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[Jackie Daytona]

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.

[brandrea]

Congratulations (and condolences)

Enjoy the Explorer, it’s a great reference

[KatGirl]

Congrats! That’s a much nicer piece than the Milgauss. Well done!

Kat


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[Harry-57]

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).

[Bazil]

Lovely watch, it’s such a good looking piece ..

[illiguy]

Good move. The Polar looks better on your wrist. Milgauss wears bigger than its dimensions.

[0nly5iv3Digits]

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 ;)

[nighthawk77]

Congrats OP, I'd have made the same swap

[aboutime]

Congrats on the exp II polar, it’s a lovely piece and you’ll find it can wear well for all occasions.

[Oldfellow]

Congratulations on your new polar.
Excellent move.

[WatchTimes]

Love my Polar!
Gotta break down and get it serviced though.

[Jackie Daytona]

Originally Posted by brandrea

Congratulations (and condolences)

Enjoy the Explorer, it’s a great reference

Thanks Brian! On both counts!

I hope your 5 digit search is going well as well. Sounded like you had a couple top contenders!

Originally Posted by KatGirl

Congrats! That’s a much nicer piece than the Milgauss. Well done!

Kat


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Thanks Kat!

Originally Posted by Harry-57

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).

Thanks! I really appreciate it. I always thought the Milgauss was a really cool one, but it just wasn’t what I wanted in the end.

Originally Posted by Bazil

Lovely watch, it’s such a good looking piece ..

Thanks a lot! I really appreciate it. Always admired them and finally got one.

Originally Posted by illiguy

Good move. The Polar looks better on your wrist. Milgauss wears bigger than its dimensions.

It really does. I think that’s also some of why I got rid of it. The overall aesthetic is super cool, the styling is sort of dressy at the same time, but it’s pretty large, so it just never really quite seemed either dress or sporty.

Originally Posted by 0nly5iv3Digits

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 ;)

I really appreciate it! I actually hadn’t even noticed that until you pointed it out. Thanks! Definitely a very underrated watch!

Originally Posted by nighthawk77

Congrats OP, I'd have made the same swap

Thanks! I appreciate the kind words!

Originally Posted by aboutime

Congrats on the exp II polar, it’s a lovely piece and you’ll find it can wear well for all occasions.

It wears great! I really think the versatility of 5 digits overall are great. Thanks a lot!

Originally Posted by Oldfellow

Congratulations on your new polar.
Excellent move.

Thank you! I really appreciate it!

Originally Posted by WatchTimes

Love my Polar!
Gotta break down and get it serviced though.

Thank you!

[PandaLover]

Very nice Congrats!

[Yobber76]

Congrats!!

[1William]

Congratulations.

[Jackie Daytona]

Thank you all! I really appreciate it!

[ltmgeller]

Congrats!!!

[nyc2la]

Great addition, big congrats!

[Watchsprings]

Congratulations, that Exp II looks real good! 5 digits are peak Rolex!

[steveclr]

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!

[Hankman]

Originally Posted by 0nly5iv3Digits

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 ;)

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.

[Jackie Daytona]

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.

[travisb]

Nice pick up! Enjoy in good health.

[Gerry62]

I approve your exchange Milg/ExpII , Then... 5 digits always. Congrats!

[B2 Stealth]

I approve! Polar is a special tool watch. Wear in great health!

[Jackie Daytona]

Thanks guys I appreciate the kind words and wishes! Happy to put another 5 digit back in the box

[schwartz914]

Congrats

[GGGMT]

Amazing! Sick reference
I loved mine and took it all over the place




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[Cru Jones]

Sounds like you made the right move for you.

Congrats on the Explorer II.

[Jackie Daytona]

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.