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grahammackay86 · 19 March 2019, 07:52 AM

Hi guys,

What do you think the chances of a new Explorer II being announced at Baselworld are? If so, what do you think would happen to the 2nd hand market value of the current model - drop or rise?

Maxy · 19 March 2019, 07:56 AM

Chances are 50%
Older models will increase in value especially the Polar ones with steel bezel!

Easy E · 19 March 2019, 08:28 AM

Let me ask you, do you know where Basel is?

sillo · 19 March 2019, 08:34 AM

I'll ask my magic 8-ball.

RTG · 19 March 2019, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by grahammackay86

Hi guys,

What do you think the chances of a new Explorer II being announced at Baselworld are? If so, what do you think would happen to the 2nd hand market value of the current model - drop or rise?

I doubt they'll touch the Explorer II this year. It was first introduced in 1971 so the 50th anniversary is just a couple years away. I assume they would update it then.

I love the EXPII but it's not the most sought after Rolex and there have been a good number of them made. I can't see them popping in value right away, especially if the market considers the new model an upgrade.

It is all speculation though. If Rolex updated the EXPII with a smaller 40mm model I would personally snap up a polar 42mm immediately.

grahammackay86 · 19 March 2019, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Easy E

Let me ask you, do you know where Basel is?

Yes I do....

grahammackay86 · 19 March 2019, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by sillo38

I'll ask my magic 8-ball.

So, what did it say?

bayerische · 19 March 2019, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Easy E

Let me ask you, do you know where Basel is?

What?

Easy E · 19 March 2019, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by bayerische

What?

Exactly

RTG · 19 March 2019, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by grahammackay86

So, what did it say?

Dyim · 19 March 2019, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by sillo38

I'll ask my magic 8-ball.

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Originally Posted by grahammackay86

So, what did it say?

Ask again in 2 days.

Seriously, the teaser so far doesn’t point to new exp2.

Hydrogeodude · 19 March 2019, 09:11 AM

Rolex Explorer II will probably be updated for Baselworld 2021 on its 50th anniversary. In my opinion all of the steel bezel explorer II models will increase in value, but the 42mm polar will increase the most. That which is out of favor will be in favor once again.

sillo · 19 March 2019, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by grahammackay86

So, what did it say?

It said to stop speculating about future values.

Macnavara · 19 March 2019, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Easy E

Let me ask you, do you know where Basel is?

t65tampa · 19 March 2019, 11:01 AM

Nope.

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airchitect · 19 March 2019, 11:29 AM

None. That watch’s 50th anniversary is next year I believe so nothing til then.

airchitect · 19 March 2019, 11:30 AM

Or 2021 I can’t remember right now. But my answer is no.

10klakes · 19 March 2019, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grahammackay86

Hi guys,

What do you think the chances of a new Explorer II being announced at Baselworld are? If so, what do you think would happen to the 2nd hand market value of the current model - drop or rise?

Not this year. I agree with comments above, regarding 2021 being the year we see an update.

Value? NOS will get snapped up and increase right away. The rest will slowly rise- imo. The 42mm polar is a gem, it’s one of my favorites.

inadeje · 19 March 2019, 01:38 PM

I just bought the 42 polar and think it was a good move. The exp II is still an anomaly in the rolex lineup. Its the steel sports that never was. Even back as a 40mm it was unloved. This is still the case today with the contemporary 42. Yet, 40’s are becoming sought after and, I think 42’s will too. The EXP II, by being unloved, sold fewer pieces, is rarer and, like every single current high value vintage Rolex, back when they were sold, they were generally unloved by the market during their sales era.

Andrejb · 19 March 2019, 01:47 PM

I highly doubt the current model explorer II will increase substantially in value if a new one is announced

The 16570 became discontinued and the 216570 was announced, and still the 16570 remains one of the lowest priced Rolex sport models in the lineup.

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scarlet knight · 19 March 2019, 01:53 PM

I like my Polar! Doubt I’d ever sell.

myporsche · 19 March 2019, 03:37 PM

Sell your watch, it's not for you.

JacksonStone · 19 March 2019, 04:10 PM

My opinion is there is a 0.1% chance of a new Exp. II happening before 2021, which is the 50th anniversary of the model. Rolex is too into major anniversaries to waste the opportunity by jumping the gun two years early. I would say zero percent chance, but with Rolex, I'm never 100% sure of anything.

