Yes, my friend, the Explorer II is a great watch and the 16570 a cool reference.

Mar 16, 2021,07:33 AM
 

I loved mine, but the Cream Dial killed it. 








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First love..

 
 By: Echi : March 16th, 2021-07:26
This is what started it all for me. Seeing this watch advertised in magazines like Newsweek and Time made an impression on me when I was in my late teens. I remember being enamored with the brushed steel and the contrast of white on gray. Doesn’t get much...  

Yes, my friend, the Explorer II is a great watch and the 16570 a cool reference.

 
 By: amanico : March 16th, 2021-07:33
I loved mine, but the Cream Dial killed it. ...  

:)))

 
 By: amanico : March 16th, 2021-23:32

Indeed a cool watch

 
 By: dmas : March 16th, 2021-08:23
Very understated. ...  

and it should stay with you.... very nice reference

 
 By: nacelle : March 16th, 2021-08:35
gave mine to one of my son-in-law so still in the family...

A long period of ownership

 
 By: Weems@8 : March 16th, 2021-09:39
That is a long time Echi, 17 years. My first automatic watch which isn’t a luxury watch is almost 3 years old. On 17 April i have it 3 years. I commit i am also sensitive for watch advertorials like you. A magazine is a paper salesman. I saw a Longines ad... 

Saved up and bought a 1970 Speedmaster when I was 17

 
 By: th.gr.ga : March 16th, 2021-11:43
20+ years later, however, it's the polar 16570 (and the Cartiers) which get all the wrist time. Never intended to get a Rolex, but took this one in as part of a trade with the intent of quickly selling it for cash. But fell in love with the dial and crisp...  

Lovely shot.

 
 By: amanico : March 16th, 2021-12:15

You're too kind

 
 By: th.gr.ga : March 16th, 2021-23:45
...taken in a dark room while trying to tug in the 2-year old (c:

A real tool watch. ;)

 
 By: amanico : March 16th, 2021-23:47

yes,it's a real keeper for me

 
 By: halkcb : March 16th, 2021-22:47
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thanks

 
 By: halkcb : March 16th, 2021-23:52

Great patina on the lume!

 
 By: th.gr.ga : March 16th, 2021-23:46

glad you like it,thanks

 
 By: halkcb : March 16th, 2021-23:54

Fantastic polar 👍

 
 By: holdemchamp1225 : March 17th, 2021-07:37