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LPan · 20 February 2019, 01:13 AM

I have the Polar 216570 and was wanting a strap alternative - would love to see what you guys have for ideas!

Chadridv · 20 February 2019, 01:14 AM

Sorry never owned one but that watch looks awesome on everything IMO. This should be a fun thread.

Uga2007 · 20 February 2019, 01:24 AM

This one is from RubberB. I like the VulChromatic black w/orange stripe better than the solid orange.

https://rubberb.com/en/rolex-watch-b...ected-color=23

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Baco Noir · 20 February 2019, 01:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uga2007

This one is from RubberB. I like the VulChromatic black w/orange stripe better than the solid orange.

https://rubberb.com/en/rolex-watch-b...ected-color=23

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I have the orange stripe one and it looked good and was comfortable, but I like the bracelet better, so it just sits in my strap drawer now.

Saaci · 20 February 2019, 01:39 AM

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crazymcmichael · 20 February 2019, 01:42 AM

I'm not so keen on the idea of another strap on the Exp|| other than the bracelet

LPan · 20 February 2019, 01:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baco Noir

I have the orange stripe one and it looked good and was comfortable, but I like the bracelet better, so it just sits in my strap drawer now.

Yeah thats what I'm worried about, so want to find one that looks amazing. The black with orange stripe looks phenomenal on the black dial version.

Uga2007 · 20 February 2019, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Baco Noir

I have the orange stripe one and it looked good and was comfortable, but I like the bracelet better, so it just sits in my strap drawer now.

Forgot to mention in my original post - I don’t actually have one as I think the bracelet is wonderful. I was just searching for possible alternatives while waiting on my Polar to arrive. If I were to get another strap, it would probably be that one, but I don’t think I ever will.

ranxoren · 20 February 2019, 01:54 AM

That's one of the pieces I have that I don't think looks nearly as good on anything as it does on its bracelet. So personally mine stays on it.

Zuger · 20 February 2019, 02:35 AM

I toyed with the idea of swapping the bracelet for leather, nato, rubber, etc. It was fun for a day but I quickly got bored with the new look. It’s better off staying on the oyster bracelet in my opinion. Having said that, have a go at whatever strap you decide, it looks good with anything.

Wedders · 20 February 2019, 02:50 AM

I have a polar with a plain black rubber B. Not a fan of bracelets.

dba · 20 February 2019, 03:22 AM

I think if the mother ship wanted it on a rubber strap, it would have offered it on an Oyster Flex as an option. Their failing to do so, probably means that it's best it stays on the bracelet with which arrived.

AndyK · 20 February 2019, 03:33 AM

Oyster bracelet for me. In general the modern Rolex sports models don't lend themselves to straps well, IMO. The modern bracelets are also so well constructed that to me they are part of the overall appeal of the watch.

t65tampa · 20 February 2019, 04:11 AM

I think the bracelet is comfy and looks so good. The only watches I like on straps are Calatravas and Panerai.

Sjmoore11 · 20 February 2019, 10:16 AM

The bracelet is great...but I like to mix it up!

Casual canvas

Simple green Zulu

Summer orange rubber

And my favourite...Erika’s MN
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jdef · 20 May 2019, 07:20 AM

Anyone know if / when Everest Bands is actually going to product a rubber band for the 216570?

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SergeantBernie · 20 May 2019, 12:21 PM

I strongly prefer natos and the frequent strap change ability they provide. Here is a crown and caliber strap I really like on my polar.

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whattimeyougot · 20 May 2019, 12:27 PM

This is a bracelet watch all day everyday. Don’t mess with it!

Locust · 20 May 2019, 12:37 PM

Erika’s originals

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Pauln · 20 May 2019, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by whattimeyougot

This is a bracelet watch all day everyday. Don’t mess with it!

I agree. Beautiful taper from the lugs to the clasp on this watch.

Mr. Superlative · 20 May 2019, 02:35 PM

Keep it original. The Oyster suits it best, IMHO.

subtona · 20 May 2019, 03:12 PM

Tried many... my hands down favorite is this...

ppalasthira · 20 May 2019, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by subtona

Tried many... my hands down favorite is this...

Cool look.

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subtona · 20 May 2019, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by ppalasthira

Cool look.

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Thank you

jdef · 11 June 2019, 11:17 PM

We need a legion of 216570 owners to lobby Everest to get their straps out for this model!

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Sjmoore11 · 12 June 2019, 01:07 AM

New strap made from recycled plastic

monsters · 12 June 2019, 01:28 AM

I have my 16570 polar on a black everest and I am loving it. Great, great fit and finish and supremely comfortable. I love how I can adjust the tightness in the summer heat, unlike on bracelet (sans glidelock)

coffeebreak · 12 June 2019, 01:55 AM

I’m a bracelet guy and the explorer really works best with the oyster bracelet, but I’ve tried it on several straps. For me the straps look better with endlinks to cover the gap between the strap and the case.

These pics of my 16570 always get a lot of compliments. It’s on an oak rally strap from Straposhere with smartyjones endlinks

I’ve tried it on a Crown & Buckle Chevron strap also recently

Here it is on a rubber-backed Hirsch strap, with the endlinks

I think part of the challenge of putting straps on the 216570 is the 21mm lugs. Odd sized straps are really hard to find.

Nikrnic · 12 June 2019, 07:13 AM

I've been thinking about a RubberB, black with white stripe for mine.

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Montremoi · 28 June 2019, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Sjmoore11

New strap made from recycled plastic

The motif is pretty nice, where did you source it ?

20 February 2019, 01:13 AM	#1
LPan "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: UK Watch: me collect more... Posts: 354	Explorer II Polar owners - strap ideas? I have the Polar 216570 and was wanting a strap alternative - would love to see what you guys have for ideas!

