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swils8610 · 17 May 2015, 11:54 AM

I currently have a BLNR and SD4K. Thinking of flipping the SD4K for a Polar Explorer. I can't flip the BLNR as it was a gift. Was thinking having a white and black dial watch would be a good combo. Thoughts?

Rogdogg · 17 May 2015, 12:10 PM

I have a BLNR and Polar 216570 and the 216570 is my favourite watch. I love the BLNR too though. I would absolutely hate to ever have to get rid of either of them. I think they make a great pair

sickened1 · 17 May 2015, 12:12 PM

I wouldn't get rid of that SD4K. I'd save up and get the Explorer II Polar at a later date but that's just me.

cbraziel · 17 May 2015, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by sickened1

i wouldn't get rid of that sd4k. I'd save up and get the explorer ii polar at a later date but that's just me.

+1

rollee1 · 17 May 2015, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by sickened1

I wouldn't get rid of that SD4K. I'd save up and get the Explorer II Polar at a later date but that's just me.

X2

swils8610 · 17 May 2015, 12:28 PM

I try to have a 2 watch limit. Saving up for a gold president.

Rogdogg · 17 May 2015, 12:40 PM

If the savings you make due to the cost difference go straight into your gold president savings account then I think it's worth the swap. You won't be disappointed with the Polar, however do try it on first for size.

JD521 · 17 May 2015, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by sickened1

I wouldn't get rid of that SD4K. I'd save up and get the Explorer II Polar at a later date but that's just me.

This....

alubin · 17 May 2015, 12:47 PM

I can't see flipping for the polar. If you can, save up and add it.

DCgator · 17 May 2015, 12:57 PM

Keep what you have, buy the Exp2 polar later. You'll have a great trio.

zama · 17 May 2015, 02:04 PM

If you had another diver maybe but I prefer your current pair

Bigguy · 17 May 2015, 04:17 PM

Depends if you want 2 gmt functions? I think dive plus gmt is the road i would personally take.

Cru Jones · 17 May 2015, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Rogdogg

If the savings you make due to the cost difference go straight into your gold president savings account then I think it's worth the swap. You won't be disappointed with the Polar, however do try it on first for size.

x2

Plus, for a two-watch collection, I agree that there's more versatily with a BLNR and white Explorer II.

Hairdude1 · 17 May 2015, 04:58 PM

I would hang onto the SD4K

Bangel · 17 May 2015, 05:43 PM

Do what suits your tastes, but I'd prefer to keep the SD4K.

mike · 17 May 2015, 05:48 PM

What is so important about what others think?

HogwldFLTR · 17 May 2015, 06:11 PM

Really only you know what you'll be happy with. None of the watches in question are irreplaceable so why sweat it. I just flipped my 114060 for a DJII and I'm quite happy with the switch. The Dub had been a gift from my wife. I explained to her why I did what I did and she was fine with it. The DJII is now the gift from my wife.

Psmith · 17 May 2015, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by mike

What is so important about what others think?

This.

Although that said, I think the GMT and the Exp II would make a great pair.

up2nogood · 17 May 2015, 09:00 PM

I flipped the previous model sea dweller for the 216570. No regrets.

kudosguy · 17 May 2015, 09:02 PM

I would hang on to the SD4k and save for the Polar as you will regret it in the long run

travisb · 17 May 2015, 09:15 PM

Sounds like you're ready for a change.

brandrea · 17 May 2015, 10:01 PM

If you aren't liking the SD and want a change then yes. I'd imagine you'll get a pretty price for the SD since its realitively new

kilyung · 17 May 2015, 10:53 PM

Not sure why but the 216570 doesn't do it for me so I'd stick with the 116600 which does.

sebastien1975 · 17 May 2015, 11:06 PM

Would not flip my SD4K for any other SS Rolex. But you should do what you feel like

fishingbear · 17 May 2015, 11:33 PM

The 116600 is an incredible watch but go with what YOU want. You can always flip it back.
This is why I have so many SS watches, hard to let go even when you want another.

jbsmith · 17 May 2015, 11:41 PM

I would. Like u said, great diversity and the polar is such a great watch. Love the 42mm as well. Good luck.

douglasf13 · 18 May 2015, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by swils8610

I try to have a 2 watch limit. Saving up for a gold president.

Then you might just sell the SD4000 and wear the BLNR until you save up for the President.

That being said, the SD4000 is the only current Rolex sport watch that I'd consider buying, so I'd personally keep the SD4000.

JRT · 18 May 2015, 02:29 AM

Go ahead if SD4000 does not sing to you. Exp II Polar is a distinctive sport watch because it has a white and larger (42 mm) dial with a non-rotating bezel. Then you can add a Sub-C LV to form a SS trinity together with BLNR and EXP II Polar.

jernigan78 · 18 May 2015, 02:42 AM

Only you can make that call. Personally I would not make that flip. Make sure you try on the explorer for size. It will wear much different than the others you have. For myself, the 216570 is not nearly as comfortable as the BLNR or my 16600. When wearing, i was always aware that I had it on. My other watches have that "put on and forget about it" feel. But then again my wrists are small at 6.75". It may work better for you.

Seaswirl · 18 May 2015, 02:49 AM

No way I'd flip a SD for a ExpII. I suspect you'll end up missing the SD and regretting the trade.

17 May 2015, 11:54 AM	#1
swils8610 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: shannon Location: usa Posts: 9,200	Flip my SD4K for a Polar 216570.... I currently have a BLNR and SD4K. Thinking of flipping the SD4K for a Polar Explorer. I can't flip the BLNR as it was a gift. Was thinking having a white and black dial watch would be a good combo. Thoughts?

