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inadeje · 30 September 2019, 03:25 AM

I had the 40mm for about 10 years and then flipped for the 42mm polar. No regrets. The 40mm ExpII isn’t a classic like the 16710 or 5513

dreyep · 30 September 2019, 03:41 AM

It most certainly is.

adawil2002 · 30 September 2019, 04:57 AM

My preference is the 16550. 16750 is the one to get, they are still affordable.

jgmvm2087 · 30 September 2019, 08:42 AM

If you want the 42mm, then I’d buy new. Obviously, if you want the 40mm, you’ll be buying used. But, 42mm definite go new and experience the Rolex AD buying experience!

10klakes · 30 September 2019, 11:01 AM

Yes, I recommend the Explorer 2, and yes- I paid MSRP. Additionally, I liked the polar so much, so much I bought the black dial 5 months later.

JD305 · 30 September 2019, 11:11 AM

Just picked my 216570 Explorer from an old member on WUS .. and I saved more than switching to GEICO!! I have over 20 years collecting, adequate hands-on watch smith experience .. so I always look to save $1K here and there ... where I can.

So, I advocate for a CPO type of watch collecting ... granted ... if you have the experience. If you have adequate funds and you value your time doing other things ... then the AD is always the best place.

ndrs63 · 30 September 2019, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Pentameter

I love the Exp. II and I really want to own one at some point.

They're not in as high demand as other SS models, so you can usually get them for lower than MSRP on the secondary market - that's probably the route I would go if I was going to buy one. In fact I was close to buying one at one point, a guy had just received one as a gift but he didn't want it and was offering it locally for 7K cash (maybe even less, that was the advertised price). I was very close to doing it but literally my AD called me that day and had a Batman to offer me, so I did that instead.

You can't really go wrong here it's just a question of do you want to save some money buying used or not. It's never bad to buy a Rolex at an AD.

Waitlist I think it depends on your area but I have definitely seen them in the display at my local AD's. They aren't as hard to find as other models are.

Keep in mind that buying from AD gives you 2 benefits. First, you get your own name on the warranty card, and second, you build history with the AD. After buying exp ii you may be “eligible” for, say, a SubC

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Bluesy · 15 October 2019, 06:44 AM

Thanks for your advice guys! I decided to get it new from my local AD.

I just love the watch!

HogwldFLTR · 15 October 2019, 06:50 AM

I own a 16570 and couldn't imagine owning it's upsized sibling. My wrist is smallish and the 16570 is perfect for me.

30 September 2019, 03:25 AM	#61
inadeje 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Miami Watch: me lose count. Posts: 5,907	I had the 40mm for about 10 years and then flipped for the 42mm polar. No regrets. The 40mm ExpII isn’t a classic like the 16710 or 5513 __________________ ♛ 218206 Roman ♛ 116689 ♛ 126710BLRO ♛ 16520 white ♛ 16523 white ♛ 16610 ♛ 5513 Birth Year - ✠ Patek Philippe 5980/1R-001 - AP 26331ST Panda - Panerai Bronzo 671 & 111, Ω Speedmaster 1957 Broad Arrow, Cartier Santos XL - Montblanc TimeWalker Chrono 41

30 September 2019, 04:57 AM	#63
adawil2002 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Real Name: Andrew Wilson Location: Brunswick, Maine Watch: 16550 Explorer II Posts: 1,773	My preference is the 16550. 16750 is the one to get, they are still affordable. __________________ 6284 SS, 16014 SS Jubilee silver stick, 16253 TT Blue Thunderbird, 16550 SS Exp II Cream, bought in 1986, 116400GV Z-blue Milgauss, 79260 Tudor, 116660 DSSD-Blue, 116500LV Daytona White, 116710 BLNR, 326934 Blue Skydweller

15 October 2019, 06:50 AM	#69
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,695	I own a 16570 and couldn't imagine owning it's upsized sibling. My wrist is smallish and the 16570 is perfect for me. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

30 September 2019, 03:41 AM	#62
dreyep Banned Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: UK Watch: 114270, 16570 Posts: 349	It most certainly is.

30 September 2019, 08:42 AM	#64
jgmvm2087 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Real Name: Judson Location: New Orleans, LA Watch: Yachtmaster Blue Posts: 53	If you want the 42mm, then I’d buy new. Obviously, if you want the 40mm, you’ll be buying used. But, 42mm definite go new and experience the Rolex AD buying experience!

30 September 2019, 11:01 AM	#65
10klakes "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: USA Watch: Collector Posts: 1,482	Yes, I recommend the Explorer 2, and yes- I paid MSRP. Additionally, I liked the polar so much, so much I bought the black dial 5 months later.

30 September 2019, 11:11 AM	#66
JD305 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Miami Watch: Long E 1675 Posts: 181	Just picked my 216570 Explorer from an old member on WUS .. and I saved more than switching to GEICO!! I have over 20 years collecting, adequate hands-on watch smith experience .. so I always look to save $1K here and there ... where I can. So, I advocate for a CPO type of watch collecting ... granted ... if you have the experience. If you have adequate funds and you value your time doing other things ... then the AD is always the best place.

15 October 2019, 06:44 AM	#68
Bluesy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Spain Posts: 61	Thanks for your advice guys! I decided to get it new from my local AD. I just love the watch!

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