The Polar Explorer...

[sojourner]

Pure Rolex pedigree.

[kilyung]

No argument from me. Did you get one?

[joejoe1225]

Thats Cool - Here is a The 42mm - I like them both original and this one I have on today.

[subtona]

Seems to be Lots of Polar love recently

[axjimenez]

No doubt, one of my favorites!

[Beef]

Finally getting the respect it deserves!
The one I'm giving my son (at college graduation) is engraved. I let him wear it when we went to Philmont Scout Ranch when he was 14. It has his initials, Mt. Phillips, elevation and date, to copy the above ad, though a much more modest accomplishment. Still, not bad for a 14 year old to hike 10 days to about 12,000 feet carrying a 40 pound pack.

[subtona]

Originally Posted by Beef

Finally getting the respect it deserves!
The one I'm giving my son (at college graduation) is engraved. I let him wear it when we went to Philmont Scout Ranch when he was 14. It has his initials, Mt. Phillips, elevation and date, to copy the above ad, though a much more modest accomplishment. Still, not bad for a 14 year old to hike 10 days to about 12,000 feet carrying a 40 pound pack.

Nice quartet

[petenyc]

polar is a great watch

[Beef]

Originally Posted by subtona

Nice quartet

Thanks!! The 42mm Polar is probably the only other modern ref. I'll ever buy.

[joe100]

I really wish the 16550 and 16570 had carried over the orange 24hr hand.

[tkerrmd]

awesome watch

[E70x5]

Great watch, mine says hi

[FiftyTwoEighty]

I love my Polar! Simple, basic, and understated.

[joejoe1225]

Great watch!!! -

[cmadams]

Fantastic watch. One of my favorites!

[travisb]

Great watch!

[CDNWatchNut]

16570...understated and underrated !

[Armyguy03]

Looks good!!!

[eeh100773]

Polar is awesome.


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[Cru Jones]

Nice ads from Rolex of yesteryear.

[Chewbacca]

thanks for posting.

love the exp2

[casa]

Is that why it's called the Polar? I always thought it was because of its white face. I have no experience in any kind of snow at all but I would have thought that in white out conditions a black faced watch would be easier to read. But this accomplished gentleman obviously knows what he's doing and I am happy to know one of my favorite timepieces is not just a looker but a very capable tool indeed.

Enjoying mine with a cold one

[viper9669]

I'm seriously considering acquiring one now, you enablers!

[Rickn]

I kind of want one now. Damn this forum

[mike]

Such a great looking reference.

[Duey]

Polar -

[Beef]

Originally Posted by casa

Is that why it's called the Polar? I always thought it was because of its white face. I have no experience in any kind of snow at all but I would have thought that in white out conditions a black faced watch would be easier to read. But this accomplished gentleman obviously knows what he's doing and I am happy to know one of my favorite timepieces is not just a looker but a very capable tool indeed.

Enjoying mine with a cold one

You are correct, it is because of the white face. Several years ago, we had a debate over what to call the white-faced EXP II. Other watches had nicknames: Paul Newman, Kermit, etc. Someone, I don't recall who, started a thread to name it. Someone, again, it escapes me who, came up with Polar. It stuck. I agree about the white dial/snow/ contrast. But I did notice one of Team USA's Snowboard coaches wearing one the other night. Some of the mods or other old guys here may recall the thread for you. Too much since to search!

[Howie]

Go Polar!

[hdrazor251]

It's my favorite.

[Chainring]

This is such a cool watch for its simplicity. There is nothing wrong with the 16570 but I keep finding myself jonesing for the 216570. Here's a recent photo when my watch and I went out exploring. You can see we didn't get too far away from civilization.

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