Explorer II

[mopsey]

I've decided that this is definately my next purchase although it will have to wait till after the monster family Greek holiday in August.
I can get one brand new for £2480.00
Thats about $5k.
Is this about right?

[mopsey]

16570 white face by the way

[Texsubmariner]

That's about right for MSRP. See if you can get a discount.

[Welshwatchman]

Originally Posted by mopsey

I've decided that this is definately my next purchase although it will have to wait till after the monster family Greek holiday in August.
I can get one brand new for £2480.00
Thats about $5k.
Is this about right?

You should be able to squeeze a bit more discount from an AD.

Expect to pay around £2300 from a specialist or £2100 nearly new at one of the numerous selling forums.

Either way it's a great watch.

[DS/B MINI S]

You should be able to get a discount on the Exp II. I've been wearing mine today, so here's a pic to get you to August

[Thermo]

Originally Posted by mopsey

I've decided that this is definately my next purchase although it will have to wait till after the monster family Greek holiday in August.
I can get one brand new for £2480.00
Thats about $5k.
Is this about right?

Excellent choice, go for it.
its like having a GMT, but without a definite Rolex stamp: ie not the most recognizable Rolex.
once you get used to it, you may not want to spend time wearing other Rolexes... :)

[Thermo]

Originally Posted by DS/B MINI S

You should be able to get a discount on the Exp II. I've been wearing mine today, so here's a pic to get you to August

great blade!!

[waeleldasher]

I can't wait to get mine!!! I will order a black panerai strap with white stitching to go with it too...

Not to take over this discussion, but my AD has 2 white face Explorer II, one with the lugs with holes and another that's newer style with no holes in the lugs. Both watches are brand new...not sure what to go for.

Any advice?

Sorry Mopsey for bringing this up in your thread.

cheers

W

[mopsey]

No worries mate.
If you want to get your post count up!!

Thanks for the info fellas.

[SPACE-DWELLER]

Good price, but see if you can squeeze the lemon a bit more.

I look forward to seeing the pics!

[imranahmed]

Good price as I thought in UK the MRSP is GBP 2780.-

[Naitch]

Yeah, I had mine valued for insurance at the weekend and replacement cost is £2740!

[gaopa]

Mopsey, I am crazy about my EXP II and am eager for you to get yours. I have only had mine a few months, but really like it. Merry Christmas! Bill P.

[Robb]

Originally Posted by waeleldasher

I can't wait to get mine!!! I will order a black panerai strap with white stitching to go with it too...

Not to take over this discussion, but my AD has 2 white face Explorer II, one with the lugs with holes and another that's newer style with no holes in the lugs. Both watches are brand new...not sure what to go for.

Any advice?

Sorry Mopsey for bringing this up in your thread.

cheers

W

Your AD still has an Exp II with lugs holes??? Wonder why it never sold? See if they will sell with a 30% discount and I will buy!!

[vukotab]

That`s a good price,Mopsey.However,there`s no mistake with Explorer II,even if you slightly overpay it you`ll be very pleased with it!Believe me,I am!

[Jedi]

Great choice and a great price.

Took my new Explorer II with me on a trip back home downunder and put it through the paces... some outdoors stuff, 4wd'ing, yachting... yeah, came through with flying colours, +1.5/day.... sensational... Reading the Ran Fiennes autobiography now to get more into the Explorer mood

[waeleldasher]

Originally Posted by Robb

Your AD still has an Exp II with lugs holes??? Wonder why it never sold? See if they will sell with a 30% discount and I will buy!!

It never sold because they lost the cert. But it is brand new and had been unsold since it arrived to the store. I am tempted to pick that one up instead of the newer style. I can always have it authenticated by RSC if I need an official paper. If all things being equal...which would you prefer? Hole or no hole? This is really a question for everyone.

cheers

W

[Jedi]

Lug holes for me... lends a more 'tool' air to the watch.

[f16570]

It is a great watch and UK list is £2740.
I love my watch.
Should get a good discount on this.
Enjoy

f

[mopsey]

Deep joy at the responces and pics fellas.
Its going to have to wait till after August (unless the wife decides to dip into her pin money )
I'm not really a 'brick on the wrist' sort of bloke, hence my 34mm date but the Exp. II seems to look not as big as the old subs gmt etc.
I think thats why it appeals to me so much.

[CEG]

I can buy one of these at the mo from late 90's, no box or papers but £1400...