17 May 2015, 12:10 PM	#2
Rogdogg 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bangkok Posts: 6,124	I have a BLNR and Polar 216570 and the 216570 is my favourite watch. I love the BLNR too though. I would absolutely hate to ever have to get rid of either of them. I think they make a great pair __________________ Nil Satis Nisi Optimum

17 May 2015, 12:40 PM	#7
Rogdogg 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bangkok Posts: 6,124	If the savings you make due to the cost difference go straight into your gold president savings account then I think it's worth the swap. You won't be disappointed with the Polar, however do try it on first for size. __________________ Nil Satis Nisi Optimum

17 May 2015, 02:04 PM	#11
zama "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Craig Location: Sydney Watch: 4 Broken glass Posts: 5,807	If you had another diver maybe but I prefer your current pair __________________ Day Date 118206, Daytona 116509 & 116505, AP 25859ST Gone but not forgotten and genuinely missed..... Root Beer GMT, Sub, TT Daytona, YG DD Bark, Datejust(2 his & hers), AP RO, PP Aquanaut, Lange 1, Heuer Monza, Piaget Altiplano, GP Chrono, Seamaster, Tudor Sub, Tudor Chrono, Tudor Black Bay Bronze

17 May 2015, 04:58 PM	#14
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	I would hang onto the SD4K __________________ Instagram: @Hairdude Watches in Collection 5070R, 5522A, 214270 MK1, 228238 16750, 26401, 5711, 116718, 116710LN, 116300, 16710"Coke", 372, 15300, 15703 (All Flipped) Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas Int'l GTG 2018

17 May 2015, 12:12 PM	#3
sickened1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Ed Location: SoCal Watch: ugiveiswatchuget Posts: 9,050	I wouldn't get rid of that SD4K. I'd save up and get the Explorer II Polar at a later date but that's just me.

17 May 2015, 12:28 PM	#6
swils8610 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: shannon Location: usa Posts: 9,200	I try to have a 2 watch limit. Saving up for a gold president.

17 May 2015, 12:47 PM	#9
alubin "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: USA Watch: All please! Posts: 1,042	I can't see flipping for the polar. If you can, save up and add it.

17 May 2015, 12:57 PM	#10
DCgator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PNW Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2 Posts: 8,123	Keep what you have, buy the Exp2 polar later. You'll have a great trio.

17 May 2015, 04:17 PM	#12
Bigguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Tunbridge Wells Watch: Sea Dweller 4000 Posts: 210	Depends if you want 2 gmt functions? I think dive plus gmt is the road i would personally take.

17 May 2015, 05:43 PM	#15
Bangel "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Australia Watch: 116610LN Posts: 15,802	Do what suits your tastes, but I'd prefer to keep the SD4K.

17 May 2015, 05:48 PM	#16
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	What is so important about what others think?

17 May 2015, 06:11 PM	#17
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,668	Really only you know what you'll be happy with. None of the watches in question are irreplaceable so why sweat it. I just flipped my 114060 for a DJII and I'm quite happy with the switch. The Dub had been a gift from my wife. I explained to her why I did what I did and she was fine with it. The DJII is now the gift from my wife. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

17 May 2015, 09:00 PM	#19
up2nogood "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Alex Location: Sydney, Australia Watch: Idiot Savant Posts: 1,944	I flipped the previous model sea dweller for the 216570. No regrets.

17 May 2015, 09:02 PM	#20
kudosguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Mark Location: London Watch: DeepSea Posts: 323	I would hang on to the SD4k and save for the Polar as you will regret it in the long run

17 May 2015, 09:15 PM	#21
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,419	Sounds like you're ready for a change.

17 May 2015, 10:01 PM	#22
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 77,802	If you aren't liking the SD and want a change then yes. I'd imagine you'll get a pretty price for the SD since its realitively new

17 May 2015, 10:53 PM	#23
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Not sure why but the 216570 doesn't do it for me so I'd stick with the 116600 which does.

17 May 2015, 11:06 PM	#24
sebastien1975 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Sebastien Location: South East Asia Posts: 788	Would not flip my SD4K for any other SS Rolex. But you should do what you feel like

17 May 2015, 11:33 PM	#25
fishingbear 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: George Location: Alabama Watch: GMTsSubLVEx2SDDayt Posts: 4,545	The 116600 is an incredible watch but go with what YOU want. You can always flip it back. This is why I have so many SS watches, hard to let go even when you want another.

17 May 2015, 11:41 PM	#26
jbsmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Blake Location: US Watch: Daytonas Posts: 1,867	I would. Like u said, great diversity and the polar is such a great watch. Love the 42mm as well. Good luck.

18 May 2015, 02:29 AM	#28
JRT "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Taiwan Watch: Rolex BLNR Posts: 2,308	Go ahead if SD4000 does not sing to you. Exp II Polar is a distinctive sport watch because it has a white and larger (42 mm) dial with a non-rotating bezel. Then you can add a Sub-C LV to form a SS trinity together with BLNR and EXP II Polar.

18 May 2015, 02:42 AM	#29
jernigan78 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: hawaii Posts: 175	Only you can make that call. Personally I would not make that flip. Make sure you try on the explorer for size. It will wear much different than the others you have. For myself, the 216570 is not nearly as comfortable as the BLNR or my 16600. When wearing, i was always aware that I had it on. My other watches have that "put on and forget about it" feel. But then again my wrists are small at 6.75". It may work better for you.

18 May 2015, 02:49 AM	#30
Seaswirl "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: NYC Posts: 1,761	No way I'd flip a SD for a ExpII. I suspect you'll end up missing the SD and regretting the trade.

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