20 February 2019, 01:14 AM	#2
Chadridv "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chadri Location: LI, NY Watch: 116610LV Posts: 11,358	Sorry never owned one but that watch looks awesome on everything IMO. This should be a fun thread. __________________ - i͞n͟s͞t͟a͞g͞r͟a͞m͞ @ⓒⓄⓁⒹⓒⒶⓈⒺⓦⒶⒶⓉⒸⒽⒺⓈ

20 February 2019, 01:24 AM	#3
Uga2007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Real Name: Evan Location: Atlanta Watch: DSSD D-BLUE Posts: 203	This one is from RubberB. I like the VulChromatic black w/orange stripe better than the solid orange. https://rubberb.com/en/rolex-watch-b...ected-color=23 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Calibre de Cartier Diver Explorer II Polar 216570 Datejust 41 Blue 126300 Deepsea Sea-Dweller D-BLUE 126660

20 February 2019, 01:54 AM	#9
ranxoren "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Real Name: OT Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: Daytona 116500LN Posts: 489	That's one of the pieces I have that I don't think looks nearly as good on anything as it does on its bracelet. So personally mine stays on it. __________________ ______________________________ OT

20 February 2019, 03:22 AM	#12
dba 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: David Location: Gardnerville, NV Watch: 16710 Posts: 2,731	I think if the mother ship wanted it on a rubber strap, it would have offered it on an Oyster Flex as an option. Their failing to do so, probably means that it's best it stays on the bracelet with which arrived. __________________ Current: 16710 Previous: 16760 Fat Lady, 16613 Bluesy, 16800, 14060, 16710 Pepsi, 216570 Polar, 116710LN, 16610, 216570 Polar (again), 16713, 216570 Polar (yet again), 16710 Black w/ Pepsi Insert Hope is not a strategy.

20 February 2019, 01:39 AM	#5
Saaci "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: New York Watch: 16570 Posts: 300	Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

20 February 2019, 01:42 AM	#6
crazymcmichael "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Here Watch: Sub 114060, 216570 Posts: 2,157	I'm not so keen on the idea of another strap on the Exp\|\| other than the bracelet

20 February 2019, 02:35 AM	#10
Zuger "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: me set the time Posts: 2,520	I toyed with the idea of swapping the bracelet for leather, nato, rubber, etc. It was fun for a day but I quickly got bored with the new look. It’s better off staying on the oyster bracelet in my opinion. Having said that, have a go at whatever strap you decide, it looks good with anything.

20 February 2019, 02:50 AM	#11
Wedders "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Somewhere in U.K. Posts: 507	I have a polar with a plain black rubber B. Not a fan of bracelets.

20 February 2019, 03:33 AM	#13
AndyK "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Chicago Watch: 216570 Posts: 878	Oyster bracelet for me. In general the modern Rolex sports models don't lend themselves to straps well, IMO. The modern bracelets are also so well constructed that to me they are part of the overall appeal of the watch. __________________ www.calibre1040.com - www.instagram.com/calibre1040/

20 February 2019, 04:11 AM	#14
t65tampa 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,319	I think the bracelet is comfy and looks so good. The only watches I like on straps are Calatravas and Panerai. __________________ t65tampa

20 February 2019, 10:16 AM	#15
Sjmoore11 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Ontario Watch: Exp II - old & new Posts: 695	The bracelet is great...but I like to mix it up! Casual canvas Simple green Zulu Summer orange rubber And my favourite...Erika’s MN

20 May 2019, 07:20 AM	#16
jdef "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: California Posts: 14	Anyone know if / when Everest Bands is actually going to product a rubber band for the 216570? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

20 May 2019, 12:21 PM	#17
SergeantBernie "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Missouri Posts: 15	I strongly prefer natos and the frequent strap change ability they provide. Here is a crown and caliber strap I really like on my polar. [IMG][/IMG]

20 May 2019, 12:27 PM	#18
whattimeyougot "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: USA Posts: 1,006	This is a bracelet watch all day everyday. Don’t mess with it!

20 May 2019, 12:37 PM	#19
Locust "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: Usa Watch: All Posts: 1,422	Erika’s originals Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

20 May 2019, 02:35 PM	#21
Mr. Superlative "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Planet Earth Watch: Me Now Posts: 915	Keep it original. The Oyster suits it best, IMHO.

20 May 2019, 03:12 PM	#22
subtona 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,748	Tried many... my hands down favorite is this... Attached Images __________________

11 June 2019, 11:17 PM	#25
jdef "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: California Posts: 14	We need a legion of 216570 owners to lobby Everest to get their straps out for this model! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

12 June 2019, 01:07 AM	#26
Sjmoore11 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Ontario Watch: Exp II - old & new Posts: 695	New strap made from recycled plastic

12 June 2019, 01:28 AM	#27
monsters "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: USA Posts: 44	I have my 16570 polar on a black everest and I am loving it. Great, great fit and finish and supremely comfortable. I love how I can adjust the tightness in the summer heat, unlike on bracelet (sans glidelock)

12 June 2019, 01:55 AM	#28
coffeebreak "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Philippines Posts: 457	Explorer II Polar owners - strap ideas? I’m a bracelet guy and the explorer really works best with the oyster bracelet, but I’ve tried it on several straps. For me the straps look better with endlinks to cover the gap between the strap and the case. These pics of my 16570 always get a lot of compliments. It’s on an oak rally strap from Straposhere with smartyjones endlinks I’ve tried it on a Crown & Buckle Chevron strap also recently Here it is on a rubber-backed Hirsch strap, with the endlinks I think part of the challenge of putting straps on the 216570 is the 21mm lugs. Odd sized straps are really hard to find.

12 June 2019, 07:13 AM	#29
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,175	I've been thinking about a RubberB, black with white stripe for mine. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

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