The Polar Explorer...

[sojourner]

Pure Rolex pedigree.

[kilyung]

No argument from me. Did you get one?

[sojourner]

Originally Posted by kilyung

No argument from me. Did you get one?

Several years ago I was looking to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro and I wanted to start a tradition for myself - get a Rolex, wear it on all of my adventures and engrave each event on the caseback. But what to get?

Well, I was thinking that there are glaciers at the summit of Kili so a white dial watch would be good. I would need a good amount of surface area on the back because I knew I would be traveling quite a bit and Daytonas have the biggest area for engraving (plus I love chronos) so a white dial 16520 made immediate sense.

Fourteen expeditions later (including several mountains, deserts, oceans, glaciers and even a stint in the military), the back of my trusty Daytona is filled. This watch is worth 100 times the market value to me now.

But, I'm not done yet! I have so much more I want to do so now I need another Rolex...

The 16570 Polar Explorer was the logical choice. It is the perfect compliment to my Daytona and, as I mentioned in the opening post of this thread, it truly embodies what Rolex means to me - exploration and pushing one's limits in life.

Time to gear up for more adventures!!!

[bottom of the ninth]

Originally Posted by sojourner

Several years ago I was looking to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro and I wanted to start a tradition for myself - get a Rolex, wear it on all of my adventures and engrave each event on the caseback. But what to get?

Well, I was thinking that there are glaciers at the summit of Kili so a white dial watch would be good. I would need a good amount of surface area on the back because I knew I would be traveling quite a bit and Daytonas have the biggest area for engraving (plus I love chronos) so a white dial 16520 made immediate sense.

Fourteen expeditions later (including several mountains, deserts, oceans, glaciers and even a stint in the military), the back of my trusty Daytona is filled. This watch is worth 100 times the market value to me now.

But, I'm not done yet! I have so much more I want to do so now I need another Rolex...

The 16570 Polar Explorer was the logical choice. It is the perfect compliment to my Daytona and, as I mentioned in the opening post of this thread, truly embodies what Rolex means to me - exploration and pushing one's limits in life.

Time to gear up for more adventures!!!

That's awesome!

[mailman]

The EXP II is a great reference in any variation

[Beef]

Originally Posted by sojourner

Several years ago I was looking to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro and I wanted to start a tradition for myself - get a Rolex, wear it on all of my adventures and engrave each event on the caseback. But what to get?

Well, I was thinking that there are glaciers at the summit of Kili so a white dial watch would be good. I would need a good amount of surface area on the back because I knew I would be traveling quite a bit and Daytonas have the biggest area for engraving (plus I love chronos) so a white dial 16520 made immediate sense.

Fourteen expeditions later (including several mountains, deserts, oceans, glaciers and even a stint in the military), the back of my trusty Daytona is filled. This watch is worth 100 times the market value to me now.

But, I'm not done yet! I have so much more I want to do so now I need another Rolex...

The 16570 Polar Explorer was the logical choice. It is the perfect compliment to my Daytona and, as I mentioned in the opening post of this thread, it truly embodies what Rolex means to me - exploration and pushing one's limits in life.

Time to gear up for more adventures!!!

Congrats on the watches and the experiences!! That's what Rolex is all about, IMHO!!!

[daveswordfish]

Originally Posted by sojourner

Several years ago I was looking to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro and I wanted to start a tradition for myself - get a Rolex, wear it on all of my adventures and engrave each event on the caseback. But what to get?

Well, I was thinking that there are glaciers at the summit of Kili so a white dial watch would be good. I would need a good amount of surface area on the back because I knew I would be traveling quite a bit and Daytonas have the biggest area for engraving (plus I love chronos) so a white dial 16520 made immediate sense.

Fourteen expeditions later (including several mountains, deserts, oceans, glaciers and even a stint in the military), the back of my trusty Daytona is filled. This watch is worth 100 times the market value to me now.

But, I'm not done yet! I have so much more I want to do so now I need another Rolex...

The 16570 Polar Explorer was the logical choice. It is the perfect compliment to my Daytona and, as I mentioned in the opening post of this thread, it truly embodies what Rolex means to me - exploration and pushing one's limits in life.

Time to gear up for more adventures!!!

Thank you for sharing this....absolutely amazing and a great record of your adventures!

[joejoe1225]

Thats Cool - Here is a The 42mm - I like them both original and this one I have on today.

[subtona]

Seems to be Lots of Polar love recently

[axjimenez]

No doubt, one of my favorites!

[Beef]

Finally getting the respect it deserves!
The one I'm giving my son (at college graduation) is engraved. I let him wear it when we went to Philmont Scout Ranch when he was 14. It has his initials, Mt. Phillips, elevation and date, to copy the above ad, though a much more modest accomplishment. Still, not bad for a 14 year old to hike 10 days to about 12,000 feet carrying a 40 pound pack.

[subtona]

Originally Posted by Beef

Finally getting the respect it deserves!
The one I'm giving my son (at college graduation) is engraved. I let him wear it when we went to Philmont Scout Ranch when he was 14. It has his initials, Mt. Phillips, elevation and date, to copy the above ad, though a much more modest accomplishment. Still, not bad for a 14 year old to hike 10 days to about 12,000 feet carrying a 40 pound pack.

Nice quartet

[Beef]

Originally Posted by subtona

Nice quartet

Thanks!! The 42mm Polar is probably the only other modern ref. I'll ever buy.

[petenyc]

polar is a great watch

[joe100]

I really wish the 16550 and 16570 had carried over the orange 24hr hand.

[tkerrmd]

awesome watch

[E70x5]

Great watch, mine says hi

[FiftyTwoEighty]

I love my Polar! Simple, basic, and understated.

[joejoe1225]

Great watch!!! -

[cmadams]

Fantastic watch. One of my favorites!

[travisb]

Great watch!

[CDNWatchNut]

16570...understated and underrated !

[Armyguy03]

Looks good!!!

[eeh100773]

Polar is awesome.


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[Cru Jones]

Nice ads from Rolex of yesteryear.

[Chewbacca]

thanks for posting.

love the exp2

[casa]

Is that why it's called the Polar? I always thought it was because of its white face. I have no experience in any kind of snow at all but I would have thought that in white out conditions a black faced watch would be easier to read. But this accomplished gentleman obviously knows what he's doing and I am happy to know one of my favorite timepieces is not just a looker but a very capable tool indeed.

Enjoying mine with a cold one

[Beef]

Originally Posted by casa

Is that why it's called the Polar? I always thought it was because of its white face. I have no experience in any kind of snow at all but I would have thought that in white out conditions a black faced watch would be easier to read. But this accomplished gentleman obviously knows what he's doing and I am happy to know one of my favorite timepieces is not just a looker but a very capable tool indeed.

Enjoying mine with a cold one

You are correct, it is because of the white face. Several years ago, we had a debate over what to call the white-faced EXP II. Other watches had nicknames: Paul Newman, Kermit, etc. Someone, I don't recall who, started a thread to name it. Someone, again, it escapes me who, came up with Polar. It stuck. I agree about the white dial/snow/ contrast. But I did notice one of Team USA's Snowboard coaches wearing one the other night. Some of the mods or other old guys here may recall the thread for you. Too much since to search!

[viper9669]

I'm seriously considering acquiring one now, you enablers!

[Rickn]

I kind of want one now. Damn this forum