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Jonnyindy · 3 December 2012, 03:04 AM

Hi All,
Been lurking here for a while, joined recently, but this is my first post :)

I'm just wondering when you all think there might be some well used Explorer II's of the 42mm variety coming up on the secondary market. Being a hard use kind of wearer, I'm always interested in picking up someone's pre-worn pre-scratched watch (less worry than wearing my pam368 ;) ). I've looked quite a bit, but mostly I see lnib or just took the stickers off.....
No real wearers coming on the market??

So, is there some unspoken time schedule? How long does it take for the shine to come off a new model ;)

Thanks for any input

-Jonny

padi56 · 3 December 2012, 03:10 AM

Thats like asking how long is a bit of string.

franklin · 3 December 2012, 03:14 AM

Give it a few more months.

Brenngun · 3 December 2012, 03:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by franklin

Give it a few more months.

Years. Sorry Mon your off by a few months

MonBK · 3 December 2012, 03:34 AM

They will start showing on Apr. 14, 2013

dysondiver · 3 December 2012, 03:36 AM

april the 1st ,,, and two weeks for postage lol

dysondiver · 3 December 2012, 03:37 AM

oh , and hello and welcome to the forum too.

Jonnyindy · 3 December 2012, 03:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dysondiver

oh , and hello and welcome to the forum too.

Thx :)

I guess I should have seen those answers coming, lol.

sea-dweller · 3 December 2012, 04:21 AM

Welcome to the forum!

I am already seeing a few on the secondary market. Some of the trusted sellers on this forum have been selling a few.

franklin · 3 December 2012, 04:43 AM

They will start showing up. Give it time.

77T · 3 December 2012, 05:46 AM

Check the TRF listings, I've seen several used ones...

Here are a couple...

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=266298

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=264700

Tools · 3 December 2012, 05:52 AM

Historically Explorer II's are bought by folks who tend to hang on to their timepieces..

Much different type than those who buy and flip the common Subs on a regular basis..

superdog · 3 December 2012, 07:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

Historically Explorer II's are bought by folks who tend to hang on to their timepieces..

Much different type than those who buy and flip the common Subs on a regular basis..

one watch i will not flip........

kilyung · 3 December 2012, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by superdog

one watch i will not flip........

any takers?

bayerische · 3 December 2012, 05:54 AM

I've seen many hit the S/H market. Mine included.

U5512 · 3 December 2012, 08:16 AM

http://forums.timezone.com/index.php...50#msg_6353496

mjm800 · 3 December 2012, 08:18 AM

I just bought mine yesterday...so a very loooooooooooooooooooong time.

nauticajoe · 3 December 2012, 08:48 AM

They're in the FS section. Stick around.

landroverking · 3 December 2012, 09:16 AM

Welcome. Later then sooner is my guess.

How · 3 December 2012, 10:30 AM

Just keep checking with the Classified -> For Sale - Watches section of TRF.

You never know when one might pop up.

David cote · 3 December 2012, 10:38 AM

Bought this one used lat week!!

Bought it from a trusted seller here off of TRF

DavidSW

Watchflair · 3 December 2012, 10:41 AM

I must say that I am still loving my Explorer II noir, no plans anytime soon to move from it. That being said I know of a member who only kept his for a few weeks and sold it, I think in the high $6's(sportsmaven20).

Panerai0 · 3 December 2012, 10:44 AM

Will new one price go up next year ?

seand442 · 3 December 2012, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Panerai0

Will new one price go up next year ?

If I were a betting man, definitely yes. Death, taxes and Rolex price increases are all certainties in life.

Jsan20 · 3 December 2012, 12:46 PM

I would bet on an increase in April.

wisguy · 3 December 2012, 01:38 PM

They pop up almost on a daily basis right here on TRF, the place to be.

Flyjet601 · 3 December 2012, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jonnyindy

Hi All,
Been lurking here for a while, joined recently, but this is my first post :)

I'm just wondering when you all think there might be some well used Explorer II's of the 42mm variety coming up on the secondary market. Being a hard use kind of wearer, I'm always interested in picking up someone's pre-worn pre-scratched watch (less worry than wearing my pam368 ;) ). I've looked quite a bit, but mostly I see lnib or just took the stickers off.....
No real wearers coming on the market??

So, is there some unspoken time schedule? How long does it take for the shine to come off a new model ;)

Thanks for any input

-Jonny

Wanna buy mine?

Htab · 3 December 2012, 02:44 PM

Check out the classifieds here on the forum.

