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Daniel23456 · 3 August 2019, 01:03 AM

Folks,
Considering selling my Blue Pelagos that I bought new for 3300$ 4 months ago, for a polar 16570... Reason being, I can see the Polar holding it's value better than the Pelagos+ being thinner and having a GMT hand. Having said that, I really like the Pelagos and it goes very well with my 114270 Explorer.

Is it a smart move, or am I going to miss the tech and coolness of the Pelagos?

Appreciate your opinion.
Cheers!

Hendrikus · 3 August 2019, 01:19 AM

You will miss the Pelagos! It is a keeper.

I would start to save up and treat yourself to a Polar at some point in the future, as an addition.

dhknola · 3 August 2019, 01:24 AM

If you can trade the TPel for the RExpii, straight up, you do that in a heartbeat!

They are both great tool watches, but, so much more upside with the polar, and it's a 5k+ watch all day.

slus · 3 August 2019, 01:35 AM

I'm usually 100% for the Pelagos, but in your situation if it was one or the other I'd go Polar Explorer all day long. I'd get a lot more use out of the Polar than the Blue Pelagos

Daniel23456 · 3 August 2019, 02:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dhknola

If you can trade the TPel for the RExpii, straight up, you do that in a heartbeat!

They are both great tool watches, but, so much more upside with the polar, and it's a 5k+ watch all day.

I wish it was a trade without adding cash...
It's not the case... It will be selling the Pelagos and then hunting for an Explorer II

Rabidmonk0 · 3 August 2019, 02:34 AM

I have both, and I'm glad I do. The Pelagos feels more substantial, while the 16570 is more "refined" from a tool watch perspective.

If you can swing it, have both. If not, go for the one that fits your lifestyle more.

Daniel23456 · 3 August 2019, 03:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rabidmonk0

I have both, and I'm glad I do. The Pelagos feels more substantial, while the 16570 is more "refined" from a tool watch perspective.

If you can swing it, have both. If not, go for the one that fits your lifestyle more.

Thanks for the input!
Why are you saying that the 16570 is more refined? Because it is thinner and smaller? Has a longer run? Appreciate your input!

drtii · 3 August 2019, 03:50 AM

Get the EXP2 if you care about value. You know it's going to hold it vs. any Tudor.

HORNBLOWER · 3 August 2019, 03:55 AM

Explorer 2 is on the rise...

Nikrnic · 3 August 2019, 03:57 AM

Pelagos is nice Expll is nicer. Good move.

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Onequik135i · 3 August 2019, 04:00 AM

I really like both but given the choice the Polar !

hdrazor251 · 3 August 2019, 02:31 PM

Polar all day long.

Old Expat Beast · 3 August 2019, 03:03 PM

The polar 16570 ship has kind of sailed already, especially the 3186 version.

Daniel23456 · 3 August 2019, 06:43 PM

Things changed rapidly... Already put my Pelagos for sale and started looking at 16570...
I just can't sake the thought that keeping a Rolex is smarter financially, and if I keep a Tudor, I'll be getting further away from a Rolex by the day...

Cru Jones · 3 August 2019, 06:47 PM

You bought a watch and you like it, but you want to sell it for another that might retail value better? Seems like a bad move to me. Wear and enjoy the watch. You can’t wear “value retention”.

Daniel23456 · 3 August 2019, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

You bought a watch and you like it, but you want to sell it for another that might retail value better? Seems like a bad move to me. Wear and enjoy the watch. You can’t wear “value retention”.

Appreciate your input.
I still, however, think that you can wear a Rolex confidently plus knowing that it will retain its value... And it is, after all, consideration for me..

lhanddds · 3 August 2019, 10:05 PM

The Pelagos could be easily replaced later. The polar could get out of reach if you wait too long.

1William · 3 August 2019, 10:23 PM

Keep the Pelagos. Great watch and is made of titanium, great lume, adjustable clasp and come with a great rubber strap. If it was a straight trade without cash from you and the Explorer was complete and in good condition I would say go for it as there is about a $2000-3000 difference in the values. I would sit tight and enjoy my Pelagos, I own the blue and LHD, and figure out my next step. If you have the watch urge why not look at one of the "Save the Ocean" Seiko's and pickup another fun watch and enjoy it. Just my thoughts. Good luck.

crazymcmichael · 3 August 2019, 10:25 PM

Polar !!
No doubt
!!!

Jamie1111 · 3 August 2019, 10:46 PM

I would definitely swap for an exp2

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sillo · 3 August 2019, 11:25 PM

Polar, but the Pelagos is an awesome watch. I just think it could be a little smaller in every dimension.

JR16 · 4 August 2019, 11:00 AM

I traded away my LHD, and honestly no regrets. It’s a great watch, but it was a little tall and I just grew bored with it . I also have an 16570 and it’s a fantastic watch that I will always keep.. happy hunting.