I could see them deleting the current models for a couple years, to allow people the chance to miss them, then reintroduce the line in 2021 with a redesign. I'm 50/50 on that.

belutak · 19 March 2019, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Dyim

Ask again in 2 days.

Seriously, the teaser so far doesn’t point to new exp2.

To me it points to a new Daytona. Is tha a race flag in the bottom right corner of the teaser?

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19 March 2019, 07:52 AM	#1
grahammackay86 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: UK Watch: Patek/ AP/ Rolex Posts: 286	Baselworld - Explorer II Hi guys, What do you think the chances of a new Explorer II being announced at Baselworld are? If so, what do you think would happen to the 2nd hand market value of the current model - drop or rise?

19 March 2019, 07:56 AM	#2
Maxy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: TX Watch: Daytona Posts: 3,231	Chances are 50% Older models will increase in value especially the Polar ones with steel bezel!

19 March 2019, 08:34 AM	#4
sillo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Sean Location: NY Watch: 5 Digit Posts: 2,840	I'll ask my magic 8-ball. __________________ 14060 \| 16570 \| 16600 \| 16700 \| 16800 \| 79260 @TheGMTHand

19 March 2019, 11:01 AM	#15
t65tampa "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,248	Nope. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ t65tampa

19 March 2019, 01:38 PM	#19
inadeje 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Miami Watch: me lose count. Posts: 5,892	I just bought the 42 polar and think it was a good move. The exp II is still an anomaly in the rolex lineup. Its the steel sports that never was. Even back as a 40mm it was unloved. This is still the case today with the contemporary 42. Yet, 40’s are becoming sought after and, I think 42’s will too. The EXP II, by being unloved, sold fewer pieces, is rarer and, like every single current high value vintage Rolex, back when they were sold, they were generally unloved by the market during their sales era. __________________ ♛ 218206 Roman ♛ 116689 ♛ 126710BLRO ♛ 16520 white ♛ 16523 white ♛ 16610 ♛ 5513 Birth Year - ✠ Patek Philippe 5980/1R-001 - AP 26331ST Panda - Panerai Bronzo 671 & 111, Ω Speedmaster 1957 Broad Arrow, Cartier Santos XL - Montblanc TimeWalker Chrono 41

19 March 2019, 08:28 AM	#3
Easy E 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: GA Posts: 5,039	Let me ask you, do you know where Basel is?

19 March 2019, 09:11 AM	#12
Hydrogeodude "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Real Name: Tim Location: Clinton, NY Watch: 42mm Explorer II p Posts: 4	Rolex Explorer II will probably be updated for Baselworld 2021 on its 50th anniversary. In my opinion all of the steel bezel explorer II models will increase in value, but the 42mm polar will increase the most. That which is out of favor will be in favor once again.

19 March 2019, 11:29 AM	#16
airchitect "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: KY Watch: A few..... Posts: 3,796	None. That watch’s 50th anniversary is next year I believe so nothing til then.

19 March 2019, 11:30 AM	#17
airchitect "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: KY Watch: A few..... Posts: 3,796	Or 2021 I can’t remember right now. But my answer is no.

19 March 2019, 01:47 PM	#20
Andrejb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Dre Location: Canada Posts: 1,689	I highly doubt the current model explorer II will increase substantially in value if a new one is announced The 16570 became discontinued and the 216570 was announced, and still the 16570 remains one of the lowest priced Rolex sport models in the lineup. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

19 March 2019, 01:53 PM	#21
scarlet knight "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Watch: Good ones Posts: 8,459	I like my Polar! Doubt I’d ever sell.

19 March 2019, 03:37 PM	#22
myporsche "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: LA<>NY Watch: Rolex♠Lange Posts: 2,277	Sell your watch, it's not for you.

19 March 2019, 04:10 PM	#23
JacksonStone Banned Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,150	My opinion is there is a 0.1% chance of a new Exp. II happening before 2021, which is the 50th anniversary of the model. Rolex is too into major anniversaries to waste the opportunity by jumping the gun two years early. I would say zero percent chance, but with Rolex, I'm never 100% sure of anything. I could see them deleting the current models for a couple years, to allow people the chance to miss them, then reintroduce the line in 2021 with a redesign. I'm 50/50 on that.

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