My first Rolex was a polar 16570, and my second was a polar 226570. I wore the 16570 on a modern bracelet with glide lock and SEL. I chose the 16570 because its compact case was less obtrusive and its hands and indices were less ‘cartoonish.’ I upgraded after 6 months because its power reserve couldn’t withstand a weekend off my wrist, and resetting the watch was downright unpleasant compared to a modern 42mm (I also own a Zulu time 42.) The bigger movement just feels more robust. After owning the 226570 for 2 months, the 16570 now looks dainty on my 7.5 inch wrist. So power reserve and legibility won out on my wrist, but with a smaller wrist, I feel my preference would sway opposite.
Most important bit is new version now has AR coating on entire bottom crystal unlike prev gen.....the only models to get this is new 41mm sub and exp2.
I have compared it side by side, if you're buying the white dial aka polar, the AR coating underneath the crystal doesn't improve the legibility by much. The 216570 Polar is already a super legible watch under any lighting regardless of the lack of AR. If we're talking bout the black dial though, then yes the lack of AR in the 216570 is noticeable especially under certain lighting conditions, however the black dial 216570 has something very charming in my opinion, and that is the "floating/phantom" hands.
I bought my 216570 (polar) in 2020, right before the new one came out. The added power reserve would be nice but I don’t really feel like I missed out. Both are great.
The new wider bracelet fits the case more gracely than before, but this improvement does not make up for the loss of the floating hands. 216570 black dial remains my favourite.
Love the video. I don’t think there’s a smoother transition the 216570 bracelet looks like jewelry better taper. The hands are a million times better on new polar and dial looks identical to naked eye. I own the 216570 and love that there’s no need for upgrade due to them being so minimal.
Floating hands were the highlight of the 216570 and my pick... Thicker lugs allow more polishes/refinishes so 216570 wins again Movement in previous was made for the watch and the new one shared between the 40mm gmt master II. Prob even here. Not sure I like the larger brscelete either. Prob a toss up there though.
Well, good filmography, but you missed out a good chunk of changes: The crown guards are altered slightly and the crown is different, AR coating on the underside of the whole crystal, Altered case geometry at the bezel line, and Altered bezel geometry.
Yes the 226570 is cool but I love the 216570, what's for sure is if you already have the 216570, there's no reason to sell and "upgrade" to the 226570.
Dang, as someone in the market for this watch now it’s a tough call, and extra $2k ish for double the power reserve, and the matte dial is sweet but seems like a lot of people like the 21 🤔
the crown guards on the 226570 is slightly slimmer, not very obvious but if you compare it side by side it's noticeable. The screw down crown, I don't really remember when I held it, probably not noticeable enough for me to spot the difference.
My first Rolex was a polar 16570, and my second was a polar 226570. I wore the 16570 on a modern bracelet with glide lock and SEL. I chose the 16570 because its compact case was less obtrusive and its hands and indices were less ‘cartoonish.’ I upgraded after 6 months because its power reserve couldn’t withstand a weekend off my wrist, and resetting the watch was downright unpleasant compared to a modern 42mm (I also own a Zulu time 42.) The bigger movement just feels more robust. After owning the 226570 for 2 months, the 16570 now looks dainty on my 7.5 inch wrist. So power reserve and legibility won out on my wrist, but with a smaller wrist, I feel my preference would sway opposite.
How did you miss that the older reference has a gloss dial and the new one has a matte dial. Massive difference and important one?
Are you sure about the matte dial? I know for sure about the matte hands.
Most important bit is new version now has AR coating on entire bottom crystal unlike prev gen.....the only models to get this is new 41mm sub and exp2.
I have compared it side by side, if you're buying the white dial aka polar, the AR coating underneath the crystal doesn't improve the legibility by much. The 216570 Polar is already a super legible watch under any lighting regardless of the lack of AR. If we're talking bout the black dial though, then yes the lack of AR in the 216570 is noticeable especially under certain lighting conditions, however the black dial 216570 has something very charming in my opinion, and that is the "floating/phantom" hands.
I bought my 216570 (polar) in 2020, right before the new one came out. The added power reserve would be nice but I don’t really feel like I missed out. Both are great.
The new wider bracelet fits the case more gracely than before, but this improvement does not make up for the loss of the floating hands. 216570 black dial remains my favourite.
Love the video. I don’t think there’s a smoother transition the 216570 bracelet looks like jewelry better taper. The hands are a million times better on new polar and dial looks identical to naked eye. I own the 216570 and love that there’s no need for upgrade due to them being so minimal.
Great video! Answered all of my questions about these 2 incredibly similar watches.
Floating hands were the highlight of the 216570 and my pick...
Thicker lugs allow more polishes/refinishes so 216570 wins again
Movement in previous was made for the watch and the new one shared between the 40mm gmt master II. Prob even here.
Not sure I like the larger brscelete either. Prob a toss up there though.
0:36 sec. Even you guys got the text wrong btw the new and the old.
@@callmeedaddy practically the same watch. Only Rolex consider it as “new model”.
I’m not a Rolex fan but I’ll admit this is a simplistic beautiful watch. It looks classic, wearable for all occasions, almost dare I say it - Eternal.
Great video! In summary, the key differences are the new watch has a wider bracelet and a longer power reserve in the movement
Geez……really well done video great camera work and straight to the point and informative. Thanks
Well, good filmography, but you missed out a good chunk of changes:
The crown guards are altered slightly and the crown is different,
AR coating on the underside of the whole crystal,
Altered case geometry at the bezel line, and
Altered bezel geometry.
it also seems like the numbers on the bezel are more subued on the new model
David SW is the most expensive gray market dealer anywhere
Also the best
@@SB-57my experience too - they are awesome
He’s the best. Simple as that
So because “he’s the best”, (which is merely just an opinion), I have to pay 20% more than the going gray market prices? (which is a fact.)
@@sprocketdog6303if you are spending, say, 30k, I’ll spend a couple of k more for peace of mind.
216570😍😍😍
Yes the 226570 is cool but I love the 216570, what's for sure is if you already have the 216570, there's no reason to sell and "upgrade" to the 226570.
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Very pleasant video in perfect detail!
Congrats!
Dang, as someone in the market for this watch now it’s a tough call, and extra $2k ish for double the power reserve, and the matte dial is sweet but seems like a lot of people like the 21 🤔
Great video - I am just not sure about the screw down crown and crown guards being the same?
the crown guards on the 226570 is slightly slimmer, not very obvious but if you compare it side by side it's noticeable. The screw down crown, I don't really remember when I held it, probably not noticeable enough for me to spot the difference.
Great survey, thanks.
Some said that the new bezel size is 41.4mm and a bit shorter male endlink to endlink at 52.8mm..?
Fantastic video
Whats the overall weight difference?
Now this is just me but for an extra $1250 retail I would rather have the GMT master II on jubilee.
Thank you
Bravo - Well done!
THEY SHLD HV MADE THE NEW VERSION 40MM
Great video. 👍🏼👍🏼
The last Rolex that hasn't lost it's original intended usage over to a fashion statement with rare metals, diamonds and ridiculous colours.
If they only had made it a 40 mm again...
I was gonna leave a like but it's currently at 666.
16570 per sempre.....
NKUWAN 's watch really surprises me！