,506
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Huge congratulations!!!!! I understand you very well.
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14 January 2022, 09:10 AM
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2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Oct 2019
Real Name: Brian
Location: Nashville
Watch: 16750
Posts: 6,129
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Great looking watch. A lesson I need to learn.
The 16570 polar was always one of my favorites but I never owned one. I had a 216570 but didn’t really bond with it either. I need to just do it eventually
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16750 | 6516(wife’s) | 126334 | 16570 | SBGA413 | SRPE33 | 126610LV |
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