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Old 4 September 2025, 03:56 AM   #1
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Incoming: 226570 EXP II Polar

Picked up a 226570 today. I’ve always been drawn to the Explorer II and finally pulled the trigger on the new 226 model. First impressions…super comfortable on the wrist and great presence.
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Old 4 September 2025, 04:03 AM   #2
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Congratulations. Enjoy wearing it. Looks good.
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Old 4 September 2025, 04:09 AM   #3
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Great choice! It's one of my favorites too!
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Old 4 September 2025, 04:20 AM   #4
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I just got on the list for one with my local AD this past weekend. Hopefully it comes in soon. Wear it in good health!
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Old 4 September 2025, 04:48 AM   #5
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Congratulations on a beauty, enjoy!
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Old 4 September 2025, 05:25 AM   #6
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Beautiful and fits perfectly too, congrats!
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Old 4 September 2025, 05:27 AM   #7
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congrats. Also my favorite. Hardly leaves my wrist.
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Old 4 September 2025, 05:31 AM   #8
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Congratulations. They are extremely comfortable.
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Old 4 September 2025, 05:38 AM   #9
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I like it and looks very nice, congratulations!
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Old 4 September 2025, 05:38 AM   #10
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Congratulations! I've always loved that one.
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Old 4 September 2025, 06:00 AM   #11
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Congratulations. I got mine in May 24 and was wearing it today. It’s seriously underrated I think, if you have the wrist for it. Solid, not uncomfortable which considering the size is impressive, supremely legible. In fact name me a more legible model. I’ll wait…


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Old 4 September 2025, 06:05 AM   #12
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Congratulations on the new addition well done.
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Old 4 September 2025, 06:26 AM   #13
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Wonderful choice. Congratulations.
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Old 4 September 2025, 09:33 AM   #14
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This watch is a sleeper in the line up. Maybe the last true “tool watch” Rolex makes. Congratulations.
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Old 4 September 2025, 09:36 AM   #15
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Looks good!

Deploy that easy link
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Old 4 September 2025, 11:34 AM   #16
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Old 4 September 2025, 12:03 PM   #17
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great pick-up! Enjoy!
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Old 4 September 2025, 12:18 PM   #18
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Love the Exp. II! Congrats!
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Old 4 September 2025, 12:23 PM   #19
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Legible, rugged, GMT without the hype … just a wonderful watch. My wife got me one for Christmas 2021 … mine is dated on Christmas Day (yeah, cool AD!).




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Old 4 September 2025, 12:34 PM   #20
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Old 4 September 2025, 01:46 PM   #21
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Congratulations! such a stunning watch!
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Old 4 September 2025, 02:18 PM   #22
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Nice Congrats!
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Old 4 September 2025, 02:30 PM   #23
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Love that reference although I’m partial to the black dial.

Very well done!
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Old 4 September 2025, 04:44 PM   #24
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Congrats, and also big fan of both dials.
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Old 4 September 2025, 09:18 PM   #25
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Old 4 September 2025, 09:42 PM   #26
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Very nice, congratulations
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Old 4 September 2025, 11:44 PM   #27
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Great watch. Congrats!
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Old 5 September 2025, 03:36 AM   #28
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Congrats! Love my Polar! Wear in great health!
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Old 5 September 2025, 05:56 AM   #29
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Fantastic watch. Enjoy.
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Old 5 September 2025, 07:21 AM   #30
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Looks good on your wrist.
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