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Friar · 24 February 2015, 01:45 PM

I prefer the Explorer II polar but for the coat and tie business environment, I'd chose the SubC. Actually if it were me, it would be an Explorer or Datejust II.

DCgator · 24 February 2015, 03:16 PM

ExpII 42mm Polar hands down.

lapince · 24 February 2015, 03:18 PM

For 2 years my sub C date LN was my only watch, great with shorts or with a suit, son't see myself wearing a polar with a suit...

elkaholic · 25 February 2015, 08:15 AM

Sub, no question. As others stated, it looks great with the most casual or most formal attire.

I love the polar ExpII, but the one thing that has delayed my getting one is the thought that it would not see a lot of wrist time due to the more casual look that I perceive it to have.

I'd be much more likely to get a Sub date in SS to add to my SubC non date at this point, based on its versatility and the fact that to me, it's probably the best looking Rolex model.

NA5AR · 25 February 2015, 08:52 AM

[QUOTE=elkaholic;5640027]

I love the polar ExpII, but the one thing that has delayed my getting one is the thought that it would not see a lot of wrist time due to the more casual look that I perceive it to have.

Tbh that's what my mindset was for a few weeks before I decided to go ahead with the purchase. I had been looking for a decent white dial watch for ages and I settled on the polar thinking I would only wear it occasionally.

BUT, since it arrival it's taken over all the wrist time from my other watches, including the subc and PO chrono which were my two favourite pieces😊

If you're considering it you should definitely get one, it truly is a magnificent watch

Laszlo · 25 February 2015, 09:00 AM

I have the 216570 Polar and it has become my daily wearer - my go-to. It is extremely comfortable, as comfortable as my departed 2254.50, which was the most comfortable watch I've ever worn. It's also durable, meaning, you don't feel you need to baby it. It takes and LOVES the scratches, the activities, the shocks, and delivers the entire Rolex Explorer experience all day long. I absolutely love mine... It's also a lot prettier (eye candy presence) than most people realize, so you can dress it up or down.

davvman · 25 February 2015, 11:33 PM

I have also the 216570 ivory.
I have been owning it since last November and am very happy with it. Telling from the looks, it has definitively potentio to becoming a keeper, if you have a big wrist or like the weight and feel of big watches.
I cannot give you a long-term impression, though.

adamlea · 26 February 2015, 01:37 AM

The sub is a classic. No question about it. And it's a great looking watch, but it's also like a navy blazer: it's versatile, it looks good, it works in a lot of settings - and it's ubiquitous. No one is ever going to tell you not to get a navy blazer, but odds are you're not going to be the only guy in the room wearing one.

The 216570 is a reference that's outside the box. I can't think of a single thing I don't like about it, a single event I wouldn't wear it to, or any attire I wouldn't wear it with. But that's just me. It all comes down to personal preference. To the OP: I hope your friend buys what he likes instead of what he thinks someone in his profession should wear.

997.2 · 26 February 2015, 02:12 AM

HULK!!!! Gotta get the sub.

sncarney18 · 26 February 2015, 02:21 AM

Sub C. Most flexible sports model out there.

00Seven · 26 February 2015, 03:15 AM

Had both - Sub-C by a country mile.

NA5AR · 26 February 2015, 03:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adamlea

The sub is a classic. No question about it. And it's a great looking watch, but it's also like a navy blazer: it's versatile, it looks good, it works in a lot of settings - and it's ubiquitous. No one is ever going to tell you not to get a navy blazer, but odds are you're not going to be the only guy in the room wearing one.

The 216570 is a reference that's outside the box. I can't think of a single thing I don't like about it, a single event I wouldn't wear it to, or any attire I wouldn't wear it with. But that's just me. It all comes down to personal preference. To the OP: I hope your friend buys what he likes instead of what he thinks someone in his profession should wear.

I have to say, I agree with everything you have said regarding both models and my thoughts are in line with yours regarding the 216570😊 it truly is a keeper!

As for my friend, after borrowing my polar yesterday he has decided it's the one for him and is purchasing on the weekend

adamlea · 26 February 2015, 12:21 PM

Right on. Great choice. Get him on TRF and have him post pics.

fishingbear · 26 February 2015, 12:59 PM

Sub

Afghanvet · 26 February 2015, 01:35 PM

All personal preference... both great everyday watches. What's his persona?? Me... I'm a sub guy...

