OP39 or ExII 16570

[ztonsi]

Looking to purchase my first luxury, after quite a bit of lurking on the threads here.

Narrowed it down to an Explorer II 16570 with black dial or an OP39 with a black dial.

Work in a moderately professional environment requiring a suit 1-2x per week.

Any thoughts?

[JPMickB83]

Explorer 1. I own a Polar 16570 and the white OP39; the 16570 lacks the modern bracelet and the OP gets (dare I say) boring (and also lacks the Easylink), but the Exp 1 is a forever keeper for me. And you’re talking black dial watches, so i’m surprised the Exp1 isn’t in the mix.

[kearez]

OP39, for me works well with a suit, or casual wear. It would be my go to.

Explorer works as well, I feel that the OP is just on the more dressy side. Any thoughts on the Explorer I?

[jrs146]

Can’t go wrong with either. I’d provably for the explorer though.

[watchmework]

Exp II

[Randy63]

I've owned both the black dialed 16570 and the black OP39.
I couldn't warm up to the EX2 and sold it within a month of buying it.
I've had my black 114300 since this past June and I still look forward to wearing it.

My feelings about these watches are based on aesthetics.
The EX2 is arguably more useful having both the date and dual time complication

[ltmgeller]

Explorer II would get my vote. Happy hunting.

[Rado63]

The 16570 is a classic piece, 12.2 mm thick so it fits under a cuff. Serves a two time zone function, and has a date window. It's a sport piece, it's all brushed steel, but can be dressed up. OP 39 is a nice watch but has no date and only the time function. The 16570 has an older bracelet, it's an older watch made from 1989 to 2011, while the OP39 is a newer design. Need to look around for excellent condition 16570 or buy one and do some servicing or refurbishing. The OP39 released in 2015 has a newer movement,newer bracelet, you could buy a preowned piece still under warranty. If not prepared to service a piece, then get the newer OP39. If you want vintage five digit then get the ExplorerII.

[Nikrnic]

Both good choices. I'd choose the Expll. It's clean and interesting with two complications while still under the radar, not flashy and fits under a suit just as well. Fun and casual weekend piece too. Best of both worlds to me.

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[Cru Jones]

As mentioned above, I’d take an Explorer over these 2. Good luck with your choice.

[Homo Sapien X]

Milgauss is unloved by many.
YM2 is hard to wear. It’s a showy watch but an ugly showy watch
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[Yess]

Originally Posted by kearez

OP39, for me works well with a suit, or casual wear. It would be my go to.

Explorer works as well, I feel that the OP is just on the more dressy side. Any thoughts on the Explorer I?

I just got done saying this on the other thread... definitely a little more dressy I feel... It might also be because my OP is so shiny and new

[Mr DateJust]

Explorer II hands down. Date, GMT function. The OP is a nice watch but the 16570 is one of the all time best models Rolex ever made. Works with everything. I’ve even worn mine with a tux.

[nighthawk77]

Exp2 of your choices, but as others have mentioned, the 214270 is probably a good in between of the two.

[SkyJuice]

ExpII

[BillA]

I personally think the OP39 is plain and you might get sick of it soon.
While the 16570 does not blow the doors off......in one sense it has a classic look, and the other sense it has a sporty look with the red hand, larger hour markers, bezel.
I vote for the a good condition polar 16570.

[rmlovett1]

If it’s your first, and a one and only...find the best example Exp and go for that. As others have said, can dress with most anything, two time zone capable, and a date. More practical/useful as a one a one and only. I really like the OP39 white dial, in a collection, but in your case...Exp

[Geckobros]

Having owned both (white dial OP39) and Polar 16570 I think the OP39 is the far more dressier piece. I also got bored with it, sold it and have no desire to own another in any color.

Having the 16570 I don't think it is dressy at all but I absolutely love it. I have an F series so it has the quirky font spacing, quirky GMT hand movement when adjusting (still accurate +4 s/d), markers are starting to patina and the clinky bracelet (not when worn). Again, love it.

With all that.. the OP39 certainly goes better with a suit. Just my opinion of course.

Good luck with what you decide.