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Daniel23456 · 4 August 2019, 11:39 PM

Things escalated rather quickly...
I am supposed to have a new Polar 16570 in two weeks...
Hope I am not making a mistake.

bosshog104 · 5 August 2019, 12:01 AM

Read the 16570 forums, your not making a mistake

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173rdabn · 5 August 2019, 12:13 AM

POLAR

Rabidmonk0 · 5 August 2019, 12:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daniel23456

Thanks for the input!
Why are you saying that the 16570 is more refined? Because it is thinner and smaller? Has a longer run? Appreciate your input!

Have you tried on a 16570? It wears substantially smaller, in that its thinner and lighter. My scale shows my Pelagos at 141.3g to 120.7g on my 16570/3186. The Pelagos has more "presence" while the EX2 is more subdued. It also catches more attention to non-WIS, if that matters.

It looks like you've made a decision. My comment is more of an advisement that if you got the Pelagos because you like how it wears, the 16570 wears differently.

Either way, both great watches, so enjoy!

derklink · 5 August 2019, 12:32 AM

Just got my 16570 polar this week and it is such a great piece. I went with a late 3185 from 2007 because the one I was offered was near mint, and I didn't want to pay the upcharge for the 3186. Not sure what the hype is about. http://blog.watchdoctor.biz/2018/02/...-3185-vs-3186/

Daniel23456 · 5 August 2019, 12:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rabidmonk0

Have you tried on a 16570? It wears substantially smaller, in that its thinner and lighter. My scale shows my Pelagos at 141.3g to 120.7g on my 16570/3186. The Pelagos has more "presence" while the EX2 is more subdued. It also catches more attention to non-WIS, if that matters.

It looks like you've made a decision. My comment is more of an advisement that if you got the Pelagos because you like how it wears, the 16570 wears differently.

Either way, both great watches, so enjoy!

I wore many 14060s, 16610, permits, ceramic GMTs, and I'd say that a big part of why I like Rolex is their modest sizes... It's not that I like the Pelagos big size compared to the Rolex, but more of a didn't care for the Pelagos size too much... The size of the Older 39-40 Rolex cases is awesome...

sunnygps · 5 August 2019, 06:41 AM

I made the mistake of trading my 16570 last year and missed it so much that I bought another one earlier this year. It is one of those watches that is just the right weight, size and legible. Fixed bezel, rugged and GMT function. What’s there to not like?

RXAPPP · 5 August 2019, 03:55 PM

I’d do that without question. I’ve owned a Pelagos and don’t understand the love for it personally

3 August 2019, 01:03 AM	#1
Daniel23456 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Watch Land Posts: 683	Pelagos Blue for a Polar 16570? Folks, Considering selling my Blue Pelagos that I bought new for 3300$ 4 months ago, for a polar 16570... Reason being, I can see the Polar holding it's value better than the Pelagos+ being thinner and having a GMT hand. Having said that, I really like the Pelagos and it goes very well with my 114270 Explorer. Is it a smart move, or am I going to miss the tech and coolness of the Pelagos? Appreciate your opinion. Cheers!

3 August 2019, 01:19 AM	#2
Hendrikus "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Norfolk, UK Watch: All of them... Posts: 816	You will miss the Pelagos! It is a keeper. I would start to save up and treat yourself to a Polar at some point in the future, as an addition. __________________ A collector of Rolex, Patek, Vacheron, JLC and Cartier

3 August 2019, 04:00 AM	#11
Onequik135i "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Tampa, Florida Watch: 116610LV Posts: 2,611	I really like both but given the choice the Polar ! __________________ 116610LV / Flat Bluesy 116613LB / Ed White 321 / PAM111 / PAM170 / PAM360

3 August 2019, 02:31 PM	#12
hdrazor251 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Jeff Location: Arizona Watch: is recovered!! Posts: 4,255	Polar all day long. __________________ 16753 GMT Master, 16613 Bluesy, 16710 GMT Master II, 16570 Polar Explorer II-Stolen & Recovered!! Card Carrying Member of the Global Assoc. of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

3 August 2019, 03:03 PM	#13
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2025 Titanium Yacht-Master Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: MQ-24-7B2LLJF Posts: 28,951	The polar 16570 ship has kind of sailed already, especially the 3186 version. __________________ _______________________

3 August 2019, 01:24 AM	#3
dhknola "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: New Orleans Posts: 1,176	If you can trade the TPel for the RExpii, straight up, you do that in a heartbeat! They are both great tool watches, but, so much more upside with the polar, and it's a 5k+ watch all day.

