I would go explorer, all day, every day.

 

If it was blue dial YM it would be my pick! But in this case it’d go 16570

 

I'd vote for the white dial E II. The old Yachtmaster was an odd design IMO.

 

This^^^^

 

If you prefer the Yacht-Master, get the Yacht-Master!

However, $10k USD seems extremely high for the 16622 Yacht-Master. Extremely high. Maybe that's where prices are at now though, they seem to go up every day. $8k USD for a 16570 also seems very high.

 

Wow.. 3 votes for the Explorer right off the bat. He (the owner) also seemed to be pushing me towards the Explorer II even tho its the lesser priced of my two options. He was pretty confident about the value of Explorder going up in next 5 years as opposed to the YM. Keep the thoughts coming guys. I want to pull the trigger today. Thanks a million.

 

Wow.. 3 votes for the Explorer right off the bat. He (the owner) also seemed to be pushing me towards the Explorer II even tho its the lesser priced of my two options. He was pretty confident about the value of Explorder going up in next 5 years as opposed to the YM. Keep the thoughts coming guys. I want to pull the trigger today. Thanks a million.

^^^ see?

That's why asking us here on WUS is a bad idea. This is because you were leaning towards a Yachtmaster but most of us suggested Explorer II and now you're wavering.

Yes, the Explorer II is a Rolex staple and is in higher demand than a Yachtmaster. Everything the unauthorised dealer said is true.

But if you listen to us, you're going to buy the watch you didn't fancy but what the collective here told you to buy. Would you be happy?

For me, I would buy the Explorer II as well.

 

Have you considered searching "Rolex 16622" on Chrono24? As of early afternoon on October 22, 2020, there are 177 results for that search, with many listed at or under $8k, including engraved rehaut models sold by verified dealers.

 

No but I will. Thanks.

 

Explorer II. I love the white dial version and the overall look. Yacht Master has never resonated with me.

 

Coffee drinker...yes agree on price. I have found them both for lesser price from other dealers however as a new watch collector my son has advised me to buy the seller and not the watch when buying preowned. This dealer has an extremely good reputation and thoroughly checks and services (if needed) every watch he sells. That’s important to me.

 

Oh lord no, no no no no

Get the explorer ii

 

Explorer without a second thought. the clean dial and classic style win over the yacht master every day.

 

At those prices, I'd just buy new. I bought a brand new YM 40 in 2019 and the AD ate the cost of the tax.

 

Polar explorer. Love the contrast.

 

16570 Polar. One of my favorite watches.

 

Polar E2 16570, hands down.

In my opinion, there are very few watches made that I would choose over the Polar... such an incredible piece


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If you have a $10K budget range, I would skip both and find a Exp2 with random SN and 3186 movement. When buying old stuff, may as well find the newest.

 

Neither actually.....and I wore that Explorer-II for 20 years too.....
Bracelets are inferior, and I’d opt for a new Explorer-I, Op-41, or Datejust.

 

From a purely aesthetic point of view I like them both but I'm leaning toward the Yacht Master.

You've answered your own question.

 

Which makes you smile more when you look at it 80x per day on your wrist? Sounds like, as michaelB25 said, you’ve answered your own question.

My wife once asked a friend asked what she would choose. She went with her friend’s choice ... not her own. Has never been totally happy. I know it feels better when others agree with your choice, but we’ll not be the ones looking at it 80x per day. Your wrist, your watch, your choice.

Good luck! And let us know which one you chose.


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Ok thanks for all replies. After staring at pictures of both and spending most of day doing research on them I decided on the Explorer II. (with 3186 movement). That white dial with white black markers could not be ignored. I’ve always had weak spot for “panda” look (although I know the watch is nicknamed Polar). Actually, my last 3 cars have all been white with black trim. This watch carries on my affinity for that look and Im certain I made right choice. This thread helps confirm it so thanks to all that responded.👍🏻

As far as price, did I pay too much? Maybe. Probably. Could I have bought new for a few thousand more? Yes, but likely with one or two year wait and possibly paying over MSRP since I do not have a “relationship“ with an AD. However, seller is top notch, stands behind his watches, and agreed to replace bezel at no charge. Also 3 year warranty. Most are two. Thanks again for members comments.

 

sounds great. Explorer II would be my choice any time, any day.
glad you picked that out. and congratulations in advance.

 

Another vote for the Polar Explorer here.

 

Lol. Thanks guys. This site and its members are cool. Appreciate the help and compliments.

 

Congrats on the "new" watch. I am sure you will get years out of it.

I would have picked the YM

I know the Explorer II is an iconic watch but I find that while I think it looks great in pics, I have also discovered that I really don't like it in person. It just looks ho-hum to me

 

as a kid I grew up idolizing that watch based on the advertising in the back of the national geographic magazine.
good choice

 

Arrived today. Pristine.

 

Lovely watch! Congrats!