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路Do you agree with my answer? Rolex Explorer 16570. Why or why not?
Happy Sunday OF,
Thomas
Happy Sunday OF,
Thomas
Best Value in Steel Sport Model Rolex
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OmeGez
路It鈥檚 all subjective to personal taste. The Explorer 16570 is the same price as an equivalent sub these days. But yes, the Explorer 16570 is a bargain compared with the GMT master, considering the only difference is a rotating bezel.
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Mauzer
路Well, you're not the only one!
https://www.fratellowatches.com/what-would-you-buy-rolex-explorer-ii/
Nice looking watch for sure... 馃榿
https://www.fratellowatches.com/what-would-you-buy-rolex-explorer-ii/
Nice looking watch for sure... 馃榿
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vicsdca
路The Explorer 16570 polar used to be an underdog, but not anymore. You'd have to pay about $7k for a full set. At that price, you can buy a Submariner 14060m.
However, the Explorer 16570 with a black dial and the Explorer 114270 are great value.
Best value for me is the Yacht Master 16622.
However, the Explorer 16570 with a black dial and the Explorer 114270 are great value.
Best value for me is the Yacht Master 16622.
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OmeGez
路That Fratello link was a really good read, thank you.
I personally prefer the black face (I鈥檝e just acquired one) I feel it goes under the radar better than the polar dial. I can see the Explorer 2 only climbing in value, as the GMT Master rises - the Explorer 2 will be the substitute when the GMT master becomes unattainable.
I personally prefer the black face (I鈥檝e just acquired one) I feel it goes under the radar better than the polar dial. I can see the Explorer 2 only climbing in value, as the GMT Master rises - the Explorer 2 will be the substitute when the GMT master becomes unattainable.
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CoDiffe
路Completely agree. Neo-vintage polar 16570 is still the best buy in steel sports Rolex. Here鈥檚 mine 馃榾
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watch3s
路Completely agree. Neo-vintage polar 16570 is still the best buy in steel sports Rolex. Here鈥檚 mine 馃榾
yes, added a tritium dial myself last year, but not even in close in shade to that exquisite patina!!! ive been wondering about all of these that I see some with matching hands some dont
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watch3s
路Personally, this thread cuts close as I have let go a 14060M full kit + Speed reduced + $500 for a 16710 kit, bought as the market was climbing. my vote is also for the 16570 polar as it is my first and favorite ss model
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watchlovr
路Surely the above just equates to least desirable, therefore available?
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ERBM
路I've never been a fan of the Explorer II, but look at some of these photos particularly of the Neo-vintage polar 16570, I think I might have found another grail to add to the seemingly never ending list.
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STANDY
路路schizophrenic pizza orderer and watch collector
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Lazy_Lightning
路yes, added a tritium dial myself last year, but not even in close in shade to that exquisite patina!!! ive been wondering about all of these that I see some with matching hands some dont
My Explorer II has a nice patina on the indices, but the hands are white.
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timjohn
路I was a sceptic, until I got this
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janice&fred
路Best value for me is the Yacht Master 16622.
we have had a couple of them over the years but the bezels are too fragile for our tastes. the matte finish between the raised numerals need extra-special care not to mark up as it's damn near impossible to remedy and any imperfections on that matte area really jump out.
the explorer style bezels are also prone to getting marked up but seem to be easier on the eyes with a bit of wabi.
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weimi1
路I although love mine Explorer
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vicsdca
路we have had a couple of them over the years but the bezels are too fragile for our tastes. the matte finish between the raised numerals need extra-special care not to mark up as it's damn near impossible to remedy and any imperfections on that matte area really jump out.
Yes it's true. I have seen a few YMs with scratched bezels and it does not look good.
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MPWATCH
路If the PLT YM dial wasn't so dull I'd love it. I just think the explorer II appeals to the masses much like the submariner without being 6500+
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janice&fred
路Yes it's true. I have seen a few YMs with scratched bezels and it does not look good.
well to be fair you do have an excellent point value-wise. the YM has a lot of visual appeal with it's dial finish and polished case, and the bezels are gorgeous. the only reason we sold ours was to fund additional finds, not because we weren't in love 馃榿
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vbrad26
路If everyone would kindly shut the hell up about the polar E2 that'd be great, thanks.
I'm trying to buy one in the hopefully near future and I don't need these things to skyrocket in price all of a sudden...
I'm trying to buy one in the hopefully near future and I don't need these things to skyrocket in price all of a sudden...
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