25 February 2015, 08:15 AM	#34
elkaholic "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: ATL Watch: Rolex Posts: 683	Sub, no question. As others stated, it looks great with the most casual or most formal attire. I love the polar ExpII, but the one thing that has delayed my getting one is the thought that it would not see a lot of wrist time due to the more casual look that I perceive it to have. I'd be much more likely to get a Sub date in SS to add to my SubC non date at this point, based on its versatility and the fact that to me, it's probably the best looking Rolex model. __________________ 16570 Exp II White 16220 DJ silver stick 16233 DJ champagne stick

25 February 2015, 09:00 AM	#36
Laszlo 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Watch: Date & No Date Posts: 10,868	I have the 216570 Polar and it has become my daily wearer - my go-to. It is extremely comfortable, as comfortable as my departed 2254.50, which was the most comfortable watch I've ever worn. It's also durable, meaning, you don't feel you need to baby it. It takes and LOVES the scratches, the activities, the shocks, and delivers the entire Rolex Explorer experience all day long. I absolutely love mine... It's also a lot prettier (eye candy presence) than most people realize, so you can dress it up or down. __________________ "You might as well question why we breathe. If we stop breathing, we'll die. If we stop fighting our enemies, the world will die." Paul Henreid as Victor Laszlo in Casablanca

26 February 2015, 01:35 PM	#45
Afghanvet "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Virginia Watch: Subs, SD4K Posts: 2,272	All personal preference... both great everyday watches. What's his persona?? Me... I'm a sub guy... __________________ Subaholics Anonymous

24 February 2015, 01:45 PM	#31
Friar "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Gary Location: Oregon Watch: 214270 216570 Posts: 707	I prefer the Explorer II polar but for the coat and tie business environment, I'd chose the SubC. Actually if it were me, it would be an Explorer or Datejust II.

24 February 2015, 03:16 PM	#32
DCgator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PNW Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2 Posts: 8,123	ExpII 42mm Polar hands down.

24 February 2015, 03:18 PM	#33
lapince "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Mars Watch: 5712 Posts: 11,509	For 2 years my sub C date LN was my only watch, great with shorts or with a suit, son't see myself wearing a polar with a suit...

25 February 2015, 08:52 AM	#35
NA5AR "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: London Posts: 96	[QUOTE=elkaholic;5640027] I love the polar ExpII, but the one thing that has delayed my getting one is the thought that it would not see a lot of wrist time due to the more casual look that I perceive it to have. Tbh that's what my mindset was for a few weeks before I decided to go ahead with the purchase. I had been looking for a decent white dial watch for ages and I settled on the polar thinking I would only wear it occasionally. BUT, since it arrival it's taken over all the wrist time from my other watches, including the subc and PO chrono which were my two favourite pieces😊 If you're considering it you should definitely get one, it truly is a magnificent watch

25 February 2015, 11:33 PM	#37
davvman "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Germany Posts: 47	I have also the 216570 ivory. I have been owning it since last November and am very happy with it. Telling from the looks, it has definitively potentio to becoming a keeper, if you have a big wrist or like the weight and feel of big watches. I cannot give you a long-term impression, though.

26 February 2015, 01:37 AM	#38
adamlea "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Great Plains Watch: Exp II 216570 Blk Posts: 1,190	The sub is a classic. No question about it. And it's a great looking watch, but it's also like a navy blazer: it's versatile, it looks good, it works in a lot of settings - and it's ubiquitous. No one is ever going to tell you not to get a navy blazer, but odds are you're not going to be the only guy in the room wearing one. The 216570 is a reference that's outside the box. I can't think of a single thing I don't like about it, a single event I wouldn't wear it to, or any attire I wouldn't wear it with. But that's just me. It all comes down to personal preference. To the OP: I hope your friend buys what he likes instead of what he thinks someone in his profession should wear.

26 February 2015, 02:12 AM	#39
997.2 Banned Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Chaz Location: Cherry Hill, NJ Posts: 2,721	HULK!!!! Gotta get the sub.

26 February 2015, 02:21 AM	#40
sncarney18 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Steve Location: South Jersey Watch: Rolex and Omega Posts: 277	Sub C. Most flexible sports model out there.

26 February 2015, 03:15 AM	#41
00Seven "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Nick Location: Kennesaw, GA Watch: Omega Posts: 825	Had both - Sub-C by a country mile.

26 February 2015, 12:21 PM	#43
adamlea "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Great Plains Watch: Exp II 216570 Blk Posts: 1,190	Right on. Great choice. Get him on TRF and have him post pics.

26 February 2015, 12:59 PM	#44
fishingbear 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: George Location: Alabama Watch: GMTsSubLVEx2SDDayt Posts: 4,548	Sub

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