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yodawatch · 16 December 2015, 12:28 PM

Was at the mall recently with my wife and walked in to an AD just to browse and to have a look at the Rolex Explorer 2 (white dial) 42 mm ref # 216570. I am considering it as my next Rolex purchase, although not from that particular AD. During the course of my conversation with the rep, she informed me that this model is no longer being made by Rolex and that it is discontinued. I immediately doubted the validity of her statement and I could so far find nothing to back her claim up. Not sure if she was just pushing hard to make a sale or whether she actually believed it. Anyway, has anyone else heard anything that supports her claim?
Here is an image of the model in question:

watchwatcher · 16 December 2015, 12:38 PM

News to me.

yodawatch · 16 December 2015, 12:40 PM

I wonder if the rep was mistaken and referring to the previously discontinued model that was smaller from a few years ago?

But even if that's the case, if you are going to consider yourself a Rolex expert (as she was referred to by her co-worker) at a very well known AD, she should know the difference.

Runnin' Rebel · 16 December 2015, 12:44 PM

On another note, was having dinner with a TRF member about 2 weeks ago and he heard from a very reliable AD that 116610LVc was put in slow down mode at the factory to either cause more demand or....

I'd like to know if they are really in short supply across the globe.

swils8610 · 16 December 2015, 01:41 PM

Haha. That's funny. Gotta love AD salespeople. Some are very sharp but not usually.

sea-dweller · 16 December 2015, 01:59 PM

Either a salesperson without the correct knowledge, or trying to stimulate demand by artificially limiting supply!

AF_Rob · 16 December 2015, 02:12 PM

Not all are enthusiasts like us, but she should know her stock. If you were showing interest, she may have pulled out the pitch. Hopefully she wasn't being dishonest, either way, I'd pull the trigger with a salesperson you are comfortable with and want to give business.

adamlea · 16 December 2015, 06:23 PM

Since that rep obviously has an inside line, you should go back and ask her what Rolex is going to do at Baselworld next year.

travisb · 16 December 2015, 09:04 PM

Nonsense

Racerdj · 16 December 2015, 09:13 PM

I have not heard this statement. I would not worry.

Paul_81 · 17 December 2015, 01:50 AM

Glad I got mine before price sky rockets lol

Tri-Tip · 17 December 2015, 01:57 AM

Salespeople will say anything to try and make a sale.

Go for it, I have an EXP II Polar, and it's a great watch to trade off for wrist time with my Sub C.

axjimenez · 17 December 2015, 02:01 AM

Highly doubtful this was based on any facts - go for the Expy though!

LuminousMaximus · 17 December 2015, 02:05 AM

That's the same line she uses on her dates...

toneafficianado · 17 December 2015, 02:16 AM

Buy it only because you like it. I've had mine for a year and it's a keeper for sure.
I recommend it highly.

Horology.life · 17 December 2015, 02:44 AM

Haha.....sales people will say anything to get a sale!!

dba · 17 December 2015, 07:07 AM

I traded my trusty GMT II Pepsi for one and I haven't regretted it for a minute.

A.I. · 17 December 2015, 08:01 AM

I traded mine a few years back. Worst decision ever.

Loved the size, legibility, comfort and presence.

…..that's why I'm getting another : )

Wingman244 · 17 December 2015, 08:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dba

I traded my trusty GMT II Pepsi for one and I haven't regretted it for a minute.

Wow, I have a 216570 Polar but am picking up a GMT II as a second watch, not replacing the Polar - my wife got that for me, keeping it forever.

belligero · 18 December 2015, 03:28 AM

Dealers say a lot of things.

tritium8 · 18 December 2015, 04:05 AM

Wear mine every day. It goes with anything...suit, business casual, jeans, shorts, etc. Great watch!

joe100 · 18 December 2015, 08:08 AM

Common sales tactic at poor ADs. A Rolex should sell itself

Daytonaman799 · 18 December 2015, 01:07 PM

GREAT WATCH...wearing mine right now....but...she was full of it.