3 August 2019, 01:35 AM	#4
slus "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Northern CA Watch: SD4K Posts: 717	I'm usually 100% for the Pelagos, but in your situation if it was one or the other I'd go Polar Explorer all day long. I'd get a lot more use out of the Polar than the Blue Pelagos

3 August 2019, 02:34 AM	#6
Rabidmonk0 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Real Name: Jef Location: SF Bay Area, CA Watch: 16570 Polar Posts: 107	I have both, and I'm glad I do. The Pelagos feels more substantial, while the 16570 is more "refined" from a tool watch perspective. If you can swing it, have both. If not, go for the one that fits your lifestyle more.

3 August 2019, 03:50 AM	#8
drtii Banned Join Date: Apr 2019 Real Name: Dan Location: West Coast Watch: 216570 \| 126660 Posts: 582	Get the EXP2 if you care about value. You know it's going to hold it vs. any Tudor.

3 August 2019, 03:55 AM	#9
HORNBLOWER "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Ben Location: Ireland Watch: 1 OR 2 Posts: 2,640	Explorer 2 is on the rise...

3 August 2019, 03:57 AM	#10
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,176	Pelagos is nice Expll is nicer. Good move. Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk

3 August 2019, 06:43 PM	#14
Daniel23456 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Watch Land Posts: 683	Things changed rapidly... Already put my Pelagos for sale and started looking at 16570... I just can't sake the thought that keeping a Rolex is smarter financially, and if I keep a Tudor, I'll be getting further away from a Rolex by the day...

3 August 2019, 06:47 PM	#15
Cru Jones 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: CET Posts: 35,690	You bought a watch and you like it, but you want to sell it for another that might retail value better? Seems like a bad move to me. Wear and enjoy the watch. You can’t wear “value retention”.

3 August 2019, 10:05 PM	#17
lhanddds Banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA Watch: of course Posts: 8,429	The Pelagos could be easily replaced later. The polar could get out of reach if you wait too long.

3 August 2019, 10:23 PM	#18
1William 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 48,829	Keep the Pelagos. Great watch and is made of titanium, great lume, adjustable clasp and come with a great rubber strap. If it was a straight trade without cash from you and the Explorer was complete and in good condition I would say go for it as there is about a $2000-3000 difference in the values. I would sit tight and enjoy my Pelagos, I own the blue and LHD, and figure out my next step. If you have the watch urge why not look at one of the "Save the Ocean" Seiko's and pickup another fun watch and enjoy it. Just my thoughts. Good luck.

3 August 2019, 10:25 PM	#19
crazymcmichael "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Here Watch: Sub 114060, 216570 Posts: 2,157	Polar !! No doubt !!!

3 August 2019, 10:46 PM	#20
Jamie1111 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Australia Posts: 809	I would definitely swap for an exp2 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

3 August 2019, 11:25 PM	#21
sillo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Sean Location: NY Watch: 5 Digit Posts: 2,840	Polar, but the Pelagos is an awesome watch. I just think it could be a little smaller in every dimension. __________________ 14060 \| 16570 \| 16600 \| 16700 \| 16800 \| 79260 @TheGMTHand

4 August 2019, 11:00 AM	#22
JR16 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Posts: 6,272	I traded away my LHD, and honestly no regrets. It’s a great watch, but it was a little tall and I just grew bored with it . I also have an 16570 and it’s a fantastic watch that I will always keep.. happy hunting. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

4 August 2019, 11:39 PM	#23
Daniel23456 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Watch Land Posts: 683	Things escalated rather quickly... I am supposed to have a new Polar 16570 in two weeks... Hope I am not making a mistake.

5 August 2019, 12:01 AM	#24
bosshog104 Banned Join Date: May 2018 Location: USA Watch: Pam 111 Posts: 42	Read the 16570 forums, your not making a mistake Sent from my SM-G973U1 using Tapatalk

5 August 2019, 12:13 AM	#25
173rdabn 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: George Location: Cape Cod Watch: 216570 Explorer II Posts: 2,448	POLAR

5 August 2019, 12:32 AM	#27
derklink "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Location Location Watch: amacallit Posts: 685	Just got my 16570 polar this week and it is such a great piece. I went with a late 3185 from 2007 because the one I was offered was near mint, and I didn't want to pay the upcharge for the 3186. Not sure what the hype is about. http://blog.watchdoctor.biz/2018/02/...-3185-vs-3186/

5 August 2019, 06:41 AM	#29
sunnygps "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Texas Posts: 1,146	I made the mistake of trading my 16570 last year and missed it so much that I bought another one earlier this year. It is one of those watches that is just the right weight, size and legible. Fixed bezel, rugged and GMT function. What’s there to not like?

5 August 2019, 03:55 PM	#30
RXAPPP "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Blue Planet Watch: 5 Posts: 1,201	I’d do that without question. I’ve owned a Pelagos and don’t understand the love for it personally

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