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New School Polar 73 76.04%
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Old 28 August 2014, 07:45 AM   #1
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Would you make this Trade?

3 month old 42mm Exp. II Polar for a NOS Exp. II M serial Polar Old Style?

Please advise.

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Old 28 August 2014, 08:00 AM   #2
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If you are the owner of the 42mm Exp II then no........ If you are the old school Exp II owner yes. There is a difference in $$$.
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Old 29 August 2014, 11:53 AM   #3
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If you are the owner of the 42mm Exp II then no........ If you are the old school Exp II owner yes. There is a difference in $$$.
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Old 28 August 2014, 08:15 AM   #4
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Straight trade? No. Cash my way? Possibly.
I have tried on the 42mm Explorer II at the AD. I personally prefer the old style, from the size to he hands to the red 24-hour indicator.
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Old 28 August 2014, 08:28 AM   #5
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I would not do the trade i love the 42mm
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Old 28 August 2014, 08:31 AM   #6
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why, seems like a backward move to me?
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Old 28 August 2014, 08:37 AM   #7
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Not feasible, unless you really like the earlier ref.
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Old 28 August 2014, 08:44 AM   #8
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if you like it, and happy pursuing the trade, go for it. but the 42mm is better. IMO.
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Old 28 August 2014, 09:25 AM   #9
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Not straight up. You can get 6500 for your 42, and a new 40 should be around 5. But I do prefer the 40 over the 42mm
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Old 28 August 2014, 09:27 AM   #10
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I would keep the new version
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Old 28 August 2014, 09:43 AM   #11
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I appreciate both pieces but the new polar is just plain beautiful. No way I would do the trade.
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Old 28 August 2014, 10:46 AM   #12
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Old 28 August 2014, 11:22 AM   #13
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Not a fair trade unless you get some cash as well.
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Old 28 August 2014, 11:45 AM   #14
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What do you like? If you like the old school better than do a trade for equal value (watch plus cash or other compensation). The new watch has a higher price tag but personally I prefer the 40mm versions.
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Old 28 August 2014, 11:50 AM   #15
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Not a chance in hell
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Old 28 August 2014, 11:53 AM   #16
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Sell yours. Buy 40mm exp ii. Pocket 1k for next watch
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Old 28 August 2014, 11:53 AM   #17
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Old 28 August 2014, 12:01 PM   #18
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If you like the size of the 40mm better go for it.
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Old 28 August 2014, 12:04 PM   #19
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HELL NO...here's why:
42mm for me is the perfect case size for a sports watch.
Also I've always said orange and white are the better color combination. And for the old school black and red are the better color combination.
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Old 28 August 2014, 12:08 PM   #20
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Old 28 August 2014, 12:52 PM   #21
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IŽd stay 42MM!
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Old 28 August 2014, 12:54 PM   #22
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if the updated style was 40mm, it would be the perfect watch. I'd own the white and the black.
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Old 28 August 2014, 12:55 PM   #23
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Dont do the trade, even though 42mm is too big, the updates are worth it. Bracelet, markers and lume are far superior.
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Old 28 August 2014, 03:37 PM   #24
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Old 28 August 2014, 03:43 PM   #25
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Old 28 August 2014, 03:43 PM   #26
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I prefer the 42mm to 40mm, just my .02Cents
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Old 28 August 2014, 04:17 PM   #27
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I prefer the newer EXPII by a mile. If your wrist can accommodate it then I'd stick to that one.
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Old 29 August 2014, 01:43 AM   #28
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Thanks Guys!!!

Keeping my 42mm - Thanks for the input.

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Old 29 August 2014, 02:41 AM   #29
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The older EXP polar is my absolute favorite. Gets almost all of my wrist time.
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Old 29 August 2014, 03:37 AM   #30
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I have a minty Y serial polar I'll trade you, JK JK. All joking aside I like the look of the older, but you can really feel the improvments on the new in terms of the bracelt and clasp.

I bought my 16570 to be understated for traveling, and felt with my Milgauss I already had one Rolex with a big organge hand.
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