16 December 2015, 12:44 PM	#4
Runnin' Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: 🤔 Posts: 8,424	On another note, was having dinner with a TRF member about 2 weeks ago and he heard from a very reliable AD that 116610LVc was put in slow down mode at the factory to either cause more demand or.... I'd like to know if they are really in short supply across the globe. __________________ ♛

16 December 2015, 01:59 PM	#6
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Either a salesperson without the correct knowledge, or trying to stimulate demand by artificially limiting supply! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

16 December 2015, 09:13 PM	#10
Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	I have not heard this statement. I would not worry. __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

17 December 2015, 02:01 AM	#13
axjimenez "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Alex Location: Arlington, Va Watch: ALL OF THEM Posts: 1,705	Highly doubtful this was based on any facts - go for the Expy though! __________________ “It is better to lead from behind and to put others in front, especially when you celebrate victory when nice things occur. You take the front line when there is danger. Then people will appreciate your leadership.” Rolex 114060 Omega SMP 2531.80 Vintage Omega - no idea but dad's watch

17 December 2015, 02:05 AM	#14
LuminousMaximus 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Watch: me hit Huge Lotto Posts: 6,512	That's the same line she uses on her dates... __________________ “Every man Dies... Not Every Man, Really Lives.” – William Wallace - To really lives means to live your life to the fullest. It means to chase your dreams, take risks, and to love life. Since everyone’s fate is the same, why not live the best life that you possibly can? In order to really live,you must seize the day. Live each day as if it's your last and overall just do it! Today is a gift, that’s why it’s called the present...

16 December 2015, 12:38 PM	#2
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 34,999	News to me.

16 December 2015, 12:40 PM	#3
yodawatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Southern Cali Posts: 32	I wonder if the rep was mistaken and referring to the previously discontinued model that was smaller from a few years ago? But even if that's the case, if you are going to consider yourself a Rolex expert (as she was referred to by her co-worker) at a very well known AD, she should know the difference.

16 December 2015, 01:41 PM	#5
swils8610 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: shannon Location: usa Posts: 9,200	Haha. That's funny. Gotta love AD salespeople. Some are very sharp but not usually.

16 December 2015, 02:12 PM	#7
AF_Rob "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Rob Location: Virginia Watch: Sub/Polar/OP/BB Posts: 4,667	Not all are enthusiasts like us, but she should know her stock. If you were showing interest, she may have pulled out the pitch. Hopefully she wasn't being dishonest, either way, I'd pull the trigger with a salesperson you are comfortable with and want to give business.

16 December 2015, 06:23 PM	#8
adamlea "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Great Plains Watch: Exp II 216570 Blk Posts: 1,190	Since that rep obviously has an inside line, you should go back and ask her what Rolex is going to do at Baselworld next year.

16 December 2015, 09:04 PM	#9
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,409	Nonsense

17 December 2015, 01:50 AM	#11
Paul_81 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: England Watch: Exp 2 polar white Posts: 1,147	Glad I got mine before price sky rockets lol

17 December 2015, 01:57 AM	#12
Tri-Tip "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: CA, USA Watch: Out!!! Posts: 6,471	Salespeople will say anything to try and make a sale. Go for it, I have an EXP II Polar, and it's a great watch to trade off for wrist time with my Sub C.

17 December 2015, 02:16 AM	#15
toneafficianado 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Alan Location: Australia Posts: 2,204	Buy it only because you like it. I've had mine for a year and it's a keeper for sure. I recommend it highly.

17 December 2015, 02:44 AM	#16
Horology.life "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: U.K Posts: 677	Haha.....sales people will say anything to get a sale!! __________________ Rolex/Tudor/AP/VC/Panerai

17 December 2015, 07:07 AM	#17
dba 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: David Location: Gardnerville, NV Watch: 16710 Posts: 2,702	I traded my trusty GMT II Pepsi for one and I haven't regretted it for a minute.

17 December 2015, 08:01 AM	#18
A.I. "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Glasgow UK Watch: 126610LV Posts: 759	I traded mine a few years back. Worst decision ever. Loved the size, legibility, comfort and presence. …..that's why I'm getting another : )

18 December 2015, 03:28 AM	#20
belligero Banned Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: EUR Posts: 487	Dealers say a lot of things.

18 December 2015, 04:05 AM	#21
tritium8 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: N8 Location: L.A. Watch: 216570 Posts: 1,745	Wear mine every day. It goes with anything...suit, business casual, jeans, shorts, etc. Great watch!

18 December 2015, 08:08 AM	#22
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,838	Common sales tactic at poor ADs. A Rolex should sell itself __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

18 December 2015, 01:07 PM	#23
Daytonaman799 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NYC/South Fl Watch: Rolex, Patek Posts: 3,680	GREAT WATCH...wearing mine right now....but...she was full of it.

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