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12 April 2021, 02:51 AM | #1 |
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Explorer II
I’ve decided it’s time to get a 16570, before they hit £10K.
What do you think about this one? The case back looks a bit worse for wear or could just be the lighting. One of the pins looks like it’s possibly protruding from the lugs, but otherwise in good shape. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Gents-Rol....m46890.l49286 TIA Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
12 April 2021, 03:08 AM | #2 |
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I think it is about £1000 overpriced.
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12 April 2021, 03:21 AM | #3 |
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Definitely no.
Go for this one. It a late M serial with 3186 caliber and solid end links. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ROLEX-EXP....m46890.l49286 |
12 April 2021, 03:32 AM | #4 | |
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I would pass. It’s overpriced AND over polished. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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12 April 2021, 03:44 AM | #5 |
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Are you sure it’s going to hit £10k any time soon? Long way off atm! And plenty way less than than that going
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You should find a NOS or "like new, unpolished" watch to compare against the watch you're looking to buy. (then you won't have to ask us, you'll be the expert!) Look at as many watches as you can - there are a lot out there for sale. Then have patience until you find one to your liking and budget. You'll pay more as the condition of the watch improves. Good luck!
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12 April 2021, 04:15 AM | #7 |
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This is a typical seller on eBay thinking that they’ll get the same asking price as Watchfinder (rip off prices)
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12 April 2021, 04:15 AM | #8 |
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Interesting, thanks.
How come some dials are marked ‘Swiss Made’ and others, like this one from 2006, are just marked ‘Swiss’? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rolex-Exp....m46890.l49286 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
12 April 2021, 04:36 AM | #9 | |
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12 April 2021, 04:37 AM | #10 |
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Marc at M&J watches had a beauty on his Instagram page in the last week so maybe try contacting him as it hasn't made it to the website yet. He's a very good seller.
Also, Ukvintagewatches has had some nice ones recently at reasonable prices. He's also very good to speak to. |
12 April 2021, 04:45 AM | #11 | |
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He has the date wrong. Swiss Only was 1999-2000, unless the watch sat in an AD safe for a few years.
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12 April 2021, 07:30 PM | #12 |
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How about this Polar from 2005 for £8250? Looks pretty sharp.
https://www.watchfinder.co.uk/Rolex/...80/item/179609 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
12 April 2021, 08:25 PM | #13 |
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I would say it's more polished that I'd like, and more expensive than I'd expect.
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12 April 2021, 08:34 PM | #14 |
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Even for the 40mm, I think now is not the time to be buying an Explorer 2. Prices have super heated in the run up to and wake of the new release. My 11 series Sub Date spiked by 20% when the 12 series launched last year, before falling back again. I would leave it alone for three months.
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I think that time was about 5 years ago when they were readily available for about $3,000. Great watch, and I will keep mine, but it has really gotten foolish.
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13 April 2021, 09:48 AM | #16 | |
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Hard no. There are many of these from great great sellers here. AND it’s my favorite watch. AND I agree:: these are going over $10k soon Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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