Some quick advice for a first time buyer...and new member!

[Mr. Vegas]

Seems like too much risk for reward. I would just search here under our trusted sellers and find what you are looking for. My last two purchases have been here, and I have been more than impressed with the transactions and savings.

[Boss99er]

I'm actually not really worried at all that it's stolen. This is a large local pawn chain and I'm sure they do their due diligence with stuff like this. Too much at stake to deal in stolen goods. We'll see. I'll sleep on it until Monday. Not sure what I'll do.

[Boss99er]

Alright, update time.

I went back to the shop today and tried to deal a little more. I asked about service history, and not surprisingly, they didn't know. The price for the '89 Sub is still $4200 out the door.

However, while there, I saw a new piece in the case. They had a 2010 Explorer II (Purchased new in 2011) in amazing shape. Black dial. I wouldn't have known it wasn't new, had it not been 4 years old. Comes with full kit. The price for that is $3850 out the door.

I honestly can't say which I like more. The ExII is a gorgeous watch! I also had the thought that the Sub will need serviced, just to be safe....tacking on another 400-500. The ExII will likely not need a service for a few years. But, am I right that the Sub will retain value better?

Thoughts guys?

[Old Expat Beast]

Don't get distracted. The Exp II is likely also to be in need of a service very soon.

[IT Nerd]

Originally Posted by Mr. Vegas

Seems like too much risk for reward. I would just search here under our trusted sellers and find what you are looking for. My last two purchases have been here, and I have been more than impressed with the transactions and savings.

I second this - the risk + inconveniences (getting it checked out) outweigh the rewards.

[Boss99er]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Don't get distracted. The Exp II is likely also to be in need of a service very soon.

Ha ha, I get distracted by most things fairly easily. Service needs aside, is there a reason to pick one over the other? I really like them both equally. I had never seen an Explorer II in person today. They're beautiful! The directional brushed bezel really caught my eye.

[Afghanvet]

Just make sure it's authentic... good luck!

[Boss99er]

Originally Posted by Afghanvet

Just make sure it's authentic... good luck!

That's actually another plus to the ExII.....they get faked less often than Subs. Or so it seems.

[Old Expat Beast]

Originally Posted by Boss99er

Ha ha, I get distracted by most things fairly easily. Service needs aside, is there a reason to pick one over the other? I really like them both equally. I had never seen an Explorer II in person today. They're beautiful! The directional brushed bezel really caught my eye.

If you'd never seen one till today, give it a month and see how you feel then. There are plenty of this model around. The only reason to pick one over the other is if you like one more than the other.

[Boss99er]

Well, I've seen lots of pics online of both watches. The Submariner in person was what I expected. The Explorer was much more impressive than in pictures. But yeah, I'm in no hurry.