Really Like my Polar 216570 but

[texan_guy]

it feels a bit too weighty on my wrist. The bracelet fit is fine, just the weight feels a little much. My 16760 GMT Master 2 fits perfectly and never moves around when wearing it. I'm considering selling it and getting a 126610LV Submariner. It's a millimeter less in size than the Explorer and I love the look of it.

Any opinions?

[WatchTimes]

You do what you want to do...

[Harry-57]

If the Explorer II isn't comfortable to wear there's no point in keeping it. I find my 216570 sits really nicely on my arm and feels more like a 40mm. Best fit and comfort of all for me is the 126710 on Jubilee. My 11 series Sub fits nearly as well but the clasp is long and feels borderline awkward. The clasp on the 1266 looks too long for me but I haven't tried one.

[soho]

Have you tried a 16570? You might like it better, given that you like the 5 digit GMT.


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[rohada]

Originally Posted by soho

Have you tried a 16570? You might like it better, given that you like the 5 digit GMT.

I wanted a few old school tool watches and one of them is a 1999 16570 polar and I love it. I did put in a Steel Reef on the fly extension link due to the size of my wrist. I use that link in the half position. The 40mm is a better fit for me. YMMV. Good luck to you.

[texan_guy]

I guess I'll need to go "exploring" for that 5 digit Explorer.

Originally Posted by SubDate

A 126610LV Submariner is not going to solve that. That 1 less mm will not prevent it from rotating toward the outside of the wrist. I have a LN and it has a bit of heft to it. I would recommend a 5 series. Just my 2 cents.

Thanks. This is some of the feedback I was hoping to hear.

[Jackie Daytona]

Originally Posted by soho

Have you tried a 16570? You might like it better, given that you like the 5 digit GMT.


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My thoughts exactly.

That was one of the issues that I had with my 216570 as well. I’ve been much happier with my 16570 so far.

The 22 series fixed the rest of the issues I had but the size/balance thing I don’t feel would be quite right still.

[Roddypeepa]

Interesting because lots of threads about explorer ii/seadweller etc lately.

I find the 6 digit explorer ii ok but maybe try a 5 digit if you
Like the basic watch. It’s smaller and lighter obviously.

But don’t keep it if you don’t like wearing it. That’s a no - brainer


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[SubDate]

A 126610LV Submariner is not going to solve that. That 1 less mm will not prevent it from rotating toward the outside of the wrist. I have a LN and it has a bit of heft to it. I would recommend a 5 series. Just my 2 cents.

[faz]

My 2 cents: 216570 is easier to wear than 126610 would be. If you are not happy with this, you won't be happy with that.

5 digit explorer2's are amazing. Any 5 digit case is a easy daily wearer.

[Barada7]

The best advice I’ve gotten here: Add before you subtract.

[rmagoo57]

Originally Posted by Barada7

The best advice I’ve gotten here: Add before you subtract.

Agreed. Loved the 22 but just not as comfortable as the 5-digit. I now have both 16570's.

[stevestil]

I had the same thoughts regarding the polar exp II. Ended up parting with it. No rAgrets


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[Kevin of Larchmont]

I found my 216570 (polar) less than comfortable and traded it in on a 226570 (black) which is much improved. That extra millimeter of bracelet width makes a significant difference where it lands on my wrist and the subsequent distribution of its weight.

[daysky1]

Originally Posted by texan_guy

it feels a bit too weighty on my wrist. The bracelet fit is fine, just the weight feels a little much. My 16760 GMT Master 2 fits perfectly and never moves around when wearing it. I'm considering selling it and getting a 126610LV Submariner. It's a millimeter less in size than the Explorer and I love the look of it.

Any opinions?

You might want to try getting a rubber b or a Everest rubber strap you will notice a significant loss of weight in the feel on your wrist. I used a rubber b for my Submariner date and it feels so light it's really comfortable now not that it wasn't before but it's just so much lighter it's very much a different feel.