I saw a Rolex Explorer 1 which appeals

[kennethcooke]

I recently saw a plexiglass Explorer 1 which had been serviced, 2 year warranty, original dial and hands, Oyster bracelet 60's vintage overall very clean and, I would say, right, asking price £3,400.00. They would allow me £3000.00 for my early 2000 Explorer ll which is the identical offer made for my watch from a main Rolex dealer, I'm sort of tempted, having had 3 Explorer I and I keep been drawn back to the 36mm size. What do you think?

[Old Expat Beast]

Hard to say anything without pics, but the price is low if it's an all original 1016. If it's a 5500, which I suspect it might be at that price, then I wouldn't bother if no papers. Too many re-dials around.

[kennethcooke]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Hard to say anything without pics, but the price is low if it's an all original 1016. If it's a 5500, which I suspect it might be at that price, then I wouldn't bother if no papers. Too many re-dials around.

Thank you for your reply, I have just tried to access pictures but their website does not show pre owned, but, yes it is definitely a model 1016, I had one in the 80's, I have also owned a couple of new 5500 reference so I am aware of the differences in the model

[Nobody.Move]

@kennethcooke
Are you saying that a retail shop in the UK is selling a clean 1016 for $4900 US??? Could you please forward me their contact information?

[kennethcooke]

Originally Posted by Nobody.Move

@kennethcooke
Are you saying that a retail shop in the UK is selling a clean 1016 for $4900 US??? Could you please forward me their contact information?

If I don't decide to proceed with the purchase myself, and I am very tempted, I will let you have the URL

[Mike Wood]

Originally Posted by kennethcooke

If I don't decide to proceed with the purchase myself, and I am very tempted, I will let you have the URL

Don't delay, get it bought!

[Woody]

That is an amazing deal.......why are you wasting time posting on here??? Get yourself back to that shop!!

[kennethcooke]

Originally Posted by Woody

That is an amazing deal.......why are you wasting time posting on here??? Get yourself back to that shop!!

I sort of just wanted to run it past you people, and I also wanted to be happy about parting with my mint Explorer ll which still has a years guarantee to run, I also feel that Rolex have gone a bit vulgar with the new Explorer l and ll in fact the new Explorer ll 42mm is so ugly and wears so big on the wrist

[bbhewee]

Sounds an amazing deal mate. I would be interested in ever you don't follow through.

[Toronto Soup King]

That's less than I paid for my extremely-horrible-condition-inside-and-out-and-now-festooned-with-service-parts example, I say go for it! I'd keep the Exp 2 as well if possible though, the older ones are much nicer than the new cartoonish version IMO.

[Nobody.Move]

@kennethcooke

I hear what you're saying about the current Exp II...not a fan. However, I do like the ways in which Rolex upgraded/retooled the Exp I (114270 & 214270). I guess it just boils down to personal taste. At any rate, about that 1016, if you examined it closely (bracelet off to see the Ref# and SN stamps, interior movement & case back assessment, louped the dial/text & handset, etc.) and everything is up to snuff, I wouldn't hesitate on this purchase, even with your Exp 2 trade-in. I wish we could see some detailed pics, though...it's hard to make an unreserved recommendation without them!

[kennethcooke]

I have decided that I don't wish to part with my Explorer ll and I certainly do not need another watch, I already own a Jaeger Lecoultre Reverso Duo so if you guys here want to consider purchasing the Explorer l which is for sale the retailer is

http://www.hughrice.co.uk

Let me know how you get on

[bbhewee]

I've had no luck after calling Hull, Harrogate and Beverley. All they have is a 5500 from the 80s, and a 14270.