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25 January 2024, 03:40 PM
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Location: Vancouver BC
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16570 new to me today
Picked up a G series 16570 today. The watch was made in 2010 but not sold till April 2012 which probably shows that they weren’t a hot item back then. It obviously has the 3186 movement, SEL and the engraved rehaut and might be amongst the last of this series made.
I am a 75 year old relic with skinny wrists (6.4inches on a good day and after a bowl of oatmeal….) so the 6 digit watches look like dinner plates on my wrist. 40 mm is a big as I can get away with. I was planning on picking up a 5 digit Sub but figured that would be a bit redundant as I currently own both colors of the Tudor BB 58. I briefly considered a Yachtmaster 40 but I think it’s a bit too “blingy” for my taste. The 16570 fits the bill size size and is a tool watch which suits my retired lifestyle. The polar dial is an eye catcher so I decided on embarking on a quest for a late model version in good shape with B&P. It turned out to be quite challenging as there aren’t a whole lot available and I felt fortunate to come across this one. I had it on the wrist for about 6 hours and all is good so far. I will post a follow up after a few days wear. |
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25 January 2024, 03:52 PM
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Watch: Sub
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Congrats! Such an amazing piece. Enjoy
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25 January 2024, 03:55 PM
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Looks great congratulations to you
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25 January 2024, 04:00 PM
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Location: Australia
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Congratulations, the Polar is a great piece and looks beaut on you.
 
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25 January 2024, 04:03 PM
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Real Name: Steve
Location: Nevada
Watch: JC 126660
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Congrats it looks amazing!!
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25 January 2024, 04:04 PM
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Very nice
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25 January 2024, 06:00 PM
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Location: So. California
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Congrats! I have the same watch (same G serial, too), and since I got it in 2011 it’s claimed over 90% wrist time. I hope you enjoy yours!
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25 January 2024, 06:37 PM
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I had a 16570.Great watch!!!!!
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25 January 2024, 08:59 PM
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2024 Pledge Member
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Real Name: Travis
Location: FL / NYC
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Congratulations Peter! It looks great!
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25 January 2024, 09:37 PM
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Location: Northeast
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Nice looking watch. Congratulations!
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25 January 2024, 09:56 PM
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Congratulations.
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26 January 2024, 12:20 AM
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2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member
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Real Name: Ron
Location: Detroitish
Watch: GMT II/Sub/Exp II
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Congrats! A great watch for old relic's like us! I have a V serial. I think a few were released with random serials after the G's.
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26 January 2024, 12:21 AM
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Real Name: Brian (TBone)
Location: canada
Watch: es make me smile
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Great find Peter, congratulations
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26 January 2024, 12:25 AM
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2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member
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Real Name: Stan Cooper
Location: Sonoma County, CA
Watch: GMT-Master II
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16570 is a great reference! Congratulations (from an octogenarian).
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26 January 2024, 12:40 AM
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Peter, wear the watch everyday and in good health. I have same piece and it is so comfortable to wear. I used to take my watch off when I play tennis, I wear this one when I play. I am a few years younger than you and it is my go-to watch. My 16570 polar says hello to yours!
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26 January 2024, 12:51 AM
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Congrats on the find!
That is the watch that first got me into Rolex.
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26 January 2024, 01:03 AM
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Real Name: Stephen
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Big congrats! It looks perfect on your wrist.
I also recently bought a NOS G serial polar 16570, which replaced a polar 16570 I bought in circa 2001 and sold a few years later. It was one of the few watches I missed, even 20 years later. I absolutely love the G series and wear it regularly. Congrats again and enjoy! 
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26 January 2024, 01:31 AM
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I'm really like it .
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26 January 2024, 01:35 AM
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Real Name: Kat
Location: Northern Ca, USA
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Congrats, Peter! It looks perfect on you. Wear it in good health. Kat Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk |
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26 January 2024, 01:36 AM
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Thanks for the good wishes guys
I’ll post further thoughts after the I’ve worn it for a few days |
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26 January 2024, 05:53 AM
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great watch that looks great on you! I've never understood why this one isn't more popular; it's such a distinctive, great looking Rolex — white dial, beautiful brushing on the bezel. hope you continue to enjoy and can wear it in great health.
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26 January 2024, 06:01 AM
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That is beautiful, enjoy!
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26 January 2024, 06:01 AM
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Great Job! An iconic model!
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26 January 2024, 06:54 AM
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Real Name: Ben
Location: Utah
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That's a beauty. Congrats
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26 January 2024, 11:37 AM
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2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member
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Real Name: Brian
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Beautiful watch! Congrats! If I could add one more that would be it.
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26 January 2024, 12:38 PM
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Looks great. Congrats on your acquisition
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26 January 2024, 01:21 PM
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Congratulations, that’s a great find. It looks so good, 5 digits are destined to be classics, IMHO!
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27 January 2024, 04:26 AM
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Watch: 16570,BLNR,116610
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Congrats, I love mine.
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27 January 2024, 04:28 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Uk
Watch: Sub16610LV /OP/GMT
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Congrats looks great
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Current watches Oyster Perpetual,16610LV “Kermit” Gmt “Coke” Gmt “Batman” CHNR TT “rootbeer”
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27 January 2024, 10:27 AM
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"TRF" Member
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Real Name: David
Location: Florida
Watch: Rolex Two-tone Sub
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That's a terrific, underrated piece. Wise decision picking one up at what I assume was a reasonble price!
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