SPACE-DWELLER · 3 December 2012, 07:29 PM

The Explorer II 216570 is the best Rolex I've ever had... couldn't see myself flipping it anytime soon. Maybe the other owners feel the same way.........

jcclx1 · 4 December 2012, 02:24 AM

Got mine delivered BNIB last Thursday from a trusted seller on TRF, be holding on to it for quite a long time. Whether you decide to buy new or slightly used, cant go wrong on the TRF classifieds. But as said above, probably going to be a while before you see any well worn(enjoyed) anywhere.
Happy Hunting

3 December 2012, 03:04 AM	#1
Jonnyindy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 66	Isn't time for used 216750's to start popping up Hi All, Been lurking here for a while, joined recently, but this is my first post :) I'm just wondering when you all think there might be some well used Explorer II's of the 42mm variety coming up on the secondary market. Being a hard use kind of wearer, I'm always interested in picking up someone's pre-worn pre-scratched watch (less worry than wearing my pam368 ;) ). I've looked quite a bit, but mostly I see lnib or just took the stickers off..... No real wearers coming on the market?? So, is there some unspoken time schedule? How long does it take for the shine to come off a new model ;) Thanks for any input -Jonny

3 December 2012, 03:10 AM	#2
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3 December 2012, 05:46 AM	#11
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,024	Check the TRF listings, I've seen several used ones... Here are a couple... https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=266298 https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=264700 __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

3 December 2012, 05:52 AM	#12
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,516	Historically Explorer II's are bought by folks who tend to hang on to their timepieces.. Much different type than those who buy and flip the common Subs on a regular basis.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

3 December 2012, 05:54 AM	#15
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	I've seen many hit the S/H market. Mine included. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

3 December 2012, 03:14 AM	#3
franklin "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Manitoba Posts: 586	Give it a few more months.

3 December 2012, 03:34 AM	#5
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,279	They will start showing on Apr. 14, 2013

3 December 2012, 03:36 AM	#6
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	april the 1st ,,, and two weeks for postage lol

3 December 2012, 03:37 AM	#7
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	oh , and hello and welcome to the forum too.

3 December 2012, 04:21 AM	#9
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Welcome to the forum! I am already seeing a few on the secondary market. Some of the trusted sellers on this forum have been selling a few.

3 December 2012, 04:43 AM	#10
franklin "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Manitoba Posts: 586	They will start showing up. Give it time.

3 December 2012, 08:18 AM	#17
mjm800 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Posts: 1,950	I just bought mine yesterday...so a very loooooooooooooooooooong time. __________________

3 December 2012, 08:48 AM	#18
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	They're in the FS section. Stick around.

3 December 2012, 09:16 AM	#19
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	Welcome. Later then sooner is my guess.

3 December 2012, 10:30 AM	#20
How "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Melbourne Watch: 16610, Tudor 1960 Posts: 1,554	Just keep checking with the Classified -> For Sale - Watches section of TRF. You never know when one might pop up.

3 December 2012, 10:38 AM	#21
David cote 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: David Cote Location: 603/Boston 617 Watch: Watches etc Posts: 2,322	Bought this one used lat week!! Bought it from a trusted seller here off of TRF DavidSW

3 December 2012, 10:41 AM	#22
Watchflair 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Jim Location: Westchester NY Watch: Love em all Posts: 5,920	I must say that I am still loving my Explorer II noir, no plans anytime soon to move from it. That being said I know of a member who only kept his for a few weeks and sold it, I think in the high $6's(sportsmaven20). __________________ Remember what matters. Value everyday

3 December 2012, 10:44 AM	#23
Panerai0 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Maryland Watch: Panerai 0 Posts: 49	Will new one price go up next year ?

3 December 2012, 12:46 PM	#25
Jsan20 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: James Location: Michigan Watch: 116613LB Posts: 861	I would bet on an increase in April.

3 December 2012, 01:38 PM	#26
wisguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Earth Posts: 2,406	They pop up almost on a daily basis right here on TRF, the place to be. __________________ 5230G / 5146G / 124060 / BB58 / '59 Constellation

3 December 2012, 02:44 PM	#28
Htab 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Dad Location: USA Watch: To many Posts: 1,389	Check out the classifieds here on the forum.

3 December 2012, 07:29 PM	#29
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	The Explorer II 216570 is the best Rolex I've ever had... couldn't see myself flipping it anytime soon. Maybe the other owners feel the same way......... __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

4 December 2012, 02:24 AM	#30
jcclx1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Atlanta Watch: 116710 BLNR Posts: 174	Got mine delivered BNIB last Thursday from a trusted seller on TRF, be holding on to it for quite a long time. Whether you decide to buy new or slightly used, cant go wrong on the TRF classifieds. But as said above, probably going to be a while before you see any well worn(enjoyed) anywhere. Happy Hunting __________________ Rolex Explorer II 216570(gone) Rolex GMT Master II 116710 BLNR Omega Speedmaster If Columbus had turned back, no one would have blamed him. Of course, no one would have remembered him either Unknown

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